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acyclovir

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Zovirax
antiviral
herpes, varicella

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acetaminophen

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Tylenol
Adult: 650 to 1000 mg po q 6h (do not exceed 3,250mg/24h)
Pediatric: 10 – 15 mg/kg po q4-6h (do not exceed 5 doses/24h)
non-NSAID analgesic
pain

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albuterol

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Ventolin, ProAir
Adult exacerbation nebulized: 2.5 – 5 mg q20 min x 3
beta2-agonist, bronchodilator
asthma, COPD rescue inhaler

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alendronate

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Fosamax
bisphosphonate
osteoporosis

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allopurinol

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Zyloprim
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
gout

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alprazolam

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Xanax
0.25 to 0.5 mg q8hprn
benzodiazepine
anxiety

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amitriptyline

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Elavil
tricyclic antidepressant
depression, neuropathic pain

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amlodipine

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Norvasc
5 mg once daily
calcium channel blocker
HTN, angina

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amlodipine / benazepril

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Lotrel
calcium channel blocker / ACE
HTN

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amoxicillin

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Amoxil, Trimox
pediatric, acute otitis media: 80 – 90mg/kg/day divided q8-12h
adults: 500 mg q8h or 875 mg q12h
amino penicillin antibiotic
otitis media, strep throat, & other infections

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amoxicillin/clavulanate

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Augmentin
adults: 500 mg q8h or 875 mg q12h
amino penicillin antibiotic plus beta-lactamase inhibitor
otitis media & other infections

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ampicillin/sulbactam

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Unasyn
amino pcn antibiotic plus beta-lactamase inhibitor
broad spectrum infection coverage

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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Adderal
amphetamine, CNS stimulant
ADHD

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aripiprazole

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Abilify
antipsychotic
schizophrenia, depression, bipolar

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aspart insulin

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NovoLog
rapid acting insulin
diabetes

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atenolol

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Tenormin
50 mg once daily
beta1-blocker
HTN, angina

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atorvastatin

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Lipitor
High dose: 80 mg once daily
statin
hyperlipidemia

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azithromycin

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Z-Pak, Zithromax
500 mg x 1, then 250 mg daily x 4 days
macrolide antibiotic
respiratory infections

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benazepril

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Lotensin
ACE
HTN, heart failure

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budesonide

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Pulmicort inhaled, Rhinocort intranasal
corticosteroid inhaled, intranasal
asthma, COPD

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buprenorphine / naloxone

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Suboxone
opioid agonist / antagonist
treatment of opioid addiction

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bupropion

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Zyban, Wellbutrin
antidepressant
depression, smoking cessation

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buspirone

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BuSpar
anxiolytic, misc
anxiety

