Lopressor, Toprol XL

Metoprolol

Indication: BB: HTN, acute MI

Dose: 25, 50, 100 (tab); 5mg/5ml (IV)

Side Effects: dizzy, fatgue, depression, SOB, diarrhea, bradycardia

Tenormin

Atenolol

Indication: BB: HTN, angina, acute MI

Dose: 25, 50, 100 (tab); 5mg/10ml (IV)

Side Effects: dizzy, fatigue, drowsiness, bradycardia, HoTN, nausea

Inderal

Propanolol

Indication: BB: HTN, arrythmia, angina, migraine HA, MI, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, pheochromocytoma, pre-op, gen-anxiety disorder (GAD)

Dose: 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 (tab); 60, 80, 120, 160 (SR); 1mg/ml (IV)

Side Effects: dizzy, fatigue, lightheadedness, N &V, bradycardia, bronchospasm, peripheral vascular insufficiency

Coreg

Carvedilol

Indication: BB: HTN, HF, LV dysfunction

Dose: 3.125, 6.25, 12.5, 25 (tab); 10, 20, 40, 80 (cap)

Side Effects: dizzy, diarrhea, brady, HoTN, hyperglycemia, visual abnormalities

Zestril, Prinivil

Lisinopril

Indication: ACEI: HTN, CHF, MI w/in 24 h

Dose: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 (tab)

Side Effects: dizzy, HA, fatigue, cough, diarrhea

Vasotec

Enalapril

Indication: ACEI: HTN, CHF, LV dysfunction

Dose: 2.5, 5, 10, 20 (tab); 1.25/mL or 1.25/2mL (IV)

Side Effects: HA, dizzy, fatigue, diarrhea, rash, HoTN, cough, N, orthostatic effects

Altace

Ramipril

Indication: ACEI: HTN, HF in post MI

Dose: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 (cap)

Side Effects: cough, angioedema, HoTN, fatigue, N

Accupril

Quinapril

Indication: ACEI: HTN, HF

Dose: 5, 10, 20, 40 (tab)

Side Effects: cough, HA, dizzy, angioedema, fatigue

Norvasc

Amlodipine

Indication: DHP-CCB: HTN, chronic stable or vasospastic angina

Dose: 2.5, 5, 10 (tab)

Side Effects: edema, flushing, HA, fatigue, abdominal pain

Adalat, Nifedical, Procardia

Nifedipine

Indication: DHP-CCB: vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina, HTN

Dose: 10, 20 (cap); 30, 60, 90 (SR tab)

Side Effects: peripheral & pulmonary edema, palpitation, HoTN, giddiness, dizzy, HA, weakness, rash, N, flushing, nasal congestion, dyspnea, muscle cramps, cough

Cardizem, Cartia XT, Tiazac

Diltiazem

Indication: Non-DHP CCB: HTN, angina

Dose: 120-540 mg/day

Side Effects: edema, headache, dizziness, asthenia, first-degree heart block, bradycardia, flushing, nausea, rash

Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan

Verapamil

Indication: Non-DHP CCB: vasospastic angina, unstable, stable angina, HTN (SR), supraventricular tachyarrhythmia

Dose: 40, 80, 120 (tab); 120, 180, 240 (SR tab); 120, 180, 240, 360 (SR cap); 2.5/ml (IV)

Side Effects: HoTN, peripheral edema, dizzy, HA, constipation, N

Diovan

Valsartan

Indication: ARB: HTN, HF, post-MI

Dose: 40, 80, 160, 320 (tab)

Side Effects: HA, dizzy

Cozaar

Losartan

Indication: ARB: HTN, dec stroke in pts w/ HTN & LVH, diabetic nephropathy

Dose: ARB: HTN, dec stroke in pts w/ HTN & LVH, diabetic nephropathy

Side Effects: Upper resp tract infection, diarrhea, dizzy, nasal congestion, cough, rhabdomyolysis (rare)

Avapro

Irbesartan

Indication: ARB: HTN, diabetic nephropathy

Dose: 75, 150, 300 (tab)

Side Effects: upper resp tract inf, fatigue, diarrhea, dyspepsia, heartburn, musculoskeletal trauma

Benicar

Olmesartan

Indication: ARB: HTN

Dose: 5, 20, 40 (tab)

Side Effects: (common) dizzy, (rare) back pain, bronchitis, creatine PK inc, diarrhea, HA, hematourea, hyperglycemia, hyperTG, flu like Sx, pharyngitis, rhyitis, sinusitis

Esidrix, Hydrodiuril

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Indication: thiazide diuretic: edema in CHF, hepatic cirrhosis, corticosteroid & estrogen therapy or renal dysf, HTN

Dose: 12.5 (cap); 25, 50 (tab)

Side Effects: dry mouth, muscle cramps, N, V, anemia, weakness, hyperglycemia, dizzy, orthosatic HoTN, anorexia, diarrhea, constipation, photosensitivity, rash, transient blurred vision

Lasix

Furosemide

Indication: loop diuretic: edema in CHF, cirrhosis of liver, renal disease, HTN, IV in acute pulmonary edema

Dose: 20, 40, 80 (tab); 10mg/ml, 40mg/5ml (PO liquid); 10mg/ml (IV)

Side Effects: dizzy, orthostatic HoTN, dry mouth, hearing loss, N, V, weakness, muscle cramps, paresthesia, anemia, photosensitivity, purpura, rash, hyperglycemia

Aldactone

Spironolactone

Indication: Aldo Antag, K+ sparring diuretic: edema in CHGF, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, ascitis, HTN, hypokalemia, primary hyperaldosteronism

Dose: 25, 50, 100 (tab)

Side Effects: hyperkalemia, diarrhea, drowsiness, HA, amenorrhea, weakness, paresthesia, mental confusion, dry mouth, muscle cramps, hirustism, urticaria, impotence, gynecomastia, N, V

