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Deltasone

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Prednisone
Class: Corticosteroid (systemic)

Common purpose: endocrine disorders, rheumatic disorders, collagen disorders, dermatologic diseases, respiratory diseases, hematologist disorders, neoplastic diseases, edematous states, GI diseases, nervous system, organ transplantation, pulmonary diseases, renal conditions

Common strength: 1,5,10,20

Wf, as directed, may cause insomnia

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Imitrex

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Sumatriptan Succinate

Class: Serotonin receptor agonist (triptan)

Common purpose: acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura

Common strengths: 25, 50, 100

prn, SS (serotonin syndrome)

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Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine

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Meclizine (OTC also)

Class: Antiemetic/Antihistamine (1st generation)

Common purpose: Motion sickness, vertigo, N/V

Common strengths: 12.5, 12

OTC, prn

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Zofran

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Ondansetron HCl

Class: Antiemetic/ Selective 5-HT3 Antagonist

Common purpose: Prevention of N/V from chemo/radiotherapy and Post-op

Common strengths: 4, 8

prn, QT, SS

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Proscar

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Finasteride

Class: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

Common Purpose: BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Common Strength: 5

qd

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AccuNeb, ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin

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Albuterol Sulfate

Class: Short-acting Beta-2 agonist (SABA)

Common Purpose: Acute bronchospasm, exercise-induced bronchospasm prophylaxis

Common strength: 90mcg

prn

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Ambien, Ambient CR, Intermezzo

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Zolpidem (controlled Rx)

Class: Non-benzodiazepine Hypnotic

Common Purpose: Ambien-insomnia short-term (onset); Ambien CR- insomnia (onset and/or maintenance); Intermezzo-insomnia middle-of-the night awakenings

Common Strengths: 5, 10

Controlled, Prn HS, MEDGUIDE, Sleep-driving

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Singulair

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Montelukast Sodium
Class: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Common Purpose: Asthma, exercise induced bronchospasms (EIB), allergisic rhinitis

Common strengths: 10

HS, MEDGUIDE, suicide risk

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Zocor

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Simvastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Common Purpose: Decreases TC, LDL, TG, ApoB, and increases HDL (lipids)

Common strengths: 10, 20, 40

qd

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Lipitor

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Atorvastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase

Common Purpose: Decreases TC, LDL, TG, ApoB, and increases HDL (lipids)

Common strengths: 10, 20, 40

qd

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Catapres, Catapres-TTS

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Clonidine
Class: Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

Common purpose: HTN, ADHD (ER only)

Common Strengths: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3

Rebound

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Zanaflex

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Tizanidine
Class: Alpha-2-adrenergic agonist

Common purpose: spasticity, muscle spasms

Common strengths: 2, 4

QT, Rebound, MCD (may cause drowsiness)

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Tobradex

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Tobramycin/dexamethasone
Class: Amioglycoside-corticosteroid (ophth)

Common purpose: inflammatory ocular infections

Common strengths: 0.3%/0.1%

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Benicar

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Olmesartan
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Common purpose: HTN

Common strength: 5, 20, 40

qd

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Diovan

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Valsartan
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Common Purpose: HTN, HF, post-MI w/left ventricular dysfunction, failure

Common strength: 40, 80, 160, 320

qd

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Cozaar

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Losartan
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Common Purpose: HTN, HTN in LVH, nephropathy in Type 2D

Common Strength: 25, 50, 100

qd

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Avapro

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Irbesartan
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Common Purpose: HTN, nephropathy in Type 2D

Common strengths: 78, 150, 300

qd

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Lotensin

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Benazepril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor

Common purpose: HTN

Common strengths: 5, 10, 20, 40

qd

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Altace

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Ramipril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor

Common purpose: HTN, HF post MI

Common strengths: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10

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Vasotec

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Enalapril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor

Common purpose: HTN, HF, Asymptomatic LVD

Common strengths: 2.5, 5, 10, 20

qd

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Prinivil, Zestril

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Lisinopril
Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor

Common purpose: HTN, HF, Acute MI

Common strength: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40

qd

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Nitrostat

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Nitroglycerin SL
Class: Antianginal/vasodilator

Common purpose: Acute prophylaxis or relief of Angina pectoris from CAD, chest pain

Common strength: 0.3, 0.4

prn, keep closed in glass bottle, call 911

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Monoket, Imdur

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Isosorbide mononitrate
Class: Antianginal/vasodilator

Common purpose: prevention and treatment (IR only) of angina pectoris due to CAD

Common strength: 20, 30, 60, 120

qd

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Digox, Lanoxin

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Digoxin
Class: Antiarrhythmic

