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Brand Drug 
Generic	
Class 
Purpose 
Side Effects 
Adverse Reactions 
Nursing Considerations
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Brand Name> Glucophage
Generic >metformin
Class>Antidiabetic: biguanide
Purpose> To control hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Side Effects>Dizziness, fatigue, headache, agitation, bitter or metallic taste, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss
Adverse Reactions>Lactic acidosis; malabsorption of amino acids, vitamin B 12 , and folic acidLife-threatening: Lactic acidosis
Nursing Considerations >Hypersensitivity, diabetic ketoacidosis, radiographic contrast administration, concurrent infection, hepatic or renal dysfunction, cardiopulmonary insufficiency, alcoholismCaution: Pregnancy, lactation

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Brand Drug 
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Brand Name >Humulin, Novolin
Generic> NPH insulin
Class> Antidiabetic: Insulin - Intermediate-acting
Purpose> To control diabetes mellitus; to lower blood sugar
Side Effects> Confusion, agitation, tremors, headache, flushing, hunger, weakness, lethargy, fatigue, urticaria, redness, irritation or swelling at injection site
Adverse Effects>Tachycardia, palpitations, hypoglycemic reaction, rebound hyperglycemia (Somogyi effect), lipodystrophyLife-threatening: Shock, anaphylaxis, ketoacidosis
Nursing Considerations> Hypersensitivity, hypoglycemiaCaution: Hypokalemia, fever, surgery or trauma, nausea or vomiting

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Brand Name> Diabeta
Generic> glyburide
Class> Antidiabetic: 2nd Generation Sulfonylureas
Purpose> For managing type 2 diabetes. May be given to selected type 1 patients for reducing insulin doses.
Side Effects> dysphagia, dizziness, fast heartbeat, hives, itching, shortness of breath, skin rash, tightness in chest, malaise, wheezing
Adverse Reactions> May cause water and sodium retention.

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Brand Name> GlucaGen	
Generic> glucagon	
Class>Hyperglycemic	
Purpose>To treat insulin-induced hypoglycemia (pg. 771)
Side Effects> hyperglycemic reaction
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Brand Name>Inderal
Generic>propranolol
Class> Antihypertensive: Beta Blocker
Purpose>For hypertension, angina, and cardiac dysrhythmias. First beta blocker.
Side Effects>dizziness, insomnia, depression, fatigue, nightmares, and sexual dysfunction.
Adverse Reactions> decreased pulse rate, markedly decreased blood pressure. May cause bronchospasm because of beta 2 -blocker effect.

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Brand Name>Prinivil
Generic>lisinopril
Class>Antihypertensive: Angiotensin Antagonist (ACE inhibitor)
Purpose>To treat hypertension
Side Effects> constant, irritated cough. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, tachycardia
Adverse Reactions> Hypotention, hyperkalemia
Nursing Considerations> African Americans and older people do not respond well. Renal insufficiency.

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Brand Name> Imdur
Generic>isosorbide mononitrate
Class>Antianginal: Nitrate
Purpose>To prevent anginal attacks.
Side Effects>headaches, hypotension, dizziness, weakness, faintness
Adverse Reactions>tachycardia
Nursing Considerations> discontinuation can lead to myocardial ischemia (lack of blook supply to the heart)

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Brand Name > Lanoxin
Generic>digoxin
Class>Cardiac glycoside
Purpose>To treat HF, atrial fibrillation
Side Effects>Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, blurred vision (yellow-green halos), diplopia, photophobia, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, confusion
Bradycardia, visual disturbances
Life-threatening: Atrioventricular block, cardiac dysrhythmias
Caution: AMI, renal disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hepatic dysfunction, bradycardia, hypokalemia
Cardiotoxicity is a serious adverse reaction to digoxin;

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Brand Name> Humalog
Generic> lispro insulin
Class>Antidiabetic: Insulin - Rapid-acting
Purpose>To control diabetes mellitus; to lower blood sugar
Side Effects> Confusion, agitation, tremors, headache, flushing, hunger, weakness, lethargy, fatigue, urticaria, redness, irritation or swelling at injection site
Adverse Reactions> Tachycardia, palpitations, hypoglycemic reaction, rebound hyperglycemia (Somogyi effect), lipodystrophyLife-threatening: Shock, anaphylaxis, ketoacidosis
Nursing Considerations>Hypersensitivity, hypoglycemiaCaution: Hypokalemia, fever, surgery or trauma, nausea or vomiting

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