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

Indication: HMG-CoA reductase inh: dyslipidemia, red LDL-C, TC

Dose: 10, 20, 40, 80 (tab)

Side Effects: constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, myalgia

Zocor

Simvastatin

Indication: HMG-CoA reductase inh: red LDL-C, TC

Dose: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 (tab)

Side Effects: constipation, muscle pain, dyspepsia

Mevacor

Lovastatin

Indication: HMG-CoA reductase inh: red LDL-C, TC

Dose: 10, 20, 40 (tab)

Side Effects: constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhea, flatus, abdominal cramps, heart burn, N, HA, rash, puritis, myalgia, blurred vision

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

Indication: HMG-CoA reductase inh: red LDL-C, non-HDL-C, TG, inc HDL

Dose: 5, 10, 20, 40 (tab)

Side Effects: myalgia, constipation, asthenia, abdominal pain, N

Pravachol

Pravastatin

Indication: HMG-CoA reductase inh: dec LDL-C, TG, TC, inc HDL

Dose: 10, 20, 40, 80 (tab)

Side Effects: rash, muscle pain, HA, influenza, dyspepsia

Zetia

Ezetimibe

Indication: inh cholesterol abs in intestines: dec TC, LDL-C

Dose: 10 (tab)

Side Effects: myalgia, inc CPK, inc liver transaminase, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, urticaria, arthralgia, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis

Tricor

Fenofibrate

Indication: activates PPAR-alpha to inc lipolysis: dec TC, LDL, TG, inc HDL

Dose: 48, 145 (tab)

Side Effects: rash, muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, respiratory disorders, back pain, HA

Lopid

Gemfibrozil

Indication: dec TG, vLDL, inc HDL

Dose: 600 (tab)

Side Effects: dyspepsia, ab pain, diarrhea, N, fatigue

Dyazide, Maxzide

Triamterene/HCTZ

Indication: comb diuretic: HTN, edema in pts w/ hypokalemia

Dose: maxzide-25: 37.5 triam/25 HCTZ; maxzide tab: 75 triam/50 HCTZ

Side Effects: drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, muscle cramps, weakness, HA, N, appetite disturbance, V, diarrhea, constipation, urine discolouration, dizzy, sex dys, SOB, chest pain, dry mouth, depression, anxiety

Vytorin

Ezetimibe/Simvastatin

Indication: dec TC, LDL-C, TG, non-HDL, inc HDL

Dose: 10/10, 10/20, 10/40, 10/80

Side Effects: HA, Upper resp tract infection, flu, myalgia, pain in extremeties, rash, muscle cramps, rhabdomyoysis, myopathy, inc transaminases

Prinzide/Zestoretic

Lisinopril/HCTZ

Indication: HTN

Dose: 10/12.5, 20/12.5, 20/25

Side Effects: dizzy, HA, fatigue, cough, diarrhea

Lotrel

Amlodipine/Benazaprine

Indication: HTN

Dose: 2.5/10, 5/10, 5/20, 5/40, 10/20, 10/40

Side Effects: cough, HA, dizzy, edema, angioedema, N, flushing, fatigue, ab pain

Diovan HCT

Valsartan/HCTZ

Indication: HTN

Dose: 80/12.5, 160, 12.5, 160/25, 320/12.5, 320/25

Side Effects: dizzy, viral infection, fatigue, pharyngitis, cough, diarrhea

Hyzaar

Losartan/HCTZ

Indication: HTN

Dose: 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25

Side Effects: upper resp. tract inf, dizzy, cough, back pain, rhabdomyalosis (rare)

Benicar HCT

Olmesartan/HCTZ

Indication: HTN

Dose: 20/12.5, 40/12.5, 40/25

Side Effects: upper resp tract inf, dizzy, hyperuricemia, N

Catapress

Clonidine

Indication: Alpha Ag: (dec symp) HTN

Dose: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 (tab)

Side Effects: dry mouth, drowsiness, dizzy, HA, fatigue, edema, constipation, impotence

Coumadin

Warfarin

Indication: Vit K-antag: pulmonary embolism, A-fib, VTE

Dose: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.5, 10

Side Effects: bleeding, alopecia, dermatitis, fever, N, diarrhea, ab cramp, urticaria

Plavix

Clopidogrel

Indication: platelet inh: atherosclerosis

Dose: 75

Side Effects: UTI, chest pain, HA, flu like Sx, arthralgia, dizzy, back pain, ab pain, purpura, dyspepsia, diarrhea, dyspnea, rhitis, rash, HTN, edema, bronchitis, cough, Upper resp tract infection, puritis, N, depression, epistaxis, fatigue

Digitek/Lanoxin

Digoxin

Indication: Na/K ATPase inh in heart (negative inotropic effects, dec conduction, inc systolic, dec HR): HF, A-fib, A-flutter, paroxysmial atrial tachy

Dose: 0.125, 0.25 (tab); 0.1, 0.2 (cap); 0.5/mL (elixir); 0.25/mL (IV)

Side Effects: anorexia, N, V, gynecomastia, blurred vision, HA, brady

Imdur

Isosorbide, Mononitrate

Indication: vasodilator (dec O2 demand): angina

Dose: 30, 60, 120 (tab)

Side Effects: HA, dizzy, rash, cutaneous vasodilation, flushing, N, V, dry mouth, tinitus, blurred vision, acne, anxiety

Nitroquick, Nitrostat

Nitroglycerin

Indication: vasodilator (dec O2 demand): angina, CHF, acute MI, control HoTN during surgery

Dose: 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 (SL); 5mg/mL (IV)

Side Effects: transient HA, N, V, dizzy, flushing face, neck, rapid pulse

Glucophage

Metformin

Indication: biguinide: dec intestinal abs of glucose, dec hepatic gluconeogenesis, inc insulin sensitivity

