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-azole class and examples

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anti-infective
Antifungals
Ex: Butoconazole, econazole, fluconazole

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-azole side effects

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Nausea, dark urine, clay-colored stools, flu-like symptoms, red skin rash

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-ciclovir/-vir

classes and examples

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anti-infective antivirals
ex: Famciclovir, ganciclovir, acyclovir
Abacavir, zanamivir

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-ciclovir/-vir common side effects

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N/V/D, muscle aches, vision changes, headache,

weakness

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-navir / -vudine classes and examples

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anti-infective
HIV/AIDS
antivirals
ex: Amprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir

Lamivudine, stavudine, Zidovudine

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-navir/-vudine side effects

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N/V/D, anorexia, fatigue, anxiety, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity

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cef-
ceph-
class and examples

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Antibiotics
(cephalosporins)
ex: Cefadroxil, cefaclor, cefimime, cefibuten
Cephalexin, cephapirin, cephradine

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cef/ceph side effects

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Stomach discomfort, N/V/D, thrush, rash

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-cillin class and examples

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anti-infective
Antibiotics
(penicillins)
ex: Ampicillin, nafcillin, penicillin G

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-cillin side effects

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Hypersensitivity, N/V/D, abdominal pain

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-dazole class and examples

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anti-infective
Antimicrobial
Metronidazole, Nitroimidazole

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-dazole side effects

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Candida, weakness, headache, neurotoxicity, dark colored urine

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-floxacin class and examples

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anti-infective
Antibiotics
(fluroquinolones)
ex: Ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin

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-floxacin side effects

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Nausea, vomiting, GI disturbance, dizziness, insomnia, headache

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micin/mycin class and examples

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anti-infective
Antibiotics
(aminoglycosides)
(macrolides)
ex: Gentamicin, erythromycin, tobramycin, vancomycin
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micin/mycin side effects

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Candida, weakness, headache, neurotoxicity, ototoxicity, N/V/D, cholestatic hepatitis

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rifa- class and examples

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anti-infective
antituberculars
ex: Rifamate, rifampin, rifapentine, rifater

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rifa- side effects

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Ototoxicity, hepatotoxicity, joint pain, N/V, anorexia

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sulfa- class and examples

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anti-infective
Antibiotics
(sulfonamides)
ex: Sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasoxazole

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sulfa- side effects

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Skin rash, itching, headache, N/V/D, fatigue, dizziness

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-quine class and examples

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anti-infective
antiparasitics
ex: Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine

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-quine side effects

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Anorexia, headache, dizziness, weight loss, neuropathy

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-actone class and examples

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Cardiac Related
Potassium sparing diuretic
ex: Aldactone, spironolactone

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-actone side effects

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Hyperkalemia, headache, hyponatremia, dizziness, muscle cramps, hypotension

