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To prepare the student in the mastery of the top 300 drugs for the preparation of the NAPLEX (275 cards)

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What is the brand name of of epinephrine used during Anaphylaxis?

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Epipen 2-PAK

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What is the indication for Epipen 2-PAK

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Anaphylaxis

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What are the primary adverse effects of Epipen 2-PAK?

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Anxiety, restlessness, tremor, sweating, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, hypertension, tachycardia Warnings: inject into thigh only, not IV, use cautiously in CV disease

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What is the brand name of Dabigatran?

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Pradaxa

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What is the indication for Pradaxa?

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Anticoagulation

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What is the Black Box Warning for Pradaxa?

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Discontinuing dabigatran places patients at an increased risk of thrombotic events. If dabigatran must be discontinued for a reason other than pathological bleeding, consider the use of another anticoagulant during the time of interruption.

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What are the contraindications/warnings for Dabigatran?

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Active pathological bleed and patients with mechanical prosethetic heart valve(s)/

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What is the primary adverse effect of Dabigatran?

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Bleeding

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What are the brand name of warfarin SOD?

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Coumadin, Jantoven

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What is the indication for Jantoven?

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Anticoagulation

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What is the Black Box Warning for Coumadin?

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Bleeding

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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Jantoven?

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Hemorrhagic tendencies, blood dyscrasias,

pregnancy, uncontrolled hypertension, non-compliant patient, bacterial endocarditis, eclampsia, pericarditis

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What is the primary adverse effect of warfarin SOD?

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Bleeding

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What are the brand name of amiodarone HCL?

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Cordarone, Pacerone

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What is the indication for Amiodarone HCL?

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Arrhythmias

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What are the Black Box Warnings Associated with Pacerone/Cordarone?

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Liver Toxicity, QT prolongation, pulmonary toxicity, initiation should be done in the hospital

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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Pacerone/Cordarone?

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“Severe sinus-node dysfunction, 2nd/3rd degree heart block (unless patient has a functional artificial pacemaker), bradycardia causing syncope, cardiogenic shock”

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What are the brand names associated with Beclomethasone

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Qvar, Qnasl

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What are the indications for Qvar and Qnasl?

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Asthma/allergic Rhinitis

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What are the Contraindications/warnings Qvar and Qnasl?

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Acute asthma

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What are the primary adverse effects associated with Qvar and Qnasl?

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URI, throat irritation, sinusitis, oral candidiasis, headache

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What are the brand names for Fluticasone?

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Flovent HFA, Flonase

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What are the indications for fluticasone?

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Asthma/allergic rhinitis

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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Flovent HFA/ Flonase?

