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acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Class:analgesic antipyretic
Use:pain fever Comments:Not an anti-inflam |
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ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
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Class:Antiinflam analgesic antipyretic
Use:pain fever arthritis Comments:watch stomach upset and bleeding |
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morphine sulfate (Morphine)
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Class:Narcotic analgesic
Use:pain Comments: watch RR tolerance addiction |
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hydromorhone (Dilaudid)
(hye-droe-mor-fone) |
Class:Narcotic analgesic
Use:pain Comments:watch RR tolerance addiction |
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codeine
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Class:narcotic analgesic
Use:pain antitussive Comments:watch RR tolerance addiction |
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oxycodone (Percodan/Percocet)
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Class:narcotic analgesic
Use:pain Comments:watch RR tolerance addiction |
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naloxone (Narcan)
(nay-lox-own) |
Class:Narcotic antagonist
Use:Narcotic OD Comments:may cause narcotic withdraw may need to be repeated |
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Lidocain
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Class:Local anesthetic
Use:procedures dental work Comments:none |
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tetracycline (Achromycine)
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Class:Antibiotic
Use:Infection Comments:no milk/antacids teeth discoloration |
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sulfamethoxazol/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
(trye-meth-oh-prim) |
Class:Antibiotic sulfonamides
Use:Infection UTI's Comments:Empty stomach |
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acyclovir (Zovirax)
(aye-sigh-klo-veer) |
Class:Antiviral
Use:Infection Herpes Comments:None |
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nystatin (Mycostatin)
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Class:Antifungal
Use:Infection Thrush Comments:Severe reaction w/ETOH |
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isoniazid (INH)
(eye-soe-nye-a-zid) |
Class:Antitebrcular
Use:TB Comments:Will get drug resistant TB if only one drug;long term treatment |
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erythropoietin (Epogen)
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Class:Hematologic
Use:Anemia, remal failure, chemo Comments:None |
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filgrastim (Neupogen)
(fill-grass-tim) |
Class:Hematologic
Use:Chemo Comments:None |
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Epinephrine
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Class:Adrenergic
Use:Anaphlaxis, shock Comments:Increases HR, BP, and cardiac output |
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Amiodarone (Cordarone)
(ah-me-oh-dah-roan) |
Class:Antiarrhythmic
Use:dysrhythmia Comments:many side effects if on long term |
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digoxin (Lanoxin)
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Class:Cardiotonic
Use:Dysrhythmia, CHF Comments:Watch for hypokalemia (toxicity); hold pulse <60, S/S of toxicity- anorexia, N/V, halo, dysrhythmias |
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atenolol (Tenormin)
(ay-ten-oh-lol) |
Class:Beta 1 selective blocker
Use: Post MI, dysrhythmia, CHF, HTN Comments:NONE |
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metoprolol (Lopressor)
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Class:Beta 1 selective blocker
Use:Post MI, dysrhythmia, CHF, HTN Comments:NONE |
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diltiazem (Cardizem)
(dil-tye-a-zem) |
Class:Calcium Channel Blocker
Use:HTN, dysrhythmia Comments:NONE |
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warfarin (Coumadin)
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Class:Anticoagulant
Use:Afib, post valvular surgery, DVT Comments:Watch INR; vitamin K antidote |
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Heparin
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Class:Anticoagulant
Use:Afib, CVT, PE Comments:IV or SQ; monitor PTT or unfractionated heparin; give in abdomen; prevent further clots |
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enoxaparin (Lovenox)
(en-ox-ah-pear-in) |
Class:Low molecular wt. Anticoagulant
Use:Afib, CVT, PE Comments:prevent further clots |
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nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
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Class:Antianginal
Use:Cardiac chest pain Comments:Cause headache; do not use w/erection drugs; tolerance |
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lovastatin (Mevacor)
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Class:Antihyperlipidemic
Use:Cardiac event pervention Comments:Combined w/diet |
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enalapril (Vasotec)
(en-al-ah-pril) |
Class:ACE inhibitor
Use:HTN, CHF Comments:Watch renal, potential angioedema |
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lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
(ly-sin-oh-pril) |