Dose: 500, 850, 1000 (tab); 500, 750 (XR)

Side Effects: dec B12 abs, lacticacidosis, diarrhea, N, V, flatulence, anorexia, bloating, unpleasant metalic taste, transient GI effects (disappears once stabilized)

Diabeta, Micronase

Glyburide

Indication: sulfonylurea: stim insulin syn & release from B-cells

Dose: 1.25, 2.5, 5

Side Effects: N, heart burn, puritis, urticaria, mild hypoglycemia

Amaryl

Glimepiride

Indication: sulfonylurea: stim insulin syn & release from B-cells

Dose: 1,2,4

Side Effects: dizzy, asthenia, HA, N

Glucotrol

Glipizide

Indication: sulfonylurea: stim insulin syn & release from B-cells

Dose: 5, 10 (tab); 2.5, 5, 10 (SR XL)

Side Effects: N, diarrhea, heart burn, puritis, urticaria, mild hypoglycemic rxns

Avandia

Rosiglitazone

Indication: thiazolidinediones: inc insulin sens

Dose: 2, 4, 8 (tab)

Side Effects: upper resp tract inf, HA, back pain, hyperglycemia, fatigue, sinusitis, diarrhea

Actos

Pioglitazone

Indication: thiazolidinediones: inc insulin sens

Dose: 15, 30, 45 (tab)

Side Effects: upper resp tract inf, HA, sinusitis, myalgia, tooth disorder, aggrevation of diabetes, pharyngitis

Lantus

Insulin Glargine

Indication: antidiabetic: control FPG

Dose: 100u/mL in 10 ml vials and 3 mL cartridges

Side Effects: pain at injection site, rash, edema, puritis, bronchospasm, HoTN, shock, hypoglycemia

Glucovance

Glyburide/Metformin

Indication: improves glucose tol

Dose: 1.25/250, 2.5/500, 5/500

Side Effects: upper resp trac inf, diarrhea, HA, N, V, ab pain, dizzy

Amoxil, Trimox

Amoxicillin

Indication: cell-wall syn inh: gram - bacteria, certain gram +, gonorrhea

Dose: 125, 200, 250, 400 (chewable tab); 500, 875 (tab); 250, 500 (cap); 50mg/ml, 125mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml, 400mg/5ml (powder for suspension)

Side Effects: N, V, diarrhea, hives, itching, rash

Augmentin

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium

Indication: ABX penicillin: inh cell wall syn: sinusitis, otitis media, pneumonia

Dose: 250/125, 500/125, 875/125 (tab); 200/28.5, 250/62.5, 400/57 (chewables); 1000, 62.5 (XR)

Side Effects: N, V, diarrhea, hives, itching, rash

Pen-Vee K, Veetids

Penicillin VK

Indication: strep, pneumo, staph, vincent's disease, prophylaxis of rheumatic fever/chorea, endocarditis

Dose: 250, 500 (tab); 125, 250/5ml (solution)

Side Effects: N, V, diarrhea, hives, itching, rash

Zithromax

Azithromycin

Indication: macrolide (binds to 50S ribosome): upper/lower resp tract inf, skin inf, acute sinusitis, COPD, genital ulcer, urithritis, cervicitis, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsilitis, pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease

Dose: 250, 500, 600 (tab); 300 (100mg/5mL), 600, 900, 1200 (200mg/5mL) (suspension)

Side Effects: diarrhea, N, V, ab pain

Cleocin

Clindamycin

Indication: macrolide: serious resp tract, skin, septicemia, soft tissue, pelvic, endometritis

Dose: 75, 150, 300 (cap)

Side Effects: ab pain, N, V, diarrhea, puritis, vaginitis, muscle pain, rash

Keflex

Cephalexin

Indication: cephalosporin: inh cell wall syn: (1st gen)

Dose: 250, 333, 500, 750 (cap); 100/ml, 125/5ml, 250/5ml (suspension); 250, 500 (tab)

Side Effects: N, V, diarrhea, hives, itching, rash

Omnicef

Cefdinir

Indication: cephalosporin: (3rd gen): pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, sinusitus, pharyngitis, skin, otitis media

Dose: 300 (cap); 125/5ml, 250/5ml (susp)

Side Effects: diarrhea, vaginal moniliasis, N, HA, ab pain

Levaquin

Levofloxacin

Indication: fluroquinolone: inh DNA syn: pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infection, UTI, pyelonephritis

Dose: 250, 500, 750 (tab); 25mg/ml (solution); 25mg/ml in 20, 30 ml vials (IV)

Side Effects: N, diarrhea, constipation, HA, taste perversion

Cipro, Ciprodex

Ciprofloxacin

Indication: fluroquinolone: inh DNA syn: infectious diarrhea, UTI, pyelonephritis, lower resp tract skin, bone joint infe, typhoid fever, cervical/urethral gonnorhea, cystitis

Dose: 100, 250, 500, 750 (tab); 5%, 10% (suspension); 200 mg in 20 ml vials (1%), 100 ml in 5% dextrose (0.2%) (IV)

Side Effects: N, rash, diarrhea, sun sensitivity, dizzy

Avelox

Vigamox

Indication: sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, skin

Dose:  400 (tab); 400 mg in 250 ml (IV)

Side Effects: N, diarrhea, dizzy

Mycostatin

Nystatin

Indication: antifungal: candidiasis

Dose: 500,000 u USP (tab); 100,000 U USP/ml (susp)

Side Effects: diarrhea, N/V, GI distress, rash, tachy, bronchospasms, facial swell

Bactrim, Co Trim, Septra

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

Indication: DHF-reductase inh: UTI, otitis media, PCP, travellers diarrhea

Dose: 80/400, 160/800 (tab); 40/200/5ml (suspension); 80/400 (inf)

Side Effects: sun sens, steven johnson syndrome, N, V, diarrhea, dizz, anorexia, rash

Diflucan

Fluconazole

Indication: antifungal: vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candid, esophageal, systemic, cryptococcol meningitis

Dose: 50, 100, 150, 200 (tab); 10/ml, 40/ml (suspension); 2/ml (IV)

Side Effects: N, HA, ab pain, diarrhea, dizzy, dyspepsia, taste perversion.