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Status asthmaticus

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What are the primary adverse effects associated with Flovent HFA/ Flonase?
URI, throat irritation, sinusitis, oral candidiasis, headache
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What is the brand name for Montelukast SOD?
Singulair
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What are the indications for Singulair?
Asthmas/ allergic rhinitis
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Singulair?
Active liver disease- zileuton
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What re the primary adverse effects of Singulair?
Headache, dyspepsia
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What is the brand name for Budesonide?
Pulmicort
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What are the indications for Budesonide?
Asthma/allergic rhinitis/crohn's disease
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Budesonide?
Not for relief of acute bronchospasm
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What are the primary side effects of Budesonide?
Headache, URI, diarrhea, side effects common to short or long-term corticosteriods
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What is the brand name to Salmeterol + Fluticasone (LABA + Corticosteroid)?
Advair diskus
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What are the indications for ADVAIR?
Asthma/COPD
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Advair?
Status asthmaticus, acute COPD exacerbation, severe allergy to milk proteins.
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What are the primary adverse effects of Advair?
URTIs, pharyngitis, hoarseness/dysphonia, cough, headache Warnings: LABA increased risk of death, deterioration of disease, oral candiasis, pneumonia, immunosuppression, adrenal suppression, growth effects, glaucoma/cataracts
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What are the brand names to albuterol HFA (SABA)?
VENTOLIN HFA PROAIR HFA PROVENTIL HFA
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What are the indications for albuterol HFA (SABA)?
Asthma/COPD
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What are the primary side effects of albuterol?
Tremor, nausea, tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, increased BP Warnings: paradoxical bronchospasm, cardiovascular events, asthma deterioration
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What is the brand name for tiotropium?
Spiriva
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What is the indications for Spiriva?
Asthma/COPD
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What are the primary side effects of Spiriva?
Dry mouth, abdominal pain, URTIs, chest pain Warnings: paradoxical bronchospasm, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention
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What are the brand names for bupropion HCL XL or SR (antidepressant)
Wellbutrin XL, Zyban
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What are the indications for bupropion HCL XL or SR?
Depression/smoking cessation
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What are the black box warnings of bupropion XL or SR?
Suicidal ideation in children and young adults, neuropsychiatric effects when used for smoking cessation
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What are the contraindications/warnings of bupropion XL or SR?
Use of MAOIs, methylene blue, linezolid; bullemia, anorexia, abrupt discontinuation of sedatives or ethanol
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What are the primary side effects of bupropion XL or SR?
headache, insomnia, tremor, nausea, constipation
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What is the brand name to varenicline (nicotinic receptor partial agonist)?
Chantix
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What is the indication for varenicline?
Smoking cessation
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What is the black box warning associated with varenicline?
Serious neuropsychiatric events (depression, suicide) - weigh risk versus benefits of smoking cessation
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What are the primary side effects of varenicline?
N, constipation, abnormal dreams, headache, insomnia, abnormal behavior including suicide, angina, MI
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What is the brand name of Niacin ER (nicotinic Acid)
Niaspan
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What is the indication for niacin ER?
Dyslipidemia
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What are contraindications/warnings of niacin ER?
"Active Liver Disease (including any unexplained elevations in hepatic transaminases), pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking concurrent strong 3A4 inhibitors"
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What are the primary side effects of niacin ER?
Flushing, itching, nausea, vomiting, hepatotoxicity, BG increase, gout
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What is the brand name for atorvastatin CA (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Lipitor
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What is the indication for atorvastatin?
dyslipidemia
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with atorvastatin?
"Active Liver Disease (including any unexplained elevations in hepatic transaminases), pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking concurrent strong 3A4 inhibitors"
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What are the primary side effects associated with Lipitor?
Arthalgias, myalgias, diarrhea, LFT increase, rhabdomyolysis, tendon rupture
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What is the brand name for exetimibe (Cholesterol absorption inhibitor)
Zetia
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What is the indication for Ezetimibe?
Dyslipidemia
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Ezetimibe?
Pregnancy, breast feeding, use in combo with statins if severe liver disease
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What are the primary side effects of Zetia?
URI, diarrhea, arthralgia
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What is the brand name of ezetimibe/simvastatin (Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor + HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Vytorin
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What is the indication for Vytorin
Dyslipidemia
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What are the warnings/precautions of Vytorin?
"Active Liver Disease (including any unexplained elevations in hepatic transaminases), pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking concurrent strong 3A4 inhibitors"
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What is the brand name of fenofibrate (fibric acid)?
Tricor
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What is the indication for Tricor?
Dyslipidemia
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with fenofibrate?
Gallbladder disease, breast feeding, severe renal impairment, liver dysfunction
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What are the primary adverse effects associated with tricor/fenofibrate?
