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Atenolol

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  • Tenormin
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Metoprolol Tartrate

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  • Lopressor
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Metoprolol Succinate

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  • Troprol-XL
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Carvedilol

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  • Coreg
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Amlodipine

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  • Norvasc
  • Calcium Channel Blocker
  • —-Monitor BP and HR
  • -Edema, Fatigue, constipation (mostly verapamil, and diltiazem)
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Diltiazem

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  • Cardizem
  • Calcium Channel Blocker
  • —-Monitor BP and HR
  • -Edema, Fatigue, constipation (mostly verapamil, and diltiazem)
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Verapamil

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  • Calan
  • Calcium Channel Blocker
  • —-Monitor BP and HR
  • -Edema, Fatigue, constipation (mostly verapamil, and diltiazem)
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Hydrochlorothiazide

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  • Microzide, hydrodiuril
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Chlorthalidone

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  • Hygroton
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Furosemide

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  • Lasix
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Trimaterene/HCTZ

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Maxzide, Dyazide

  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Sprionolactone

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  • Aldactone
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Lisinopril

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Zestril, Prinivil

  • ACE inhibitor
  • —–Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Cough, dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Enalapril

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Vasotec

  • ACE inhibitor
  • —–Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Cough, dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Benazepril

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Lotension

  • ACE inhibitor
  • —–Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Cough, dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Losartan

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  • Cozaar
  • ARB
  • —-Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Olmesartan

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Benicar

  • ARB
  • —-Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Atorvastatin

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  • Lipitor
  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for simva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Lovastatin

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Mevacor

  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for simva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Pravastatin

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Pravachol

  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for simva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Simvastatin

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  • Zocor
  • -HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for silva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Warfarin

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Coumadin

  • Anticoagulant
  • —Consistent diet (greens), Avods NSAIDs, INR appointments,drug/food/herb interactions
  • INR to high=bleed and INR to low=Clot
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Clopidogrel

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  • Plavix
  • Antiplatelets
  • –Avoid with omperazole
  • Increased risk of bleeding, rash, pruritus
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Metformin

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  • Glucophage (type 2)
  • Biguanide
  • –Monitor A1C, renal function, unlike to cause hypoglycemia
  • N/V, Flatulence, diarrhea (these often occur with initial dose)
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Regular insulin

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  • ?
  • Insulin
  • –Encourage home BG monitoring, what to do if hypoglycemic
  • Hypoglycemia, weight gain
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Lispro-Humalog and novolog

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  • ?
  • Insulin
  • –Encourage home BG monitoring, what to do if hypoglycemic
  • Hypoglycemia, weight gain
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Glargine

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Lantus

  • Insulin
  • –Encourage home BG monitoring, what to do if hypoglycemic
  • Hypoglycemia, weight gain
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Cyclobenzaprine

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  • Flexeril
  • Muscle Relaxants
  • –Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol, bento and antihistamines), avoid abrupt withdrawal
  • Dry mouth, hypotension, dizziness, sedation
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Tizanidine

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Zanaflex

  • Muscle Relaxants
  • –Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol, bento and antihistamines), avoid abrupt withdrawal
  • Dry mouth, hypotension, dizziness, sedation
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Tramadol

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  • Ultram (note not really an opioid but works like one)
  • Opioids
  • —Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines)
  • Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Oxycodone IR/CR

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Oxycontin=CR

  • Opioids
  • —Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines)
  • Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Oxycodone/APAP

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  • percocet
  • Opioids
  • —Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines)
  • Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Hydrocodone/APAP

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Norco

  • Opioids
  • —Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines)
  • Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Fentanyl Patch

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Duragesic (change every 72 hrs)

  • Opioids
  • —Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines)
  • Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Fluoxetine

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Prozac

  • SSRIs
  • –Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs
  • -Nausea, HA, not Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Paroxetine

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Paxil

  • SSRIs
  • –Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs
  • -Nausea, HA, Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Sertaline

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Zoloft

  • SSRIs
  • –Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs
  • -Nausea, HA, Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Citalopram

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  • Celexa
  • SSRIs
  • –Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs
  • -Nausea, HA, Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Venlafaxine

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  • Effexor
  • SNRIs
  • —-Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs
  • Hypertension (doses greater than 300mg), Increased sweating (due to HTN), constipation
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Bupropion

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Wellbutrin, (Zyban(smoking))

  • Norepi and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors
  • –Minimal sexual dysfunction, CI in seizure disorder
  • Dry Mouth, Insomnia/agitation, weight loss, Tachycardia, HA
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Alprazolam

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  • Xanax
  • Benzodiazepines
  • –Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol and pain meds), taper off slow if they take it regularly
  • Somnolence/dizziness, abuse/withdrawal
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Lorazepam

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Ativan

  • Benzodiazepines
  • –Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol and pain meds), taper off slow if they take it regularly
  • Somnolence/dizziness, abuse/withdrawal
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Zolpidem

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Ambient

  • Sedative/hypnotic
  • –Take immediately before bedtime, potential dependance, full night of sleep
  • Daytime somnolence, dizziness, Parasomnias
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Methylphenidate

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Methyl, Metadate

  • ADHD
  • —Monitor BP, HR, potential for dependency/abuse
  • Nausea, Loss of appetite, insomnia/irritability, HA
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Amphetamine Salt

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Adderall

  • ADHD
  • —Monitor BP, HR, potential for dependency/abuse
  • Nausea, Loss of appetite, insomnia/irritability, HA
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Gabapentin

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Neurontin

  • Gaba Analog
  • –Several indication, Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol and pain meds)
  • Drowsiness/sedation, dizziness, Edema, Ataxia. Note people have said this makes them feel confused, fuzzy headed when they first started
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Albuterol

