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Fosamax®
Class: Bisphosphonate
MOA: Inhibits bone resorption via actions osteoclasts or on osteoclast precursors; decreases the rate of bone resorption, leading to an indirect increase in bone mineral density
Pregnancy: C |
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Side Effects of Alendronate |
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| Common SE: abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea, musculoskeletal pain, flatulence, photosensitivty |
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Zantac®
Class: H2 Anatagonist
MOA: Competative inhibition of histamine at H2 receptors of the gastric parietal cells, which inhibits gastric acid secretion, gastric volume, and hydrogen ion concentration are reduced. Does not affect pepsin secretion, pentagastrin-stimulated intrinsic factor secretion, or serum gastrin
Pregnancy: B |
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Side Effects of Ranitidine HCl |
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| Common SE: headache, diarrhea constipation, muscle aches, vertigo, malaise, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, nausea, vomiting, rash, confusion, fatigue |
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Mobic®
Class: NSAID
MOA: Reversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and 2 (COX-1 and 2) enzymes, which result in decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors; has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties
Pregnancy: C/D (3rd trimester) |
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Side Effects of Meloxicam |
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| Common SE: dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, urticaria, dizziness, somnolence, elevated liver transaminases, fluid retention, edema, tinnitus, bruising, photosensitivity |
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Diastat®, Valium®
Class: Benzodiazepine
MOA: Binds to stereospecific benzodiazepine receptors on the post synaptic GABA neuron at several sites within the CNS, including the limbic system, reticular formation. Enhancement of the inhibitory effect of GABA on neuronal excitability results by increased neuronal membrane permeability to chloride ions. The shift in chloride ions results in hyperpolarization (a less excitable state) and stabilization
Pregnancy: D
Schedule: C-IV |
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| Common SE: drowsiness, fatigue, ataxia, confusion, depression, joint pain, headache, tremor, dystonia, amnesia, urinary retention, constipation, nausea, incontinence, diplopia, dizziness, irritability, disinhibition, libido changes, rash, dry mouth, hypersalivation, menstrual irregularities, hypotension, elevated liver transaminases |
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Aleve®, Anaprox®, Naprelan®, Naprosyn®
Class: NSAID
MOA: Reversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and 2 (COX-1 and 2) enzymes, which result in decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors; has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties
Pregnancy: C/D (3rd trimester) |
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| Common SE: dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, rash, elevated liver transaminases, fluid retention, tinnitus, bruising, dyspnea, photosensitivity |
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Darvocet-N®
Class: Opioid Analgesic Combination
MOA: Binds to opiate receptors to inhibits ascending pain pathways. It blocks pain perception in in the cerebral cortex by binding tp specific receptor molecules within the neuronal membranes of synapses.
Pregnancy: C
Schedule: C-IV
REMOVED FROM MARKET IN NOV 2010 B/C OF INCREASED CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS |
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Side Effects of Propoxyphene-N/APAP |
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| Common SE: dizziness, sedation, nausea/vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, rash, lightheadedness, headache, weakness, euphoria, dysphoria, visual disturbances, CNS stimulation, confusion, itching, elevated LFTs, urinary retention, biliary spasm |
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Diflucan®
Class: Antifungal
MOA: Interferes with fungal cytochrome P450 activity, decreasing ergosterol synthesis and inhibiting cell membrane formation
Pregnancy: C |
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Side Effects of Fluconazole |
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| Common SE: nausea, headache, rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, taste changes, dizziness, elevated liver transaminases |
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Medrol®
Class: Corticosteroid
MOA: Decreases inflammation by suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability
Pregnancy: C |
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Side Effects of Methylprednisolone |
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| Common SE: sodium and fluid retention, increased sweating, headache, vertigo, insomnia, nervousness, mood swings, edema, muscle weakness, elevated BP, glucose intolerance, bruising, menstrual irregularities, hypokalemia, increased IOP, impaired wound healing, Cushing syndrome, skin picmentation abnormality, hirsutism, itching |
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Adoxa®, Doryx®, Doxy-100®, Monodox®, Oracea®, Periostat®, Vibramycin®
Class: Tetracycline
MOA: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding with the 30S and possibly the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria; may also cause alterations in the cytoplasmic membrane
Pregnancy: D |
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Side Effects of Doxycycline |
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| Common SE: headache, nausea, dyspepsia, joint pain, diarrhea, URI, rash, dysmenorrhea, photosensitivity, vulvovaginal candidiasis, skin/tissue discoloration, elevated BUN |
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Paxil®, Paxil CR®, Pexeva®
Class: SSRI
MOA: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other antidepressants; presumably, the inhibition of serotonin reuptake from brain synapse stimulated serotonin activity in the brain
Pregnancy: D |
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Side Effects of Paroxetine |
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| Common SE: nausea, somnolence, headache, dizziness, constipation, decreased libido, diarrhea, sweating, dry mouth, ejaculatory dysfunction, tremor, anorexia, nervousness, anxiety, abnormal vision |
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