Chapter 2 Flashcards
Drug classification:
HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor (“ statins”)
Indications: Dyslipidemia,
hypercholesterolemia,
hypertriglyceridemia
Common adverse effects: diarrhea, upset, stomach, muscle, and pain,
Routes of administration: oral
ATORVASTATIN
Drug classification: synthetic thyroid hormone
Indication : hypothyroidism
Common adverse effects : fever, nervousness, irritability, heat sensitivity, and nausea/vomiting
Route administration: oral
Levelthyroxine
Brand Name: Zestril
Drug classification: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Indications: hypertension, myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure
Common adverse effects : cough, dizziness, and headache
Route of administration : oral
Lisinopril
Brand Names: Glucophage and Glucophage XR
Drug classification: Biguanides
Indication : diabetes type two and polycystic ovary syndrome
Common adverse effects : headache, muscle pain, weakness, and nausea/vomiting
Route of administration : oral
Metformin
Brand Names: lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) and Toprolol-XL ( metoprolol succinate)
Drug classification : Beta-Adrenergic blocking agent (“ beta blocker”) BB
Metoprolol
Brand name: Novasc
Drug classification: calcium channel blocker (CCB), dihydropyridines type
Indication: hypertension and coronary artery disease
Common adverse effects: swelling of hands, feet, angles or lower legs, headache, distant, and upset stomach.
Route of administration: oral
AMLODIPINE
Brand names: proventil HFA and Ventolin HFA
Drug classification: Beta-2 agonists inhaled short-acting (SABA)
Indications: Bronchospasm
Common adverse effects: nervousness, shaking, headache, change in taste and mouth, throat, dryness , or irritation.
Route of administration : inhalation
ALBUTEROL
Brand Names: Prilosec and Prilosec OTC.
Drug classification: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indications : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and H pylori infection
Common adverse effects : headache, stomach pain, and nausea
Route of administration: oral
Omeprazole
Brand Name: Cozaar
Drug classification: angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB)
Indications: hypertension/prevention and diabetic neuropathy
Common adverse effects: muscle cramps, leg, or back pain, diarrhea, stomach pain, and dizziness
Route of administration: oral
LOSARTAN
Brand Name: Neurontin
Drug classification : Anticonsulsant
Indication : partial seizures, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia.
Common adverse effects: drowsiness, loss of coordination, tiredness tremors, and blur or double vision
Route of administration : oral
GABAPENTIN
Brand name: Micronase??
Drug classification: Thiazide diuretic
Indication : hypertension and peripheral edema.
Common adverse effects: photosensitivity, hypokalemia, dizziness, diarrhea, and muscle cramps
Route of administration: oral
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Brand Name : Zoloft
Drug classification: select serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication : major depressive disorder, obsessive, compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Common adverse effects : nausea, drowse unit, dry mouth, loss of appetite and trouble sleeping.
Route of administration : oral
SERTRALINE
Brand Name: Zocor
Drug classification : HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins)
Indication : Dyslipidemia, hyperchlesterolemia and hyper triglyceridemia
Common adverse effects : headache, heartburn, ab domino pain, gas, and nausea
Route of administration :oral
SIMVASTATIN
Brand name : singlulair
Drug classification : Leukotriene inhibitor
Indications : bronchospasm and allergic rhinitis
Common adverse effects : throat, irritation, abdominal pain, heartburn, headache, and tremors
Route of administration : oral
MONTELUKAST
brand name:
Drug classification : Opioid combination (analgesic / antitussive combination)
Indication : mild to moderate pain and cough
Common adverse effects : drowsiness, dizziness ,sedation, and nausea/ vomiting
Route of administration : oral
ACTAMINOPHEN / HYDROCODONE
Brand Name: protonic
Drug classification : Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indications : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Common adverse efects : constipation, stomach pain, headache, diarrhea and vomiting
Rooutes of administration: Oral and intravenous
PANTOPRAZOLE
Brand Name : Lassie
Drug classification: Loop diuretic
Indications: Hypertension, edema, pulmonary edema aND hypercalcemia
Common adverse effects: Urinary frequency, hypokalemia, photosensitivity, dizziness and nausea/vomiting
Routes of administration : Oral, intramuscularly and intravenously
FUROSEMIDE
BRAND NAME: FLOVENT HFA, Flovent diskus and Flonase Allergy Relief
Drug classification : Corticosteroid
Indications: Asthma and respiratory allergies
Common adverse effects: Upper respiratory symptoms, throat, irritation, hoarseness, headache and cough
Route of administration : inhalation
FLUTICASONE
Brand Name : Lexapro
Drug classification: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Indications : Major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder
Common adverse effects: Headache, drymouth,increase sweating, restlessness and insomnia
ESCITALOPRAM
Brand names: Prozac and Prozac weekly
Drug classification: selective serotonin, reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indications : major depressive disorder, obsessive,-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder
Common adverse effects : nausea, anxiety, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and dizziness
Route of administration: oral
Fluoxetine
Brand name: Crestor
Drug classification : HMG-CoA reductive inhibitor
Indications : Dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular event prevention.
Common adverse effects: headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, nausea, Deez, nuts
Route of administration: oral
ROSUVASTATIN
Brand Names, Prozac and Prozac weekly
Drug classification: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. (SSRI)
Indications: Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and bipolar disorder
Common adverse effects: Nausea,anxiety,loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping and dizziness.
Route of administration: Oral
FLUOXETINE
Brand Name: Crestor
Drug classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indications: Dyslipidemia, hypercholesteroleia, hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerotic cardiovascular event prevention
Common adverse effects: Headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, nausea and dizziness
Route of administration: oral
ROSUVASTATIN
BRAND NAMES: Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin SR
Drug classifications: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)
Indications: Major depressive disorder, smoking cessation and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
BUPROPION
BRAND NAME: brand name has been discontiuned in the united states.
