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| Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen |
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Lortab, Vicoden, Lorcet, Norco
Opiod Analgesic
1-2 tab; 3 t every 4-6 hrs as needed for pain
dizziness, drowsiness, constipation |
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Levoxyl, Synthroid, Levothroid
Hormone/Thyroid
25-300mcg once/day
rare (assoc. with OD): fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure |
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Prinivil, Zestril
Antihypertensive
20-40mg single dose
dizziness, HA, fatigue
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Xanax
Antianxiety agent
.25-.5mg 3x day
drowsiness and hypotension
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Glucophage, Glucophage XR
Antidiabetic
500mg 2x day with meals or 850mg with breakfast
decreased B12 absorption, lactic acidosis, diarrhea
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Lasix
Diuretic
20-80mg in 1-2 doses
dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth
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Prilosec
Gastric Antisecretory
20mg once daily
rare:back pain, cough, constipation
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Zocor
Antihyperlipidemic
10-40mg/day
constipation, muscle pain, dyspepsia
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Lipitor
antihyperlipidemic
10-80mg/day
constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia
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Norvasc
Antihypertensive
10mg once daily
edema, flushing, HA |
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Proventil, Ventolin, Proair
Antiasthmatic
2 puffs qid
nausea, vomiting, nervousness |
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Ambien & Ambien CR
Sedative
1 tab bedtime
Short term trials: HA, drowsiness, nausea |
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Celexa
Antidepressant
20mg once a day
nausea, dry mouth, somnelence |
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HydroDiuril, Microzide
Diuretic
25-100mg daily in a single or divided dose
dry mouth, muscle cramps, nausea |
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Neurontin
Anticonvulsant/antineuralgic
900mg-1800mg qd 3 divided doses
somnelence, dizziness, ataxia |
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Zantac
Gastric Antisecretory
150mg bid or 300mg hs
HA, dizziness, constipation |
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Ultram, Ultram ER, Ryzolt
Analgesic
50-100mg as needed for pain every 4-6hrs, don't exceed 400mg
dizziness/vertigo, nausea, constipation |
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No Brand
Hematological Agent
81-325mg qd
dizziness, drowsiness, light headedness |
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Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K
Electrolyte
16-80mEq qd in 1-2 divided doses
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting |
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Klonopin
Antiepileptic
0.5mg tid
drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue |
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Coumadin, Jantoven
Anticoagulant
2-10mg qd
unusual and unexpected bleeding, alopecia, dermatitis |
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Singulair
Antiasthmatic
10mg qd in the evening
HA, influenza, cough |
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Lopressor
Antihypertensive
100mg-450mg qd in 1-2 doses
dizziness, fatigue, depression |
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Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid
Muscle Relaxant
10mg tid
drowsiness, dizziness, drymouth |
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Seroquel
Antipsychotic
300-400mg daily, 2-3 divided doses
somnolence, dizziness, constipation
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Plavix
Hematological Agent
75mg once daily
upper respiratory tract infection, chest pain, HA |
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OxyContin
Opioid Analgesic
10-20mg 2x day
constipation, nausea, somnolence |
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Desyrel
Antidepressant
150mg/day
drowsiness, dry mouth, hypotension |
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Coreg, Coreg CR
Antihypertensive
12.5mg 2x day
dizziness, diarrhea, bradycardia and hypotension |
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Mevacor
Antihyperlipidemic
20mg with supper
constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhea
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Zoloft
Antidepressant
50mg once daily
nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia
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Cymbalta
Antidepressant
40-60mg
nausea, dry mouth, constipation |
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Term
| Oxycodone HCl with Acetaminophen |
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Definition
Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet
Opioid Analgesic
1 tab every 6 hrs
dizziness, drowsiness, constipation |
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Term
| Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol Xinafoate |
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Definition
Advair
Antiasthmatic
1 diskus inhalation or 2 HFA inhalations 2x/day 12 hours apart
upper resp. tract infec., pharyngitis, HA |
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| Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin) |
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Definition
Lantus
Antidiabetic
Dosage is individualized.
Pain at injection site, rash, edema, pruritis |
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Toprol XL
Antihypertensive
25-100mg daily
dizziness or fatigue, depression, shortness of breath |
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Zithromax, Zmax
Macrolide Antibiotic
500mg single dose 1st day; 250mg daily for 4 days
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting |
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Prozac
Antidepressant
10-40mg
nausea, insomnia, anorexia |
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Term
| Venlafaxine Hydrochloride |
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Definition
Effexor, Effexor (XR)
Antidepressant
75mg/day single dose
nausea, dry mouth, anorexia |
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Tenormin
Antihypertensive
50mg once a day
dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness |
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Term
| Amitriptyline Hydrochloride |
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Definition
Elavil
Antidepressant
40-150mg
tachycardia, dry mouth, blurred vision |
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Term
| Ipratropium Bromide with Albuterol Sulfate MDI |
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Combivent
Antiasthmatic
3 inhalations 4x/day
bronchitis, upper resp tract infect, HA |
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Wellbutrin, Zyban
Antidepressant
150-300mg once daily
dizziness, constipation, weight loss |
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Nexium
Gastric Antisecretory
20-40mg 4-8wks
HA, diarrhea/constipation, nausea |
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Ativan
Antianxiety Agent
2-6 mg/day
drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness |
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TriCor
Antihyperlipidemic
145mg daily with meals
rash, muscle pain, tenderness/weakness |
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Lexapro
Antidepressant
10mg/day--> 20mg/day
nausea, somnolence, insomnia |
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Term
| Fluticasone Propionate (nasal) |
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Definition
Flonase
Antiallergy Agent
2 sprays in each nostril once a day
nasal burning, epistaxis, blood in nasal mucous |
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Deltasone
Anti-inflammatory
Dosage must be individualized-5-60mg/day
blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea |
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