Common purpose: HF, Afib

Common strength: 0.125, 0.25

qd

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Requip

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Ropinirole
Class: Dopamine agonist

Common purpose: Parkinson’s disease (PD), moderate-to-severe primary restless leg syndrome (IR only)

Common strength: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Dopamine agonist, Meds, May cause compulsive behaviors/ behavioral changes, from simply buying lottery tickets to pathological gambling

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Macrobid, Macrodantin

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Nitrofurantoin monohydrate, Nitrofurantoin
Class: Antibiotic

Common purpose: UTI

Common strength: 100

bid/qid, TAT, UG, WF

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Augmentin

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Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid
Class: antibiotic

Common purpose: Lower respiratory infections, otitis media, sinusitis, SSTI, UTI

Common strength: 250, 500, 875

bid/tid, TAT, UG, WF, Diarrhea

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Amoxil

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Amoxicillin
Class: Antibiotic

Common purpose: ear, nose, throat infection (pharyngitis/tonsillitis, otitis media, rhinosinusitis), GU tract infections, acute uncomplicated gonorrhea, H. pylori infections, lower respiratory infections, SSTI

Common strengths: 250, 500

TID, TAT, UG

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Penicillin VK

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Penicillin
Class: Antibiotic

Common purpose: respiratory infections, SSTI, pharyngitis, gingivitis

Common strengths: 250, 500

QID

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Cleocin

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Clindamycin HCl
Class: antibiotic

Common purpose: intra-abdominal infections, lower respiratory tract infections, septicemia, SSTI, pelvic/genital tract (female) infections

Common strengths: 150, 300

TID/QID, WF, TAT, diarrhea

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Z-Pak, Zithromax

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Azithromycin
Class: Antibiotic (macrolide)

Common purpose: Community acquired pneumonia (CAP), Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Chronic bronchitis, COPD exacerbations, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, otitis media, SSTI, urethritis, cervicitis, genital ulcer disease, mycobacterium acid complex (MAC), tx, and prophylaxis

Common strength: 250, 500

QT, TAT, UG,
Sig: 2 tabs day 1, 1 tab next 4 days

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E.E.S, Eryped

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Erythromycin
Class: antibiotic (macrolide)

Common purpose: respiratory infections, SSTI, PID, diphtheria, erythrasma, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, intestinal ambiasis, urethritis, legionnaires, listeriosis, pertussis, rheumatic fever prophylaxis

Common strength: 250, 500, 333

Rarely used due to QT issues, sometimes used for gastroparesis (disease where stomach can’t empty itself of food normally)

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Flagyl

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Metronidazole
Class: Antibiotic (Nitroimidazole)

Common purpose: amebiasis, septicemia, bone/joint infections, CNS infections, endocarditis, gynecologic infections, intra-abdominal infections, lower respiratory infections, SSTI, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis

Common strength: 250, 500

WF, Avoid Alcohol

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Pravachol

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Pravastatin
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor

Common purpose: Decreases TG, LDL, ApoB, and increases HDL

Common strength: 10, 20, 40

QD

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Aveloc

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Moxifloxacin HCl
Class: Antibiotic (quinolone)

Common purpose: CAP, complicated/uncomplicated skin infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, plague, acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis

Common strengths: 400

QD, QT issues, medguide

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Levaquin

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Levofloxacin
Class: Antibiotic (quinolone)

Common purpose: PNA (CAP and HAP), prostatitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTIs, UTIs, pyelonephritis, anthrax (post-exposure, plague

Common strength: 250, 500, 750

QD, QT issues, medguide

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Cipro

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Ciprofloxacin
Class: Antibiotic (quinolone)

Common purpose: UTI, cystitis, prostatic, lower respiratory infections, sinusitis, SSTI, bone/joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, gonorrhea, post-exposure anthrax, plague

Common strengths: 500, 1000

BID, QT issues, medguide

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Bactrim, Septra

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Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
Class: antibiotic (sulfonamide)

Common purpose: UTI, otitis media, bronchitis, shigellosis, PJP, travelers diarrhea

Common strengths: 800/160, 400/80

BID, TAT, UG, With H2O, watch for rash, Steven-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), can cause hyperkalemia, crystalluria

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Vibramycin, Doryx, Oracea

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Doxycycline Hyclate
Class: Antibiotic (tetracycline)

Common strengths: respiratory tract infections, malaria prophylaxis, chlamydia infections, urethritis, gonorrhea, syphillis, acne, anthrax (post-exposure), rickettsia infections, relapsing fever due to borrelia recurrentis, tularemia, cholera, listeriosis