Drug classification: Beta_Lactams (penicillins)
indications: Bacterial infections, pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis, and H pylori infection
Common adverse efects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urticaria dn rash
AMOXICILLIN
Brand Names: Adderall and Adderall XR
Drug classification: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)
INDICATION: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
commin adverse effects: Anorexia, xerostomia, insomnia, headache and abdominal pain.
route of administration : oral
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE /AMPHETAMINE
Brand Name: Brand name has been discontinued in the untied states
drug classification: Serontonin modulators
Indicatioins: Major depressi e disorder and insomnia
Common adverse effects: Somnolence, xerostomnia, headache, dizzinessm and nausea or vomiting
route of adminstration: Oral
TRAZODONE
Brand Name: Cymbalta
drug classification: Selective serotonin and noreinephrine reuptake inhibitors. (SNRI)
Indicatons: Major depressive disorderr, generalized anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and chronic musculoskeletal pain
Common adverse effects : Nausea, headache, xerostomia, weight loss and abdominal pain.
Route of administration: Oral
DULOXETINE
Brand Name: Rayos
Drug classification: Corticosteroid
Indications: Adrenal insufficiency, asthma, corticosteroid-responsive conditions and gout
Common adverse effects: Cushingoid appearance, hirsutism, weight gain, erythema and abdominal discomfort
route of administration: Oral
PREDNISONE
Brand Name: Flomax
Drug classification: Alpha 1 blocker
indications; Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and nephrolithiasis
Common adverse effects: Abnormal ejaculation, dizziness, rhinitis, infection and pharyngitis
Route of administration: Oral
TAMSULOSIN
Brand Names: Martin IB, Advil and Caledolor
drug classification: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indications: Mild-moderate pain, fever, inflammation, ostearthritis, rhematoid arthritis and dysmenorrhea
Common adverse effects: dyspepsia nausea, abdominal pain, drowiness and photosensitivity
Routes of administration: Oral and intraenous
IBUPROFEN
Brand Name: Celexa
Drug classification: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indications: Major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Common adverse effects: Nausea, xerostomia, somnolence, insomnia and tremors
Route of administration : Oral)
CITALOPRAM
Brand Names: Mobic, Anjeso and Vivlodex
Drug classification: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (ANSAID)
Indications: Osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis and moderate-severe pain
Common adverse effects: Dyspepsia, influenza-like symptoms, edema, abdominal pain and nausea.
Routes of administration: Oral and intravenous
MELOXICAM
Brand Names: Mobic, Anjeso and Vivlodex
Drug classification: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID)
Indications: Osteoarthitis, rheumatoid arhtitis and moderate - severe pain
common adverse effects: Dyspepsia, influenza-like symptoms, edema, abdominal pain and nausea.
routes of administration: Oral and intravenous
MELOXICAM
Brand Name: Pravachol
Drug classification: HMG-CoAreductase inhibitor
Indications: dyslipidemia, hyperchlesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Common adverse effects: Musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, flu symptoms, nausea/vomiting and headache.
route of administration: Oral
PRAVASTATIN
Brand Names: Core and Coreg Cr
Drug classification: Beta-adrenergic blocking agent (“beta blocker” BB) /alpha adrenergic blocking agent
Indications: Hypertension, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and left ventricular dysfunction,
common adverse effects: dizziness, fatigue, hyperglycemia, hypotension and bradycardia
route of administration : Oral
CARVEDILOL
Brand Names: Klor-Con and Micro-K
Drug classification: Electrolyte
Indication: Hypokalemia
Common adverse effects: Nausea/vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort and hyperkalemia
routes of administration: Oral and inttravenous
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Brnd Names:ConZip. Adolfo
drug classification: Opioid
Indications: Moderate-moderate severe chronic pain
Common adverse effects: Dizziness, nausea/vomiting, constipation, somnolence and headache.
Route of administration: Oral
TRAMADOL
Brand Name: Plavix
Drug classification: Antiplatelet
Indications: Acute coronary syndrome and thrombotic event prevention\common adverse effects: Bleeding, pruitis and agranulocytosis and hypersensitivity reaction
route of administration: Oral
CLOPIDOGREL
Brand Names: Lantus, Basaglar, Semglee and Toupee
Drug classification: Insulin
Indications, Diabets mellitus type 1 and diabetes mellitus type 2
Common adverse effects: Hygoglycemia, injection site reaction, myalgia, pruitis and rash
route of administration: subcutaneous
INSULIN GLARGINE
Brand Name: Tenormin
Drug classification: Beta-adrenergic blocking agent (‘beta blocker’)
Indications; Hypertension, angina, cardiovascular event prevention 9post-myocardial infarction) and migraine headache prophylaxis
common adverse effects; bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, dizziness and dyspnea
Route of administration: Oral
ATENOLOL
Brand Name: Effexor XR
Drug classification: serontin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Indication: Major depressive order, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and migraine headache prophylaxis
common adverse effects: Headache, nause, insomnia, dizziness and anorexia
route of administration: Oral
VENLAFAXINE
Brand Names: Xanax and Xanax XR
Drug classification: Benzodiazepine
Indications: Generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder
Common adverse effects: drosiness, fatigue, impaired coordianation irritability and confusion
Route of administration : Oral
ALPRAZOLAM
Brand Names: Junel, Lo Loestrin FED, Loestrin and Tri-Norinyl
Drug classification: Estrogen/progestin
Indication classification : Estrogen/progestin
Indications: Contraception, dymenorrhea and endometriosis
Common adverse effects: Bleeding irregularities, breast tenderness, headache, nausea/vomiting and depression
route of administration: Oral
ETHINYL
ESTRADIOL / NORETHINDRONE
Brand Name: Zyloprim
Drug classification: Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Indications: Gout prophylaxis and hyperuricemia
Common adverse effects: Rash, injection site, reaction, diarrhea and pruritis
Route of administration: Oral and intravenous
ALLOPURINOL
Brand Name: Zestoretic
drug classification: angiotensin-converting enzyme ((ACE) inhibitor/ thiazide diuretic com
Brand names: Amrix and Fexmid
Drug classification: skeletal muscle relaxant
Indications : muscle spasm, and fibromyalgia.
