Drug List Phar 722 Flashcards
acyclovir
Zovirax - Antiviral
Indications: Bell’s palsy, Eczema, Herpes, HIV.
Common ADR: Malaise
valacyclovir
Valtrex - Antiviral
Indications: Bell’s palsy, Eczema, Herpes, HIV.
Common ADR: Malaise
famciclovir
Famvir - Antiviral
Indications: Bell’s palsy, Eczema, Herpes, HIV.
Common ADR: Malaise
sildenafil
Viagra - Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor.
Indications: Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Common ADR: Flushing, Headache, Visual disturbances.
tadalafil
Cialis - Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor.
Indications: Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonar arterial hypertension.
Common ADR: Flushing, Headache, Visual disturbances.
vardenafil
Levitra - Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor.
Indications: Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Common ADR: Flushing, Headache, Visual disturbances.
avanafil
Stendra - Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor.
Indications: Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Common ADR: Flushing, Headache, Visual disturbances.
colchicine
Colcrys - Anti-Gout agent.
Indications: Gout, Fever, Pericarditis, Cancer, Hyperuricemia.
Common ADR: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting.
allopurinol
Zyloprim - Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor (Anti-Gout).
Indications: Gout, Cancer, Hyperuricemia.
Common ADR: Well-tolerated.
mupirocin
Bactraban - Topical Antibiotic.
Indications: Impetigo (blisters/sores)
Common ADR: Minor - Pain, Burning, and Stinging.
doxycycline
Vibramycin - Tetracycline Antibiotic.
Indications: Tons of infections/conditions.
Common ADR: Photosensitivity, Diarrhea, Nasopharyngitis.
minocycline
Minocin - Tetracycline Antibiotic.
Indications: Tons of infections/conditions.
Common ADR: Tooth discoloration, Dizziness, Headache, and Fatigue.
tetracycline
Brand? - Tetracycline Antibiotic.
Indications: Tons of infections/conditions.
Common ADR: Tooth discoloration.
digoxin
Lanoxin - Cardiac Glycoside.
Indications: A-fib, Heart failure.
Common ADR: Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, and Headache.
amiodarone
Pacerone - Anti-arrhythmic
Indications: A-fib, and Others.
Common ADR: Bradyarrhythmia, Hypotension, Light sensitivity, Thyroid dysfunction, Gastrointestinal, Increased liver hormones,
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Imdur - Antianginal Agents, Vasodilator.
Indications: Esophogeal varices, Stable angina.
Common ADR: Dizziness and Headache.
nitroglycerin
Nitro-dur, Nitrostat - Antianginal Agents, Vasodilator.
Indications: Anal fissures, Angina, Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, MI, Pulmonary edema.
Common ADR: Hypotension, Dizziness, Headache, Lightheadedness.
triamcinolone
Kenalog - Topical Corticosteroid.
Indications: Eczema, Dermatitis, Allergies, and Rash.
Common ADR: Skin atrophy, Impaired skin healing.
betamethasone
Diprolene, Valisone - Topical Corticosteroid.
Indication: Disorder of the skin, Plaque psoriasis.
Common ADR: Skin atrophy, Erythema, Folliculitis, O/E vesicles in the skin, Pruritus (severe itching), and Stinging.
fluocinonide
Lidex - Topical Corticosteroid.
Indications: Atopic dermatitis, Disorders of the skin, Plaque psoriasis.
Common ADR: Burning, Headache, Nasal congestion, Nasopharyngitis.
clobetasol
Temovate - Topical Corticosteroid.
Indications: Genital lichen sclerosus, Disorders of the skin, Psoriasis.
Common ADR: Asteatotic (dry) eczema, Skin atrophy, Burning, Discomfort, Dryness, Pruritus, Telangiectasia (spidery appearing dilated surface blood vessels), Nasopharyngitis, and Upper respiratory infections.
adapalene
Differin - Acne Agent.
Indications: Acne vulgaris.
Common ADR: Dry scaly skin, and Erythema.
azelaic acid
Finacea, Azelex - Acne Agent.
Indications: Acne and Rosacea.
Common ADR: Burning, Pruritus, Tingling.
tretinoin
Retin-A, Renova - Acne Agent.
Indications: Acne vulgaris, keratosis pilaris (those little red bumps on people’s triceps).
Common ADR: Blistering, Burning, Stinging, Erythema, Pruritus, Dry and scaly skin, Peeling, and Pigment changes.