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captopril

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Capoten
HTN emergencies:  12.5 – 25 mg x 1 repeat q1-2 hr prn 
Test dose:  6.25 mg
ACE
HTN, heart failure
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carvedilol
Coreg Start at 6.25 mg bid x 1-2 weeks, then titrate upward alpha1- beta1- beta2-blocker heart failure, HTN
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cefazolin
Ancef, Kefzol 1st generation IV cephalosporin cellulitis, surgical prophylaxis, other infections
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cefdinir
``` Omnicef Adult: 300 mg q12h or 600 mg once daily Pediatric: 14 mg/kg po once daily 3rd generation cephalosporin CAP, sinusitis, other infections ```
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ceftriaxone
Rocephin 3rd generation IV cephalosporin respiratory, meningitis, other infections
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celecoxib
Celebrex COX-2 inhibitor, anti-inflammatory analgesic inflammatory pain
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cephalexin
Keflex 500 mg q6h 1st generation cephalosporin cellulitis, strep throat, other infections
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cetirizine
Zyrtec 2nd generation antihistamine seasonal allergic rhinitis
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ciprofloxacin
Cipro quinolone antibiotic UTI, chlamydia, Pseudomonas, other infections
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citalopram
Celexa SSRI depression
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clindamycin
Cleocin 300 mg po q6h antibiotic bite wounds, cellulitis, other infections
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clarithromycin
Biaxin 250 – 500 mg q12h or XL 1000 mg once daily macrolide antibiotic CAP, sinusitis, other infections
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clonidine
Catapres HTN emergency: 0.2 mg x 1, repeat 0.1 – 0.2 mg q1h prn alpha-2 agonist, antihypertensive HTN
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clopidogrel
Plavix 75 mg once daily (300mg loading dose in ACS) adenosine diphosphate (ADP) inhibitor antiplatelet drug
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clonazepam
Klonopin benzodiazepine anxiety, essential tremor
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clotrimazole / betamethasone
Lotrisone antifungal / corticosteroid, topical fungal infections with inflammation
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codeine/acetaminophen
Tylenol #3 1 – 2 tabs q4h opioid/analgesic pain
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cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril skeletal muscle relaxant muscle spasms
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detemir insulin
Levemir long-acting, basal insulin diabetes
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dexamethasone
Decadron inj corticosteroid inj inflammation
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diazepam
Valium Status epilepticus dose: 5 – 10 mg IV q5mins benzodiazepine anxiety, status epilepticus, muscle relaxant
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diclofenac
Cataflam NSAID inflammation, pain
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diphenhydramine
Benadryl 25 mg q6h 1st generation antihistamine seasonal allergies, allergic reactions
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digoxin
Lanoxin 0.125 – 0.25 mg once daily cardiac glycoside atrial-fibrillation, heart failure
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diltiazem
Cardizem calcium channel blocker HTN, atrial-fibrillation, angina
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dimenhydrinate
Dramamine antihistamine motion sickness
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diphenoxylate/atropine
Lomotil antidiarrheal diarrhea
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docusate
Colace stool softener treat/prevent constipation
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donepezil
Aricept acetylcholine esterase inhibitor Alzheimer’s dementia
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doxycycline
Vibramycin 100 mg q12h tetracycline antibiotic CAP, chlamydia, other infections
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duloxetine
Cymbalta SNRI antidepressant Depression, neuropathic pain
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enalapril
Vasotec ACE HTN, heart failure
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enoxaparin
Lovenox low molecular weight heparin DVT prophylaxis, DVT, PE, ACS
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escitalopram
Lexapro SSRI antidepressant depression, anxiety disorders
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esomeprazole
Nexium proton pump inhibitor GERD, PUD
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estrogen, conjugated
Premarin estrogen hormone hormone replacement
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estrogen 20mcg / norethindrone 1mg
Loestrin-21 1/20 estrogen / progestin contraceptive oral contraceptive
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etanercept
Enbrel DMARD rheumatoid arthritis
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exenatide
Byetta GLP-1 agonist Type 2 diabetes
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ezetimibe
Zetia inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol hyperlipidemia
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ezetimibe / simvastatin
Vytorin inhibits absorption of cholesterol / statin hyperlipidemia
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famotidine
``` Pepcid Rx dose: 20 mg po/IV bid OTC dose: 10 mg po bid H2 blocker, acid-reducer GERD, PUD ```
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fentanyl patch
Duragesic patch opioid analgesic pain
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fexofenadine
Allegra 2nd generation antihistamine seasonal allergic rhinitis
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fluconazole
Diflucan non-life threatening: 200 mg x 1, then 100 mg once daily vaginal yeast infection: 150 mg x 1 antifungal oral/ vaginal candidiasis, life-threatening systemic fungal infection
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fluoxetine
Prozac SSRI antidepressant depression, anxiety disorders
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fluticasone
Flovent corticosteroid, inhaled asthma, COPD
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fluticasone
Flonase corticosteroid, intranasal seasonal allergic rhinitis
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formoterol / budesonide
Symbicort long-acting beta-2 agonist / corticosteroid inhaled asthma, COPD
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furosemide