Common adverse effects: drowsiness, xerostonia, dizziness, fatigue, and taste changes.
Route of administration: oral
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
Brand names: Amrix and Fexmid
Drug classification: skeletal muscle relaxant
Indications : muscle spasm, and fibromyalgia.
Common adverse effects: drowsiness, xerostonia, dizziness, fatigue, and taste changes.
Route of administration: oral
CYCLOBENZAPRINE
Brand name: Klonopin
Drug classification: benzodiazepine
Indications: disease disorder, panic disorder, anxiety, and sleepless leg syndrome.
Common adverse effects: drowsiness, impaired coordination, dizziness, depression, and impaired concentration
Route of administration: oral
CLONAZEPAM
Brand names: Ambien and Ambien CR
drug classification : sedative-hypnotic
Indication: insomnia
Common adverse effects : headache, drowsiness, dizzines
Lethargy and hypersensitivity reaction
Route of administration : oral
ZOLPIDEM
Brand name: Zithromax
Drug classification: Macrolide
Indications: bacterial infection, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, pneumonia, bacteria, COPD ex
acelebration and chlamydial
Infection.
Common adverse effect : diarrhea, nauseated/vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia and dizziness
Row of administration,: Oral and intervenous
AZITHROMYCIN
Brand name: oxyContin and Roxicodone
Drug classification : opioid
Indication : severe chronic pain.
Common adverse effects: constipation, vomiting/nauseate, somnolence, dizziness and pruritis
Route of administration: oral
OXYCODONE
Brand name: Jantoven
Drug classification: anticoagulant
Indications: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/ pulmonary embolism (PE)
Common adverse effects: bleeding, abdominal cramps, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal distension
Route of administration: oral
WARFARIN
Brand names: Ritalin, Ritalin LA, and Concerta
Drug classification : norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)
Indication : attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Common adverse effects :nervousness insomnia, and anorexia, abdominal pain and tachycardia
Route of administration:Oral
METHYLPHENIDATE
Brand Name: Eliquis
Drug classification : factor Xa inhibitors
Indications : Thromboembolism/stroke prophylaxis, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) /pulmonary embolism (PE) prophylaxis
Common adverse effects, bleeding, anemia, and nausea.
Route of administration : oral
APIXABAN
Brand names: Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL
Drug classification :Sulfonylureas
Indication : diabetes mellitus type 2
Common adverse effects, hypoglycemia, diarrhea, nauseate, dizziness, and nervousness.
Route of administration: oral
GLIPIZIDE
Brand name Drisdol
Drug classification : vitamin
Indications : hypothyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, osteomalacia, dietary supplement.
Common adverse effects: hypocalcemia , elevated CR, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and hypercalciuria.
Route of administration: oral
ERGOCALCIFEROL. (Vitamin D2)
Brand name: Seroquel and Seroquel XR
Drug classification : antipsychotics, second generation.
Indications : schizophrenia xerostomia, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, and Tachycardia
Route of administration: oral
QUETIAPINE
Brand name: Symbicort
Drug classification : “
Long -acting beta-agonist. (LABA/corticoseroid
Indications : asthma and chronic obstructive, pulmonary disease(COPD)
Common adverse effects : Nasopharyngitis, headache, sinusitis , upper respiratory infection symptom and nasal congestion
Route of administration: inhalation
BUDESONIDE / FORMITEROL
Brand name: Esrace
Drug classification : Estrogen
Indication :Mod-severe menopausal that a motor symptoms, menopausal, vulvovaginal atropy, osteoporosis, and hypoestrogenism
Common adverse effects : functional bleeding/spotting, breast changes, breast, pain, musculoskeletal pain and abdominal cracks
Route of administration : oral
ESTRADIOL
Name Names: Percocet and Endocet
Drug classification: Opioid combo
Indications: Moderate-moderate severe pain
Common adverse effects: Lighheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea/vomiting and euphoria
route of administration:Oral
ACETAMINOPHEN / OXYCODONE
Brand Name: Zofran
drug classification: selective 5-HT3 antagonist
indications: nausea / vomiting prevention
common adverse effects; Headache, constipation, fatigue, diarrhea and hypoxia
routes of administration; Oral and intravenous
ONDASETRON
Brand Name: Naprosyn
drug classification: Nonsteoidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indications; Mild-moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute gout and dysmenorrhea.
