Dermatologic Conditions Flashcards
triamcinolone acetonide
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Kenalog
Indication- Dermatitis
Side Effects- dry skin, irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
Dosage Forms- topical cream, lotion, ointment, spray
clobatasol propionate
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Clobex, Cormax(cream), Embeline, Impoyz(cream), Olux(foam), Temovate
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
hydrocortisone base(acetate, butyrate, valerate, probate)
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Ala-Cort(cream), Ala-Scalp(lotion), Cortifoam(foam), Cortizone, Locoid, Pandel(cream), Westcort
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- dry skin, irritation, redness
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
fluocinonide
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Lidex, Vanos(cream)
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- drying, irritation, redness
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
mometasone furoate
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Elocon
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- drying, irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
betamethasone
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Beta-Val, Diprolene, Luxiq(foam), Sernivo(spray), Valnac(cream)
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- drying, irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
calcipotriene
Drug Class- Vitamin D3 Analog
Brand- Dovonex
Indication- Psoriasis
Side Effects- irritation, itching, rash
Precautions- avoid eye exposure, do not apply to face
tacrolimus
Drug Class- calcineurin inhibitors
Brand- Protopic
Indication- dermatitis, eczema
Side Effects- burning, itching
Precautions- avoid prolonged use
pimercrolimus
Drug Class- calcineurin inhibitors
Brand- Elidel
Indication- dermatitis, eczema
Side Effects- burning, itching
Precautions- do not use with occlusive dressing
adapalene
Drug Class- topical retinoid
Brand- Differin
Indication- acne
Side Effects- dry skin, photosensitivity, redness
Precautions- use sunscreen
tretinoin
Drug Class- topical retinoid
Brand- Altreno(lotion), Atralin(gel), Avita, Renova(cream), Retin-A
Indication- acne
Side Effects- irritation, redness, photosensitivity
Precautions- use sunscreen
isotretinoin
Drug Class- oral retinoid
Brand- Absorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Zenatane
Indication- acne
Side Effects- back pain, photosensitivity
Precautions- liver toxicity(monitor LFTs), teratogenic effects on fetus
minoxidil
Drug Class- topical hair growth
Brand- Rogaine, Theroxidil
Indication- alopecia
Side Effects- burning, dry skin, itching, redness
Precautions- avoid overuse
finasteride
Drug Class- oral hair growth
Brand- Propecia
Indication- alopecia
Side Effects- breast enlargement, erectile dysfunction
Precautions- pregnant women should avoid handling
calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate
Drug Class- dermatology combo
Brand- Enstilar(foam), Taclonex
Indication- psoriasis
Side Effects- itching, rash
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
Drug Class- dermatology combo
Brand- Acanya(gel), BenzaClin, Duac, Onexton(gel)
Indication- acne
Side Effects- dry skin, itching, redness
Precautions- avoid use in 12 years or younger
Duac, refrigerate, 60 days after opening
BenzaClin, room temp, 90 days after reconstituting
tafluprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Zioptan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, eye color change, irritation, redness
Precautions- fridge prior to dispense, room temp for 28 days
latanoprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Xalatan, Xelpros
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- discharge, eye color change, foreign body sensation, irritation, pain, redness
Precautions- fridge prior to dispense, 6 week BUD after open
travoprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Travatan Z
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, eye color change, foreign body sensation, itching, pain, redness
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 minutes after to put back in
bimatoprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Durysta(implant), Lumigan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- eye color change, itching, redness
Precautions- remove contact lenses before use, wait 15 minutes to put back in
latanoprostene bunod
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Vyzulta
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- eye color change, irritation, pain, redness
Precautions- fridge before dispense, 8 week BUD after open
timolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, drowsiness, irritation, low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 minutes to put back in
betaxolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Betoptic S
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- dizziness, drowsiness, headache, irritation, low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts before, wait 15 minutes to put back in
carteolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Ocupress
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, excessive tears, irritation, low BP, redness, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts before, wait 15 min to put back in
levobunolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Akbeta, Betagan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, irritation, low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- Sulfite allergy
dorzolamide
Drug Class- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Brand- Trusopt
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, inflammation, irritation
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 min to put back in
brinzolamide
Drug Class- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Brand- Azopt
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, blurred vision
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 min to put back in
brimoidine
Drug Class- alpha 2 agonist
Brand- Alphagan P, Lumify(OTC)
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- dry mouth, redness
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
apraclonidine
Drug Class- alpha 2 agonist
Brand- Iopidine
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- dry mouth, itching, redness
Precautions- do not use with MAOIs
pilocarpine
Drug Class- cholinergics
Brand- Isopto Carpine
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- excessive tears, eye hemorrhage, headache, nearsightedness, night blindness, pain
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 10 min to put back in
netarsudil
Drug Class- Rho Kinase inhibitor
Brand- Rhopressa
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, redness
Precautions- fridge before dispense, 6 week BUD after open
olopatadine
Drug Class- antihistamines
Brand- Pataday(OTC), Pazeo(Rx)
Indication- allergies, itchy eyes
Side Effects- sore throat
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 10 min to put back in
tetrahydrozoline
Drug Class- decongestant
Brand- Opti-Clear, Visine
Indication- red eyes
Side Effects- blurred vision, burning, pain
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 10 min to put back in
lifitegerast
Drug Class- LFA 1 antagonist
Brand- Xiidra
Indication- dry eyes
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, blurred vision
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
cyclosporine
Drug Class- misc agents for dry eyes
Brand- Cequa(solution), Restasis(emulsion)
Indication- dry eyes
Side Effects- irritation
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
brimonidine/timolol
Drug Class- combo eye
Brand- Combigan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, inflammation, itching low BP, redness, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
dorzolamide/timolol
Drug Class- combo eyes
Brand- Cosopt
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, irritation, itching low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
tobramycin/dexamethasone
Drug Class- combo eyes
Brand- TobraDex
Indication- eye infection
Side Effects- drowsiness, dry eyes, fatigue, foreign, body sensation, headache, itching, redness
Precautions- do not wear contacts
brimonidine/brinzolamide
Drug Class- combo eyes
Brand- Simbrinza
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, dry eyes, fatigue, foreign body sensation, headache, itching, redness
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
oflaxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Brand- Floxin
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- Itching
Precautions- ear use only
ciprofloxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolone
Brand- Cetraxal
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- headache, itching
Precautions- ear use only
acetic acid
Drug Class- anti infectives
Brand- Vosol
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- burning, stinging
Precautions- ear use only, avoid use in patient with perforated ear drum
carbamide peroxide
Drug Class- earwax removal agents
Brand- Debrox, Murine for ear
Indication- ear wax removal
Side Effects- stinging
Precautions- caution in patients under 12 years
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Drug Class- combo ear
Brand- Ciprodex
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- itching, pain
Precautions- ear use only
ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone
Drug Class- combo ear
Brand- Cipro HC
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- headache
Precautions- ear use only
ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone
Drug Class- ear combo
Brand- Otovel
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- itching
Precautions- ear use only
neomycin/polymixin B/hydrocortisone
Drug Class- ear combo
Brand- Cortisporin
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- itching, rash, redness
Precautions- ear use only, sulfite allergy
acetic acid/hydrocortisone
Drug Class- ear combo
Brand- Vosol HC