Common strengths: 50, 100

BID, sunlight, with H2O, do not lay down after, TAT, UG

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Bactroban

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Mupirocin
Class: antibiotic (topical)

Common purpose: ointment, impetigo cream, skin lesions

Common strength: 2%

Topical - rx only

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Keflex

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Cephalexin
Class: Antibiotic (beta-lactam)

Common purpose: bone infections, GU infections, prostatitis, otitis media, respiratory tract infections, SSTI

Common strengths: 250, 500

TID/QID, TAT, UG

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Omnicef

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Cefdinir
Class: Antibiotic (beta-lactam)

Common purpose: CAP, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, SSTI

Common strength: 300

Q12H, Q24H

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Ceftin

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Cefuroxime
Class: Antibiotic (beta-lactam)

Common purpose: pharyngitis/tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhea, early Lyme disease

Common strength: 250, 500

BID

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Spiriva

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Triotropium bromide
Class: Anticholinergic agent

Common purpose: asthma (Respimat only), COPD

Common strength: 1.25 mcg or 2.5mcg

Spiriva Respimat, QD

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Atrovent

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Ipratropium bromide
Class: anticholinergic agent

Common purpose: COPD

Common strength: 17 mcg

2inh QID, max 12inh/day

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Coumadin, Jantoven

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Warfarin
Class: anticoagulant/ vitamin K antagonist (VKA)

Common purpose: Prophylaxis and tx of DVT, PE, Afib complications, cardiac valve replacement, recurrent MI or stroke

Common strength: 1, 2, 2.6, 3, 4, 5, + others

QD, medguide, avoid NSAIDS, bleeding risk

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Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles

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Divalproex Sodium/Valproic acid
Class: anticonvulsant

Common purpose: acute tx or of maniac episodes of bipolar disorder (DR tab, ER), epilepsy, migraine prophylaxis (DR tab, ER)

Common strength: 125, 250, 500

medguide

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Keppra, Keppra XR

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Levetiracetam
Class: anticonvulsant

Common purpose: epilepsy

Common strength: 250, 500, 750, 1000

medguide

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Crestor

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Rosuvastatin
Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Common purpose: Decreases TC, LDL, TG, ApoB, and increases HDL

Common strength: 5, 10, 20, 40

QD

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Flexeril

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Cyclobenzaprine
Class: skeletal muscle relaxant

Common purpose: muscle spasm associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions

Common strength: 5, 10

prn

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Tylenol

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Acetaminophen (otc)
Class: Nonopioid analgesic

Common purpose: pain reliever, fever reducer

Common strength: 325, 500, 650

OTC

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Voltaren

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Diclofenac gel, OTC

Class: NSAID, topical

Uses: Temporary relief of arthritis pain in head, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle, knee

Common strength: 1%

1% gel otc, tabs, caps, others rx only, medguide

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Remeron

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Mirtazapine

Class: Antidepressant (alpha-2 antagonist)
Uses: MDD

Strengths: 15, 30, 45
Medguide, increases appetite

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Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin Sr, Wellbutrin XR

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Bupropion
Class: Antidepressant (dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Uses: MDD (IR, SR, ER), smoking cessation (SR only), SAD (ER only)
Strengths: 75, 100, 150, 200, 300
Medguide, causes insomnia, avoid HS dosing

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Desyrel

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Trazodone
Class: antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Uses: MDD

Strengths: 50, 100, 300

Also used for sleep, HS dosing is preferred

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Imodium

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Loperamide (otc)

Class: antidiarrheal
Uses: antidiarrheal
Strength: 2

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Pepto-bismol

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Bismuth subsalicylate (otc)

Class: antidiarrheal
Uses: upset stomach reliever, antidiarrheal
Strengths: 262, 525
Otc

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Metamucil

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Psyllium
Class: antidiarrheal, laxative, bulk-producing
Uses: relief of occasional, constipation
Strengths: 2.4g
Otc

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Reglan

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Meclopramide HCl
Class: antiemetic
Uses: GERD, diabetic gastroparesis
Strengths: 5, 10
Medguide, avoid treatment with reglan for longer than 12 weeks because of increased risk of developing TD with longer-term use

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Phenergan

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Promethazine HCl
Class: antiemetic/ antihistamine (1st gen)
Uses: perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, mild urticaria/angioedema, adjunctive to epinephrine in anaphylaxis, sedation, n/v associated with anesthesia/surgery, adjunct to analgesics to control post-op pain and nausea, motion sickness

Strengths: 6.25mg/5ml , 12.5, 25, 50mg

N/v, cough formulations with DM or cold

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Atarax, Vistaril

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Hydroxyzine, RX only
Class: antiemetic/antihistamine (1st gen)
Uses: symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension, pruritus, n/v, anesthesia premedication (sedation)
Strengths: 10, 25, 50mg

Qt issues, rx only, antihist

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Compro, Compazine

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Prochlorperazine maleate
Class: antiemetic/antipsychotic
Uses: severe n/v, schizophrenia
Strengths: 5, 10, 25 (sup)

Prn, n/v

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Mycostatin

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Nystatin
Class: antifungal
Uses: Candida albicans, cutaneous, or mucocutaneous infections (topical), non-esophageal mucus membrane GI candidiasis (oral)

Strengths: 100,000 unit mL susp.