Class:ACE Inhibitor
Use:HTN, CHF Comments:Watch renal, potential angioedema |
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furosemide (Lasix)
(feur-oh-sah-mide) |
Class:Loop diuretic
Use:CHF, HTN Comments:Watch for decreased K+ |
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spironolactone (Aldactone)
(speer-on-oh-lak-tone) |
Class:K+ sparing diuretic
Use:CHF, HTN Comments:Watch for increased K+ |
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aspirin (ASA)
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Class:Antiinflam, Antiplatelet, Analgesic
Use:Arthritis, Cardiac Comments:Watch for bruising, DO NOT use w/children (Reye's syndrome) |
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clopidogrel (Plavix)
(klow-pih-duh-grel) |
Class:Antiplatelet
Use:Cardiac Comments:watch bruising |
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atropine sulfate (Atropine)
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Class:Anticholinergic
Use:Cardiac, Ophthalmic, preOP Comments:Will cause increased HR, dilates pupil, DO NOT use w/Glaucoma |
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phenobarbital
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Class:Barbituate
Use:Neuro, Anticonvulsant Comments:Causes sedation |
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temazepam (Restoril)
(tem-az-eh-pam) |
Class:Hypnotic benzodiazepine
Use:Sleeplessness Comments:Ok in elderly |
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lorazepam (Ativan)
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Class:Benzodiazepine
Use:Sedative Comments:Watch VS **RR and O2 sat** |
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diazepam (Valium)
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Class:Benzodiazepine
Use:Sedative, anticonvulsant Comments: For status epilepticus, avoid w/elderly |
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phenytoin (Dilantin)
(phen-ih-toyn) |
Class:Hydantoin
Use:Anticonvulsant Comments:Gingival hyperplasia |
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levodapa (L-Dopa)
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Class:Antiparkinsonian
Use:1st line Parkinson drug Comments:less effective over time; watch orthostatic hypotension |
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amantidine (Symmetrel)
(ah-man-tih-deen) |
Class:Antiparkinsonian, antiviral
Use:Parkinson's Influenza A Comments:May decrease BP, causes drowsiness |
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chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
(klor-dye-az-e-pox-ide) |
Class:Benzodiazepine
Use:ETOH withdraw Comments:NONE |
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amitriptyline (Elavil)
(a-me-trip-tih-leen) |
Class:Tricyclic
Use:Depression Comments:DO NOT use w/elderly, cardiac problems w/overdose |
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fluoxetine (Prozac)
(floo-ox-e-teen) |
Class:SSRI
Use: Depression Comments:NONE |
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thioridazine (Mellaril)
(thye-or-rid-a-zeen) |
Class:Antipsychotic
Use:psychosis Comments:Watch for tardive dyskinesia |
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lithium
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Class:Psychiatric
Use:Bipolar Comments:NONE |
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promethazine (Phenergan)
(proe-meth-a-zeen) |
Class:Antiemetic
Use:N/V Comments:Watch for sedation, decrease in BP and RR, potentiate effects of narcotics |
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ondansetron (Zofran)
(on-dan-sah-tron) |
Class:Antiemetic
Use:N/V Comments:Watch for sedation, decrease in BP and RR, potentiate effects of narcotics |
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hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
(high-drox-ih-zeen) |
Class:Antiemetic
Use:N/V Comments:Watch for sedation, decrease in BP and RR, potentiate effects of narcotics |
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albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
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Class:Bronchodilator-beta 2 stimulant
Use:Asthma, COPD Comments:Watch for increased sympathetic activity |
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salmeterol (Serevent)
(sal-met-er-all) |
Class:Sympathomimetic
Use:Bronchodialator Comments:Order- bronchodilator anticholinergic steroid |
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fluticasone (Flovent, Advair with salmeterol)
(flew-tih-cah-sewn) |
Class:Inhaled steroid
Use:Asthma, COPD Comments:Wash mouth |
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theophylline (Theodur, Aminophylline)
(am-in-ah-phil-lin) |
Class:Oral (or IV) bronchodilator
Use:COPD Comments:NONE |
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cromolin (Nasalcrom)
(kroe-moe-lin) |
Class:Bronchodilator
Use:Asthma Comments:For Prevention |
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ipratropium (Atrovent)
(ih-prah-trow-pea-um) |
Class:Bronchodilator
Use:COPD, Asthma Comments:NONE |
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aluminum hydroxide (Amphogel)
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Class:Antacid/antiphospate
Use:GI, Renal Comments:Causes constipation |
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magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
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Class:Laxitive
Use:GI Comments:Causes diarrhea (Maalox/Mylanta: combine w/aluminum) |