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- burning, stinging
Precautions- ear use only, avoid use in patients with perforated ear drum
penicillin V
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Pen VK, Veetids
Indication- bacterial infection
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- avoid use in pregnancy
penicillin G
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Pfizerpen
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
amoxicillin
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Amoxil, Larptid(oral solution)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
amoxacillin/clavulanate
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Augmentin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions(higher due to clavulanate), N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
ampicillim
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Principen
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- interacts with aminoglycosides(gentamicin)
cephalexin
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Keflex
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
cefdinir
Drug Class- beta-lactan cephalosporin
Brand- Omnicef
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- must separate iron supplements or antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 hours
cefuroxime
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephamosporin
Brand- Ceftin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
cefprozil
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Cefzil
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
cefaclor
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Ceclor
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
ceftriaxone
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Rocephin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
ertapenem
Drug Class- beta-lactam carbapenem
Brand- Invanz
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
meropenem
Drug Class- beta-lactam carbapenem
Brand- Merrem
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
imipenem/cilastatin
Drug Class- beta-lactam carbapenem
Brand- Primaxin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
aztreonam
Drug Class- beta-lactam monobactam
Brand- Azactam
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, cough, fever, nasal congestion, wheezing
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
azithromycin
Drug Class- macrolides
Brand- Azasite(opthalmic), Zithromax
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- must separate antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 hours
clarithromycin
Drug Class- macrolide
Brand- Biaxin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- abnormal taste, allergic reactions, N/V
Precautions- many drug interactions(digoxin, lovastatin, grapefruit)
erythromycin
Drug Class- macrolides
Brand- EES(granules), Erithrocin, Ery-Tab(tablet), ERYC(capsule),Erygel(topical gel), EryPed(granules)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- abdominal pain, allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- many drug interactions(digoxin, lovastatin, grapefruit)
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole(TMP/SMX)
Drug Class- sulfonamide
Brand- Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim Pediatric(oral suspension)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, loss of appetite, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
tetracycline TVN
Drug Class- tetracycline
Brand- Sumycin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, N/V, photosensitivity, stunted bone growth in children, yellow/brown discoloration of teeth
Precautions- must separate dairy, iron supplements, or antacids with aluminum or magnesium by 2 to 4 hours, do not use in kids under 8 years or pregnant women
minocycline
Drug Class- tetracycline
Brand- Amzeeq(topical foam), Arestin(subgingival powder), Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, N/V, photosensitivity, stunted bone growth in children, yellow/brown discoloration of teeth
Precautions- do not use in kids under 8 or pregnant women
doxycycline
Drug Class- tetracycline
Brand- Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, N/V, photosensitivity, stunted bone growth in children, yellow/brown discoloration of teeth
Precautions- must separate dairy, iron supplements or antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 to 4 hours, don’t use in pregnant women
gentamicin
Drug Class- aminoglycosides
Brand- Garamycin, Genoptic(ophthalmic), Gentak(ophthalmic)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- burning(ophthalmic), ear toxicity, irritation(ophthalmic), kidney toxicity
Precautions- monitor BUN and SCr levels
tobramycin
Drug Class- aminoglycosides
Brand- Bethkis(inhalation solution), Nebcin, Tobrex(ophthalmic), TOBI(inhalation solution), TOBI Podhaler(powder for inhalation)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- itching(ophthalmic), irritation(ophthalmic), nephrotoxicity(IV/IM), ototoxicity(IV/IM), redness(ophthalmic)
Precautions- monitor BUN and SCr levels