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-semide class and examples
Cardiac Related Loop diuretic ex: Bumetanide, furosemide, torsemide
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-semide side effects
Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, thirst, headache, hypotension
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-thiazide class and examples
Cardiac Related thiazide diuretics ex: Benzthiazide, hydrochlorothiazide
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-thiazide side effects
Anorexia, dizziness, GI upset, headache, weakness, hypotension
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-ase class and examples
Cardiac Related thrombolytics ex: Eminase, retavase, streptokinase
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-ase side effects
Bleeding, bruising, embolus, acute kidney injury
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-parin class and examples
cardiac related anticoagulant ex: Heparin, enoxaparin
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-parin side effects
Bleeding, bruising, thrombocytopenia
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-lol class and examples
cardiac related Beta-blockers ex: Atenolol, propranolol, sotalol, metoprolol
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-lol side effects
Bradycardia, weakness, orthostatic hypotension, headache, GI disturbance
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-azosin class and examples
cardiac related Alpha blockers (adrenergic antagonists) ex: Doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin
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-azosin side effects
Orthostatic hypotension, edema, headache, fatigue, pruritis
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-dipine/-zem class and examples
cardiac related Calcium channel blockers ex: Amlodipine, felodipine, isradipine, nifedipine/ diltiazem
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-dipine/-zem side effects
Headache, flushing, edema, hypotension, nausea, drowsiness
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-pril class and examples
cardiac related ACE inhibitors ex: Captopril, enalaprin, quinapril
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-pril side effects
Dry mouth, cough, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, hypotension
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-sartan class and examples
cardiac related Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) ex: Candesartan, losartan, telmisartan, valsartan
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-sartan side effects
N/V/D, dizziness, headache, cough, hyperkalemia, hypotension
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-stigmine class and examples
cardiac related cholinergics ex: Neostigmine, physostigmine, pyridostigmine
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-stigmine side effects
Diaphoresis, incontinence, weakness, N/V/D, bradycardia, drooling, abdominal pain
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-barbital class and examples
pain and sedation Barbiturates (sedative-hypnotics) ex: Amobarbital, pentobarbital, secobarbital
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-barbital side effects
Dizziness, sedation, headache, N/V, abdominal pain
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-ane class and examples
pain and sedation general anesthesia ex: Cyclohexane, ethane, fluorine
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-ane side effects
Sedation, respiratory depression, malignant hypothermia, dry mouth
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-cort/-lone/-sone class and examples
``` pain and sedation corticosteroids ex: Cortisone, hydrocortisone Methylprednisolone, prednisolone Cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone ```
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-cort/-lone/-sone side effects
Weight gain, mood swings, blurry vision, bruising, hyperglycemia, weakness, immunopression
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-lam/-pam/-zolam class and examples
``` pain and sedation Benzodiazepines (anxiolytics) ex: Alprazolam, midazolam Diazepam, lorazepam Alprazolam, midazolam ```
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-lam/-pam/-zolam side effects
Confusion, drowsiness, sedation, weakness, respiratory distress, ataxia, dizziness, withdrawal
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-profen class and examples
pain and sedation NSAID ex: Fenoprofen, ibuprofen, ketoprofen
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-profen side effects
Stomach ulcers, abdominal pain, headache, bleeding, hypersensitivity
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-triptan class and examples
pain and sedation Antimigraines ex: Naratriptan, rizatriptan
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-triptan side effects
Drowsiness, weakness, numbness, tingling, nausea
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-ergot- class and examples
pain and sedation Ergotamines (antimigraine) ex: Ergotamine, dihydroergotamine
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-ergot- side effects
Dizziness, vertigo, weakness, N/V, pruritis
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-triptyline class and examples
pain and sedation Tricyclic antidepressant ex: Amitriptyline, nortiptyline, protriptyline
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-triptyline side effects
Blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention
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-calci- class and examples
miscellaneous Calcium & vitamin D supplements ex: Calciferol, calcitrol, ergocalciferol
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-calci- side effects
Irritability, chest pain, shortness of breath, N/V, weight loss, weakness
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-dronate class and examples
miscellaneous biophosphates ex: Alendronate, etidronate, pamidronate, risedronate
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-dronate side effects
Bone pain, GI disturbance, flu-like symptoms, hypocalcemia, rash
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-ine class and examples
miscellaneous stimulants Ex: Amphetamine, caffine, terbutaline, theophylline
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-ine side effects
Anorexia, tachycardia, nausea, excitability, insomnia
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-prazole class and examples
miscellaneous Proton pump inhibitor ex: Lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole
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-prazole side effects
N/V/D, abdominal pain, fever, headache, flatulance
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-setron class and examples
miscellaneous 5-HT3 receptor (antiemetic) Ex: Dolasetron, granisetron, ondansetron
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-setron side effects
Headache, fatigue, flushing, rash, prolonged QT interval, diarrhea
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-stine class and examples
miscellaneous Antineoplastic (anti-tumor) ex: Carmustine, lomustine, vinblastine, vincristine
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-stine side effects
Pancytopenia, fatigue, N/V/D, anorexia, hair loss, skin changes
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-terol class and examples
miscellaneous bronchodilator ex: Albuterol, bitolterol, levalbuterol, pirbuterol
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-terol side effects
Tachycardia, arrhythmias, N/V/D, headache, insomnia, palpitations
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-tidine class and examples
miscellaneous H2 receptor antagonists (antiulcer) ex: Cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine
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-tidine side effects
Headache, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, gynecomastia
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-zine class and examples
miscellaneous Phenothiazines (antipsychotics) ex: Chlorpromazine, perphenazine, olanzapine
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-zine side effects
Dry mouth, confusion, dizziness, trembling, sedation, extrapyramidal symptoms
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-zoline class and examples
miscellaneous Nasal decongestants ex: Oxymetazoline, xylometazoline
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-zoline side effects
Dryness or burning in nose, sneezing, dizziness, headache

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