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  • Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil
  • SABA
  • –For rescue, should not be using more than 2x per week
  • HA, Tachycardia, Tremor/shakiness, Lightheadedness
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Fluticasone

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Flovent (corticosteroid)

  • LABA
  • –Rinse mouth out after use, use every other day to control
  • Thrush, Cough, HA
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Fluticasone + Salmeterol

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Advair (corticosteroid)

  • LABA
  • –Rinse mouth out after use, use every other day to control
  • Thrush, Cough, HA
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Tiotropium

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Spiriva

  • Anticholinergics
  • —inhalation technique
  • Dry mouth, Cough, Bitter taste
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Ipratropium/albuterol

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Combivent

  • Anticholinergics
  • —inhalation technique
  • Dry mouth, Cough, Bitter taste
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Prednisone

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  • Oral Corticosteroid
  • –take early in the day, often tapering dose, (Usually daily for asthma or COPD)
  • insomnia/agitation, Fluid retention, can increase BP and BG at high doses
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Triamcinolone

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  • Kenalog
  • Topical corticosteroid
  • –Apply sparingly, and no more than 10 to 14 days
  • skin atrophy, burning, contact dermatitis
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Amoxicillin

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  • Amoxil
  • Beta-lactam
  • –Beware of PCN allergy, finish whole corse, predispose to yeast infection
  • take with food
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Amoxicillin/Augmentin

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  • Augmentin
  • Beta-lactam
  • –Beware of PCN allergy, finish whole corse, predispose to yeast infection
  • Diarrhea -TAKE W/ FOOD
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Cephalexin

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  • Keflex
  • Beta-lactam
  • –Beware of PCN allergy, finish whole corse, predispose to yeast infection
  • take w/ food
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Ciprofloxacin

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  • Cipro
  • Fluoroquinolones
  • –Avoid taking w/ antacids, multivitamins and dairy products
  • tendonpathy (achilles), photosensitivity, peripheral neuropathy, QT prolongation
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Doxycycline

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  • Vibramycin
  • Tetracyclines
  • —Avoid taking mineral supplements, antacids within 2 hours
  • photosensitivity, rash
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Clindamycin

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  • Cleocin
  • Lincosamide antibiotic
  • –rick of c. diff, take full coarse if no problems
  • N/V, diarrhea
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Azithromycin

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  • Zithromax
  • Macrolide
  • –With or without food, do not take antacids
  • QT prolongation
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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

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  • Bactrim, Septra
  • Sulfonamide
  • —Fluid Intake, possible allergy
  • Photosensitivity, rash
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Polyethylene glycol

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Golytely

  • bowel prep osmotic laxative
  • –dont plan to leave house, avoid dark colors, only good for 48hrs once mixed
  • Diarrhea, Nausea, increased thirst
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Latanoprost

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  • Xalatan
  • Prostanoid Receptor Agonist
  • –Administration technique
  • Mild irritation, blurred vision, eyelash growth, Iris color change
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Tobramycin

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Tobradex

  • Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)
  • —administration technique
  • mild irritation , blurred vision
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Gentamicin

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Gentak

  • Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)
  • —administration technique
  • mild irritation , blurred vision
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Erythromycin

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Romycin, llotycin

  • Aminoglycosides (antibiotics)
  • —administration technique
  • mild irritation , blurred vision
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Ethanol estradiol + norgestimate/levonorgestrel/norethindrone/drospirenone

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  • combination OCPs
  • –take qd, if miss 2 see insert, start first day of menstrual cycle, no smoking
  • breast tenderness, weight gain??, HA/migraine, break through bleeding/spotting, increased clot risk
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Acyclovir

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Zovirax

  • antiviral
  • –works best at first sign of outbreak, fluid intake, w/ or w/o food
  • Malaise, HA, N/V, diarrhea
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Valacyclovir

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Valtrex

  • antiviral
  • –works best at first sign of outbreak, fluid intake, w/ or w/o food
  • Malaise, HA, N/V, diarrhea`
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Alendronate

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Fosamax

  • Bisphosphate (for osteoporosis)
  • –Take on empty stomach with full glass of water and avoid laying down for 30 minutes because it can cause severe esophageal irritation.
  • n/v, heartburn. RARE atypical femur factor fracture, osteonecrosis of jaw
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Levothyroxine

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  • Synthroid
  • Thyroid hormone replacement
  • –take on empty on stomach, monitor TSH and take at the same time
  • if the dose is to high it can cause tachycardia, sweating and weight loss
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Tamsulosin

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Flomax

  • alpha-blocker (for BPH)
  • –monitor BP
  • Dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, HA
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Sildenafil

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Viagra

  • phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (for ED)
  • –CI with Nitrates, limit 1 dose/day
  • HA, Flushing, color vision change, dyspepsia, priapism. OVERALL GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED
  • 30-60min prior to sex
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Vardenafil

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Levitra

  • phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (for ED)
  • –CI with Nitrates, limit 1 dose/day
  • HA, Flushing, color vision change, dyspepsia, priapism. OVERALL GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED
  • 30-60min prior to sex
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Tadalafil

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Cialis

  • phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (for ED)
  • –CI with Nitrates, limit 1 dose/day
  • HA, Flushing, color vision change, dyspepsia, priapism. OVERALL GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED
  • 30-60min prior to sex
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Epinephrine

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Epipen, AuviQ, Adrenaclick

  • epi
  • –pts should be comfortable with technique, still need to seek medical attention, alway keep on hand and check expiration date.

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