Monodox, Vibramycin

Doxycycline

Indication: tetracyclin (30S): gram -/+ bacilli, cocci, spirochetes, rikettsi, syphylis, gonorrhea, rectal/urethral/cervical infections, malaria prophylaxis

Dose: 100 (tab); 50, 100 (cap); 50mg (syrup); 50 mg/5ml Ca+2 salt; 100mg, 200 mg/ vial (IV)

Side Effects: dizzy, vertigo, N, V, diarrhea, sun sens, discolouration of teeth, soar/dark tongue, cramps, stomach pain

Macrobid, Macrodantin

Nitrofurantoin

Indication: ABX: UTI

Dose: 25, 50, 100 (macrodantin cap); 100 (macrobid); 25/5ml (susp)

Side Effects: N, V, HA, flatuelence, diarrhea, fever, cough, chills

Flagyl

Metronidazole

Indication: antiprotozoan: amebiasis, vaginosis, trichomoniasis, anaerobic bacteria, proph colorectal surgery

Dose: 250, 500 (tab); 375 (cap); 500/100ml (IV)

Side Effects: anorexia, N, V, diarrhea, HA, convulsive seizures, peripheral neuropathy, ab cramp, disurea, metallic taste

Zovirax

Acyclovir

Indication: antiviral: genital herpes, shingles, cold sores, chicken pox

Dose: 200 (cap); 400, 800 (tab); 5% (ung); 5% (cream); 200/5ml (susp); 50mg/ml (IV)

Side Effects: N/V (cap); stinging, burning, puritis (ung); phlebitis,  transient creatinine elevation, rash, hives (IV)

Valtrex

Valacyclovir

Indication: antiviral: genital herpes, shingles, cold sores

Dose: 500, 1000 (tab)

Side Effects: N, V, HA, ab pain

Celexa

Citalopram

Indication: SSRI: depression

Dose: 10, 20, 40 (tab); 2/ml (sol'n)

Side Effects: N, dry mouth, somnolence, insomnia, diarrhea, sex dys, impotence

Seroquel

Quetiapine

Indication: SSRI: depression, schizo, bipolar, manic episodes

Dose: 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 (tab)

Side Effects: somnolence, dizzy, constipation, postural HoTN, dry mouth, dyspepsia

Effexor

Venlafaxine

Indication: SNRI: depression, anxiety disorder

Dose: 25, 37.5, 50, 75, 100 (tab); 37.5, 75, 150 (cap)

Side Effects: HA, asthenia, infection, chills, chest pain, trauma, vasodilation, HTN, tachy, sweat, rash, N, cnstipatopn, anorexia, diarrhea, V, dyspepsia, flatuelence, somnolence, dry mouth, dizzy, insomnia, nervous, anxiety, tremor, abnormal dreams, hypertonia, pares

Paxil

Paroxetine

Indication: SSRI: depression, OCD, panc disorder, social anxiety disorder,premenstrual dysphoric

Dose: 10, 20, 30, 40 (tab); 12.5, 25, 37.5 (CR); 10/5ml (susp)

Side Effects: N, somnolence, HA, asthenia, sex dysf, constipation, dizzy, insomnia, sweat, diarrhea, nervous, tremor, wt loss, flatulence, stomach pain

Prozac

Fluoxetine

Indication: SSRI: depression, OCD, bulemia nervosa, panic disorder

Dose: 10, 20 (tab); 10, 20, 40 (cap);  90 (cap delayed release-weekly); 20/5ml (sol'n)

Side Effects: N, insomnia, anorexia, HA, nervous, drowsy, tremor, diarrhea, sweat, asthenia, dec libido, abnormal ejac, fatigue

Lexapro

Escitalopram

Indication: SSRI: drepression

Dose: 5, 10, 20 (tab); 5/ml (sol'n)

Side Effects: N, somnolence, insomnia, diarrhea, ejaculation disorder, sweating, dizzy, impotence

Zoloft

Sertraline

Indication: SSRI: depression, OCD, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, social anxiety disorder

Dose: 25, 50, 100 (tab); 20/ml (oral concentrate)

Side Effects: N, diarrhea, dyspepsia, tremor, dizzy, insomnia, sweat, dry mouth, male sex dys

Cymbalta

Duloxetine

Indication: SNRI: major depressive disorder, neuropathic pain, anxiety disorder

Dose: MUST BE TAPERED OFF; 20, 30, 60 (cap)

Side Effects: N, dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, dizzy, diarrhea, dec appetite, fatigue, drowsy, sweat, V, blurry vision, erec dys

Desyrel

Trazodone

Indication: SSRI: depression w/ or w/out anxiety

Dose: 50, 100, 150, 300 (tab)

Side Effects: drowsy, dry mouth, HoTN, dizzy, confuse, fatigue, HA, priapism, N, V

Wellbutrin

Bupropion

Indication: phenylethylamine: weak SNRI: depression, smoking cessation

Dose: 75, 100 (tab); 100, 150, 200 (SR); 150, 300 (XL)

Side Effects: dizzy, constipation, wt loss, dry mouth, insomnia, sweat, agitation, tremor, sexual function (SR)

Xanax

Alprazolam

Indication: BENZO: anxiety, panic disorder

Dose: 0.25, 1, 2 (tab); 0.5, 1, 3 (XR)

Side Effects: drowsy, HoTN

Ativan

Lorazepam

Indication: BENZO: anxiety, sedation, status epilepticus

Dose: 0.5, 1, 2 (tab); 2/ml, 4/ml (IV)