Abdominal pain, LFT increases, rhinitis
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What is the brand name associated with fenofibric acid?
Trilipix
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Trilipix?
Gallbladder disease, breast feeding, severe renal impairment, liver dysfunction
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What are the primary adverse effects of Trilipix?
Nausea, headache, arthalgia, URI
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What is the brand name of gemfibrozil (fibric acid)?
Lopid
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What is the indication for Lopid?
Dyslipidemia
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Lopid?
Gallbladder disease, breast feeding, severe renal impairment, liver dysfunction
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What are the primary adverse effects associated with Lopid?
abdominal pain, indigestion, LFT increases
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What is the brand name of lovastatin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)?
Mevacor
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What is the indication for Mevacor?
Dyslipidemia
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Mevacor?
"Active Liver Disease (including any unexplained elevations in hepatic transaminases), pregnancy, breast-feeding,taking concurrent strong 3A4 inhibitors"
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What are the primary adverse effects of Mevacor?
Abdominal pain, constipation, arthalgias, LFT increases, rhabdomyolysis, tendon rupture
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What is the brand name for pravastatin SOD (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)?
Pravachol
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What is the indication of Pravachol?
Dyslipidemia
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What is the contraindications/warnings of Pravachol?
"Active Liver Disease (including any unexplained elevations in hepatic transaminases), pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking concurrent strong 3A4 inhibitors"
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What are the primary adverse effects of Pravachol?
Diarrhea, headache, URI, LFT increase, less risk of myalgias and rhabdo
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What is the brand name of Rovsuvastatin (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Crestor
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What is the indication for Crestor?
Dyslipidemia
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Crestor?
"Active Liver Disease (including any unexplained elevations in hepatic transaminases), pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking concurrent strong 3A4 inhibitors"
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What are the primary adverse effects of Crestor?
Abdominal pain, nausea, arthralgias, myalgias, headache, LFT increases, rhabdomyolysis, tendon rupture, blood glucose increase
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What is the brand name of Simvastatin (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)?
Zocor
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What is the indication for Zocor?
Dyslipidemia
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Zocor?
"Active Liver Disease (including any unexplained elevations in hepatic transaminases), pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking concurrent strong 3A4 inhibitors"
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What are the primary adverse effects of Simvastatin?
Abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, headache, myalgias, CPK elevations, LFT elevations, BG elevation, tendon rupture
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What is the brand name of Omega 3 Acid Ethyl Esters (Fish Oil)?
Lovaza
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What is the indication of Lovaza?
Dyslipidemia (Triglcerides)
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What are the primary adverse effects of Lovaza?
Burping, indigestion, dyspepsia, altered taste, LDL increases
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What is the brand name associated with sildenafil (Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor)
Viagra
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What is the indication for sildenafil?
Erectile dysfunction
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What are the contraindications/warnings of sildenafil?
Concurrent use of nitrates
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What are the primary adverse effects of sildenafil?
Hypotension, Prolonged erection, Priaprism, HA, Flushing, Dyspepsia, Vision changes (usually temporary)
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What is the brand name of tadalafil (Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor)?
Cialis
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What is the indication for tadalafil?
Erectile dysfunction
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What are the contraindications/warnings of tadalafil?
Concurrent use of nitrates
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What are the primary adverse effects of tadalafil?
Hypotension, Prolonged erection, Priaprism, HA, Back pain, Flushing, Dyspepsia, Vision changes (usually temporary)
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What is the brand name of bimatoprost (Prostaglandin)?
Lumigan
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What in the indication of bimatoprost?
Glaucoma
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What are the primary adverse effects of bimatoprost?
Conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritis/dryness, visual distrubances, upper respiratory infections Warnings: pigmentation of iris/eyelid/eyelashes, intraocular inflammation, macular edema, bacterial keratitis
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What is the brand name of latanoprost (prostaglandin)?
Xalatan
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What is the indication for latanoprost?
Glaucoma
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What are the primary adverse effects of Xalatan?
Burning/stinging, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritis/dryness, visual distrubances, upper respiratory infections Warnings: pigmentation of iris/eyelid/eyelashes, intraocular inflammation, macular edema, bacterial keratitis
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What are the brand names for timolol mal (Beta Blocker)?
Timoptic, Istalol
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What is the indication of Istalol?
Glaucoma
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What is the contraindication/warnings of Istalol?
Bronchial asthma, COPD, sinus bradycardia, AV block, cardiogenic failure/shock
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What are the primary adverse effects of Istalol?
Blurred vision, ocular pain, conjunctivitis, headache, dizziness Warnings: systemic symptoms may occur
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What is the brand name of travoprost (prostaglandin)?
Travatan Z
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What is the indication for Travatan Z?
Glaucoma