Common adverse effects: dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pian, constipationa and headache
route of administration: Oral
NAPROXEN
Brand Name; Amaryl
drug classification: sulfonylureas
Indication: Diabetes mellitus, type 2
Common adverse efects: hypoglycemia, dizziness, headache, nause and photosensitivity
route of administration: oral
GLIMEPIRIDE
Brand Name: aldactone
drug classification: Potassium sparing diuretic
Indications: hypertension, edema, heart failure, hyperaldosteronism, hypokalemia and hirsutism
common adverse effects: Gynecomastia, hyperkalemia, electrolyte abnormalities, nausea / vomiting and abdominal pain
Route of administration: Oral
SPIRONOLACTONE
Brand Names: Cata[res, Catapres-TTs
Drug classification: Alpha agonists
Indications: Hypertension and Tourette syndrome
common adverse effects: Somnolence,headache, hypotension, abdominal pain and fatigue
Route of administration: Oral and transdermal
CLONIDINE
Brand Names: Humalog, admelog and Lyumjev
Drug classification: Insulin
Indication: Diabetes mellitus
Common adverse effects : Hypoglycemia, injections site reaction, myalgia, pruritic and rash
Route of administration: Subcutaneous
INSULIN LISPRO
Brand Name: Claritin
Drug classification : Antihistamine. (2nd generation)
Indiation: Allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itch/watery eyes and itchy nose/throat
Common adverse effects” Drowsiness, fatigue, abdominal pain,headache and dry mucous membrane
route of administration: Oral
LORATADINE
Brand Name: Zyrtec Allergy
Drug classification: antihistamine. (2nd generation)
Indications: Allergy symptoms and chronic idiopathic urticaria
common adverse effects : drowsiness, fatigue, abdominal pian, headache and dry mucous membranes
Route of administration: Oral
CETIRIZINE
Brand Name: Topamax
Drug classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Seizures and migraine headache prophylaxis
Common adverse effects: cognitive dysfunction, paresthesia, somnolence, upper res[piratory infectiohn (uRI) and dizziness
route of administration: Oral
TOPIRAMATE
Brand Name: Ativan
drug classification: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety, insomnia, status epilepticus and chemo-related nausea/vomiting
Common adverse effects : sedation, dizziness, Respitory depression hyportension, and fatigue
Route of administration: : oral, intramuscular, and intravenous
LORAZEPAM
Brand name: springtec and tri- springtec
Drug classification : mono plastics, estrogen/progestin
Indications: contraception, dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
Common adverse effects : leading irregularities, /valse, breast tenderness, headache, and depression
ETHINYL ESTRODIOL/ NORGESTIMATE
Brand names: Lamento and Lamento XR
Drug class : anti-convulsant
Indications : bipolar disorder, partial seizures, primary generalized tonic clonic seizures, neuropathic pain and migraine prophylaxis.
Common adverse effects: dizziness, vertigo, headache, ataxia and nausea / vomiting.
Route of administration: oral and chewable
LAMOTRIGINE
Brand names: Lamento and Lamento XR
Drug class : anti-convulsant
Indications : bipolar disorder, partial seizures, primary generalized tonic clonic seizures, neuropathic pain and migraine prophylaxis.
Common adverse effects: dizziness, vertigo, headache, ataxia and nausea / vomiting.
Route of administration: oral and chewable
LAMOTRIGINE
Brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA,
Drug classification: calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Indications : hypertension, and Agina
Common adverse effects : peripheral edema, headache, nausea dizziness, and fatigue.
Route of administration: oral
DILTAZEM
Brand name: Hyzaar
Drug classification : angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) / thiazide diuretic combination
Indications: hypertension and stroke prevention.
Common adverse effects: upper respiratory infection, dizziness, calf, back pain, and nausea/vomiting
Route of administration :Oral
HYDROCHLOROTHIZIDE / LOSARTAN
Brand names:: Zorvole. and Voltaren Gel
Drug classification : non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indications: my moderate pain and osteoarthritis
Common adverse effects : dyspraxia nausea/vomiting abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation.
Route of administration : oral and topical
DICLOFENAC
Brand names. Vistaril
Drug classification : antihistamine (1st generation
Indication S: anxiety pruritis/ urticaria , nausea/vomiting, and insomnia
Common adverse effects xerostomia, drowsiness, deez, nuts, ataxia, and slurred speech
Route of administration : oral and intramuscular
HYDROXYZINE
Brand name:
Drug classification : Azaspirodecanedione
Indications: anxiety adjuncts for depression
Common adverse effectss: Deez, nuts, drowsiness, nausea, headache, and no business.
Route of administration: oral
BUSPIRONE
Brand name: Xalatan
Drug classification : Prostaglandin analog
Indication : intraocular pressure (IOP)
Common advert effect : superficial puncture ,keratitis, ocular stinging, blurry, vision, ocular, burning, and increased hyperpigmentation
Route of administration: Ophthalmic
LATANOPROSTP
Brand-name: Paxil and Paxil CR
Drug classification : selective serotonin, reuptake , inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication : depressive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual, dysphoric disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Common adverse effects: nausea, ejaculatory dysfunction, somnolence, insomnia, and headache.
Route of administration: oral
PAROXETINE
Brand-name:: Vyvanase
Drug classification CNS stimulant
Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and binge eating disorder
Common adverse effects: anorexia, xerostomia, insomnia, and abdominal pain and irritability.
Route of administration: oral
LISDEXAMFETAMINE
Brand-name:: Vyvanase
Drug classification CNS stimulant
Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and binge eating disorder
Common adverse effects: anorexia, xerostomia, insomnia, and abdominal pain and irritability.
Route of administration: oral
LISDEXAMFETAMINE
Brand names: at their HFA Advair Diskus
Drug classification : long acting better-2 antagonist (LABA)/ corticosteroid
Indication : asthma
Common adverse effects: upper respiratory infection (URI) headache pharyngitis cough, and sinusitis
Route of administration : innovation
FLUTICASONE / SALMETEROL
Friend names: Lyrica and Lyrica CR
Drug classification: anticonvulsant
Indication : diabetic neuropathic pain neuralgia, partial seizures and fibromyalgia
Common adverse effect: dizziness, similar xerostomia, peripheral edema, and blurred vision
Route of administration: oral
PREGABALIN
Brand Name: Inderal , inderal LA
Drug classification: Beta-adrenergic blocker (Beta blocker)
Indications: Hypertension, angina, post myocardial infarction cardiovascular prevention, atrial flutter/fibrillation, supraventricular arrhythmias and migraine headache prophylaxis
commom adverse effects: fagigue, dizziness, constipation, bradycardia and hypotension
Route of administration: Oral and intravenous
PROPRANOLOL
Brand Name: Keflex
drug classification: Cephalosporin
Indications: Bacterial infection, streptococcal pharyngitis, urinar tract infection (UTI), bacterial skin infection and endocarditis prophylaxis
common adverse effects: Diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, dyspepsia, gastritis and abdominal pain.