Side Effects: drowsy, dizzy, unsteadiness, weakness

Restoril

Temazepam

Indication: BENZO: hypnotic: short term insomnia

Dose: 7.5, 15, 22.5, 30 (cap)

Side Effects: drowsy, dizzy, lethargy, confusion, euphoria, diarrhea, weak, anorexia

Klonopin

Clonazepam

Indication: BENZO: antiepileptic, lennox-gastaut syndrome, seizures (myoclinc, akinetic, absence)

Dose: 0.5, 1, 2 (tab); 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 (wafers)

Side Effects: drowsy, ataxia, fatigue

Valium

Diazepam

Indication: BENZO: anxiety, OH w/drawal, muscle spasm, convulsions, endoscopic procedures, cardioversion, status epilepticus

Dose: 2, 5, 10 (tab); 5/ml (IV)

Side Effects: drowsy, ataxia, fatigue

Elavil

Amitriptyline

Indication: TCA: depression

Dose: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 (tab)

Side Effects: tachy, dry mouth, blurred vision, N, V, dizzy, weak, HA, constipation, urinary retention, drowsy, wt gain

Ambien

Zolpidem Tartrate

Indication: Omega-1 R Ag on the Benzo R: insomnia

Dose: 5, 10 (tab)

Side Effects: HA, drowsy, N (short term trials); dry mouth, allergy, flu like Sx, palpitations, dizzy, lethargy, dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation, ab pain, myalgia, arthralgia, upper resp inf, sinusitis, pharyngitis, rash, UTI, additive CNS effects w/ other CNS drugs

Lunesta

Eszoplicone

Indication: Omega-1 R Ag: hypnotic: insomnia

Dose: 1, 2, 3 (tab)

Side Effects: drowsy, HA, unpleasant taste, dry mouth, anxiety, depression, dysmennorhea, gynecomastia, infection

Phenergan

Promethazine

Indication: H1 antag:perennial / seasonal allergic rhinitus, vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivities, allergic rxns, motion sickness, N, V, sedation

Dose: 12.5, 25, 50 (tab); 6.25/5ml (syrup); 12.5, 25, 50 (supp); 25/ml, 50/ml (IV)

Side Effects: drowsy, rash, N, V, blur vision, dry mouth, dizzy

Atarax, Vistaril

Hydroxyzine

Indication: H1 antag: anxiety, tension, puritus, sedative

Dose: 10, 25, 50 (tab); 10/5ml (syrup)

Side Effects: drowsy, dry mouth

Antivert

Meclizine

Indication: H1 antag: control vertigo, motion sickness

Dose: 12.5, 25, 50 (tab); 25 (chewable)

Side Effects: drowsiness, dry mouth

Allegra-D

Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine

Indication: antihistamine/decongestant (H1R): seasonal allergic rhinitis

Dose: 60/120 (12 hr tab); 180/240 (24 hr tab)

Side Effects: HA, insomnia, N, dry mouth, dyspepsia, dizzy, throat irritation, agitate, nervous, anxiety, palp, back pain, ab pain, upper resp tract inf

Allegra

Fexofenadine

Indication: H1R antag: seasonal allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria

Dose: 30, 60, 180 (tab)

Side Effects: HA, drowsy, throat irritation

Detrol

Tolterodine

Indication: antimuscaranic: overactive bladder

Dose: 1, 2 (tab); 2, 4 (LA cap)

Side Effects: dry mouth, HA, dizzy, constipation, dyspepsia, somnolence, blur vision.

Reglan

Metoclopramide

Indication: DA inh: diabetic gastroparesis, prevents N/V of chemo, GERD, rad exam, intubation

Dose: 5, 10 (tab); 5.5ml (syrup); 5/1ml (IV)

Side Effects: restlessness, drowsy, tardive dyskinesia, fatigue

Topamax

Topiramate

Indication: antiepileptic: partial onset seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures; prophylaxis migraine HA

Dose: 15, 25 (cap); 25, 50, 100, 200 (tab)

Side Effects: fatigue, nervousness, concentration diff, confuse, depress, anorexia, wt loss (dose related); dizziness, ataxia, speech difficulty, psychomotor slowing, abnormal vision, memory problems, paresthesia, diplopia (non dose related)

Medrol, Solu-Medrol

Methylprednisolone

Indication: antiinflammatory steroid: allergic/inflammatory disease, MS

Dose: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 (tab); 40/ml, 80/ml (IV)

Side Effects: blur vision, upset stomach, N, V, electrolyte disturbance, cushing syndrome, inc susceptibility to infection, osteoporosis, vertebral compression, behavioural distubrance, peptic ulceration, myopathy, suppression of growth in kids, signs adrenal suppression

Zyloprim

Allopurinol

Indication: xanthine oxidase inh: gout, prevents uric acid nephropathy, secondary hyper uricemia, recurrent Ca+ oxalate stones

Dose: 100, 300 (tab)

Side Effects: drowsy, diarrhea, N, V, ab pain, rash (steven's johnson's syndrome)

Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin

Methylphenidate

Indication: CNS stimu: ADHD, narcolepsy

Dose: 5, 10, 20 (tab); 20 (SR); 10, 20, 30, 40 (SR LA cap)

Side Effects: nervous, insomnia, anorexia, N, dizzy, palp, HA, angina, drowsy

Adderall, Dexedrine, Dextrostat

Amphethamine Salts, Dextroamphethamine

Indication: CNS stimu: ADHD, narcolepsy

Dose: 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 30 (tab); 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 (XR cap)

Side Effects: restless, dizzy, insomnia, euphoria, tremor, HA, palp, tachy, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia

Flexeril

Cyclobenzaprine

Indication: muscle relaxant: skeletal muscle spasms

Dose: 5, 10 (tab)

