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generic name for Lasix

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furosemide

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brand name for furosemide

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Lasix

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common frequency for furosemide

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once daily, BID

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indications/use for furosemide

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edema (swelling)
heart failure
hypertension

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counseling tips/info for furosemide

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sun sensitivity
decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++< Mg++)
dizziness upon standing
avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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generic name for Aldactone

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spironolactone

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brand name for spironolactone

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Aldactone

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common frequency for spironolactone

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once daily, BID

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indications/use for spironolactone

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heart failure
hypertension
non FDA approved: acne, hormone therapy

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counseling tips/info for spironolactone

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gynecomastia
increases serum potassium
diarrhea
irregular menses

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generic name for Microzide

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hydrochlorothiazide

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brand name for hydrochlorotiazide

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Microzide

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common frequency for hydrochlorothiazide

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once daily, BID

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indications/use hydrochlorotiazide

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edema
hypertension

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counseling tips/info for hydrochlorotiazide

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sun sensitivity
dizziness upon standing
avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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generic for Zestril, Prinivil

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lisinopril

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brand name for lisinopril

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Zestril, Prinivil

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common frequency for lisinorpil

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once daily

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indications/use for lisinopril

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hypertension
heart failure
post-heart attack
migraine prevention (off label)

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counseling tips/info for lisinopril

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avoid during pregnancy
dizziness
dry cough
headache
increases serum potassium

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generic name for Cozaar

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losartan

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brand name for losartan

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Cozaar

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common frequency for losartan

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once daily

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indications/use fo rlosartan

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hypertension
heart failure
diabetic nephropathy

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counseling tips/info for losartan
avoid during pregnancy dizziness headache increases serum potassium
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generic for Norvasc
amlodipine
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brand name for amlodipine
Norvasc
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common frequency for amlodipine
once daily
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indications/use for amlodipine
hypertension management of angina (chest pain) Raynaud's Phenomenon
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counseling tips/info for amlodipine
leg swelling (edema) headache
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generic name for Lopressor (immediate release)
metoprolol tartrate
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brand name for metoprolol tartrate
Lopressor (immediate release)
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generic name for Toprol XL
metoprolol succinate
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brand name for metoprolol succinate
Toprol XL
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common frequency for metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate
IR: BID XL: once daily
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indications/use for metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate
hypertension post heart attack management of angina (IR only) heart failure (XL only)
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counseling tips/info for metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate
dizziness fatigue (goes away within 7 days) take with food - better absorption lowers heart rate do not discontinue medication abruptly - increased cardiovascular risk
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generic name for Bayer Aspirin
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid
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brand name for aspirin
Bayer Aspirin
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common frequency for aspirin
q4-6h prn MAX: 4000 mg/day
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indications/use for aspirin
mild to moderate pain fever inflammation (ex. arthritis, sprains) heart attack and stroke prevention
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counseling tips/info for aspirin
stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration take with food/milk/water do not give to children less than 18 years old due to risk of Reye's Sundrome ringing in ears with high dose
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generic name for Advil, Motrin IB, Motrin
ibuprofen
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brand name for ibuprofen
OTC: Advil, Motrin IB Rx: Motrin
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common frequency for ibuprofen
q4-6h OTC MAX: 1200 mg/day Rx MAX: 3200 mg/day
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indications/use for ibuprofen
mild to moderate pain fever inflammation
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counseling tips/info for ibuprofen
stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration take with food or milk avoid in patients with history of heart problems
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generic name for Mobic
meloxicam
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generic name for Mobic
meloxicam
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common frequency for meloxicam
once daily
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indications/use for meloxicam
moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with analgesics osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis
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counseling tips/info for meloxicam
stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration take with food or milk avoid in patients with history of heart problems
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generic name for Medrol
methylprednisolone
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brand name for methylprednisolone
Medrol
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common frequency for methylprednisolone
once daily dose pack: 2 tablets taken over the course of 6 days
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indications/use for methylprednisolone
inflammation asthma exacerbations
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counseling tips/info for methylprednisolone
finish entire course take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia
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generic name for Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5
hydrocortisone
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brand name for hydrocortisone
Ala-Cort Anucort-HC Instacort 5
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common frequency for hydrocortisone
once daily, BID
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indications/use for hydrocortisone
topical rash and itching (external) inflammation hemorrhoids (rectal)
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counseling tips/info for hydrocortisone
localized burning
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generic name for Tylenol
acetaminophen
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brand name for acetaminophen
Tylenol
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common frequency for acetaminophen
q4-6h prn MAX: 3000 mg/day
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indications/use for acetaminophen
mild to moderate pain fever
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counseling tips/info for acetaminophen
APAP in many OTC and Rx combo products do not treat hangovers with APAP due to potential liver toxicity
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generic name for Ultram
tramadol
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brand name for tramadol
Ultram
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common frequency for tramadol
q4-6h prn
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indications/use for tramadol
moderate to moderately severe pain
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counseling tips/info for tramadol
constipation drowsiness dizziness
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generic name for Oxy IR, Oxycontin
oxycodone
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brand name for oxycodone
Oxy IR, Oxycotin
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common frequency for oxycodone
Oxy IR: q4-6h prn Oxycontin: BID
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indications/use for oxycodone
moderate to severe pain
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counseling tips/info for oxycodone
stomach upset constipation drowsiness do not crush or chew CR tablets

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