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What are the primary adverse effects of Travatan Z?
Conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritis/dryness, visual distrubances, upper respiratory infections Warnings: pigmentation of iris/eyelid/eyelashes, intraocular inflammation, macular edema, bacterial keratitis
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What is the brand name of butalibtal/apap/caffeine?
Fioricet
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What is the indication for Fioricet?
Headache/Pain
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What is the black box warning of Fioricet?
Hepatotoxicity (from acet)
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What is the contraindications/warnings associated with Fioricet?
Porhyria
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What are the primary adverse effects of Fioricet?
CNS depression (drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, lightheadedness), Nausea, Vomiting, Physical and/or Psychological dependence
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What is the brand name for nebivolol (beta blocker)
Bystolic
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What is the indication for Bystolic?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with nebivolol?
Bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, sick sinus syndrome (unless a permanent pacemaker is in place); severe hepatic impairment
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What are the primary adverse effects of nebivolol?
Dizziness, fatigue, nausea
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What is the brand name of olmesartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker)?
Benicar
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What is the indication for Benicar?
Hypertension
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What is the Black Box Warning for Benicar?
Pregnancy
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What is the contraindication/warnings associated with olmesartran?
Concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes
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What are the primary adverse effects of olmesartan?
Dizziness, sprue like enteropathy, changes in renal function
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What is the brand name associatd with amlodipine bes/benazepril (calcium channel bloker + ACE inhibitor)?
Lotrel
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What is the indication for Lortel?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Lotrel?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with amlodipine bes/benazepril?
Angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary adverse effects of Lotrel?
Cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema
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What is the brand name amlodipine besylate (calcium channel blocker)?
Tenormin
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What is the indication of Tenormin?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Tenormin?
"Do not withdraw abruptly. Taper over 1-2 weeks to avoid acute tachycardia, HTN, and/or ischemia."
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Tenormin?
Sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome (unless patient has a functioning artificial pacemaker) or cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, pregnancy
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What are primary adverse effects of amlodipine besylate?
Bradycardia, cold extremities, tiredness, dizziness
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What is the brand name of benazepril hcl (ACE inhibitor)?
Lotensin
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What is the indication for Lotensin?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning associated with Lotensin?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Lotensin?
Angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary adverse effects of Lotensin?
Cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema, renal effects
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What is the brand name of bisoprolol fum/HCT (Beta Blocker +Thiazide)
Ziac
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What is the indication for Ziac
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning for Ziac?
"Do not withdraw abruptly. Taper over 1-2 weeks to avoid acute tachycardia, HTN, and/or ischemia."
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Ziac?
Sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome (unless patient has a functioning artificial pacemaker) or cardiogenic shock, anuria
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What are the primary adverse effects of Ziac?
Headache, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness
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What is the brand name for chlorthalidone (thiazide)?
Thalitone
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What is the indication for Thalitone?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications/warnings for Thalitone?
Anuria
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What are the primary adverse effects of Thalitone?
Electrolyte imbalances, hyperuricemia, photosensitivity, hyperglycemia
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What is the brand name of clonidine HCL (Alpha 2 agonist)?
Catapres
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What is the indication of Catapres?
Hypertension
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What are the primary adverse effects of Catapres?
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, sedation
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What is the brand name diltiazem (calcium channel blocker)?
Cardizem
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What is the indication for Cardizem?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications of Cardizem?
"Heart block, sick sinus syndrome, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, decompensated HF, acute MI"
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What are the primary adverse effects of Cardizem?
Bradycardia, first degree heart block, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia
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What are the brand names of diltiazem 24 HR (calcium channel blocker)?
Cardizem CD, Cartia XT, Taztia XT
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What is the indication for diltiazem 24 HR?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications/warnings of diltiazem 24 HR?
Heart block, sick sinus syndrome, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, decompensated HF, acute MI
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What are the primary adverse effects of diltiazem 24 HR?
Bradycardia, first degree heart block, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia
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What are the brand names associated with enalapril mal (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhbitor)?
Vasotec, Epaned
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What is the indication for Vasotec?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning associated with Vasotec?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Vasotec?
Angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary adverse effects of Vasotec?
Hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension, cough, angioedema
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What is the brand name of hydralazine HCl (vasodialtor)?
Apresoline
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What is the indication for Apresoline?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Apresoline?
Mitral valve rheumatic heart disease
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What are the primary adverse effects of Apresoline?
Tachycardia/palpitations, chest pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, systemic lupus erythematosus
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What is the brand name of hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic)?
Microzide
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What is the indication of Microzide?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Microzide?
Anuria
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What are the primary adverse effects of Microzide?
Electrolyte imbalances, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity reaction
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What is the brand name for labetalol HCL (Alpha/Beta-Adrenergic Blocker)?
Trandate
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What is the indication for Trandate?
Hypertension
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What is the contraindication/warnings of Trandate?
Severe bradycardia; heart block greater than first degree (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker); cardiogenic shock; bronchial asthma; uncompensated cardiac failure; conditions associated with severe and prolonged hypotension
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What are the primary adverse effets associated Trandate?
Dizziness, nausea, fatigue, nasal congestion
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What are the brand names for lisinopril (Angiotensin-Convering Enzyme Inhibitor)?
Prinivil, Zestril
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What is the indication of Zestril?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Zestril?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Zestril?
Angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary adverse effects of Zestril?
Dizziness, hyperkalemia, headache, cough, angioedema
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What are the brand names of lisinopril/HCTZ (Angiotensin-Convertin Enzyme Inhbitor/Thiazide Diuretic)?
Prinzide, Zestoretic
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What is the indication for Zestoretic?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning for Zestoretic?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Zestoretic?
"Concurrent use with aliskiren in | patients with diabetes, anuria"
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What are primary adverse effects of Zestoretic?
Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough
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What is the brand name for losartan POT (Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist)?
Cozaar
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What is the indication for Cozaar?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning for Cozaar?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Cozaar?
"Concurrent use with aliskiren in | patients with diabetes."
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What are the primary adverse effects of Cozaar?
Hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension, oliguria, azotemia
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What is the brand name of losartan POT/HCTZ (Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Thiazide Diuretic)?
Hyzaar
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What is the indication for Hyzaar?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning for Hyzaar?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications of losartan POT/HCTZ (Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Thiazide Diuretic)?
Concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes, anuria
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What are the primary adverse effects of Hyzaar?
Electrolyte imbalances, dizziness, upper respiratory infections
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What is the brand name of metoprolol tartrate (Beta-Adrenergic Blocker)?
Lopressor
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What is the indication for Lopressor?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Lopressor?
"Do not withdraw abruptly. Taper over 1-2 weeks to avoid acute tachycardia, HTN, and/or ischemia."
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with metoprolol tartrate?
Sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome (unless patient has a functioning artificial pacemaker) or cardiogenic shock
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What are the primary side effects associated with Lopressors?
Bradycardia, first degree heart block, depression, tiredness, dizziness
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What are the brand names associated with Nifedipine ER (Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker)?
ADALAT CC PROCARDIA XL AFEDITAB CR NIFEDIAC CC NIFEDICAL XL
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What is the indication for Nifedipine ER?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications of Adalat CC?
Concurrent strong CYP3A4 inducers, cardiogenic shock
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What are the primary side effects of Afeditab CR?
Peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia, headache
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What is the brand name of Olmesartan + HCTZ (Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker + Thiazide)
Benicar HCT
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What is the indication for Benicar HCT
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Benicar HCT
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Benicar HCT?
Concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes, anuria
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What are the primary side effects of Benicar HCT?
Dizziness, hyperuricemia, nausea, sprue like enteropathy
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What is the brand name of quinapril HCL (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor)
Accupril
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What is the indication of Accupril?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Accupril?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindication/warnings of Accupril?
Angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary side effects of quinapril HCL?
Fatigue, cough, hyperkalemia, renal effects
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What is the brand name of ramipril?
Altace
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What is the indication of Altace?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of ramipril?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications of ramipril?