Side Effects: drowsy, dizzy, dry mouth, fatigue, asthenia, N, constipation, dyspepsia, unpleasant taste, blur vision, HA, nervous, confuse

Zyrtec

Cetirizine

Indication: H1 antag: seasonal/perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria

Dose: 5, 10 (tab); 5, 10 (chewable); 5/5ml (syrup)

Side Effects: drowsy, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth

Singulair

Montelukast

Indication: leukotriene inh: asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise induced bronchoconstriction

Dose: 4, 5 (chewable); 10 (tab); 4 (granules)

Side Effects: HA, influenza, cough, ab pain, dyspepsia, dizzy

Deltasone, Orasone

Prednisone

Indication: antiinflammatory steroid: allergic/inflammatory disease, MS

Dose: 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50 (tab)

Side Effects: blur vision, upset stomach, N, V, electrolyte disturbance, cushing syndrome, inc susceptibility to infection, osteoporosis, vertebral compression, behavioural distubrance, peptic ulceration, myopathy, suppression of growth in kids, signs adrenal supp.

Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl

Levothyroxine

Indication: replacement thyroid therapy: T4: myxedema coma, stupor, HoTR

Dose: 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, 0.088, 0.1, 0.112, 0.125, 0.137, 0.15, 0.175, 0.2, 0.3 (tab); 0.2 & 0.5/vial (IV)

Side Effects: OD: hypermetabolic state; fever, hypoglycemia, HF, fluid loss, tachy, anxiety, insomnia

Nasonex

Mometasone

Indication: antiallergy: nasal Sx of seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis

Dose: 0.05mg/spray w/ 120 sprays/ bottle (2 sprays/nostril qd)

Side Effects: HA, viral infection, pharyngitis, epistasis, cough, upper resp tract inf, dysmennorhea, muscle pain, sinusitis

Aristocort, Azmacort, Kenalog, Nasocort aq

Triamcinolone

Indication: topical corticosteroid: inflammatory, puritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatosis, allergic/perennial rhinitis

Dose: 0.025%, 0.1%, 0.5% (ung, cream); 0.025%, 0.1% (lotion); 0.1% (aerosol); 10/ml, 40/ml (IV); 0.1% (dental paste)

Side Effects: local burning, itching, skin atrophy

Flonase, Flovent

Fluticasone

Indication: nasal decongestant: seasonal/perennial rhinitis

Dose: 50 mcg/actuation of 100mg suspension

Side Effects: nasal burning, epistasis, blood in nasal mucous, pharyngitis, nasal irritation, HA

Advair

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Indication: coricosteroid/LABA: asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis

Dose: 100mcg/50mcg, 250/50, 500/50 (diskus); 45/21, 115,/21, 230/21 (HFA)

Side Effects: upper resp tract infe, pharyngitis, HA, N, V, sinusitis, bronchitis, cough, rash, angioedema

Proventil, Ventolin

Albuterol

Indication: SABA: asthma, bronchospasm

Dose: 90mcg/actuation (MDI); 108mcg (proventil HFA)

Side Effects: N, V, HA, nervous, insomnia, tremor, dizzy, HTN, tachy, palp

Combivent, Duoneb

Albuterol/Ipratropium

Indication: SABA/anticholinergic: asthma, COPD

Dose: 103mcg/18mcg/actuation for 200 total

Side Effects: bronchitis, upper resp tract infec, HA, dyspnea, cough

Fosamax

Alendronate

Indication: inh osteoclasts: osteoporosis, pageat's disease

Dose: 5, 10, 35, 40, 70 (tab) (10mg qd or 70 qw); 70/75ml (sol'n)

Side Effects: ab pain, constipation, diarrhea, flatuelence, musculoskeletal pain

Actonel

Risedronate

Indication: inh osteoclasts: osteoporosis, pageat's disease

Dose: 5, 30, 35, 75 (tab) (5mg qd or 35mg qw or 75mg in 2 consecutive days/mo)

Side Effects: back pain, ab pain, HTN, diarrhea, arthralgia, UTI

Evista

Reloxifene

Indication: dec estrogen levels (estrogen R modulator): osteo

Dose: 60 mg qd

Side Effects: hot flashes, leg cramps, wt gain, peripheral edema, sinusitis, rash, sweat

Flomax

Tamsulosin

Indication: alpha antag: BPH

Dose: 0.4 (cap)

Side Effects: HA, dizzy, rhintis, infection, asthenia, abnormal ejacu, back pain, pharyngitis, diarrhea, chest pain, cough, somnolence, insomnia, N, sinusitis

Cardura

Doxazosin

Indication: alpha Antag: HTN, BPH

Dose: 1,2,4,8 (tab); 4, 8 (XL tab)

Side Effects: dizzy, edema, fatigue, rhinitis, HA

K-Dur, K-Tab, Klor-Con, Micro-K, Slow-K

Potassium Chloride (KCl)

Indication: K+ supplement: K+ def

Dose: 10, 20mEq (K-dur tab); 10mEq (Klor-Con tab); 8, 10mEq (micro-K cap)

Side Effects: diarrhea, N, V, ab discomfort

Folvite

Folic Acid

Indication: vitamin: megaloblastic anemia, anemias in preg, infancy, childhood

Dose: 1 (tab); 0.5/ml (IV)

Side Effects: allergic rxns (rare)

Glycolax, Miralax

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)

Indication: laxative: ocassional constipation

Dose: 1 heaping tbsp (17g)/d in 8 oz liquid

Side Effects: N, ab bloating, cramping, flatulence, diarrhea (high dose)

Risperidal

Risperidone

Indication: antipsychotic: SSRI: schizo, acute manic, bipolar, irritability in autism

Dose: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 (tab); 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 (M-tab); 1/ml (sol'n); 25, 37.5, 50 mg vials (IV)

Side Effects: EPSE, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, somnolence, N, constipation, V, dyspepsia, rhinitis, tachy, dry skin, rash

