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Professional
09/27/2010

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Term
Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen
Definition

Lortab, Vicoden, Lorcet, Norco

Opiod Analgesic

1-2 tab; 3 t every 4-6 hrs as needed for pain

dizziness, drowsiness, constipation

Term
Levothyroxine Sodium
Definition

Levoxyl, Synthroid, Levothroid

Hormone/Thyroid

25-300mcg once/day

rare (assoc. with OD): fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure

Term
Lisinopril
Definition

Prinivil, Zestril

Antihypertensive

20-40mg single dose

dizziness, HA, fatigue

 

Term
Alprazolam
Definition

Xanax

Antianxiety agent

.25-.5mg 3x day

drowsiness and hypotension

 

 

 

Term
Metformin HCl
Definition

Glucophage, Glucophage XR

Antidiabetic

500mg 2x day with meals or 850mg with breakfast

decreased B12 absorption, lactic acidosis, diarrhea

 

Term
Furosemide
Definition

Lasix

Diuretic

20-80mg in 1-2 doses

dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth

 

Term
Omeprazole
Definition

Prilosec

Gastric Antisecretory

20mg once daily

rare:back pain, cough, constipation

 

Term
Simvastatin
Definition

Zocor

Antihyperlipidemic

10-40mg/day

constipation, muscle pain, dyspepsia

 

Term
Atorvastatin Calcium
Definition

Lipitor

antihyperlipidemic

10-80mg/day

constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia

 

Term
Amlodipine Besylate
Definition

Norvasc

Antihypertensive

10mg once daily

edema, flushing, HA

Term
Albuterol Sulfate
Definition

Proventil, Ventolin, Proair

Antiasthmatic

2 puffs qid

nausea, vomiting, nervousness

Term
Zolpidem Tartrate
Definition

Ambien & Ambien CR

Sedative

1 tab bedtime

Short term trials: HA, drowsiness, nausea

Term
Citalopram HBr
Definition

Celexa

Antidepressant

20mg once a day

nausea, dry mouth, somnelence

Term
Hydroclorothiazide
Definition

HydroDiuril, Microzide

Diuretic

25-100mg daily in a single or divided dose

dry mouth, muscle cramps, nausea

Term
Gapapentin
Definition

Neurontin

Anticonvulsant/antineuralgic

900mg-1800mg qd 3 divided doses

somnelence, dizziness, ataxia

Term
Ranitidine HCl
Definition

Zantac

Gastric Antisecretory

150mg bid or 300mg hs

HA, dizziness, constipation

Term
Tramadol HCl
Definition

Ultram, Ultram ER, Ryzolt

Analgesic

50-100mg as needed for pain every 4-6hrs, don't exceed 400mg

dizziness/vertigo, nausea, constipation

Term
Aspirin, enteric coated
Definition

No Brand

Hematological Agent

81-325mg qd

dizziness, drowsiness, light headedness

Term

Potassium Chloride

 

Definition

Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K

Electrolyte

16-80mEq qd in 1-2 divided doses

diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

Term
Clonazepam
Definition

Klonopin

Antiepileptic

0.5mg tid

drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue

Term
Warfarin Sodium
Definition

Coumadin, Jantoven

Anticoagulant

2-10mg qd

unusual and unexpected bleeding, alopecia, dermatitis

Term
Montelukast Sodium
Definition

Singulair

Antiasthmatic

10mg qd in the evening

HA, influenza, cough

Term
Metoprolol Tartrate
Definition

Lopressor

Antihypertensive

100mg-450mg qd in 1-2 doses

dizziness, fatigue, depression

Term
Cyclobenzaprine HCl
Definition

Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid

Muscle Relaxant

10mg tid

drowsiness, dizziness, drymouth

Term
Quetiapine Fumerate
Definition

Seroquel

Antipsychotic

300-400mg daily, 2-3 divided doses

somnolence, dizziness, constipation

 

 

Term
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Definition

Plavix

Hematological Agent

75mg once daily

upper respiratory tract infection, chest pain, HA

Term
Oxycodone HCl (ER)
Definition

OxyContin

Opioid Analgesic

10-20mg 2x day

constipation, nausea, somnolence

Term
Trazodone Hydrochloride
Definition

Desyrel

Antidepressant

150mg/day

drowsiness, dry mouth, hypotension

Term
Carvedilol
Definition

Coreg, Coreg CR

Antihypertensive

12.5mg 2x day

dizziness, diarrhea, bradycardia and hypotension

Term
Lovastatin
Definition

Mevacor

Antihyperlipidemic

20mg with supper

constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhea

 

Term
Sertraline Hydrochloride
Definition

Zoloft

Antidepressant

50mg once daily

nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia

 

Term
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Definition

Cymbalta

Antidepressant

40-60mg

nausea, dry mouth, constipation

Term
Oxycodone HCl with Acetaminophen
Definition

Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet

Opioid Analgesic

1 tab every 6 hrs

dizziness, drowsiness, constipation

Term
Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol Xinafoate
Definition

Advair

Antiasthmatic

1 diskus inhalation or 2 HFA inhalations 2x/day 12 hours apart

upper resp. tract infec., pharyngitis, HA

Term
Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin)
Definition

Lantus

Antidiabetic

Dosage is individualized.

Pain at injection site, rash, edema, pruritis

Term
Metoprolol Succinate
Definition

Toprol XL

Antihypertensive

25-100mg daily

dizziness or fatigue, depression, shortness of breath

Term
Azithromycin Dihydrate
Definition

Zithromax, Zmax

Macrolide Antibiotic

500mg single dose 1st day; 250mg daily for 4 days

diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

Term
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
Definition

Prozac

Antidepressant

10-40mg

nausea, insomnia, anorexia

Term
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Definition

Effexor, Effexor (XR)

Antidepressant

75mg/day single dose

nausea, dry mouth, anorexia

Term
Atenolol
Definition

Tenormin

Antihypertensive

50mg once a day

dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness

Term
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
Definition

Elavil

Antidepressant

40-150mg

tachycardia, dry mouth, blurred vision

Term
Ipratropium Bromide with Albuterol Sulfate MDI
Definition

Combivent

Antiasthmatic

3 inhalations 4x/day

bronchitis, upper resp tract infect, HA

Term
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Definition

Wellbutrin, Zyban

Antidepressant

150-300mg once daily

dizziness, constipation, weight loss

Term
Esomeprazole Magnesium
Definition

Nexium

Gastric Antisecretory

20-40mg 4-8wks

HA, diarrhea/constipation, nausea

Term
Lorazepam
Definition

Ativan

Antianxiety Agent

2-6 mg/day

drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness

Term
Fenofibrate
Definition

TriCor

Antihyperlipidemic

145mg daily with meals

rash, muscle pain, tenderness/weakness

Term
Escitalopram Oxalate
Definition

Lexapro

Antidepressant

10mg/day--> 20mg/day

nausea, somnolence, insomnia

Term
Fluticasone Propionate (nasal)
Definition

Flonase

Antiallergy Agent

2 sprays in each nostril once a day

nasal burning, epistaxis, blood in nasal mucous

Term
Prednisone
Definition

Deltasone

Anti-inflammatory

Dosage must be individualized-5-60mg/day

blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea

Term
Divalproex Sodium
Definition
Depakote (ER)
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