Angioedema, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary side effects of ramipril?
Weakness, cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema
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What are the side effects of triamterene/HCTZ (Potassium sparing/Thiazide diuretic)
Dyazide, Maxzide
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What is the indication for Dyazide?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Dyazide?
Hyperkalemia with triamterene
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Maxzide?
Renal impairment (CrCL < 30 mL/min), hyperkalemia
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What are the primary side effects of triamterene/HCTZ?
Weakness, dizziness, headache, electrolyte imbalances
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What is the brand name of valsartan (Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker)?
Diovan
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What is the indication for Diovan?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning for Diovan?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with Diovan?
Concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary side effects of Diovan?
Hyperkalemia, changes in renal function, dizziness
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What is the brand name of valsartan + HCTZ (angiotensin II receptor blocker + thiazide)?
Diovan HCT
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What is the indication for Diovan HCT?
Hypertension
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What is the black box warning of Diovan HCT?
Pregnancy
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Diovan HCT?
Concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.
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What are the primary side effects of Diovan HCT?
Dizziness, nasopharingitis, elevated serum urea nitrogen
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What are the brand names for verapamil SR (Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker)?
Calan SR Isoptin SR Verelan
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What is the indication for verapamil SR?
Hypertension
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What are the contraindications/warnings associated with verapamil SR?
Severe hypotension, heart block, sick sinus syndrome (unless the patient has a functioning artificial pacemaker), cardiogenic shock
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What are the primary side effects of verapamil SR?
Constipation, heart failure/pulmonary edema, dizziness, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia
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What is the brand name of propranolol HCL (Beta-Adrenergic Blocker)
Inderal
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What is the indication for inderal?
Hypertension/ MI graines
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What is the black box warning associated with Inderal?
"Do not withdraw abruptly. Taper over 1-2 weeks to avoid acute tachycardia, HTN, and/or ischemia."
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Inderal?
"Sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block (unless patient has a functioning artificial pacemaker),cardiogenic shock, sick sinus syndrome, severe hyperactive airway disease"
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What are the primary side effects of Inderal?
Dizzinesss, fatigue, bradycardia, CNS disturbances
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What is the brand name of Amoxicillin TR/Pot Clavul?
Augmentin
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What is the indication for Augmentin?
Infectious disease (bacterial)
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What are the primary side effects of Augmentin?
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, urticaria, vaginitis Warnings:Hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions, CDAD, hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice, bacterial overgrowth or resistance
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What are the brand names for amoxicillin (Antibiotic/penicillin)?
Amoxil/Moxatag
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What is the indication for amoxicillin?
Infectious disease
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What are the primary side effects of amoxicillin?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, mucocutaneous candidiasis Warnings: hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions, CDAD
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What are the brand names for azithromycin (Antibiotic/Macrolide)
AZASITE [Opth] Z-PAK TRI-PAK ZMAX [Susp] ZITHROMAX
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What is the indication for azithromycin?
Infectious disease
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What are the primary side effects of azithromycin?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal, Injection site pain/inflammation Warnings: hypersensitivity reactions, history of cholestatic jaundice with previous use, CDAD, QT prolongation
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What is the brand name for cefdinir (Antibiotic/3rd cephalosporin)
Omnicef
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What is the indication for Omnicef?
Infectious disease
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What are the primary side effects Omnicef?
Diarrhea, vaginitis, nausea, headache, rash
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What are the brand name of Cefuroxime Axetil (Antibiotic/2nd Cephalosporin)
CEFTIN [Susp/Tab] ZINACEF [IV]
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What is the indication for cefuroxime axetil?
Inf.Dis. (Bacterial)
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What are the primary side effects of cefuroxime axetil?
Diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, elevations in AST/ALT Warnings: hypersensitivity reactions, CDAD, bacterial overgrowth or resistance
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What is the brand name of cephalexin (Antibiotic/1st Cephalosporin)
Keflex
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What is the indication for Keflex?
Infectious disease (bacterial)
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What are the primary side effects of Keflex?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash Warnings: hypersensitivity reactions, CDAD, bacterial overgrowth or resistance
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What is the brand name of ciprofloxacin HCL (Antibiotic
Cipro
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What is the indication for Cipro?
Infectious disease (Bacterial)
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What is the black box warning of Cipro?
Tendon rupture, wornsening myasthenia gravis
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What are the contraindications/warnings of Cipro?
Concurrent use of tizanidine
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What are the primary side effects of Cipro?
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity Warnings: hypersensitivity, hepatotoxicity, CNS effects, CDAD, peripheral neuropathy, QT prolongation, CYP1A2 interactions

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