Spring Drugs Flashcards by Jeff Lattman

chlorhexidine

peridex
Antiseptic/ Disinfectant
Gingivitis, periodontitis (gum infection)
Swish for 30 seconds with 15ml, after brushing then spit out bid
Mouth irritation, change in taste, tartar buildup on teeth, staining of mouth teeth or fillings

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oxybutynin

Ditropan
Urinary incontinence agent
Overactive bladder
Fatigue, headache, blurred vision, anxiety, Nausea/diarrhea/constipation

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tolterodine

Detrol
Urinary incontinence agent
Overactive bladder
dizziness, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain

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mirabegron

Myrbetriq
Urinary incontinence agent
Overactive bladder
Headache, nose or throat irritation, dry mouth, constipation

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tamsulosin

Flomax
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms, ureteral stones
headache, back pain, diarrhea, runny nose, loss of strength and energy

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doxazosin

Cardura
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate gland enlargement ), high blood pressure
Headache, Very bad dizziness or passing out, shortness of breath, swelling in arms or legs

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finasteride

Proscar
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
feeling tire or weak, change in sex ability in men or lower interest in sex

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azelaic acid

Finacea, Azelex
acne agent
Rosacea (flushing, redness of face), acne vulgaris
itching, burning, stinging

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tretinoin

Retin-A, Renova
acne agent
Acne vulgaris
dry skin, redness, swelling, blisters, peeling

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clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide

Benzaclin
acne agent
Acne, inflammatory acne
Dry skin, itching, burning, skin irritation

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isotretinoin

Accutane, Myorisan
acne agent
acne
Dry mouth, skin, eyes, lips, nose or throat irritation, change in how contact lenses feel in the eyes

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mupirocin

Bactroban
topical antibiotic
superficial skin infection, staphylococcus aureus decolonization
Burning, stinging, itching, headache, nausea, runny nose

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ciprofloxacin

Cipro
Antibiotic, Fluoroquinolones
UTI, pneumonia, meningitis, cholera (infection causing diarrhea), anthrax
Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea

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levofloxacin

Levaquin
Antibiotic, Fluoroquinolones
Anthrax, plague, pneumonia, UTI, STI
Consipation, nausea, diarrhea

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triamcinolone

Kenalog
Corticosteroid, Topical
Atopic dermatitis(eczema), contact dermatitis
Burning, itching, dry skin

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betamethasone

Diprolene, Valisone
Corticosteroid, Topical
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, plaque psoriasis
Dry skin, stinging, burning, itching

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fluocinonide

Lidex
Corticosteroid, Topical
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis
Burning or stinging, dry skin, itching

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clobetasol

Temovate
Corticosteroid, Topical
plaque psoriasis
Burning or stinging, dry skin, redness, hair loss(shampoo)

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mometasone

Elocon
Corticosteroid, Topical
Corticosteroid responsive dermatoses
Burning or stinging, tingling, itching

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amiodarone

Pacerone, Cordarone
Anti-arrhythmic
Supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias
Constipation, NV, photosensitivity, change in taste

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isosorbide mononitrate

Imdur
Antianginal Agent, Vasodilator
Angina pectoris
Headache, chest pain, severe dizziness, passing out
Used for prevention not treatment

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nitroglycerin

Nitro-dur, Nitrostat
Antianginal Agent, Vasodilator
Angina pectoris, hypertension
Headache (normal, means med is working, will go away), burning or tingling of mouth, severe dizziness, passing out
Used as needed
Keep in original bottle 
Keep with you at all times

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fluconazole tablet

Diflucan
Oral Antifungal
Tinea (ringworm), cryptococcal meningitis, candidiasis

ketoconazole tablet

Nizoral, Extina, Ketodan
Oral Antifungal
Fungal infections, prostate cancer, Cushing syndrome (overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands)

terbinafine tablet

Lamisil Oral Antifungal Tinea (ringworm)

nystatin oral suspension

Nyamyc Oral Antifungal candidiasis, oropharyngeal disease

nystatin powder and cream

Nyamyc Topical Antifungal fungal infections

ketoconazole cream

Nizoral, Extina, Ketodan Topical Antifungal Cutaneous candidiasis, dandruff, Tinea

ciclopirox

Loprox, Ciclodan Topical Antifungal Cutaneous candidiasis, tinea

colchicine

Colcrys Anti-gout agent gout

allopurinol

Aloprim, Zyloprim Anti-gout agent, xanthine oxidase inhibitor gout, kidney stones

alendronate

``` Fosamax Bisphosphonate Prostate cancer, osteoporosis one tablet once a week headache, constipation, diarrhea ```

ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

NuvaRing Contraceptive Insert vaginally, leave in place for 3 weeks, take out for 1 week then repeat with next ring

Estradiol oral/topical

Estrace Estrogen replacement menopause

medroxyprogesterone

Provera Progesterone replacement Abnormal uterine bleeding headache

progesterone

Prometrium Progesterone replacement nausea/vomiting

alprazolam

Xanax Benzodiazepine anxiety dry mouth

clonazepam

Klonopin Benzodiazepine anxiety sleepiness

diazepam

Valium Benzodiazepine anxiety sleepiness

lorazepam

Ativan Benzodiazepine anxiety sleepiness

eszopiclone

Lunesta Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics insomnia dizziness

zolpidem

Ambien Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics insomnia dizziness

trazodone

Desyrel Serotonin modulator insomnia, major depressive disorder fatigue

sertraline

Zoloft Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) major depressive disorder, OCD, panic, social phobia, PTSD fatigue

citalopram

Celexa Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) major depressive disorder fatigue

escitalopram

Lexapro Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) major depressive disorder, general anxiety fatigue

fluoxetine

Prozac Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) major depressive disorder, OCD, panic disorder

venlafaxine

Effexor Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) anxiety, major depressive, panic disorder

duloxetine

Cymbalta Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) anxiety, major depressive disorder

buspirone

Buspar Anxiolytic anxiety, depression

methylphenidate

Ritalin CNS Stimulants ADHD

lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse CNS Stimulants ADHD

dextroamphetamine

Dexedrine CNS Stimulants ADHD

dextroamphetamine/ | amphetamine

Adderall CNS Stimulants ADHD

modafinil

Provigil CNS Stimulants ADHD