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atorvastatin

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Lipitor, Caduet (combo product).
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor.
Dyslipidemia.
BBW: N/A

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omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids

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Lovaza.
Antilipemic Agent, Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
Hypertriglyceridemia.
BBW: N/A

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furosemide

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Lasix.
Loop Diuretic.
Edema in HF, HTN, acute pulmonary edema
BBW: Fluid & Electrolyte Depletion

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hydrochlorothiazide

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Microzide.
Thiazide Diuretic.
HTN & edema
BBW: N/A

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clonidine

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Catapres, Catapres-TTS.
Alpha2 Agonist.
HTN
BBW: The 500 mcg/mL strength product should be diluted prior to use in an appropriate solution (injectable form).

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metoprolol succinate

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Toprol XL. BB.
Angina pectoris, HTN, or hemodynamically-stable acute MI.
BBW: Avoid abrupt cessation in ischemic heart disease

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carvedilol

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Coreg, Coreg CR.
BB with Alpha1-Blocking Activity
Indication: Mild-to-severe heart failure
BBW: N/A

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amlodipine

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Norvasc, Caduet (combo product), Lotrel (combo product).
CCB (Dihydropyridine).
HTN, angina.
BBW: N/A

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diltiazem

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Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR, Cartia XT.
CCB (Nondihydropyridine).
HTN, angina.
BBW: N/A

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lisinopril

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Zestril, Prinivil.
ACEI.
HTN, HF, MI.
BBW: fetal toxicity

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digoxin

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Digitek, Lanolin.
Antiarrhythmic, Cardiac Glycoside.
Afib & HF.
BBW: N/A

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isosorbide dinitrate

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Isordil.
Antianginal agent.
Angina prevention.
BBW: N/A

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warfarin

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Coumadin.
Vit K Antagonist.
Ppx and tx of thromboembolic disorders arising from afib/cardiac valve replacement; reduce risk of systemic embolism.
BBW: Bleeding risk

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clopidogrel

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Plavix.
Anti platelet Agent.
Unstable angina; NSTEMI; STEMI; recent MI/stroke; established PAD.
BBW: Increased levels in poor metabolizers (CYP 2C19)

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enoxaparin

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Lovenox.
LMWH.
Ppx and tx of DVT, unstable angina, NSTEMI, & STEMI.
BBW: Spinal/epidural hematomas

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dabigatran

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Pradaxa.
Thrombin Inhibitor.
Ppx of stroke & systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular afib.
BBW: Discontinuing early inc risk of thrombotic event; spinal/epidural hematoma

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rivaroxaban

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Xarelto.
Factor Xa inhibitor.
Ppx of DVT in pts undergoing hip/knee replacement; prevention of stroke & systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular afib; tx of acute PE & DVT without PE.
BBW: Discontinuing early inc risk of thrombotic event; spinal/epidural hematomas

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amiodarone

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Cordarone, Pacerone.
Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class III.
Ventricular arrythmias (vtach, vfib).
BBW: only for life-threatening arrhythmias, fatal toxicities, patients at high risk arrhythmic death

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dofetilide

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Tikosyn
Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class III
Mx of NSR in pts with chronic afib/a-flutter of longer than 1-week duration who have been converted to NSR; conversion of afib & a-flutter to NSR
BBW: should be placed for a minimum of 3 days in a facility that can provide calc of CrCl, continuous EKG monitoring, & cardiac resuscitation

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alteplase

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Activase.
Tissue plasminogen activator; fibrinolytic.
PE, STEMI, acute ischemic stroke.
BBW: N/A

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calcium acetate

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Phoslo.
Phosphate Binder.
Hyperphosphatemia in ESRD
BBW: N/A

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sevelamer

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Renagel, Renvela.
Phosphate Binder.
Hyperphosphatemia in pts with CKD on hemodialysis
BBW: N/A

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midodrine

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None.
α1 agonist.
Orthostatic hypotension.
BBW: can cause significant elevation of supine blood pressure, so only to be used in pts whose lives are considerably impaired despite std clinical care. Clinical benefits have not been verified

