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atorvastatin

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Lipitor, Caduet (combo product).
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor.
Dyslipidemia.
BBW: N/A

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omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids

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Lovaza.
Antilipemic Agent, Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
Hypertriglyceridemia.
BBW: N/A

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furosemide

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Lasix.
Loop Diuretic.
Edema in HF, HTN, acute pulmonary edema
BBW: Fluid & Electrolyte Depletion

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hydrochlorothiazide

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Microzide.
Thiazide Diuretic.
HTN & edema
BBW: N/A

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clonidine

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Catapres, Catapres-TTS.
Alpha2 Agonist.
HTN
BBW: The 500 mcg/mL strength product should be diluted prior to use in an appropriate solution (injectable form).

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metoprolol succinate

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Toprol XL. BB.
Angina pectoris, HTN, or hemodynamically-stable acute MI.
BBW: Avoid abrupt cessation in ischemic heart disease

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carvedilol

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Coreg, Coreg CR.
BB with Alpha1-Blocking Activity
Indication: Mild-to-severe heart failure
BBW: N/A

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amlodipine

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Norvasc, Caduet (combo product), Lotrel (combo product).
CCB (Dihydropyridine).
HTN, angina.
BBW: N/A

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diltiazem

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Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR, Cartia XT.
CCB (Nondihydropyridine).
HTN, angina.
BBW: N/A

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lisinopril

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Zestril, Prinivil.
ACEI.
HTN, HF, MI.
BBW: fetal toxicity

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digoxin

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Digitek, Lanolin.
Antiarrhythmic, Cardiac Glycoside.
Afib & HF.
BBW: N/A

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isosorbide dinitrate

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Isordil.
Antianginal agent.
Angina prevention.
BBW: N/A

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warfarin

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Coumadin.
Vit K Antagonist.
Ppx and tx of thromboembolic disorders arising from afib/cardiac valve replacement; reduce risk of systemic embolism.
BBW: Bleeding risk

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clopidogrel

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Plavix.
Anti platelet Agent.
Unstable angina; NSTEMI; STEMI; recent MI/stroke; established PAD.
BBW: Increased levels in poor metabolizers (CYP 2C19)

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enoxaparin

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Lovenox.
LMWH.
Ppx and tx of DVT, unstable angina, NSTEMI, & STEMI.
BBW: Spinal/epidural hematomas

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dabigatran

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Pradaxa.
Thrombin Inhibitor.
Ppx of stroke & systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular afib.
BBW: Discontinuing early inc risk of thrombotic event; spinal/epidural hematoma

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rivaroxaban

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Xarelto.
Factor Xa inhibitor.
Ppx of DVT in pts undergoing hip/knee replacement; prevention of stroke & systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular afib; tx of acute PE & DVT without PE.
BBW: Discontinuing early inc risk of thrombotic event; spinal/epidural hematomas

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amiodarone

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Cordarone, Pacerone.
Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class III.
Ventricular arrythmias (vtach, vfib).
BBW: only for life-threatening arrhythmias, fatal toxicities, patients at high risk arrhythmic death

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dofetilide

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Tikosyn
Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class III
Mx of NSR in pts with chronic afib/a-flutter of longer than 1-week duration who have been converted to NSR; conversion of afib & a-flutter to NSR
BBW: should be placed for a minimum of 3 days in a facility that can provide calc of CrCl, continuous EKG monitoring, & cardiac resuscitation

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alteplase

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Activase.
Tissue plasminogen activator; fibrinolytic.
PE, STEMI, acute ischemic stroke.
BBW: N/A

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calcium acetate

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Phoslo.
Phosphate Binder.
Hyperphosphatemia in ESRD
BBW: N/A

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sevelamer

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Renagel, Renvela.
Phosphate Binder.
Hyperphosphatemia in pts with CKD on hemodialysis
BBW: N/A

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midodrine

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None.
α1 agonist.
Orthostatic hypotension.
BBW: can cause significant elevation of supine blood pressure, so only to be used in pts whose lives are considerably impaired despite std clinical care. Clinical benefits have not been verified

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epoetin alfa

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Procrit, Epogen.
Colony Stimulating Factor; Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent.
Anemia
BBW: inc CV events, tumor progression in cancer

