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acyclovir
Zovirax
antiviral
herpes, varicella
acetaminophen
Tylenol
Adult: 650 to 1000 mg po q 6h (do not exceed 3,250mg/24h)
Pediatric: 10 – 15 mg/kg po q4-6h (do not exceed 5 doses/24h)
non-NSAID analgesic
pain
albuterol
Ventolin, ProAir
Adult exacerbation nebulized: 2.5 – 5 mg q20 min x 3
beta2-agonist, bronchodilator
asthma, COPD rescue inhaler
alendronate
Fosamax
bisphosphonate
osteoporosis
allopurinol
Zyloprim
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
gout
alprazolam
Xanax
0.25 to 0.5 mg q8hprn
benzodiazepine
anxiety
amitriptyline
Elavil
tricyclic antidepressant
depression, neuropathic pain
amlodipine
Norvasc
5 mg once daily
calcium channel blocker
HTN, angina
amlodipine / benazepril
Lotrel
calcium channel blocker / ACE
HTN
amoxicillin
Amoxil, Trimox
pediatric, acute otitis media: 80 – 90mg/kg/day divided q8-12h
adults: 500 mg q8h or 875 mg q12h
amino penicillin antibiotic
otitis media, strep throat, & other infections
amoxicillin/clavulanate
Augmentin
adults: 500 mg q8h or 875 mg q12h
amino penicillin antibiotic plus beta-lactamase inhibitor
otitis media & other infections
ampicillin/sulbactam
Unasyn
amino pcn antibiotic plus beta-lactamase inhibitor
broad spectrum infection coverage
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderal
amphetamine, CNS stimulant
ADHD
aripiprazole
Abilify
antipsychotic
schizophrenia, depression, bipolar
aspart insulin
NovoLog
rapid acting insulin
diabetes
atenolol
Tenormin
50 mg once daily
beta1-blocker
HTN, angina
atorvastatin
Lipitor
High dose: 80 mg once daily
statin
hyperlipidemia
azithromycin
Z-Pak, Zithromax
500 mg x 1, then 250 mg daily x 4 days
macrolide antibiotic
respiratory infections
benazepril
Lotensin
ACE
HTN, heart failure
budesonide
Pulmicort inhaled, Rhinocort intranasal
corticosteroid inhaled, intranasal
asthma, COPD
buprenorphine / naloxone
Suboxone
opioid agonist / antagonist
treatment of opioid addiction
bupropion
Zyban, Wellbutrin
antidepressant
depression, smoking cessation
buspirone
BuSpar
anxiolytic, misc
anxiety
captopril
Capoten HTN emergencies: 12.5 – 25 mg x 1 repeat q1-2 hr prn Test dose: 6.25 mg ACE HTN, heart failure
carvedilol
Coreg
Start at 6.25 mg bid x 1-2 weeks, then titrate upward
alpha1- beta1- beta2-blocker
heart failure, HTN
cefazolin
Ancef, Kefzol
1st generation IV cephalosporin
cellulitis, surgical prophylaxis, other infections
cefdinir
Omnicef Adult: 300 mg q12h or 600 mg once daily Pediatric: 14 mg/kg po once daily 3rd generation cephalosporin CAP, sinusitis, other infections
ceftriaxone
Rocephin
3rd generation IV cephalosporin
respiratory, meningitis, other infections
celecoxib
Celebrex
COX-2 inhibitor, anti-inflammatory analgesic
inflammatory pain
cephalexin
Keflex
500 mg q6h
1st generation cephalosporin
cellulitis, strep throat, other infections
cetirizine
Zyrtec
2nd generation antihistamine
seasonal allergic rhinitis
ciprofloxacin
Cipro
quinolone antibiotic
UTI, chlamydia, Pseudomonas, other infections
citalopram
Celexa
SSRI
depression
clindamycin
Cleocin
300 mg po q6h
antibiotic
bite wounds, cellulitis, other infections
clarithromycin
Biaxin
250 – 500 mg q12h or XL 1000 mg once daily
macrolide antibiotic
CAP, sinusitis, other infections
clonidine
Catapres
HTN emergency: 0.2 mg x 1, repeat 0.1 – 0.2 mg q1h prn
alpha-2 agonist, antihypertensive
HTN
clopidogrel
Plavix
75 mg once daily (300mg loading dose in ACS)
adenosine diphosphate (ADP) inhibitor
antiplatelet drug
clonazepam
Klonopin
benzodiazepine
anxiety, essential tremor
clotrimazole / betamethasone
Lotrisone
antifungal / corticosteroid, topical
fungal infections with inflammation
codeine/acetaminophen
Tylenol #3
1 – 2 tabs q4h
opioid/analgesic
pain
cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril
skeletal muscle relaxant
muscle spasms
detemir insulin
Levemir
long-acting, basal insulin
diabetes
dexamethasone
Decadron inj
corticosteroid inj
inflammation
diazepam
Valium
Status epilepticus dose: 5 – 10 mg IV q5mins
benzodiazepine
anxiety, status epilepticus, muscle relaxant
diclofenac
Cataflam
NSAID
inflammation, pain
diphenhydramine
Benadryl
25 mg q6h
1st generation antihistamine
seasonal allergies, allergic reactions
digoxin
Lanoxin
0.125 – 0.25 mg once daily
cardiac glycoside
atrial-fibrillation, heart failure
diltiazem
Cardizem
calcium channel blocker
HTN, atrial-fibrillation, angina
dimenhydrinate
Dramamine
antihistamine
motion sickness
diphenoxylate/atropine
Lomotil
antidiarrheal
diarrhea
docusate
Colace
stool softener
treat/prevent constipation
donepezil
Aricept
acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s dementia
doxycycline
Vibramycin
100 mg q12h
tetracycline antibiotic
CAP, chlamydia, other infections
duloxetine
Cymbalta
SNRI antidepressant
Depression, neuropathic pain
enalapril
Vasotec
ACE
HTN, heart failure
enoxaparin
Lovenox
low molecular weight heparin
DVT prophylaxis, DVT, PE, ACS
escitalopram
Lexapro
SSRI antidepressant
depression, anxiety disorders
esomeprazole
Nexium
proton pump inhibitor
GERD, PUD
estrogen, conjugated
Premarin
estrogen hormone
hormone replacement
estrogen 20mcg / norethindrone 1mg
Loestrin-21 1/20
estrogen / progestin contraceptive
oral contraceptive
etanercept
Enbrel
DMARD
rheumatoid arthritis
exenatide
Byetta
GLP-1 agonist
Type 2 diabetes
ezetimibe
Zetia
inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol
hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe / simvastatin
Vytorin
inhibits absorption of cholesterol / statin
hyperlipidemia
famotidine
Pepcid Rx dose: 20 mg po/IV bid OTC dose: 10 mg po bid H2 blocker, acid-reducer GERD, PUD
fentanyl patch
Duragesic patch
opioid analgesic
pain
fexofenadine
Allegra
2nd generation antihistamine
seasonal allergic rhinitis
fluconazole
Diflucan
non-life threatening: 200 mg x 1, then 100 mg once daily
vaginal yeast infection: 150 mg x 1
antifungal
oral/ vaginal candidiasis, life-threatening systemic fungal infection
fluoxetine
Prozac
SSRI antidepressant
depression, anxiety disorders
fluticasone
Flovent
corticosteroid, inhaled
asthma, COPD