Oral thrush is 1ml, taken 4 times a day

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Nizoral (topical)

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Ketoconazole
Class: antifungal, nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo
Uses: tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, tinea veriscolor, candidiasis (cutaneous), seborrheic dermatitis

Strengths: 2%

Rx only = cream
Tabs (qt issues/liver issues), 1% shampoo = otc
Rx only = nizoral, 2% shampoo

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Lotrimin

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Clotrimazole
Class: antifungal
Uses: topical tx of candidiasis and tinea versicolor, tinea pedia, tinea cruris, tinea corporis (otc)

Strengths: 1%
Otc, cream

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Diflucan

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Fluconazole
Class: antifungal

Uses: vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis, candida, UTI, peritonitis, systemic candida infections, cryptococcal meningitis, candidiasis prophylaxis in pts undergoing bone marrow transplant

Strengths: 100, 150, 200mg

Rx only, qt issues

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Percocet

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Oxycodone HCl/ acetaminophen

Class: opioid analgesic
Uses: severe pain
Strengths: 5/325 ; 7.5/325 ; 10/325

Controlled, medguide, prn, MCD, constipation, with food, avoid alcohol

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Colcrys

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Colchicine
Class: antigout agent

Uses: prophylaxis and treatment of gout flares, familial Mediterranean fever

Strengths: 0.6

Medguide, with food, diarrhea

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Zyloprim, Aloprim

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Allopurinol
Class: antigout (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Uses: gout, patients receiving cancer therapy which causes elevations of serum and urinary uric acid levels, renal calculi

Strengths: 100, 300

Qd

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Banophen, Benadryl

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Diphenhydramine OTC
Class: antihistamine (1st gen)
Uses: relieves symptoms due to hay fever, allergies, common cold, in many otc sleep products, motion sickness

Strengths: 25, 50

Otc, HS for sleep, do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hrs for allergies, careful driving and opioids

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Claritin

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Loratadine, OTC
Class: antihistamine, 2nd gen

Uses: relieves symptoms due to hay fever or allergies
Strengths: 10mg

Otc, qd

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Zyrtec

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Cetirizine, OTC
Class: antihistamine (2nd gen)
Uses: relieves symptoms due to hay fever or allergies

Strengths: 10mg

Otc, qd

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Apresoline

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Hydralazine
Class: antihypertensive, vasodilator
Uses: HTN
Strengths: 10, 25, 50, 100

TID, rx only

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Maxitrol

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Neomycin/Polymyxin B Sulfates/Dexamethasone
Class: anti-infective/ steroid (ophth)

Uses: inflamed and infected ocular conditions

Strengths: 3.5mg; polymyxin B sulfate 10000 units/ml, dexamethasone 0.1%

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Synthroid, Levoxyl

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Levothyroxine sodium
Class: hormone (thyroid)
Uses: hypothyroidism, pituitary TSH suppression
Strengths: 0.50, 0.75, 0.1, 0.125, + others

QD

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Norco, Vicodin

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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

Class: Opioid Analgesic
Uses: moderate to moderately severe pain

5/325; 7.5/325; 10/325

Controlled, Medguide, With food, Avoid alcohol, constipation

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Tylenol #2, 3, 4

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Acetaminophen-Codeine

Class: opioid analgesic
Uses: mild to moderately severe pain
Strength: Tylenol 3 w/codeine tablets = codeine 30mg and acetaminophen 300mg
2 = 15mg codeine, 4 = 50mg codeine

Controlled, medguide, with food, avoid alcohol, constipation

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Ditropan XL, Oxytrol

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Oxybutynin

Class: antimuscarinic
Uses: overactive bladder
Strengths: 5, 10, 15

qd, dry mouth, constipation

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Ultram, Ultram ER

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Tramadol, Tramadol ER
Class: opioid analgesic
Uses: pain (moderate/severe)
Strengths: 50

Controlled, medguide

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Bentyl

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Dicyclomine HCl

Class: antispasmodic, anticholinergic
Uses: IBS
Strengths: 10, 20

Dry mouth, constipation

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Robitussin DM, Delsym

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Dextromethorphan, OTC

Class: Antitussive
Uses: cough suppressant
Strengths: 5mg/5mL; 30mg/5mL

OTC, often with expectorant, also: dextromethorphan-guaifenesin

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Valtrex

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Valacyclovir
Class: Antiviral
Uses: cold sores, genital herpes, herpes zoster, chicken pox in patients aged 2 to <18 years
Strengths: 500, 1000

q12H-q24H, renal dosing required, neurotoxicity
Valtrex is an acyclovir prodrug - if you swallow it then it becomes acyclovir inside the body – 200-400mg 2-5 times daily for 5 days or more.

