Brand Name: Duoneb Flashcards
Generic Name: Albuterol Sulfate; Ipratropium Bromide DEA Schedule: Not Scheduled Indications: Treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Drug Class: Combination inhaler; contains short-acting beta agonist (albuterol) and anticholinergic (ipratropium). Side Effects: Dry mouth, throat irritation, headache, and tremor. Interactions: May interact with certain medications, such as beta blockers and diuretics. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to albutero
Brand Name: Pepcid
Generic Name: Famotidine
DEA Schedule: Not Scheduled
Indications: Treatment of ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and heartburn.
Drug Class: H2 receptor antagonist; reduces stomach acid production.
Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, and muscle pain.
Interactions: May interact with antacids, sucralfate, and certain medications metabolized by the liver.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to famotidine or other H2 receptor antagonists.
Noteworthy: Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Brand Name: Nexium
Generic Name: Esomeprazole
DEA Schedule: Not Scheduled
Indications: Treatment of GERD, ulcers, and excessive stomach acid production.
Drug Class: Proton pump inhibitor; reduces stomach acid production.
Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Interactions: May interact with certain medications metabolized by the liver, such as warfarin and diazepam.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to esomeprazole or other proton pump inhibitors.
Noteworthy: Take on an empty stomach at least one hour before a meal.
Brand Name: Prevacid
Generic Name: Lansoprazole
DEA Schedule: Not Scheduled
Indications: Treatment of ulcers, GERD, and excessive stomach acid production.
Drug Class: Proton pump inhibitor; reduces stomach acid production.
Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Interactions: May interact with certain medications metabolized by the liver, such as warfarin and theophylline.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to lansoprazole or other proton pump inhibitors.
Noteworthy: Swallow whole; do not crush or chew delayed-release capsules.