CEPHALEXIN
Brand Name: vitamind D3
drug classification: vitamin\
indications, Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis and dietary supplement
Common adverse effects: Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, nausea/vomiting, anorexia and polyuria
CHOLECALCIFEROL. (VITAMIN D 3)
Brand names: Novolog and Fiasco
Drug classification : insulin
Indication: diabetes melleitus
common adverse effects: Hygoglycemia, injection site reaction, myalgia, pruritis and rash
Routes of administration: Subcutaneous and intravenous
INSULIN ASPART
Brand Names: Proscar and Propecia
drug classification: 5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitor
Indications: Proscar-Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), Propecia-Male pattern baldness.
common adverse effects: Impotence, decrease libido, orthostatic hypotension and gynecomastia
route of administration : Oral
FINASTERIDE
Brand Name: Tricor
Drug classification : Fibric acid agent
Indications: Dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia and hyperchloresterolemia
Common adverse effects: Elevated ALT and AST levels, respiratory disorders, abdominal pain and back pain
route of administration: Oral
FENIOBIBRATE
Brand Name: Januvia
Drug classification: dipetidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor
Indication: Diabetes mellitus type 2
common adverse effects: Upper respiratory infections, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain and arthralgia
route of administration : Oral
SITAGLIPTIN
Brand Name: Vitamin B9
Drug classification : Vitamin
Indication : dietary supplement and megaloblastic anemia
common adverse effects: anorexia, nausea, aabdominal pian, flatulence and altered sleep patterns
Route of administration: Oral
FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9)
Brand Name: Vibramycin
Drug classification: Tetracycline
Indications: Mild-moderate to severe bacterial infections, acne, pneumonia dn sinusitis
Common adverse effects” Headache, nausea, rash, arthralgia and diarrhea
route of administration: oral
DOXYCYCLINE
BRAND NAME: XARELTO
drug classification: Factor Xa inhibitor (anticoagulant)
Indications: Thromboembolism/stroke prophylaxis and deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism
common adverse effects: bleeding, pain, fatigue, vomiting and cough
route of administration: Oral
RIVAROXABAN
Brand Name” Zanaflex
Drug classification: skeletal muscle relaxant
Indicaton: spasticity
Common adverse effects: xerostomia, somnolence, dizziness,bradycardia and urinary tract infection
route of administration: Oral
TIZANIDINE
Brand Name” Augmentin and Augmentin XR
Drug classification: Penicillin
Indications: Bacterial infections, sinusitis, urinary tract infection, pneumonia dn diverticulitis
common adverse effects” diarrhea, nausea, rash, urticaria and pruritic
route of administration : oral
AMOXICILLIN / CLAVULANATE
Brand Name: ELAVIL
Drug classification: tricyclic antidepressant
Indications: Depression, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia and migraine prophylaxis
Common adverse effects: Drosiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision and palpitations
route of administration: Oral
AMITRIPTYLINE
Brand Name: Mevacor
Drug classification : HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indications: Hyperchloesterolemia, dyslipidemia, atherosclerotic cardiovascular dizziness and cardiovascular event prevention
common adverse effects” Headache, arthralgia, sinusitis, back pain and flu syndrome
Route of administration: Oral
LOVASTATIN
Brand name : fosamax
Drug classification: bisphosphonate
Indication: osteoporosis
Common adverse effects: Abdominal pain, acid regurgitation, nausea, dyspesia, and contipation
route of adminstration: Oral
ALENDORANATE
Brand Names: Keppra and Keppra XR
Drug classification: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures
Common adverse effects” Headache, increased blood pressure, somnolence, upper respiratory infection symptoms and vomiting
routes of administration: Oral and intravenous
LEVETIRACETAM
Brand Name: Imitrex
Drug classification: Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist
Indications: Migraine headache and cluster headache
Common adverse effects: Injection site reaction, paresthesia, malaise, fatigue and chest pain or discomfort
Routes of administration: Oral and subcutaneous
SUMATRIPTAN
Brand Name: Apresoline
drug classification: Nitrate
Indications: Hypertension and congestive heart failure
Common adverse effects” Headache, tachycardia, angina, palpitations and nausea
Routes of adminstration: Oral, intramuscular and intravenous
HYDRALAZINE
Brand Names: Bactrim and Bactrim DS
Drug classification: Sulfonamide
Indications: Bacterial infection, urinary tract infection and bacterial menigitis
Common adverse effects: Nausea/vomiting, anorexia, rash, urticaria and photosenesivity
Route of administration : Oral
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE / TRIMETHOPRIM
Brand Name: Abilify
drug classification: Atypical antipsychotic
Indications: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
Common adverse effects: Headache, weightt gain, anxiety, insomnia and nausea/ vomiting
Route of adminstration: Oral
ARIPIPRAZOLE
