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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Drug class: ?

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Beta Blocker (selective for beta-1)

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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Indication: ?

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Hypertension (HTN)
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Angina

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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Side effects: ?

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Bradycardia 
Initial fatigue
Dizziness
Lower exercise tolerance
Sexual dysfunction
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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Caution(s): ?

Monitor: ?

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C: Asthma

M: Blood pressure BP

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Lisinopril (generic)

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Zesteril, Prinivil (brand)

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Lisinopril (Zesteril, Prinivil)

Drug class: ?

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(ACE)

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor

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Lisinopril (Zesteril, Prinivil)

Indications: ?

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Hypertension

Renal protection

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Lisinopril (Zesteril, Prinivil)

Dosing: ?

Side effects: ?

Monitor: ?

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D: Qd or bid

S: dizziness, cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia

M: Blood pressure (BP)

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Norvasc (brand)

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Amlodipine (generic)

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Drug class: ?

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Calcium Channel Blocker

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Indication: ?

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Hypertension (HTN)

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Dosing: ?

Adverse effects: ?

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D: usually Qd

AE: peripheral edema, dizziness

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) (generic)

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Microzide, Hydrodiuril (brand)

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Hydrodiuril)

Drug class: ?

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Thiazide diuretic

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Hydrodiuril)

Indication: ?

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Hypertension (HTN)

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Hydrodiuril)

Side effects: ?

Monitor: ?

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Increased urination (dose in AM)
Initial dizziness
Hypokalemia
Photosensitivity

M: blood pressure BP

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Aldactone (brand)

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Spironolactone (generic)

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Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Indication:?

Drug Class: ?

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I: CHF (chronic heart failure), HTN (Hypertension)

DC: potassium sparing diuretic

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Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Side effects: ?

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Increased urination (dose in AM)
Initial dizziness
Take with food if GI upset

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Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Monitor: ?

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Potassium levels, ESPECIALLY when used with:

ACE inhibitors
ARB’s
Salt substitutes

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Cozaar (brand)

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Losartan (Generic)

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Cozaar (Losartan)

Drug class: ?

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(ARB) Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

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Cozaar (Losartan)

Indications: ?

Dosing: ?

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Hypertension

Diabetic nephrophathy

D: 25-100mg Qd

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Cozaar (Losartan)

Patient info: ?

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Take around the same day,
Avoid salt substitutes
and caution with potassium sparing diuretics,
watch for dizziness (esp. when starting)