Lasix 20 – 80 mg once or twice daily loop diuretic peripheral/pulmonary edema, heart failure
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gabapentin
Neurontin anticonvulsant epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy pain
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glargine insulin
Lantus long-acting, basal insulin diabetes
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glimepiride
Amaryl sulfonylurea Type 2 diabetes
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glyburide
DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase sulfonylurea Type 2 diabetes
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glulisine insulin
Apidra rapid acting insulin diabetes
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hydrocodone / acetaminophen
Lortab, Loracet, Vicodan, Norco 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 mg hydrocodone/tab (all have 325mg acet): 5 – 10 mg hydrocodone q4h opioid analgesic pain
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hydrochlorothiazide
``` Microzide HTN: 12.5 – 25 mg once daily edema: 25 – 50 mg once or twice daily thiazide diuretic edema, HTN ```
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hydromorphone
Dilaudid opioid analgesic pain
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ibandronate
Boniva bisphosphonate osteoporosis
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ibuprofen
``` Motrin, Advil Rx adult: 400 – 800 mg q6-8h OTC adult: 200 mg q6-8h Pediatric: 5 – 10 mg/kg q6-8h NSAID pain, inflammation, fever ```
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isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur, ISMO nitrate angina
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ketorolac
Toradol 15 – 30 mg IV q6h IV NSAID inflammatory pain
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lansoprazole
Prevacid proton pump inhibitor GERD, PUD
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latanoprost
Xalatan prostaglandin ophthalmic glaucoma
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levalbuterol
Xopenex beta-2 agonist asthma, COPD
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levofloxacin
Levaquin quinolone antibiotic CAP, UTI, chlamydia, other infections
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levothyroxine
Synthroid, Levoxyl 100 – 125 mcg once daily (varies) thyroid hormone hypothyroidism
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lisinopril
``` Prinivil, Zestril HTN: 10 – 20 mg once daily CHF: 2.5 – 5 mg once daily (target 20 – 40 mg once daily) ACE-inhibitor hypertension, heart failure ```
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lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
Prinzide, Zestoretic ACE-inhibitor/thiazide diuretic HTN
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lispro insulin
Humalog rapid acting insulin diabetes
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loperamide
Imodium 2 tabs (4mg) now, then 2mg after each loose stool (max 16mg/day) antidiarrheal diarrhea
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lorazepam
Ativan Status epilepticus dose: 4 mg IV q5-10mins Acute agitation: 1 – 4 mg IV q2-6h prn agitation benzodiazepine anxiety, status epilepticus
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losartan
Cozaar ARB HTN, heart failure
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lovastatin
Mevacor statin hyperlipidemia
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meclizine
AntiVert 1st generation antihistamine motion sickness, dizziness
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meloxicam
Mobic 7.5 mg once daily NSAID pain, inflammation
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meperidine
Demerol opioid analgesic pain
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metaxalone
Skelaxin skeletal muscle relaxant muscle spasms
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metformin
Glucophage, Glucophage XR XR 500 – 1000 mg once daily biguanide Type 2 diabetes
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methocarbamol
Robaxin skeletal muscle relaxant muscle spasm
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methotrexate
(no brand name) DMARD rheumatoid arthritis
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methylphenidate
Ritalin, Concerta amphetamine CNS stimulant ADHD
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methylprednisolone
Medrol DosePak oral; Solu-Medrol inj corticosteroid, oral and inj inflammation; allergic reactions
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metoclopramide
Reglan 10 mg q6h antiemetic, dopamine blocker gastroparesis, N/V
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metronidazole
Flagyl C.diff: 500 mg q8h x 10-14 days antimicrobial, misc Clostridium difficile diarrhea, anaerobic infections
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metoprolol
Toprol XL, Lopressor 50 mg bid or XL 100 mg once daily (varies per indication) beta-1 blocker HTN, A-fib, angina, post-MI, heart failure
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modafinil
Provigil CNS stimulant narcolepsy
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mometasone
Nasonex corticosteroid, intranasal seasonal allergic rhinitis
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montelukast
Singulair leukotriene inhibitor asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis
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morphine
(no brand name) Acute pain opioid-naïve: 2 – 5 mg q4hr opioid analgesic pain
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moxifloxacin
Avelox quinolone antibiotic CAP, sinusitis, other infections
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moxifloxacin ophthalmic
Vigamox quinolone ophthalmic bacterial conjunctivitis
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mupirocin
Bactroban impetigo: apply tid x 3 – 5 days antibiotic, topical impetigo, MRSA colonization
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naloxone
Narcan Dose per ACLS: 0.4 – 2 mg q 2 mins (smaller doses for non-emergent reversal) opioid antagonist antidote treat opioid toxicity
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naproxen
``` Naprosyn OTC dosing: 200 mg q8-12h Rx dosing: 500 mg q12h (varies per indication/product) NSAID inflammation, pain ```
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nebivolol
Bystolic beta-1 blocker HTN
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nifedipine
Procardia XL calcium channel blocker HTN, angina
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nitrofurantoin
Macrobid 100 mg q12h x 7 days urinary tract antiseptic UTI
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olanzapine
Zyprexa antipsychotic schizophrenia, bipolar
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olmesartan