Brand Name: Celebrex
Drug classification: Cyclooxygenase (COX) - 2 inhibitor
Indications: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea and acute pain
Common adverse effects: Headache, dyspepsia, upper respiratory infection and abdominal pain
Route of administration: Oral
CELECOXIB
Brand Name: Slow FE or Feosol
Drug classification: Mineral
Indications: Iron Deficiency and dietary supplement
Common adverse effects: dyspepsia, nausea or vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and fecal discoloration
Route: Oral
FERROUS SULFATE
Brand Name: Pepcid, Pepcid AC and Zantac 360 maximum strength
Drug classification: Histamine-2 (H2) blocker
Indications: Duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Common adverse effects: Headache, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea and taste changes
routes of administration: Oral and intravenous
FAMOTIDINE
Brand Name: Tessalon pearls
Drug classification: non-narcotic antisussive
Indication: Cough
Common adverse effects: Sedation, headache, dizziness, pruritis and rash
Route : Oral
BENZONATATE
Brand Name: Remeron
Drug classification: Tricyclic/tetracyclic antidepressant
Indication: Major depressive disorder
Common adverse effects: somnolence, xerostomina, increased appetite, hypercholesterolemia , constipation
Route: Oral
MIRTAZAPINE
Brand Name: Nasacort Allergy 24 hours
Drug classification: Corticosteroid
indication: Allergic rhinitis symptoms
Common adverse effects: Phyryngitis, epistaxis, cough and headache,
Route: inhalation
TRIAMCINOLONE
Brand Name: Zetia
Drug classification: 2-Azetidinones( lipid lowering agent)
Indications: Dyslipidemia and hypercholesterolemia
Common adverse effects: Upper respiratory infections, diarrhea, arthralgia, myalgia and fatigue
Route: Oral
EZETIMIBE
Brand Name: Breo Ellipta
Drug classification: Long-acting bet-2 agonists (LABAs)/corticosteroid combination
Indications: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma
Common adverse effects: Nasopharyngitis, headache, upper respiratory infection(URI), oral candidiasis and back pain
route: inhalation
FLUTICASONE/ VILANTEROL
Brand Name: Valtrex
Drug classification: Nucleoside analog
Indication: Genital herpes simplex virus ( HSV), cold sores and herpes zoster (shingles)
Common adverse effects: Nausea /vomiting, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea
Route: Oral
VALACYCLOVIR
Brand Names: Rasuvo, rediTrex, Trexall
Drug Classification: Antimetabolite
Indiations: Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) ,meningeal leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and CNS lymphoma
Common adverse effects: Stomatitis, leukopenia, nausea, abdominal discomfort and infections
Route: Oral and subcutaneous
METHOTREXATE
Brand Name: Ditropan XL
Drug classification: Urinary antispasmodic
Indication: Overactive bladder
Common adverse effects: Xerostomia, dizziness, constipation, somnolence and nausea
Route of administration: Oral
OXYBUTYNIN
Brand Names: Cipro and Cipro XR
Drug classification: Fluoroquinolone
Indications: Bacterial nfection, urinary tract infection (UTI), bone join infection, prostatis, pneumonia, and anthrax
Common adverse effects: Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, photosensitiviey, abdominal pain and headache
Route: Oral
CIPROFLOXACIN
Brand Name: Deacon
Drug classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Partial seizures and absence seizures
Common adverse effects: Headache, nausea/vomiting, somnolence, thrombocytopenia and dyspepsia
Route: Oral and intravenous
VALPROATE
Brand Name: Maxzide
Drug classification: Potassium sparing /thiazide diuretic combination
Indications: Hypertensionand peripheral edema
Common adverse effects: Electorlyte disorder, jaundice, muscle cramps, nausea/vomiting and tachycardia
Route: Oral
TRIAMTERENE/HYDROCHLOROTHIZIDE
Brand Name: Armour Thyroid
Drug classification: Hormone
Indications: Hypothyroidism and thyroid suppression test
Common adverse effects: Tachycardia, insomnia, nervousness, headache and diarrhea
Route: Oral
THYROID
Brand Name: Valium
Drug classification: Benzodiazepine
Indications: Anxiety, sedation, muscle spasm, seizure disorder, status ep[ilepticus and alcohol withdrawal
Common adverse effects: drowsiness, fatigue, asthenia, ataxia and confusion
Route: Oral, intramuscular and intravenous
DIAZEPAM
Brand Names: Procardia XL and Afeditab CR
Drug classification: Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Indications: Hypertension, angina, and high-altitude edema
Common adverse effects: Peripheral edema, headache, dizziness, flushing and fatigue
Route : Oral
NIFEDIPINE
Brand Names: Cleocin and Cleocin Vaginal
drug classification: Lincosamide
Indications: Bacterial infections, streptococcal phyryngitis, bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pneumonia and endocarditis(dental prophylaxis)
Common adverse effects: rash diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain and pruritic
Route: Oral, topical, vaginal and intravenous
CINDAMYCIN
Brand Names: Aricept and Aricept ODT
Drug classification: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Indictions: Alzheimer disease and dementia
Common adverse effects: Nausea, diarrhea, headache, insomnia and dizziness.
