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Acyclovir
Zovirax, Sitavig I: HSV, shingles 200mg po 2-5 times qd Apply cream 6 times/day x 7 days With H2O - prevent kidney stones
Adalimumab
Humira
I: arthiritis, psoriasis, Crohn’s, UC
D: 40 mg SC every other week
BBW: fatal infection, malignancy, TB
Albuterol (inhalation)
Proventil HFA, ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA
Bronchospasm
1 - 2 puffs q4-6h PRN
Albuterol/ipratropium
Combivent Respimat
Bronchospasm, COPD
Alendronate
Binosto, Fosamax
Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease
Treatment: both male/female - 70mg qweek or 10mg qd
Prophylaxis: women only - 35mg qweek or 5mg qd
Allopurinol
Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim
Gout, increased uric acid, calcium stones
HLAB*5801, asian population - rash
100mg po TID
Alprazolam
Xanax
Anxiety, panic disorder
C - IV
0.25-0.5mg PO TID
BW: use with opioid results in sedation, respiratory depression, coma, death
Risks for abuse, misuse, and addiction
Continued use can lead to physical dependence
Abrupt d/c leads to withdrawal symptoms - taper off
CI: liver disease
SE: somnolence, dizziness, ataxia
Amitriptyline
Elavil
Depression
TCA
100-300mg/day QHS
CI: MAOI, linezolid, IV methylene blue (serotonin syndrome)
SE: QT prolongation, anticholinergic reaction
Amlodipine
Norvasc Angina, hypertension Max dose: 10mg CI: CHF, acute MI SE: reflex tachycardia, HA, flushing, edema
Amoxicillin
Amoxil, Larotid, Moxatag, Trimox
Bacterial infection
D: 250-500mg q8-12h, 500-875mg q12h
Take with food
Amoxicillin/clavulanate
Augmentin
Bacterial infection
D: 875/125mg q12h
Take with food
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderall ADHD Max: 40mg BW: sudden death and serious CV events when misused CI: dextroamphetamine in children < 6
Aripiprazole
Abilify, Abilify Maintena (monthly), Aristada IM (q4-8 weeks)
Schizophrenia, bipolar I disease, major depressive disorder, Tourette’s disorder
10-30mg AM
SE: akathisia, activating
Lower risk of weight gain
Aspirin/dipyridamole
Aggrenox
Reduce stroke risk
Aspirin
Bayer Fever, pain, inflammation 81-325mg QD CI: pregnancy, lactation OD: tinnitis SE: GI bleeding, upset stomach