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Atenolol

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  • Tenormin
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Metoprolol Tartrate

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  • Lopressor
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Metoprolol Succinate

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  • Troprol-XL
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Carvedilol

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  • Coreg
  • Beta Blocker
  • —-Monitor HR and DO NOT discontinue
  • -Exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, dizziness
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Amlodipine

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  • Norvasc
  • Calcium Channel Blocker
  • —-Monitor BP and HR
  • -Edema, Fatigue, constipation (mostly verapamil, and diltiazem)
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Diltiazem

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  • Cardizem
  • Calcium Channel Blocker
  • —-Monitor BP and HR
  • -Edema, Fatigue, constipation (mostly verapamil, and diltiazem)
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Verapamil

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  • Calan
  • Calcium Channel Blocker
  • —-Monitor BP and HR
  • -Edema, Fatigue, constipation (mostly verapamil, and diltiazem)
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Hydrochlorothiazide

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  • Microzide, hydrodiuril
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Chlorthalidone

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  • Hygroton
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Furosemide

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  • Lasix
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Trimaterene/HCTZ

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Maxzide, Dyazide

  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Sprionolactone

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  • Aldactone
  • Diuretic
  • —-Monitor electrolytes
  • -Urination (take early in the day), photosensitivity, possible rash
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Lisinopril

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Zestril, Prinivil

  • ACE inhibitor
  • —–Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Cough, dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Enalapril

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Vasotec

  • ACE inhibitor
  • —–Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Cough, dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Benazepril

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Lotension

  • ACE inhibitor
  • —–Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Cough, dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Losartan

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  • Cozaar
  • ARB
  • —-Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Olmesartan

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Benicar

  • ARB
  • —-Monitor electrolytes, First dose hypertension and worse if dehydrated
  • -Dizziness, Angioedema (rare)
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Atorvastatin

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  • Lipitor
  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for simva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Lovastatin

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Mevacor

  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for simva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Pravastatin

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Pravachol

  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for simva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Simvastatin

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  • Zocor
  • -HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • —Best if taken in evening for silva, lova and avoid grapefruit juice for these two. Repeat labs in 1-3 months
  • Nausea, Myalgia, dyspepsia
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Warfarin

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Coumadin

  • Anticoagulant
  • —Consistent diet (greens), Avods NSAIDs, INR appointments,drug/food/herb interactions
  • INR to high=bleed and INR to low=Clot
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Clopidogrel

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  • Plavix
  • Antiplatelets
  • –Avoid with omperazole
  • Increased risk of bleeding, rash, pruritus
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Metformin

