Cogentin

Extrapyramidal disorders;

 Parkinsonism Antiparkinson Agent/Anticholinergic agent

--serious dehydration --sudden stoppage may cause symptoms to return --not recommended for children under 3

Requip

Parkinson's disease; moderate to severe restelss legs syndrome

Antiparkinson/non-ergoline dopamine agonist

--reported sudden initiation of sleep without warning. possibility of hallucinations

Mirapex

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome Antiparkinson Agent

--acts primarily on striatum and substantia nigra

Aricept

Dementia of the Alzheimer's type (moderate)

Agent for Alzheimer's dementia/reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

--take in the evening just before going to bed --may be taken with or without food --name brand only

Namenda and Namenda XR

moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type

Agent for Alzheimer's dementia/Uncompetititive NMDA (N-mething-D-aspartate) receptor antagonist

Antivert

control of vertigo due to diseases affecting vestibular system, motion sickness

antivertigo agent/histamine (H1) receptor blocker

NuvaRing

prevention of pregnancy

contraceptive/suppression of LH and FSH

keep regfrigerated; caution if smoking; antibiotics can reduce effectiveness

Premarin

treat symptoms of menopause and female hypogonadism

sex hormone/estrogen

--barbituates, rifampin, and/or hydantoins may increase metabolism and elimination --estrogens have been reported to increase the risk of endometrial carcinoma and cardiovascular events

Prempro

vasomotor symptoms of menopause; treatment of vulvar and vaginal atrophy;

osteoporosis naturally occurring estrogen and progestin

--may cause cholestatic jaundice, hirsutism (hair growth) and alopecia (hair loss)

Vivelle-Dot

menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms;

vulva/vaginal atrophy hormone/estrogen

--do not take if pregnant; do not administer near waisteline; drug metabolism enhanced by barbiturates/hydantoins

Estrace

--2 forms: tabs and vaginal cream

atropic vaginitis and prevent osteoporosis associated with menopause estrogen hormone

Fosamax

-bisphosphonates treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis osteoporosis agent

--do not take if you can't sit or stand for longer than 30 minutes --take in the morning at least 30 minutes before eating/drinking anything --requires counseling

Actonel

-bisphosphonates

Indications: Postmenopausal osteoporosis; glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Class/Subclass: Osteoporosis Agent/Bisphosphonate

Comments: Must take in an upright position with a full glass of water. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking

Evista

Indications: Osteoporosis and Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

Class/Subclass: Osteoporosis Agent/Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator

Comments: Black Box Warning: Increased risk of venous thromboembolism and death from stroke

Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothyroid

Dosage Forms: Tablets, injections Indications: Thyroid Hormone Replacement (hypothyroidism), also used during Myxedema coma or stupor (intravenously)

Hormone/ Thyroid Hormone

Armour Thyroid

Indications: -hypothyroidism -Pituitary thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression -various types of euthyroid goiters -thyroid nodules -subacute or chronic lymphocytic -multinodular goiter -thyroid cancer

Class/Subclass: Hormone/Thyroid Hormone

Comments: --this drug is prepared from the thyroid gland of pigs. --armour thyroid can decrease vitamin K dependent clotting factors this drug treatment is not beneficial for weight loss for obese individuals --estrogens can decrease serum thyroxine levels.

Drisdol

Indications: Refractory rickets aka Vitamin D resistant rickets; hypoparathyroidism

Class/Subclass: Vitamin/Supplement Comments:

Remember that parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the primary hormone for calcium homeostasis

Folate --OTC and RX

Indications: Megaloblastic anemias, anemias during pregnancy and lactation

Class/Subclass: Vitamin

Comments: Do not discontinue therapy without first consulting physician.

Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K

Indications: potassium deficiency

Class/Subclass: Misc. Hormone and Electrolyte Agents/Electrolyte

Detrol & Detrol LA

Indications: Overactive bladder

Class/Subclass: Urinary Bladder Modifier/ Muscarinic receptor antagonist

Comments: Side effects are dry mouth or blurred vision.

Ditropan & Ditropan XL

Indications: Relief of symptoms of bladder instability, overactive bladder

Class/Subclass: Urinary Bladder Modifier/Antispasmodics

Comments: Avoid prolonged exposure to hot weather.

Avodart

Indications: Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men with enlarged prostate gland

Class/Subclass: Prostate Anti-inflammatory/competitive and selective inhibitor of type 1 and 2 forms of 5-alpha-reductase

Comments: --Women who are pregnant should not come into contact with dutasteride capsules --Men shouldn’t donate blood until 6 months after last dose

Flomax

Indications: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Class/Subclass: Prostate anti-inflammatory/ Selective alpha-adrenergic blocker

Comments: Tamsulosin will let it flo to the max. --Take dose one-half hour following the same meal every day --Keep out of sunlight --May cause dizziness when rising from sitting position

Proscar

Indications: Treatment and risk reduction of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia

Class/Subclass: Prostate Anti-inflammatory/5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

Comments: Drug is also available as Propecia (1mg) which is used for hair loss.

Pyridium

Indications: Symptomatic relief of urinary discomfort

Class/Subclass: Urinary Tract Analgesic

Comments: May turn urine orange/red

Viagra

Indications: Erectile Dysfunction Pulmonary arterial hypertension (Revatio only)

Class/Subclass: Agent for Erectile Dysfunction/ Phosphodiesterase Type 5 inhibitor

Comments: initially studied for use in hypertension and angina pectoris Contraindications: -Do Not Use with Nitrates -Cardiovascular Risk -Recent Heart Attack or Stroke -Hypotension -Hepatic or Renal impairment Side Effects: -Intraocular Pressure -Priapism

Cialis

Indications: Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

Class/Subclass: Agent for E.D/ Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitor

Comments: Available as a daily or as needed dose

Methotrexate

Indications: Gestational Choriocarcinoma, Chorioadenoma Destruens, Breast Cancer

Class/Subclass: -Antimetabolite/Dihydrofolic Acid Reductase Inhibitor

Comments: Methotrexate prevents growth rate!

Peridex & Periogard

Indications: Gingivitis

Class/Subclass: Antiplaque Rinse/ Antimicrobial agent

Comments: A periodontist works on gums and Periogard® guards your gums

Chantix

Indications: Aid in the cessation of smoking

Class/Subclass: --Smoking Cessation Aid --Varenicline Tartrate is a partial agonist at nicotinic receptors in the brain

Adipex-P and Lonamin

Indications: Short-term adjunct to diet plan to reduce weight

Class/Subclass: Weight Management/CNS Stimulants

Comments: -May cause insomnia -May cause dizziness -May be habit-forming