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Zovirax

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Acyclovir
Class: antiviral
Uses: Herpes zoster, genital herpes, chickenpox
Strengths: 200, 400, 800, cream, gel

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Buspar

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Buspirone
Class: anxiolytic
Uses: anxiety disorders, short-term anxiety, symptom relief
Strengths: 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 30mg

Non-controlled, not usually prn, BID-TID, in oral tabs (5, 7.5, 10, 15, 30), no medguide

Usual maintenance dose: 15-30mg/day

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Bayer Aspirin

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Aspirin
Class: NSAID
Uses: pain reliever, fever reducer
Strengths: 325mg, 81mg

OTC

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Tamiflu

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Oseltamivir Phosphate

Class: Neuraminidase inhibitor
Uses: prophylaxis and treatment of influenza
Strengths: 30mg, 45mg, 75mg – liquid = 6mg/mL (30mg per tsp)

Adults/teens = 75mg or 12.5mL bid in morning and evening for 5 days

87
Q

Valium

A

Diazepam

Class: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety disorder, acute alcohol withdrawal management, skeletal muscle spasms, or seizure disorder adjunct
Strengths: 2mg, 5mg, 10mg

Controlled, medguide

88
Q

Ativan

A

Lorazepam

Class: benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety disorders
Strengths: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

Controlled, medguide

89
Q

Xanax

A

Alprazolam

Class: Benzodiazepine
Uses: anxiety disorders, pain disorders
Strengths: 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

Controlled, Medguide

90
Q

Klonopin

A

Clonazepam

Class: benzodiazepine
Uses: seizure disorder, panic disorder
Strengths: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

Indicated for seizures, controlled, medguides

91
Q

Restoril

A

Temazepam

Class: benzodiazepine, hypnotic
Uses: insomnia (short-term)
Strengths: 7.5mg, 15mg, 30mg

Controlled, Medguide for sleep/insomnia, not for anxiety

92
Q

Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox

A

Naproxen (Aleve is otc others are rx only)

Class: NSAID
Uses: Minor aches and pains (otc), OA, RA, ankylosing spondylitis, Juvenile RA, tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout, pain, primary dysmenorrhea

Strengths: OTC =220mg, RX= 375, 500, 250mg

OTC, tabs, rx also, medguide

93
Q

Glucophage, Glucophage XR

A

Metformin

Class: Biguanide
Uses: Type 2 DM
Strengths: 500, 1000, 850

DM, BID, Max 2000mg for most daily, always w/ food to prevent diarrhea

94
Q

Fosamax, Binosto

A

Alendronate sodium

Class: bisphosphonate
Uses: osteoprosis, Paget’s disease of bone
Strength: 10, 70, 35

Always qAM, w/ H2O, do not lay down, Medguide, can cause: severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis)

95
Q

Miralax

A

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Class: Laxative, osmotic
Uses: relief of occasional constipation
Strengths: 17 grams

OTC, laxative, take w/H2O

96
Q

Procardia, Procardia XL

A

Nifedipine

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine)
Uses: HTN, Angina (chronic/vasospastic)
Strengths: 30, 60, 90

qd

97
Q

Norvasc

A

Amlodipine

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine)
Uses: HTN, CAD (angina, chronic prinzmetal; angiographically documented)
Strengths: 5, 10

qd

98
Q

Lotrel

A

Amlodipine/Benazepril

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine) + ACE-Inhibitor
Uses: HTN
Strengths: 2.5/10mg, 5/10mg, 5/20mg, 5/40mg, 10/20mg, and 10/40mg

qd

99
Q

Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Tiazec

A

Diltiazem ER

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (non-Dihydropyridine)
Uses: HTN, Chronic Stable Angina
Strengths: 120, 180, 240, 300, or 360mg
qd

100
Q

Plavix

A

Clopidrogel
Class: antiplatelet
Uses: ACS, PAD, recent MI or stroke, stroke prophylaxis
Common Strength: 75 mg

QD

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