Route: Oral
DONEPEZIL
Brand Name: Levemir
drug classification: Insulin
Indications: Diabetes mellitus type I and II
Commin adverse effects: Hypoglycermia, injection site reaction, upper respiratory infection. (URI), and headache and pharyngitis
Route: subcutaneous
INSULIN DETEMIR
Brand Name: Plaquenil
Drug classification: Disease modifying anti-rhematic drug (DMARDs)
Indications: Malaria prophylaxis, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
Common adverse effects: Dizziness, ataxia, headache, abdominal pain and nausea/vomiting
Route: Oral
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
Brand Name: Isordil Titradose
Drug classification: Nitrate
Indications: Angina propylaxis and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Common adverse effects: Headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension and hypotension
Route: Oral
ISOSORBIDE
Brand Names: Levora, LoSeasonique, Seasonique and Trivora
Drug classification: Estrogen/progestin combination
Indications; Contraception, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis and emergency contraception
Common adverse effects: Bleeding irregularities, nausea/vomiting, breast benderness, headache and depression
Route: oral
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL / LEVONORGESTREL
Brand Names” Fleqsuvy, Lyvispah and Ozobax
Drug classification: Muscle relaxant
Indications: Spasticity and hiccups
Common adverse effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea and confusion
Route: oral, intrathecal, and intravenous
BACLFEN
Brand Names: Android, androderm, Androgel, Fortesa, Depo-Testosterone, Testred and Xyosted
Drug classification: Androgenic hormone
Indications: Hypogonadism and metastatic breast cancer
Common adverse effects: Application site reaction, acne, headache, diarrhea and vomiting
Route: Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and transdermal
TESTOSTERONE
Brand Names: Nexium and Nexium 24 HR
Drug classification: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), H pylori infection, hypersecretory condition, gastric ulcer prophylaxis and gastric? duodenal ulcer rebreeding prevention
common adverse effects: Headache, flatulence, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea
Routes: Oral and intravenously
ESOMEPRAZOLE
Brand Name: Desogen
Drug classification: estrogen/progestin oral contraceptive
Indications: Contraception, acne vulgaris, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome
common adverse effects: Bleeding irregularities, nausea/vomiting, breast benderness, headache and abdominal distension
Route: Oral
DESOGESTREL / ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Brand Name: Tamiflu
Drug classification: Influenza neuraminidase inhibitor
Indications: Influenza A and influenza B
Common adverse effects: Nausea/ vomiting, headache and pain
Route : Oral
OSELTAMIVIR
Brand Name: Lotensin
drug classification: Angiotensin converting enzyme(ACE) inhibitor
Indications: Hypertension and heart failure
Common adverse effects: Headache, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence and cough
Route: Oral
BENAZEPRIL
Brand Names: Focalin and Focalin XR
Drug classification: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)
Indication: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Common adverse effects: Anorexia, headache, ansiety, dyspepsia and dizziness.
Route : Oral
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE
Brand Names: Spiriva HandiHaler and Spiriva Respimat
Drug classification: Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
Indications: Chronic obstructive pulmonary dissea (COPD) and asthma
common adverse effects: Pharyngitis, cough, xerostomia, headache and bronchitis
Route : Inhalation
TIOTROPIUM
Brand Name: Diflucan
Drug classification: Azole antigungal
Indications: Oropharyngeal candiliasis, esophageal candidiasis and vulvogaginal candidiasis
Common adverse effects: Nausea/vomiting, headache, rash, abdominal pain and diarrhea
Routes: Oral and intravenous
FLUCONAZOLE
Brand Name: Trulicity
Drug classification: Glp-1-agonist
Indications: Diabetes mellitus type 2 and cardiovascular event reduction
common adverse effects: Nausea / vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pIN, decreased appetite and dyspepsia
Route: Subcutaneous
DULAGLUTIDE
Brand Name: Hygroton
Drug classification: Thiazide diuretic
Indications: Hypertension and peripheral edema
side effects: Hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia and hyperglycemia
Route: Oral
CHLORTHALIDONE
Brand Name: robaxin, robaxin 750mg
Drug classification: Muscle relaxant
Indications: Muscle spasm and tetanus adjunct
side effects” Dizziness, somnolence, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting and urticaria
Route : oral, NG, Intravenous
METHOCARBAMOL
Brand Name: Vasotec
Drug classification: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Indications: Hypertension, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, left ventricular dysfunction, myocardial infarction and nephropaghy
Common adverse efects: dizziness, hypotgension, headache, fatigue and cough
Route: Oral
ENALAPRIL
Brand Name: Flagyl
Drug classification: Nitroimidazole antimicrobial
Indications: Bacterial infections, intestinal ameiasis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, giardiasis, c difficile infection and H pylori infection
Common adverse effects: Nausea or vomiting, anorexia, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and constipation.
Routes: oral, intravenous
METRONIDAZOLE
Brand Names: Flo-Predicts, millipede, Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, Prelone, and veripred 20
Drug classification: Corticosteroid
Indications: Corticosteroid responsive conditions, asthma, adrenal insufficiency, multiple sclerosis, gout and alcoholic hepatitis
Common adverse effects: Cussingoid appearance, hirsutism, weight gain, erythema and abdoinal discomfort
Route: oral
PREDNISOLONE
Brand Name: Tenex
Drug classification: Alpha agonist
Indications: Hypertension, opioid withrawal, migraine prophylaxis and Tourette syndrome
Common adverse effects: Somnolence, dizziness, constipation, fatigue and headache
Route: oral
GUANFACINE
Brand Names: Calan, Calan SR, Verelan and Verelan PM
Drug classification: Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Indication: Hypertension
Common adverse effects: Constipation, dizziness, nausea, hypoptesionand headache
route: oral
VERAPAMIL
Brand Names: Victoza and Saxenda
Drug classification: GLP-1 Agonist
Indications: Diabetes mellitus type 2, cardiovascular event reduction and obesity
common adverse effects: Hypoglycemia, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, headache and decease appetite
Route: Subcutaneous
LIRAGLUTIDE
Brand Names: camila, Deblitane, Errin, Heather, Jencycla, Jolivette, Nora BE and Norlyda
Drug classification: Progestin oral contraceptive
Indications: Contraception
Common adverse effects: Menstrual irregularites, altered menstrual flow, breakthrough bleeding, amenorrhea and headache
Route: Oral
NORETHINDRONE
Brand Name: Requip
Drug classification: Dopamine agonist
Indications: Parkinson disease, restless legs syndrome, sleep-related eating disorder and rapid-eye movement sleep behavior disorder
common adverse effects: Nausea, somnolence, abdominal pain, dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
Route: Oral
ROPINROLE
Brand Name: Tylenol
drug classification: central acting non-opioid analgesic
Indications: analgesic and antipyretic
Common adverse effects: Nausea , rash,and headache
Routes : Oral and intravenous
ACETAMINOPHEN
Brand Name: Jardiance
Drug classificatios: SGLT 2 Inhibitor
Indiations: Diabetes mellitus type 2, cardiovascular event risk reduction and heart-failure reis reduction
common adverse effects: (UTI) urinary tract infection, (URI) upper respiratory infection, increase urination, dyslipidemia and arthralgia
route: Oral
EMPAGLIFLOZIN
BRAND NAME: Cortef
Drug classification: Corticosteroid
Indications: Adrenal insufficiency and corticosteroid-responsive conditons.