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mycophenolate

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CellCept.
Immunosuppressant.
Ppx of organ rejection kidney, liver, or heart transplants
BBW: malignancies/serious infection, experienced physician, fetal toxicity

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tacrolimus

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Prograf.
Calcineurin Inhibitor.
Organ rejection in heart, kidney, & liver transplant
BBW: malignancies/serious infection, experienced physician

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cyclosporine

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Neoral, Sandimmune.
Calcineurin Inhibitor .
Organ rejection ppx.
BBW: infections/malignancies, experienced physician, bioavailability different in modified vs. non-modified versions; absoprtion of Sandimmune is erratic so monitor drug levels

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alemtuzumab

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Campath.
Anti-CD52 Antineoplastic Agent, mAb.
B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia; MS.
BBW: Bone marrow suppression, infusion reactions, infections

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quetiapine

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Seroquel, Seroquel XR.
Atypical antipsychotic.
BPAD, major depressive disorder, schizo.
BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis; suicidal thoughts/behavior

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aripiprazole

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Abilify.
Atypical antipsychotic.
Oral: BPAD, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette’s. inject: schizo.
BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis; suicidality in children, adolescents, & young adults

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chlorpromazine

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None.
Typical antipsychotic
Psychotic disorders, control N/V, acute intermittent porphyria.
BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis

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haloperidol

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Haldol.
Typical antipsychotic.
Schizo, Tourette’s.
BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis

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venlafaxine

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Effexor.
SNRI.
Major depressive disorder, GAD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder
BBW: suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults

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citalopram

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Celexa.
SSRI.
Depression.
BBW: suicidality in children, adolescents, & young adults

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amitryptyline

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Elavil.
TCA.
Depression.
BBW: Suicidality in children, adolescents, young adults

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bupropion

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Wellbutrin.
DA/NE reuptake inhibitor.
Indication: depression, seasonal affective disorder; smoking cessation.
BBW: Suicidality in children, adolescents, & young adults, neuropsychiatric events in smoking cessation use

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trazodone

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Oleptro.
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist.
Depression.
BBW: Suicidality & antidepressant drugs in children, adolescents, young adults

38
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alprazolam

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Xanax.
Benzo.
Anxiety, GAD, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia; anxiety assoc with depression
BBW: N/A

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lorazepam

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Ativan.
Benzo.
Anxiety, status epileptics.
BBW: N/A

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divalproex sodium

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Depakote.
Anticonvulsant; Antimanic Agent.
Seizures; mania; migraine ppx.
BBW: Hepatotoxicity, mitochondrial disease, fetal risk, pancreatitis

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lamotrigine

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Lamictal.
Anticonvulsant.
Seizures, bipolar 1 disorder.
BBW: Skin reactions

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pregabalin

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Lyrics.
Anticonvulsant.
Neuropathic pain associated with DM or with spinal cord injury; postherpetic neuralgia; adj tx for partial-onset seizure disorder; fibromyalgia.
BBW: N/A

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sumatriptan

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Imitrex.
Antimigraine Agent; 5HT 1B,1D Receptor Agonist.
Migraine with/without aura, cluster headache episodes.
BBW: N/A

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gabapentin

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Neurontin.
Anticonvulsant (GABA analogue).
Seizures, postherpetic neuralgia.
BBW: n/a

45
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tramadol

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Ultram.
Opioid analgesic.
Mod-to-severe pain.
BBW: n/a

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zolpidem

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Ambien.
Non-barbiturate hypnotic.
Insomnia.
BBW: n/a

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methylphenidate

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Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana (transdermal).
CNS Stimulant.
ADHD, narcolepsy.
BBW: Drug dependence

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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Adderall.
CNS Stimulant.
ADHD, narcolepsy.
BBW: drug dependence/abuse

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methadone

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Dolophine.
Analgesic, Opioid.
Mod-to-severe pain when a cont, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time; detox & mx tx of opioid addiction.
BBW: Abuse potential, respiratory depression, QT prolongation, accidental exposure may be fatal to children

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ropinirole

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Requip.
Anti-Parkinson’s Agent, DA Agonist.
Parkinson’s; Restless Legs Syndrome.
BBW: n/a

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donepezil

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Aricept.
Central AchE Inhibitor.
Alzheimer’s.
BBW: n/a

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