torbamycin/dexamethasone
Drug Class- aminoglycoside/corticosteroid
Brand- TobraDex
Indication- bacterial infections in the eye
Side Effects- irritation, itching, redness
Precautions- avoid contacts
neomycin sulfate/polymixin B/bacitracin zinc
Drug Class- aminoglycosides and antibiotic
Brand- Neosporin
Indication- bacterial infections on the skin
Side Effects- allergic reactions, edema, itching, redness
Precautions- do not use longer than 7 days
levofloxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolones
Brand- Iquix(ophthalmic), Levaquin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, headache, increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture, N/V, photosensitivity, taste disturbance(ophthalmic)
Precautions- don’t use if pregnant, must separate iron supplements or antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium by 2 hours
moxifloxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolones
Brand- Avelox, Moxeza(ophthalmic), Vigamox(ophthalmic)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture, irritation(ophthalmic), itching(ophthalmic), N/V, photosensitivity, redness(ophthalmic)
Precautions- don’t use in pregnant women, must separate iron supplements or antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 to 4 hours
ciprofloxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolones
Brand- Cetraxal(otic), Ciloxan(ophthalmic), Cipro
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, increased risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture, irritation(ophthalmic), itching(ophthalmic), N/V, photosensitivity, redness(ophthalmic)
Precautions- don’t use in pregnant women or kinds under 8, must separate dairy, iron supplements or antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 to 4 hours
ozenoxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolones
Brand- Xepi
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- flushing, lesions, redness
Precautions- do not swallow, do not apply to lips, mouth, inside of nose, eyes, or inside female genital area
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Drug Class- fluoroquinolone/corticosteroid
Brand- Ciprodex
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- discomfort, pain, puritus
Precautions- don’t use in pregnant women
linezolid
Drug Class- Oxazolidinone antibiotic
Brand- Zyvox
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, headache, N/V
Precautions- interacts with MAOIs, serotonergic drugs, and tyramine-containing foods
vancomycin
Drug Class- Glycopeptide
Brand- Fircanq Kit(oral solution), Vancocin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- ear toxicity, kidney toxicity, “Red-man syndrome”
Precautions- monitor BUN and SCr levels
clindamycin
Drug Class- Lincosamide
Brand- Cleocin, Clinda-Derm(topical solution), Clinda-Gel(topical gel), Clindesse(vaginally cream), Evoclin(topical foam)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- burning(topical), dry skin(topical), itching(topical, vaginal), N/V, pseudomembranous colitis
Precautions- may cause C. Dif, avoid eye exposure(topical solution)
metronidazole
Drug Class- Nitromidazole
Brand- Flagyl, Metrocream(topical cream), Metrogel(topical gel), MetroLotion(topical lotion), Vandazole(vaginal gel)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- abdominal pain(vaginal gel), diarrhea, itching(topicals, vaginal gel), metallic taste in mouth, N/V
Precautions- disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol(capsule, tablet, IV, vaginal gel)
niteofurantoin
Drug Class- antibiotic
Brand- Furandantin(oral suspension), Macrobid, Macrodantin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
mupirocin
Drug Class- antibiotic
Brand- Bactroban, Centany
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- burning, itching, stinging
Precautions- avoid prolonged use
fluconazole
Drug Class- Azole antifungals
Brand- Diflucan
Indication- fungal indections
Side Effects- abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, N/V
Precautions- drug interactions, LFTs
ketoconazole
Drug Class- Azole antifungals
Brand- Extina(topical foam), Ketozole(topical cream), Nizoral, Xolegel(topical gel)
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- N/V
Precautions- drug interactions, irritation(topicals), itching(topicals), monitor LFTs(tablet)
miconazole
Drug Class- Azole antifungals
Brand- Monistat, Oravig(buccal tablet)
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, irritation(topicals), N/V
Precautions- avoid eye exposure(topicals), flammable(topical spray)
clotrimazole
Drug Class- Azole antifungals
Brand- Lotrimin, Mycelex, Trivagizole 3(vaginal cream)
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- abdominal pain, irritation(topicals, vaginal forms), nausea
Precautions- monitor LFTs(troche)
nystatin
Drug Class- antifungals
Brand- Mycostatin, Nystop
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- diarrhea, indigestion, irritation(topicals, vaginal tablet), N/V
Precautions- use cautiously in patients with paraben allergies, and/or diabetes
terbinafine