common adverse effects: Cushingoid appearance, hirsutism, weight gain, erythema and abdominal discomfort
Route: Oral
HYDROCORTISONE
Brand Names: Ginanvi, lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah and Zumandimine
Drug classification: Estrogen/progestin oral contraceptive
Indications: contraception, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, acne vulgaris, dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
Common adverse effects: Bleeding irregularities, nausea/vomiting, breast tender ness, headache and abdominal distension
Route: Oral
DROSPIRENONE / ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Brand Name: Risperdal
Drug classification: Antipsychotic (2nd generation)
Indications: Schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder Tourette syndrome
Common adverse effects: Somnolence, increase appetite, fatigue, insomnia and rhinitis
Route: Oral
RISPERIDONE
Brand Name: Antivert
Drug classification: Antihistamine ( 1st generation)
Indications: Vertigo
common adverse effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, impaired coordination, headache and epigastric discomfort
Route: Oral
MECLIZINE
Brand Name: Combivent Respimat
Drug classification: Short acting bets-2-agonist (SABA) / short acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA)
Indications: Chronic obstructive pulmanoary disease (COPD) and asthma
Common adverse effects: Upper respiratory infection. (URL) symptoms, cough, headache, dyspnea and nausea
Route: Inhalation
ALBUTEROL / IPRATROPIUM
Brand Name: Humira
drug classification: Tumor necrosis factgor (TNF) inhibitor
Indications: Crohn disease, ulceratie colitis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
Common adverse effects: Injection site reaction, upper respiratory infection (URI), headache, rash, and nausea
Route: subcutaneous
ADALIMUMAB
Brand Name: Pamela
Drug classification: tricyclic antidepresant
Indication: Depression
common adverse effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision and palpitations
Route: Oral
NORTRIPTYLINE
Brand Name: Diovan
Drug classification: Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Indications: Hypertension, hear failure and left ventricular dysfunction
Common adverse effects: Dizziness, hypotension, headache, cough and diarrhea
Route: Oral
VALSARTAN
Brand Name: vitamin B12
Drug classification: Vitamin
Indications: Vitamin B12 deficiency and dietary supplementation
Common adverse effects: Headache, nausea, anxiety, nervousness and diarrhea
Route: Oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular
CYANOCOBALAMIN
Brand Names: NuvaRing and EluRyng
Drug classification: Progestin/estorgen
Indication: Contraception
Common adverse effects: Bleeding irregularities, nausea/ vomiting, breast tenderness, headache and abdominal distension
Route: Vaginal
ETONOGESTREL / ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Brand Name: Zovirax
Drug classification: Synthetic nucleosis antiviral
Indications: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis, genital HSV, HSV infection, varicella, herpes zoster
ACYCLOVIR
Brand Names: Adipex-P and Lomaira
Drug classification: Sympathomimetic
Indications: Obesity
Common adverse effects: Palpitations, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, restleness and dizziness
Route: Oral
PHENTERMINE
Brand Name: Omnicef
drug classification: Cephalosporin
Indications: Bacterial infections, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia and urinary tract infection (UTI)
side effects: Diarrhea, nausea, headache, rash and vaginitis
Route: Oral
CEFDINIR
Brand Name: Timoptic and Timoptic-XE
Drug classification: Beta adrenergic antagonist (beta blocker)
Indication: Glaucoma
side effects: Ocular burning, ocular stinging, ocular discomfort, dry eyes and ocular pruritis
Route: Ocular
TIMOLOL
Brand Name: Medrol
Drug classification: Corticosteroid
Indications: Corticosteroid-responsive conditions, asthma, gout and multiple sclerosis
Common adverse effects: cushingoid, appearance, hirsutism, weight gain, erythema
and abdominal discomfort
Route: Oral
METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Brand Name: Trileptal
Drug classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Partial seizures, trigeminal neuralgia and bipolar disorder
common adverse effects: Dizziness, headache, nausea/ vomiting, somnolence and diplopia
Route: Oral
OXCARBAZEPINE
Brand Names: Duramorph, Kadian, Mitigo and MS Contin
Drug classification: Opioid
Indications: Moderate- severe pain, angina, myocardial infarction (MI) and dyspnea
Common adverse effects: Somnolence, constipation, nausea / vomiting, dizziness and dysphoria
Route: Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous
MORPHINE
Brand Name: Benicar
Drug classification: Antiotension receptor blocker (ARB)
Indications: Hypertension
Common adverse effects: Dizziness
Route: Oral
OLMESARTAN
Brand Name: Bentyl
Drug classification: anticholinergic
Indication: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Common adverse effects: Xerostomia, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea and somnolence
Route: Oral
DICYCLOMINE
Brand Names: Mirapex and Mirapex ER
Drug classification: Dompmine agonist
Indications: Parkinson diseae, restless leg syndrome, sleep-related eating disorder and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder
Common aderse effects: Orthostatic hypotension, dyskinesia, somnolence, nausea and extrapyramidal symptoms
PRAMIPEXOLE
Brand Name: Tresiba
Drug classification: Insulin
Indication: Diabetes mellitus type 2
Common adverse effects: Hypoglycemia, upper respiratory infection (URI), headache and diarrea
Route: subcutaneous
INSULIN DEGLUDEC
Brand Name: Namenda
Drug classification: NMA (N-methyl-Daspartate) inhibitor
Indication: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Common adverse effects: Dizziness, headache, confusion, constipation and diarrhea
Route: Oral
MEMANTINE