Depakote

Divalproex

Indication: inc GABA: antiepileptic, antipsychotic: simple absence & partial seizures, acute mania, prophylactic for migraine

Dose: 125, 250, 500 (tab); 250, 500 (ER); 125 (cap)

Side Effects: N, asthenia, somnolence, dyspepsia, dizzy, diarrhea, V, ab pain, tremor, wt gain, back pain, alopecia, inc appetite

Dilantin

Phenytoin

Indication: inc Na+ ions out of neurons in cardiomyocytes: antiepileptic: tonic-clonic, psychomotor seizures

Dose: 30, 100 (cap)

Side Effects: nystagmus, ataxia, slurred speech, mental confusion, N, V, rash, hirusitsm, gingivital hyperplasia, constipation, dizzy, drowsy

Lamictal

Lamotrigine

Indication: antiepileptic: partial/generalized seizure of lennox-gastaut synd, primary generalized tonic clonic seizures, maintenance Tx of biprolar

Dose: 5, 25 (chewable); 25, 100, 150, 200 (tab)

Side Effects: dizzy, ataxia, somnolence, HA, diplopia, blur vision, N, V, rash

Xalatan

Latanoprost

Indication: F2alpha Ag: dec IOP: open angle glaucoma, ocular HTN

Dose: 0.005% latanoprost / 2.5 ml

Side Effects: blurred vision, burning, foreign body sensation, itching, inc pigmentation of iris

Aricept

Donapezil

Indication: reversible Achesterase inh: AD, antipsychotic

Dose: 5, 10 (tab); 5mg/ml (sol'n)

Side Effects: N, diarrhea, insomnia, V, muscle cramps, fatigue, anorexia

Prevacid

Lansoprazole

Indication: H+/K ATPase inh in stomach (PPI): duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, erosive esophagitis, GERD

Dose: 15, 30 (cap-delayed release); 15, 30 (tab); 15, 30 (granules for susp)

Side Effects: diarrhea, ab pain, N, HA

Protonix

Pantoprazole

Indication: PPI: short term GERD, erosive eso

Dose: 20, 40 (tab)

Side Effects: diarrhea, HA, flatuelence, rash

Prilosec

Omeprazole

Indication: PPI: short term duodenal ulcers, erosive eso, GERD, adjunct in Hpylori

Dose: 10, 20, 40 (cap SR)

Side Effects: back pain, cough, constipation, rash, dizzy

Aciphex

Raberprazole

Indication: PPI: GERD, red heart burn relapse, duodenal ulcers, H-pylori

Dose: 20 (tab)

Side Effects: HA

Zantac

Ranitidine

Indication: H2 antihistamine: duodenal ulcer, erosive eso

Dose: 150, 300 (tab); 15/ml (syrup); 25/ml (IV)

Side Effects: HA, dizzy, constipation, N, ab pain

Celebrex

Celecoxib

Indication: NSAID: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis

Dose: 100,200,400 (cap)

Side Effects: diarrhea, dyspepsia, ab pain, flatulence, edema, sinusitis

Mobic

Meloxicam

Indication: NSAID: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Dose: 7.5, 15 (tab); 7.5/5ml (susp)

Side Effects: ab pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, N

Tricyclen Lo, Trinessa, Tri-Sprintec

Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate

Indication: LH and FSH suppression: prevents pregnancy, moderate acne vulgaris

Dose: 0.035/0.18, 0.035/0.215, 0.035/0.25 (tricyclen); 0.025/0.18, 0.025/0.215, 0.025/0.25 (tricyclen-LO)

Side Effects: ab cramp, acne, anorexia, N, V, edema, tired, weak, CV/thromboembolic disorders

Premarin

Conjugated Estrogens

Indication: hormone: vasomotor Sx w/ menopause, hypogonadism, female castration, prostatic carcinoma (palliative);

Dose: 0.3, 0.45, 0.625, 0.9, 1.25 (tab); 0.625/1g (cream); 25mg/vial (IV)

Side Effects: rash, acne, alopecia, hirusitsm, abnormal menstrual bleeding, edema, change in wt, colostatic jaundice, mental depression, pyrexia, insomnia, N, somnolence

Estraderm, Vagifem, Vivelle

Estradiol

Indication:  moderate to severe vasomotor sx w/ menopause; vulvular and vaginal atrophy; hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism; female castration; prostatic carcinoma (palliative); osteo proph

Dose: 0.5, 1, 2 (tab); 0.025 (vagifem tab); 0.025/24h, 0.0375/24h; 0.05/24h, 0.075/24h, 0.1/24h (vivelle patch BIW)

Side Effects: edema, HTN, MI, VTE, dizzy, epilepsy, HA, irritability, mental dep, migraine, erythema, hemmorhagic eruption, hirsutism, loss of scalp hair, breast enlargement/tenderness, changes in libido, increased total T4 & TG & HDL, dec LDL, impaired glc tolerance, hypercalcemia, ab cramps, bloating, N, V, weight gain/loss, dysmenorrhea, vaginal candidiasis

Viagra

Sildenafil

Indication: PDE-5 inh: erectile dysfunction

Dose: 25, 50, 100 (tab)

Side Effects: HA, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, UTI, abnormal vision, diarrhea, dizzy, rash

Yasmin

Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone

Indication: LH and FSH suppression: prevents pregnancy

Dose: 0.03/3 (28 pack)

Side Effects: N, V, ab cramp, changes in flow, amennorhea, edema, breast tenderness/enlargement, wt change, migraines, depression, CV/thromboembolic disorders

Necon, Ortho-Novum, Ocvon, Tri-Norinyl

Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone

Indication: LH and FSH suppression: prevents pregnancy

Dose: 0.035/0.5, 0.035/0.75, 0.035/1 (28 pack)

Side Effects: ab cramp, acne, anorexia, N, V, edema, tired, weak, CV/thromboembolic disorders