Drug Class- antifungals
Brand- Deseret Max, Lamisil
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- headache, sore throat
Precautions- drug interactions, monitor LFTs
ciclopirox
Drug Class- antifungals
Brand- Loprex, Penlac(topical solution)
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- itching. Nail discoloration(topical solution), redness
Precautions- avoid eye exposure
tavaborole
Drug Class- Oxaborole antifungals
Brand- Kerydin
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- redness
Precautions- must be applied for 48 weeks
nystatin/triamcinolone
Drug Class- combo antifungal
Brand- Mycolog II, Mykacet
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- dry skin, irritation, redness
Precautions- avoid eye exposure
clotrimazole/betamethasone
Drug Class- combo antifungal
Brand- Lotrisone
Indication- fungal infections
Side Effects- burning sensation, dry skin, irritation
Precautions- avoid eye exposure, avoid prolonged use
valacyclovir
Drug Class- antiviral
Brand- Valtrex
Indication- herpes(genital, oral, shingles, chickenpox)
Side Effects- abdominal pain, headache, nausea
Precautions- avoid taking with other nephrotoxic drugs, monitor BUM and SCr
acyclovir
Drug Class- antiviral
Brand- Zovirax
Indication- herpes(genital, oral, shingles, chickenpox)
Side Effects- irritation(topicals), discomfort
Precautions- avoid taking with other nephrotoxic drugs, monitor BUN and SCr
valganciclovir
Drug Class- antiviral
Brand- Valcyte
Indication- cytomegalovirus
Side Effects- abdominal pain, anemia, bone marrow suppression, diarrhea, headache, insomnia, N/V
Precautions- monitor BUN, SCr and CBC
famciclovir
Drug Class- antiviral
Brand- Famvir
Indication- herpes(genital, oral, shingles)
Side Effects- headache, nausea
Precautions- do not use under 18 years old, monitor BUN, SCr
oseltamivir
Drug Class- antiviral
Brand- Tamiflu
Indication- Influenza
Side Effects- headache, N/V
Precautions- must be started withinc48 hours of symptoms, wait 2 weeks before or 48 hours after to receive intranasal live, attenuated vaccine
zanamivir
Drug Class- antiviral
Brand- Relenza
Indication- influenza
Side Effects- cough, headache
Precautions- must be started within 48 hours of symptoms, wait 2 weeks before, or 48 hours after to receive intranasal live, attenuated vaccine
imiquimod
Drug Class- topical antiviral
Brand- Alvarado, Zyclara
Indication- Actinic keratosis, Basal cell carcinoma, HPV infection
Side Effects- dry skin, infection, itchiness, redness, skin ulcer
Precautions- can weaken barrier contraceptive devices(condom, vaginal diaphragms)
docosanol
Drug Class- topical antiviral
Brand- Abreva
Indication- herpes(cold sores)
Side Effects- irritation
Precautions- should only be used on lips and face
ritonavir
Drug Class- protease inhibitor
Brand- Norvir
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- cough, diarrhea, fatigue, high cholesterol, numbness, N/V
Precautions- monitor LFTs CBC, blood glucose and lipid profile
atazanavir
Drug Class- protease inhibitor
Brand- Reyataz
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- cough, fever, high cholesterol, jaundice, rash, N/V
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose and lipid profile
darunavir
Drug Class- protease inhibitor
Brand- Prezista
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- abdominal pain, diarrhea, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, rash, N/V
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose and lipid profile
enfuvirtide
Drug Class- fusion inhibitor
Brand- Fuzeon
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- diarrhea, fatigue, injection site reaction, itchiness, N/V
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose and lipid profile
raltegravir
Drug Class- Integrate Strand Transfer Inhibitor(ISTI)
Brand- Isentress
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- Elevated liver enzymes
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose and lipid profile
dolutegravir
Drug Class- Integrate Strand Transfer Inhibitor(ISTI)
Brand- Tvicay
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- Elevated liver enzymes
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose and lipid profile
tenofovir
Drug Class- neucleodite reverse transcripts inhibitor(NtRI)
Brand- Viread
Indication- Hep B, HIV
Side Effects- depression, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, N/V
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
efavirenz
Drug Class- non-nucleoside reverse transcripts inhibitor(NNTRI)
Brand- Sustiva
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- depression, diarrhea, dizziness, headache. N/V
Precautions- Monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
rilpivirine
Drug Class- non-nucleoside reverse transcripts inhibitor(NNRTI)
Brand- Edurant
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- depression, drowsiness, headache, high cholesterol, nausea
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
lopinavir/ritonavir
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Kaletra
