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Aripiprizole (Abilify)
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Drug class: Atypical antipsychotic
MOA: Partial agonist of D2& 5-HT1A receptors. Basically promotes Dopamine release and inhibits reuptake. Clinical use: Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorders. Adverse effects: Orthostatic hypotension, constipation Contraindications: Carbemazepine, phenytoin, fluoxetine, paroxetine, azoles, cimetidine, verapamil, erythromycin, clarithromycin, nefazodone. Monitor: blood pressure |
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Quinapril (Accupril)
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Drug class: ACE Inhibitor
MOA: Reduces angiotensin II Clinical use: Hypertension, Congestive heart failure(CHF) Adverse effects: Dizziness, drowsiness,nausea/vomitting(N/V). Contraindications: Pregnancy Category D,breastfeeding. Avoid salt substitutes or potassium supplements. Lithium, tetracycline, diuretics. Monitor: Blood pressure (BP), serum potassium |
Why monitor K+? Think back to the steps that elevate blood pressure. If you recall (or don't), angiotensin II also stimulates aldosterone secretion from the adrenal cortex, resulting in sodium and fluid reabsorption. This process could increase serum potassium levels, which is why you want to monitor it and avoid K+ supplements.
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Acetaminophen w/ codeine (Tylenol #3, #4)
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Drug class: Analgesic, antipyretic
MOA: Codeine crosses the BBB, may affect endorphins Clinical use: for relief of mild to moderately severe pain. Adverse effects: dizziness, drowsiness, sedation,N/V. Contraindications: previous allergic reaction, pregnancy, avoid in patients with head trauma and/or liver/renal disease. Avoid alcohol. Monitor: may be habit forming, LFTs, RFT's. |
LFT = liver function tests
RFT = Renal function tests BBB= blood brain barrier |
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Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
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Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
MOA: Blocks production of stomach acid Clinical use: Stomach and duodenal ulcers, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Adverse effects: N/V, diarrhea, dizziness. Contraindications: Warfarin and cyclosporin Monitor: Patients on ketoconazole and digoxin. |
This can also be used with antibiotics to treat H. pylori.
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Risedronate (Actonel)
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Drug class: Biphosphonates
MOA: Stops osteoclast resorption Clinical use: Osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone Adverse effects: Headache, joint pain, diarrhea, constipation. Contraindications: Do not take with food, water only! Avoid calcium, magnesium, and iron tablets,antacids, aspirin. Avoid in patients with Vitamin D deficiency, renal disease and GERD. Monitor: Renal |
Food interaction: Calcium and other minerals reduces the absorption of Actonel, making it less effective.
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Pioglitazone (Actos)
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Drug Class:thiazolidinedione
MOA: Increases insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat Clinical use: Type 2 diabetes Adverse effects:URTIs, edema, hypoglycemia Contraindications: oral contraceptives and azoles Monitor: LFTs |
URTIs = upper respirator tract infections
Key phrase for this drug: "Insulin sensitizer" |
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Acyclovir (Zovirax)
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Drug class: antiviral
MOA: prevents viral replication Clinical use: HSv-1&2, EBV, VZV Adverse effects: N/V, diarrhea, rash. Contraindications: Patients w/ renal disease Monitor: Unless you have renal problems, you have to monitor your sexual habits. |
Mostly used for genital herpes. Patients can become resisitant. Cover your flesh-rocket, boys.
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Amphetamines (Adderall XR)
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Drug Class: Amphetamine
MOA: blocks presynaptic uptake of NE and DA Clinical use: mostly ADHD, sometimes narcolepsy Adverse effects: anorexia, insomnia, dry mouth, weightloss. Contraindications: MAOIs, avoid in patients with hypertension or any heart conditions, glaucoma, thyroid problems, emotional instability, mental illness, or a known allergy to this type of medication Monitor: May be habit forming |
MAOI = Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
NE= Norepinephrine DA= Dopamine |
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Fluticasone,Salmeterol (Advair diskus)
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Albuterol (Ventolin,Proventil)
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Alberuterol sulfate (Salbutemol)
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Fexofenadine (Allegra and Allegra-D 12 hour)
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
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MOA: Clinical use: Gout Adverse effects: Contraindications: Monitor: |
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Brimonidine (Alphagan-P)
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
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Ramipril (Altace)
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Glimepiride (Amaryl)
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Zoldipem (Ambien)
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Amiodarone HCL (Cordarone)
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Amitryptaline HCL (Elavil)
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Amoxicillin(Amoxil)
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Desogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol (Apri)
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Donepezil (Aricept)
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Levothyroxine (T4)and Liothyronine (T3) (Amour Thyroid)
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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
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Azelastine (Astelin)
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Candesartan (Atacand)
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Atenolol (Tenorimin) + Atenolol w/ chlorthiadone (Tenoretic)
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Drug Class: Beta blocker
MOA: Clinical use: hypertension, angina. Adverse effects: Contraindications: Monitor: |
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Amoxicillin + Clavulanate (Augmentin ES-600)
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Irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide (Avalide)
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Rosiglitazone maleate and metformin (Avandamet)
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Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
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Irbesartan (Avapro)
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Moxifloxacin (Avelox)
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Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (Aviane)
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Baclofen (Lioresal,Kemstro)
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Mupirocin (Bactroban)
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Benazepril HCL (Lotensin)
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Drug Class: ACE inhitibor
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Olmesartan (Benicar) Tablet form (Benicar HCT)
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Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
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Benztropine mesylate (Congentin) - injection form
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Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian agent
MOA: Clinical use: Parkinson's Adverse effects: Contraindications: Monitor: |
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Valdecoxib (Bextra)
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Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
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Bisoprolol fumerate/HCTZ (Zebeta)
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Budeprion SR (Wellbutrin oral tablets)
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Buproprion HCL (Wellbutrin)
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Buspirone HCL (BuSpar)
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Drug Class: Antianxiety
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Butalbital w/APAP/Caffeine(Fioricet)
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Captoten (Captopril)
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Carbemazepine (Tegretol)
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Drug Class: Anticonvulsants
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