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famotidine (Pepcid)
(fah-mow-tih-deen) |
Class:Antiulcer
Use:GI Comments:Can cause confusion |
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omeprazole (Prilosec)
(oh-mep-rah-zole) |
Class:Antiulcer
Use:GI Comments:Can cause confusion |
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metoclopramide (Reglan)
(Meh-tah-klo-prah-myd) |
Class:GI stimulant
Use:GI Comments:Increases stomach emptying |
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ducosate (Surfak, Colace)
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Class:Stool softener
Use:Consitpation Comments:NONE |
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psyllium (Metamucil)
(sill-ee-yum) |
Class:Laxative
Use:Constipation Comments:take w/2 glasses of water |
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methylcellulose (Citracil)
(meth-ill-cell-you-los) |
Class:Laxative
Use:Constipation Comments:take w/2 glasses of water |
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bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
(bise-ah-co-dahl) |
Class:Laxative
Use:Constipation Comments:NONE |
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senna (Senokot)
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Class:Laxative
Use:Constipation Comments:NONE |
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hydrocortisone (Cortisone)
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Class:Topical steroid
Use:antiinflammatory Comments:NONE |
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nystatin (Mycostatin)
(nye-stat-in) |
Class:Antiyeast (candida)
Use:Thrush Comments:Swish and swallow |
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pilocarpine (Isoptocarpine)
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Class:Antiglaucoma
Use:Glaucoma Comments:Constricts pupil |
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timolol meleate
(tim-oh-lole) |
Class:Opthalmic beta blockers
Use:Glaucoma Comments:Watch for systemic beta blocker effects |
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betaxolol
(bay-tax-oh-ol) |
Class:Opthalmic beta blockers
Use:Glaucoma Comments:Watch for systemic beta blocker effects |
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mannitol (Osmitrol)
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Class:Osmotic diuretic
Use:Increased cranial/ocular pressure Comments:Profound diuresis so watch electrolytes |
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regular insulin (Humulin R, Regular)
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Class:Antidiabetic
Use:Diabetes Comments:Watch for hypoglycemia, rapid acting, peaks 1/2hr to 3hr, mix reg first |
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intermediate acting insulin (NPH, Lente)
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Class:Antidiabetic
Use:Diabetes Comments:Peaks 4 to 14hrs |
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long acting insulin (Lantus)
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Class:Antidiabetic
Use:Diabetes Comments:No peak, 24hr duration |
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glipizide (Glucotrol)
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Class:Antidiabetic
Use:Diabetes Comments:Cross sensitivity to sulfa |
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glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta)
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Class:Antidiabetic
Use:Diabetes Comments:NONE |
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metformin (Glucophage)
(met-for-min) |
Class:Antidiabetic
Use:Diabetes Comments:Watch renal |
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levothyroxine (Synthroid)
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Class:Thyroid
Use:Hypothyroidism Comments:Take in A.M. |
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prednisone (glucocorticoid)
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Class:Steroids
Use:Inflammatory conditions Comments:Multiple side effects w/long term use, including diabetes, susceptibility to infection, osteoporosis, DO NOT stop abruptly |
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dexamethasone (glucocorticoids)
(dex-a-meth-a-sone) |
Class:Steroids
Use:Inflammatory conditions Comments:Multiple side effects w/long term use, including diabetes, susceptibility to infection, osteoporosis, DO NOT stop abruptly |
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propylthiuracil (Propacil)
(proe-pill-thye-oh-yoor-a-sill) |
Class:Antithyroid
Use:Hyperthyroidism Comments:NONE |
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estradiol (Estrogen)
(ess-tra-dye-ole) |
Class:Female Hormone
Use:HRT, Contraception Comments:Watch for clots, no smoking |
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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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Class:Antihistamine
Use:Nasal congestion, allergies Comments:Watch sedation |
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donepezil (Aricept)
(doh-neh-peh-zil) |
Class:AChE inhibitors
Use:Alzheimer's Comments:N/V and dizziness |
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tacrine (Cognex)
(tay-crin) |
Class:AChE inhibitors
Use:Alzheimer's Comments:N/V and dizziness, hepatotoxicity |
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sildenafil (Viagra)
(sill-den-a-fill) |
Class:Phosphodiasterase inhibitor
Use:Erectile Dysfunction Comments:DO NOT use w/nitrates |