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- diarrhea, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, N/V, rash
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
emtricitabine/tenofovir
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Truvada
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- high cholesterol
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
abacavir/Iamivudine
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Epzicom
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- depression, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, insomnia, migrane, nausea, rash
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
lamivudine/zidovudine
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Combivir
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- cough, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, N/V
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
dolutegravir/rilpivirine
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Juluca
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- abdominal pain, depression, diarrhea, dizziness
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
dolutegravir/lamivudine
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Dovato
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fatigue
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Atripla
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- dizziness, high cholesterol, insomnia, rash
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, and blood glucose
emtricitabine/tenofovir/rilpivirine
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Complera
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- depression, dizziness, headache, high cholesterol, nausea, skin hyperpigmentation
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Biktarvy
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- abdominal pain, depression, diarrhea, dizziness
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
emtricitabine/tenofovir
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Descovy
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- nausea
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tnofovir
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Genvoya
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- high cholesterol, nausea
Precautions- monitor LFTs,CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
abacavir/dolutegravir/lamivudine
Drug Class- combo antiviral
Brand- Triumeq
Indication- HIV
Side Effects- abdominal pain, fatigue, high blood sugar
Precautions- monitor LFTs, CBC, blood glucose, and lipid profile
albuterol
Drug Class- short-acting beta-2 agonist
Brand- ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, Provencal HFA, ProAir RespiClick
Indication- Asthma
Side Effects- fast heart rate, insomnia, nervousness, tremors
Precautions- shake MDI inhaler well
levalbuterol
Drug Class- short-acting beta-2 agonist
Brand- Xopenex, Xopenex HFA
Indication- Asthma
Side Effects- fast heart rate, insomnia, nervousness, tremors
Precautions- shake MDI inhaler well
salmeterol
Drug Class- long-acting beta-2 agonist
Brand- Serevent Diskus
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- cough, nervousness, tremor
Precautions- do not use in patients with severe milk protein hypersensitivity, patients with only asthma
formoterol
Drug Class- long-acting beta-2 agonist
Brand- Perforomist
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- cough, nervousness, tremors
Precautions- do not use in patients with only asthma
indacaterol
Drug Class- long-acting beta-2 agonist
Brand- Arcapta Neohaler
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- cough, nervousness, tremors
Precautions- do not use in patients with only asthma
olodaterol
Drug Class- long-acting beta-2 agonist
Brand- Striverdi Respimat
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- cough, nervousness, tremors
Precautions- do not use in patients with only asthma
theophylline
Drug Class- Xanthine
Brand- Theo-24, Uniphyl
Indication- Asthma, COPD
Side Effects- irritability, insomnia, restlessness
Precautions- monitor drug levels
aminophylline
Drug Class- xanthine
Brand- Norphyl
Indication- Asthma, COPD
Side Effects- irritability, insomnia, restlessness
Precautions- monitor drug levels
tiotropium
Drug Class- inhaled anticholinergic
Brand- Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat
Indication- Asthma, COPD
Side Effects- blurred vision, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, hoarseness
Precautions- do not swallow capsules
ipatropium
Drug Class- inhaled anticholinergic
Brand- Atrovent HFA, Atrovent
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- blurred vision, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, hoarseness
Precautions- N/A
umeclidinium
Drug Class- inhaled anticholinergic
Brand- Incruse Ellipta
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- dry mouth, hoarseness
Precautions- do not use in patients with severe milk protein allergy
fluticasone
Drug Class- Corticosteroid