Benicar ARB HTN, heart failure
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olmesartan / hydrochlorothiazide
Benicar HCT ARB / thiazide diuretic HTN
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omega-3-fatty-acid
Lovaza omega-3-fatty-acid hypertriglyceridemia
126
omeprazole
``` Prilosec Rx dose: 20 mg once daily OTC dose: 10mg once daily proton pump inhibitor GERD, PUD ```
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ondansetron
Zofran 4 mg IV/po/ODT q12h 5HT-antagonist antiemetic N/V
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oxcarbazepine
Trileptal anticonvulsant epilepsy, bipolar
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oxycodone
Oxycontin opioid analgesic pain
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oxycodone/acetaminophen
Percocet, Roxicet 5 – 10 mg oxycodone q4h opioid analgesic pain
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oxybutynin
Ditropan anticholinergic urinary incontinence
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paroxetine
Paxil SSRI antidepressant depression, anxiety disorders
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penicillin
Pen VK 500 mg q8h penicillin antibiotic strep throat, other infections
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phenytoin
Dilantin anticonvulsant epilepsy
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piperacillin/tazobactam
Zosyn anti-pseudomonal pcn / beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotic broad spectrum infection coverage
136
potassium Cl
Micro-K, Klor-Con 20 meq once daily potassium supplement hypokalemia
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pravastatin
Pravachol statin hyperlipidemia
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prednisone
Deltasone corticosteroid, oral inflammation, allergic reactions, asthma exacerbation
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pregabalin
Lyrica anticonvulsant epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy pain, fibromyalgia
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promethazine
Phenergan phenothiazine antiemetic N/V
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propranolol
Inderal beta1- beta2-blocker HTN, angina, atrial fibrillation, post MI, essential tremor
142
quetiapine
Seroquel antipsychotic schizophrenia, bipolar
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quinapril
Accupril ACE inhibitor HTN, heart failure
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rabeprazole
Aciphex proton pump inhibitor GERD, PUD
145
ramipril
Altace ACE HTN, heart failure
146
ranitidine
``` Zantac Rx dose: 150 mg bid OTC dose: 75 mg bid H2-blocker, acid reducer GERD, PUD ```
147
risperidone
Risperdal antipsychotic schizophrenia, bipolar
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ropinirole
Requip dopamine agonist Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome
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rosuvastatin
Crestor High dose: 20 – 40 mg once daily statin hyperlipidemia
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salmeterol/fluticasone
Advair long-acting beta-2 agonist / corticosteroid, inhaled asthma, COPD
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sertraline
Zoloft 50 mg once daily SSRI antidepressant depression, anxiety disorders
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sildenafil
Viagra phosphodiesterase inhibitor erectile dysfunction
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simvastatin
Zocor 20 – 40 mg once daily (for high dose, use alternate statin) statin hyperlipidemia
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sitagliptin
Januvia dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP4) inhibitor Type 2 diabetes
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spironolactone
Aldactone potassium sparing diuretic edema, HTN, heart failure, post MI
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Bactrim, Septra 1 double strength tab q12h anti-folate antibiotic UTI, respiratory, MRSA and other infections
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sumatriptan
Imitrex serotonin agonist inj migraine headache
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tadalafil
Cialis phosphodiesterase inhibitor erectile dysfunction
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tamsulosin
Flomax alpha-1 blocker benign prostatic hyperplasia
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temazepam
Restoril 7.5 – 15 mg qhs benzodiazepine insomnia
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terbinafine
Lamisil antifungal onychomycosis, other fungal infections
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tiotropium
Spiriva anticholinergic, inhaled COPD
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tolterodine
Detrol anticholinergic urinary incontinence
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topiramate
Topamax anticonvulsant epilepsy, bipolar
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tramadol
Ultram, Ultram ER 50 – 100 mg q4-6h or XR 100 mg once daily weak opioid analgesic, with SNRI activity pain
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trazodone
Desyrel, Oleptro antidepressant, misc depression, insomnia
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triamcinolone
Nasacort AQ, Nasacort Allergy 24HR corticosteroid, intranasal seasonal allergic rhinitis
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triamcinolone
Kenalog corticosteroid, topical dermatological inflammatory conditions
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triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide
Dyazide, Maxzide potassium sparing diuretic / thiazide diuretic edema, HTN
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valacyclovir
Valtrex antiviral herpes, varicella
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valproate, valproic acid, divalproex
Depakote anticonvulsant epilepsy, bipolar
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valsartan
Diovan HTN or CHF: 80 – 160 mg once daily ARB HTN, heart failure
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valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Diovan HCT ARB / thiazide diuretic HTN
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venlafaxine
Effexor XR SNRI antidepressant depression, anxiety disorders
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verapamil
Verelan, Calan, Isoptin calcium channel blocker HTN, angina, atrial fibrillation
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warfarin
Coumadin, Jantoven 2.5 – 5 mg once daily (patient variable per INR) vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant
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zolpidem
Ambien, Ambien CR 5 mg qhs benzodiazepine-like sleep aid insomnia

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