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  • Glucophage (type 2)
  • Biguanide
  • –Monitor A1C, renal function, unlike to cause hypoglycemia
  • N/V, Flatulence, diarrhea (these often occur with initial dose)
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Regular insulin
- ? - Insulin - --Encourage home BG monitoring, what to do if hypoglycemic - Hypoglycemia, weight gain
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Lispro-Humalog and novolog
- ? - Insulin - --Encourage home BG monitoring, what to do if hypoglycemic - Hypoglycemia, weight gain
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Glargine
Lantus - Insulin - --Encourage home BG monitoring, what to do if hypoglycemic - Hypoglycemia, weight gain
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Cyclobenzaprine
- Flexeril - Muscle Relaxants - --Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol, bento and antihistamines), avoid abrupt withdrawal - Dry mouth, hypotension, dizziness, sedation
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Tizanidine
Zanaflex - Muscle Relaxants - --Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol, bento and antihistamines), avoid abrupt withdrawal - Dry mouth, hypotension, dizziness, sedation
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Tramadol
- Ultram (note not really an opioid but works like one) - Opioids - ---Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines) - Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Oxycodone IR/CR
Oxycontin=CR - Opioids - ---Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines) - Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Oxycodone/APAP
- percocet - Opioids - ---Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines) - Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Hydrocodone/APAP
Norco - Opioids - ---Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines) - Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Fentanyl Patch
Duragesic (change every 72 hrs) - Opioids - ---Abuse/dependence, avoid other CNS depressants (Alcohol, bentos and antihistamines) - Sedation, Constipation, risk of abuse
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Fluoxetine
Prozac - SSRIs - --Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs - -Nausea, HA, not Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Paroxetine
Paxil - SSRIs - --Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs - -Nausea, HA, Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Sertaline
Zoloft - SSRIs - --Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs - -Nausea, HA, Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Citalopram
- Celexa - SSRIs - --Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs - -Nausea, HA, Sedating, possible sexual dysfunction
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Venlafaxine
- Effexor - SNRIs - ----Do not discontinue abruptly, can cause sucidal ideation (seen in 2-3 weeks), full effect in 4-6 weeks, CI with MAOIs - Hypertension (doses greater than 300mg), Increased sweating (due to HTN), constipation
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Bupropion
Wellbutrin, (Zyban(smoking)) - Norepi and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors - --Minimal sexual dysfunction, CI in seizure disorder - Dry Mouth, Insomnia/agitation, weight loss, Tachycardia, HA
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Alprazolam
- Xanax - Benzodiazepines - --Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol and pain meds), taper off slow if they take it regularly - Somnolence/dizziness, abuse/withdrawal
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Lorazepam
Ativan - Benzodiazepines - --Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol and pain meds), taper off slow if they take it regularly - Somnolence/dizziness, abuse/withdrawal
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Zolpidem
Ambient - Sedative/hypnotic - --Take immediately before bedtime, potential dependance, full night of sleep - Daytime somnolence, dizziness, Parasomnias
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Methylphenidate
Methyl, Metadate - ADHD - ---Monitor BP, HR, potential for dependency/abuse - Nausea, Loss of appetite, insomnia/irritability, HA
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Amphetamine Salt
Adderall - ADHD - ---Monitor BP, HR, potential for dependency/abuse - Nausea, Loss of appetite, insomnia/irritability, HA
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Gabapentin
Neurontin - Gaba Analog - --Several indication, Avoid other CNS depressants (alcohol and pain meds) - Drowsiness/sedation, dizziness, Edema, Ataxia. Note people have said this makes them feel confused, fuzzy headed when they first started
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Albuterol
- Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil - SABA - --For rescue, should not be using more than 2x per week - HA, Tachycardia, Tremor/shakiness, Lightheadedness
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Fluticasone
Flovent (corticosteroid) - LABA - --Rinse mouth out after use, use every other day to control - Thrush, Cough, HA
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Fluticasone + Salmeterol
Advair (corticosteroid) - LABA - --Rinse mouth out after use, use every other day to control - Thrush, Cough, HA
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Tiotropium
Spiriva - Anticholinergics - ---inhalation technique - Dry mouth, Cough, Bitter taste
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Ipratropium/albuterol
Combivent - Anticholinergics - ---inhalation technique - Dry mouth, Cough, Bitter taste
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Prednisone
- --- - Oral Corticosteroid - --take early in the day, often tapering dose, (Usually daily for asthma or COPD) - insomnia/agitation, Fluid retention, can increase BP and BG at high doses
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Triamcinolone
- Kenalog - Topical corticosteroid - --Apply sparingly, and no more than 10 to 14 days - skin atrophy, burning, contact dermatitis
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Amoxicillin
- Amoxil - Beta-lactam - --Beware of PCN allergy, finish whole corse, predispose to yeast infection - take with food
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Amoxicillin/Augmentin
- Augmentin - Beta-lactam - --Beware of PCN allergy, finish whole corse, predispose to yeast infection - Diarrhea -TAKE W/ FOOD
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Cephalexin
- Keflex - Beta-lactam - --Beware of PCN allergy, finish whole corse, predispose to yeast infection - take w/ food
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Ciprofloxacin
- Cipro - Fluoroquinolones - --Avoid taking w/ antacids, multivitamins and dairy products - tendonpathy (achilles), photosensitivity, peripheral neuropathy, QT prolongation
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Doxycycline
- Vibramycin - Tetracyclines - ---Avoid taking mineral supplements, antacids within 2 hours - photosensitivity, rash
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Clindamycin
- Cleocin - Lincosamide antibiotic - --rick of c. diff, take full coarse if no problems - N/V, diarrhea
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Azithromycin
- Zithromax - Macrolide - --With or without food, do not take antacids - QT prolongation
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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
- Bactrim, Septra - Sulfonamide - ---Fluid Intake, possible allergy - Photosensitivity, rash
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Polyethylene glycol
Golytely - bowel prep osmotic laxative - --dont plan to leave house, avoid dark colors, only good for 48hrs once mixed - Diarrhea, Nausea, increased thirst
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Latanoprost
- Xalatan - Prostanoid Receptor Agonist - --Administration technique - Mild irritation, blurred vision, eyelash growth, Iris color change
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Tobramycin
Tobradex - Aminoglycosides (antibiotics) - ---administration technique - mild irritation , blurred vision
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Gentamicin
Gentak - Aminoglycosides (antibiotics) - ---administration technique - mild irritation , blurred vision
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Erythromycin
Romycin, llotycin - Aminoglycosides (antibiotics) - ---administration technique - mild irritation , blurred vision
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Ethanol estradiol + norgestimate/levonorgestrel/norethindrone/drospirenone
- combination OCPs - --take qd, if miss 2 see insert, start first day of menstrual cycle, no smoking - breast tenderness, weight gain??, HA/migraine, break through bleeding/spotting, increased clot risk
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Acyclovir
Zovirax - antiviral - --works best at first sign of outbreak, fluid intake, w/ or w/o food - Malaise, HA, N/V, diarrhea
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Valacyclovir
Valtrex - antiviral - --works best at first sign of outbreak, fluid intake, w/ or w/o food - Malaise, HA, N/V, diarrhea`
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Alendronate
Fosamax - Bisphosphate (for osteoporosis) - --Take on empty stomach with full glass of water and avoid laying down for 30 minutes because it can cause severe esophageal irritation. - n/v, heartburn. RARE atypical femur factor fracture, osteonecrosis of jaw
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Levothyroxine
- Synthroid - Thyroid hormone replacement - --take on empty on stomach, monitor TSH and take at the same time - if the dose is to high it can cause tachycardia, sweating and weight loss
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Tamsulosin
Flomax - alpha-blocker (for BPH) - --monitor BP - Dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, HA
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Sildenafil
Viagra - phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (for ED) - --CI with Nitrates, limit 1 dose/day - HA, Flushing, color vision change, dyspepsia, priapism. OVERALL GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED - 30-60min prior to sex
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Vardenafil
Levitra - phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (for ED) - --CI with Nitrates, limit 1 dose/day - HA, Flushing, color vision change, dyspepsia, priapism. OVERALL GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED - 30-60min prior to sex
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Tadalafil
Cialis - phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (for ED) - --CI with Nitrates, limit 1 dose/day - HA, Flushing, color vision change, dyspepsia, priapism. OVERALL GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED - 30-60min prior to sex
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Epinephrine
Epipen, AuviQ, Adrenaclick - epi - --pts should be comfortable with technique, still need to seek medical attention, alway keep on hand and check expiration date.

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