Brand- Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA
Indication- Asthma
Side Effects- hoarseness, thrush
Precautions- do not use in patients with severe milk protein allergy
mometasone
Drug Class- corticosteroid
Brand- Asmanex HFA, Asmanex atwisthaler
Indication- Asthma
Side Effects- hoarseness, thrush
Precautions- do not use in patients with severe milk protein allergy
budesonide
Drug Class- Corticosteroid
Brand- Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules
Indication- Asthma
Side Effects- hoarseness, thrush
Precautions- N/A
beclomethasone
Drug Class- Corticosteroid
Brand- Qvar RediHaler
Indication- Asthma
Side Effects- hoarseness, thrush
Precautions- N/A
albuterol/ipratropium
Drug Class- combo inhaler
Brand- Combivent, Combivent Respimat
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- blurred vision, dizziness, fast heart rate, dry mouth, headache, hoarseness, thrush
Precautions- discard inhaler 3 months after cartridge insertion
indacaterol/glycopyrrolate
Drug Class- combo inhaler
Brand- Utibron Neohaler
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- dry mouth, hoarseness
Precautions- do not swallow capsules
olodaterol/tiotropium
Drug Class- combo inhaler
Brand- Stiolto Respimat
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- blurred vision, cough, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, hoarseness, nervousness, tremors
Precautions- boxed warning: increased risk of asthma-related death
vilanterol/umeclidinium
Drug Class- combo inhaler
Brand- Anoro Ellipta
Indication- COPD
Side Effects- cough, dry mouth, hoarseness, nervousness, tremors
Precautions- boxed warning: increased risk of asthma-related death
fluticasone/salmeterol
Drug Class- combo inhaler
Brand- Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo
Indication- Asthma, COPD
Side Effects- cough, hoarseness, nervousness, thrush
Precautions- boxed warning: increased risk of asthma-related death, do not use Advair Diskus in patients with milk protein allergy
budesonide/formoterol
Drug Class- combo inhaler
Brand- Symbicort
Indication- Asthma, COPD
Side Effects- cough, hoarseness, nervousness, thrush
Precautions- boxed warning: increased risk of asthma-related death
montelukast
Drug Class- leukotriene modifier
Brand- Singulair
Indication- allergies, asthma
Side Effects- no frequent side effects
Precautions- boxed warning: risk of depression and suicidal ideation
zafirlukast
Drug Class- leukotriene modifier
Brand- Accolate
Indication- allergies, asthma
Side Effects- headache
Precautions- do not use in patients with liver disease
cromolyn sodium
Drug Class- mast cell stabilizer
Brand- Intal
Indication- Asthma
Side Effects- cough, dryness, throat irritation
Precautions- N/A
diphenhydramine
Drug Class- 1st gen antihistamine
Brand- Benadryl
Indication- allergies, insomnia
Side Effects- dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth
Precautions- increases fall risk in elderly patients
chlorpheniramine
Drug Class- 1st gen antihistamine
Brand- Chlor-Trimeton
Indication- allergies
Side Effects- dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth
Precautions- increases fall risk in elderly patients
desloratadine
Drug Class- 2nd gen antihistamine
Brand- Clarinex
Indication- allergies
Side Effects- drowsiness
Precautions- use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver impairment
fexofenadine
Drug Class- 2nd gen antihistamine
Brand- Allegra
Indication- allergies
Side Effects- drowsiness
Precautions- use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver impairment
levocetirizine
Drug Class- 2nd gen antihistamine
Brand- Xyzal
Indication- allergies
Side Effects- drowsiness
Precautions- use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver impairment
loratadine
Drug Class- 2nd gen antihistamine
Brand- Alavert, Claritin
Indication- allergies
Side Effects- drowsiness
Precautions- use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver impairment
cetirizine
Drug Class- 2nd gen antihistamine
Brand- Zyrtec
Indication- allergies
Side Effects- drowsiness
Precautions- use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver impairment
azelastine
Drug Class- intranasal antihistamine
Brand- Astelin
Indication- nasal allergies
Side Effects- bitter taste, drowsiness
Precautions- caution when operating heavy machinery
pseudoephedrine
Drug Class- decongestants
Brand- Sudafed
Indication- congestion
Side Effects- dizziness, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, insomnia, restlessness
Precautions- regulated OTC sales, use cautiously in patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure
phenylephrine
Drug Class- decongestants
Brand- Sudafed PE
Indication- congestion
Side Effects- rare at therapeutic doses
Precautions- none
oxymetazoline
Drug Class- decongestants
Brand- Afrin
Indication- congestion
Side Effects- nasal irritation, runny nose, sneezing
Precautions- do not use for more than 3 to 5 days, can cause rebound congestion
guaifenesin
Drug Class- expectorant
Brand- Robitussin, Mucinex
Indication- cough
Side Effects- rare at therapeutic doses
Precautions- none