Nordette, Seasonale, Tri-Levlen Triphasil, Alesse, Aviane

Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrol

Indication:  prevention of pregnancy and  contraception

Dose:  0.03/0.15 (nordette-28 pack), seasonal has 84 active and 7 plac (extended cycle regimen), 0.03/0.05, 0.04/0.075, 0.03/0.125 (tri - 21 pack)

Side Effects: arterial thromboembolism, hemmorhage, edema, HTN, MI, depression, dizzy, HA, migraine, nervousness, stroke, acne, erythema, loss of scalp hair, rash, hirsutism, amenorrhea, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, libido changes, flow changes, thyroid and TG changes, jaundice, N, V, weight gain/loss

Apri, Desogen, Kariva, Mircette, Ortho-Cept

Ethinyl Estradiol/Desogestrol

Indication: LH and FSH suppression: prevents pregnancy

Dose: 0.03/0.15 (28 pack)

Side Effects: ab cramp, acne, anorexia, N, V, edema, tired, weak, CV/thromboembolic disorders

Motrin

Ibuprofen

Indication: NSAID: mild-moderate pain, primary dysmennorhea, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis

Dose: 400,600,800 (tab)

Side Effects: indigestion, constipation, ab cramps, flatulence, dizzy, rash, puritis, heart burn, N, diarrhea, tinnitus, anorexia

Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin

Hydrocodone/APAP

Indication: narcotic analgesic: moderate-moderately severe pain

Dose: 2.5/500, 5/500, 7.5/500, 10/500 (tab); 2.5/167/5ml (elixir)

Side Effects: dizzy, drowsy, constipation, N, V

Oxycontin

Oxycodone

Indication: narcotic analgesic: moderate-severe pain

Dose: 10,20,40,80 (tab)

Side Effects: constipation, N, somnolence, dizzy, puritus, V, HA, dry mouth, asthenia, sweat (common); anorexia, nervous, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, confusion, ab pain, dyspepsia, rash, anxiety, euphoria, dyspnea, postural HoTN, chills, twitch, gastritis, abnormal dreams/thoughts, hiccups (rare)

Endocet, Percocet, Roxicet

Oxycodone/APAP

Indication: narcotic analgesic: moderate-moderately severe pain

Dose: 2.5/325, 5/325, 7.5/325, 10/325, 7.5/550, 10/650 (tab)

Side Effects: dizzy, drowsy, constipation, N, V

Darvocet-N

Propoxyphene Napsylate/APAP

Indication: narcotic analgesic: mild to moderate pain w/ or w/out fever

Dose: 53/25, 100/650, 100/500 (tab)

Side Effects: dizzy, drowsy, N, V

Neurontin

Gabapentin

Indication: antiepileptic: partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, GAD

Dose: 100,300,400 (cap); 600, 800 (tab); 250/5ml (sol'n)

Side Effects: somnolence, dizzy, ataxia, fatigue, nystagmus, tremor, diplopia, rhinitis, blurred vision

Ultram

Tramadol

Indication: analgesic: mod-mod severe pain

Dose: 50 (tab); 100,200, 300 (ER tab)

Side Effects: dizzy, vertigo, N, constipation, HA, somnolence, V, puritus, CNS stim, asthenia, sweat, dyspepsia, dry mouth, diarrhea

Anaprox, Naprosyn

Naproxen

Indication: NSAID: mild-moderate pain, primary dysmennorhea, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute gout; juvenile arthritis (anaprox)

Dose: naprosyn: 250, 375, 500 (tab); 375, 500 (EC); 125/5ml (susp); Anaprox: 275, 550 (tab)

Side Effects: Naprosyn: SOB, indigestion, tinnitus, edema, itch, constipation, dizzy, drowsy, N, V, HA; Anaprox: edema, GI cramp, indigestion, constipation, dizzy, drowsy, tinnitus, rash, puritus, HA, N, V

Tylenol/Codeine

Acetaminophen/Codeine

Indication: narcotic/analgesic: mild-mod pain, severe pain

Dose: 300/15 (T#2); 300/30 (T#3); 300/60 (T#4); 120/12/5ml (elixir)

Side Effects: dizzy, drowsy, constipation, N, V

Soma

Carisoprodol

Indication: muscle relaxant: musculoskeletal conditions

Dose: 350

Side Effects: drowsy, N, V, diarrhea, constipation

Lyrica

Pregabalin

Indication: anticonvulsant: vomiting, neuropathic pain for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, partial onset seizures, fibromyalgia, GAD

Dose: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 225 (cap) TAPER when D/C over one week

Side Effects: dizzy, somnolence, dry mouth (common); ataxia, confusion, asthenia, abnormal thinking, blurred vision, incoordination, wt gain, peripheral edema (rare)

Nexium

Esomeprazole

Indication: PPI: erosive eso, GERD, H-pylori, gastric ulcers

Dose: 20, 40 (cap); 20, 40 (powder for inj)

Side Effects: HA, diarrhea, constipation, N, flatulence, ab pain, dry mouth

Cataflam, Voltaren

Diclofenac

Indication: NSAID: rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, post-op cataracts surgery

Dose: 25, 50, 75 (delayed release tab); 100 (XR); 0.1% (opthalmic sol'n)

Side Effects: N, indigestion, diarrhea/constipation, cramp, HA, fluid retention

Lotensin

Benazapril

Indication: ACEI: HTN

Dose: 5, 10, 20, 40 (tab)

Side Effects: cough, HA, dizzy, angioedema, fatigue, N

Vigamox

Moxifloxicin

Indication: Fluoroquinolone; ophthalmic: bacterial conjunctivitis

Dose: 5mg/ml

Side Effects: conjunctivitis, dec visual acuity, dry eye, ocular keratitis, discomfort, hyperemia, pain, puritis, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tearing