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Cozaar (Losartan) Side effects:?
Dizziness Postural hypertension Cough (much less likely compared to ACE)
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Lasix (brand)
Furosemide (generic)
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Lasix (Furosemide) Drug class: ?
Loop diuretic
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Lasix (Furosemide) Indication:? Dosing: ?
I: CHF (chronic heart failure) D: usually Qd in the AM, sometimes BID
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Lasix (Furosemide) Side effects: ?
Dizziness Orthostatic hypertension (sitting upright) Photosensitivity **patients should be on (K+)potassium supplement
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Zocor (brand)
Simvastatin (generic)
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Zocor (Simvastatin) Drug class:?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor ***Inhibits cholesterol production
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Zocor (Simvastatin) Indication:? Dosing?
I: Cholesterol lowering D: admin. at hour of sleep
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Zocor (Simvastatin) Monitor:?
Liver function tests Myopathy Diet Exercise
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Lantus (brand)
Glargine (generic)
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Lantus (Glargine) Type:? Admin dose:?
Long acting Once daily ***Adjust dose to needs
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Lantus (Glargine) Indication:? Side effects:?
I: Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, diabetes management SE: Hypoglycemia
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Lantus (Glargine) Technique:? Storage:?
T: sterilize area and equipment, pinch fatty area, insert at 90, leave for few sec. then remove. S: Unopened: store in refrigerator (until expiration) Opened: 28 days at room temp
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Novolog (brand)
Insulin Aspart (generic)
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Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Type:? Admin dose:?
T: Rapid acting insulin AD: Inject before meals
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Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Indication:? Storage:?
I: Type 1 or 2 Diabetes S: Unopened: store in refrigerator (until expiration) Opened: 28 days at room temp
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Glucophage (brand)
Metformin (generic)
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Glucophage (Metformin) Drug class:? Indication:?
DC: Biguanides I: Type 2 Diabetes
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Glucophage (Metformin) Function:? Dosing:?
F: Decrease hepatic glucose production, Increase insulin sensitivity. D: with MEALS: Qd, bid, tid (dependent on patient)
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Glucophage (Metformin) Side effects:? Monitor:?
SE: nausea, vomiting ,diarrhea??? M: diet, exercise, blood glucose
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Tenormin (Brand)
Atenolol (generic)
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Vicodin (brand) Lortab, Norco
Hydrocondone/acetaminophen (generic)
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Vicodin (Hydrocondone/acetaminophen) Indication:? Side effects:?
I: Pain, sometimes cough SE: Drowsy, constipation
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Vicodin (Hydrocondone/acetaminophen) Counsel notes:? Monitor:?
CN: this a is potentially a habit forming drug with risk of abuse Do not take alcohol while on this medication M: caution with other APAP containing medications. Watch max APAP dose (4,000mg/day)
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OxyIR, OxyContin (brand) Release form(s):?
Oxycodone (generic)
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OxyIR, OxyContin (Oxycodone) Indication:? Counsel notes:?
I: Moderate to severe pain. Acute and chronic. CN: This a is potentially a habit forming drug with risk of abuse Do not take alcohol while on this medication
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OxyIR, OxyContin (Oxycodone) Side effects:?
Constipation, especially in chronic use (managed with laxatives) Available with APAP (Percocet) and Aspirin (Percodan)
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Ultram (brand)
Tramadol (generic)
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Ultram (Tramadol) Indication:? Dose:?
I: Moderate to moderately severe pain. D: 50-100mg q 4-6hours prn (NOT to exceed 400mg/day)
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Ultram (Tramadol) Side effects:? Counsel notes:?
SE: dizziness, headache, nausea, flushing. CN: potential for abuse
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Imitrex (brand)
Sumatriptan (generic)
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Imitrex (Sumatriptan) Indication:?
For migraine headaches
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Imitrex (Sumatriptan) Dosing:?
One at onset of migraine and MAY REPEAT in 2 hrs
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Imitrex (Sumatriptan) Side effects:?
Dizziness, chest pain, pressure or tightness
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Imitrex (Sumatriptan) Drug class:?
Triptans (serotonin receptor agonist)
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Voltaren, Cataflam (brand)
Diclofenac sodium (generic)
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Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium) Drug class:? Dose type:?
DC: NSAID DT: oral and topical
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Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium) Indication:?
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pain
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Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium) Voltaren Tablets:?
Tabs Delayed release, enteric coated
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Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium) Cataflam:?
Immediate release
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Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium) Dose:? Counsel note:?
D: bid or tid CN: take with food to minimize GI upset
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Flexeril (brand)
Cyclobenzaprine (brand)
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Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) Indication:? Dose:?
I: Skeletal muscle relaxant D: 5-10mg tid prn
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Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) Counsel note:?
Do NOT drink alcohol, may cause drowsiness, do not operate machinery
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Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) Side effects:?
Sedation, dry mouth, fatigue, headache
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Zanaflex (brand)
Tizanidine (generic)
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Zanaflex (Tizanidine) Indication:? Dose:?
I: Skeletal muscle pain D: 2-4mg q6-8hrs prn
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Zanaflex (Tizanidine) Counsel note:?
Do NOT drink alcohol, may cause drowsiness, do not operate machinery.
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Zanaflex (Tizanidine) Side effects:?
Sedation, dry mouth, asthenia(abnormal week), hypotension
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Paxil (brand)
Paroxetine (generic)
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Paxil (Paroxetine) Drug class:?
(SSRI) | Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor
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Paxil (Paroxetine) Indication:? Counsel note:?
I: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD PC: ***4-6 weeks for full effect
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Paxil (Paroxetine) Side effects:?
Drowsiness, insomnia, nausea Dry mouth, sexual dysfunction Suicidal ideation
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Elavil (brand)
Amitriptyline (generic)
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Elavil (Amitriptline) Indication:?
Neuropathic pain, depression Migraine, HA prophylaxis Fibromyalgia
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Elavil (Amitriptline) Drug class:?
(TCAs) Tricyclic antidepressants Inhibits re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
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Elavil (Amitriptline) Dosing:? Counsel note:?
D: 25-150mg usually at hour of sleep but can be divided doses CN: ***4-6weeks for full effect (if used for depression)
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Elavil (Amitriptline) Side effects:?
Drowsiness, nausea Dry mouth, anticholinergic (blocks neurotransmitter) Weight gain, sexual dysfunction Suicidal ideation
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Desyrel (brand)
Trazodone (generic)
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Desyrel (Trazodone) Indication:?
Depression | Insomnia
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Desyrel (Trazodone) Side effects:?
Sedation, dizziness, headache, priapism (painful/unwanted erection) May see anticholinergic side effects at high doses. Neurotransmitter effects
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Wellbutrin, Zyban (brand)
Bupropion SR, XL, IR (generic)
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Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion) Indication:?
Depression-Wellbutrin Smoking cessation-Zyban
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Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion) Dose:?
SR: bid XL: Qd IR: tid
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Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion) Side effects:? Counsel notes:?
SE: Insomnia, dry mouth, nervousness CN: ***4-6weeks for full effect
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Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion) Drug class:?
TCAs Tricyclic Antidepressants Blocks re-uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine
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Effexor XR, Effexor (brand)
Venalafaxine (generic)
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Effexor (Venlafaxine) Drug class:?
SSRI Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor Blocks the re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
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Effexor (Venlafaxine) Dose:?
XR: 37.5-75mg Qd Bid-tid for immediate release
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Effexor (Venlafaxine) Indication:?
Depression, panic disorder | Anxiety disorder
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Effexor (Venlafaxine) Side effects:?
Insomnia, dry mouth | Nervousness, dizziness
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Effexor (Venlafaxine) Counsel note:?
***4-6weeks to full effect

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