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epoetin alfa

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Procrit, Epogen.
Colony Stimulating Factor; Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent.
Anemia
BBW: inc CV events, tumor progression in cancer

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mycophenolate
CellCept. Immunosuppressant. Ppx of organ rejection kidney, liver, or heart transplants BBW: malignancies/serious infection, experienced physician, fetal toxicity
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tacrolimus
Prograf. Calcineurin Inhibitor. Organ rejection in heart, kidney, & liver transplant BBW: malignancies/serious infection, experienced physician
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cyclosporine
Neoral, Sandimmune. Calcineurin Inhibitor . Organ rejection ppx. BBW: infections/malignancies, experienced physician, bioavailability different in modified vs. non-modified versions; absoprtion of Sandimmune is erratic so monitor drug levels
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alemtuzumab
Campath. Anti-CD52 Antineoplastic Agent, mAb. B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia; MS. BBW: Bone marrow suppression, infusion reactions, infections
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quetiapine
Seroquel, Seroquel XR. Atypical antipsychotic. BPAD, major depressive disorder, schizo. BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis; suicidal thoughts/behavior
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aripiprazole
Abilify. Atypical antipsychotic. Oral: BPAD, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's. inject: schizo. BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis; suicidality in children, adolescents, & young adults
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chlorpromazine
None. Typical antipsychotic Psychotic disorders, control N/V, acute intermittent porphyria. BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
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haloperidol
Haldol. Typical antipsychotic. Schizo, Tourette's. BBW: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
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venlafaxine
Effexor. SNRI. Major depressive disorder, GAD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder BBW: suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults
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citalopram
Celexa. SSRI. Depression. BBW: suicidality in children, adolescents, & young adults
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amitryptyline
Elavil. TCA. Depression. BBW: Suicidality in children, adolescents, young adults
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bupropion
Wellbutrin. DA/NE reuptake inhibitor. Indication: depression, seasonal affective disorder; smoking cessation. BBW: Suicidality in children, adolescents, & young adults, neuropsychiatric events in smoking cessation use
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trazodone
Oleptro. Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist. Depression. BBW: Suicidality & antidepressant drugs in children, adolescents, young adults
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alprazolam
Xanax. Benzo. Anxiety, GAD, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia; anxiety assoc with depression BBW: N/A
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lorazepam
Ativan. Benzo. Anxiety, status epileptics. BBW: N/A
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divalproex sodium
Depakote. Anticonvulsant; Antimanic Agent. Seizures; mania; migraine ppx. BBW: Hepatotoxicity, mitochondrial disease, fetal risk, pancreatitis
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lamotrigine
Lamictal. Anticonvulsant. Seizures, bipolar 1 disorder. BBW: Skin reactions
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pregabalin
Lyrics. Anticonvulsant. Neuropathic pain associated with DM or with spinal cord injury; postherpetic neuralgia; adj tx for partial-onset seizure disorder; fibromyalgia. BBW: N/A
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sumatriptan
Imitrex. Antimigraine Agent; 5HT 1B,1D Receptor Agonist. Migraine with/without aura, cluster headache episodes. BBW: N/A
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gabapentin
Neurontin. Anticonvulsant (GABA analogue). Seizures, postherpetic neuralgia. BBW: n/a
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tramadol
Ultram. Opioid analgesic. Mod-to-severe pain. BBW: n/a
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zolpidem
Ambien. Non-barbiturate hypnotic. Insomnia. BBW: n/a
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methylphenidate
Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana (transdermal). CNS Stimulant. ADHD, narcolepsy. BBW: Drug dependence
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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderall. CNS Stimulant. ADHD, narcolepsy. BBW: drug dependence/abuse
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methadone
Dolophine. Analgesic, Opioid. Mod-to-severe pain when a cont, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time; detox & mx tx of opioid addiction. BBW: Abuse potential, respiratory depression, QT prolongation, accidental exposure may be fatal to children
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ropinirole
Requip. Anti-Parkinson's Agent, DA Agonist. Parkinson's; Restless Legs Syndrome. BBW: n/a
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donepezil
Aricept. Central AchE Inhibitor. Alzheimer's. BBW: n/a

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