Spring Drugs Flashcards
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
oxybutynin
Ditropan
Urinary incontinence agent
Overactive bladder
Fatigue, headache, blurred vision, anxiety, Nausea/diarrhea/constipation
tolterodine
Detrol
Urinary incontinence agent
Overactive bladder
dizziness, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain
mirabegron
Myrbetriq
Urinary incontinence agent
Overactive bladder
Headache, nose or throat irritation, dry mouth, constipation
tamsulosin
Flomax
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia, lower urinary tract symptoms, ureteral stones
headache, back pain, diarrhea, runny nose, loss of strength and energy
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
finasteride
Proscar
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
feeling tire or weak, change in sex ability in men or lower interest in sex
azelaic acid
Finacea, Azelex
acne agent
Rosacea (flushing, redness of face), acne vulgaris
itching, burning, stinging
tretinoin
Retin-A, Renova
acne agent
Acne vulgaris
dry skin, redness, swelling, blisters, peeling
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
Benzaclin
acne agent
Acne, inflammatory acne
Dry skin, itching, burning, skin irritation
isotretinoin
Accutane, Myorisan
acne agent
acne
Dry mouth, skin, eyes, lips, nose or throat irritation, change in how contact lenses feel in the eyes
mupirocin
Bactroban
topical antibiotic
superficial skin infection, staphylococcus aureus decolonization
Burning, stinging, itching, headache, nausea, runny nose
ciprofloxacin
Cipro
Antibiotic, Fluoroquinolones
UTI, pneumonia, meningitis, cholera (infection causing diarrhea), anthrax
Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea
levofloxacin
Levaquin
Antibiotic, Fluoroquinolones
Anthrax, plague, pneumonia, UTI, STI
Consipation, nausea, diarrhea
triamcinolone
Kenalog
Corticosteroid, Topical
Atopic dermatitis(eczema), contact dermatitis
Burning, itching, dry skin
betamethasone
Diprolene, Valisone
Corticosteroid, Topical
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, plaque psoriasis
Dry skin, stinging, burning, itching
fluocinonide
Lidex
Corticosteroid, Topical
Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis
Burning or stinging, dry skin, itching
clobetasol
Temovate
Corticosteroid, Topical
plaque psoriasis
Burning or stinging, dry skin, redness, hair loss(shampoo)
mometasone
Elocon
Corticosteroid, Topical
Corticosteroid responsive dermatoses
Burning or stinging, tingling, itching
amiodarone
Pacerone, Cordarone
Anti-arrhythmic
Supraventricular arrhythmias, ventricular arrhythmias
Constipation, NV, photosensitivity, change in taste
isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur Antianginal Agent, Vasodilator Angina pectoris Headache, chest pain, severe dizziness, passing out Used for prevention not treatment
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