1st 8 meds.txt

anticholinergic

antispasmodic treatment of neurogenic bladder

anxiety, dizziness, convulsions, palpitations, tachycardia, drowsiness, blurred vision, nausea, anorexia, dry mouth, constipation, mydriasis (pupil dilation)

take on empty stomach, avoid booze, CNS depressants, avoid driving until med response is known, decreased ability to sweat, wear sunglasses in bright light

anticholinergic

used to treat patients with overactive bladder

dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, dyspepsia, somnolence, blurred vision

effective with frequency, urgency, or incontinence symptoms, avoid booze, skip missed doses

nonopioid analgesic

management of acute, chronic arthritis pain and primary dysmenorrheal pain relief within 60 minutes

24-48 hours, duration 12-24 hours

fatigue, anxiety, depression, nervousness, nausea, anorexia, dry mouth, constipation, angioedema, hives, dyspnea, back pain, tachycardia, jaundice, dysuria

can take without regard to meals, increase of dose does not appear to increase effectiveness, do not take if allergic to sulfonamides, aspirin or NSAIDs

nonopioid analgesic

tx of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, gout, dental pain, musculoskeletal disorders, fever

30 minutes, peak 1-2 hours

headache, tinnitus, nausea, anorexia, dizziness, blood dyscrasias, constipation, GI bleeding

contact office if ringing or roaring in ears (toxicity) or changes in pee, increased weight, edema, increased joint pain, fever, bloody pee (kidney damage); use sunscreen; avoid use with ASA, NSAIDs, and booze which may help GI bleed; avoid use with anticoagulants; may have increased risk of MI or stroke

nonopioid analgesic

management of mild to moderate pain; R, J and G and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhea

GI bleed, blood dyscrasias, tinnitus, headache, insomnia, vision changes, rash, angioedema, jaundice, tachycardia, back pain, nausea

patients with asthma, ASA sensitiveness, or nasal polyps have increased risk of hypersensitivity; contact office if blurry vision or ringing in ears (toxic), black stools, flulike symptoms; changes in pee, increased weight, edema, increased joint pain, fever, bloody pee (kidney damage); avoid with ASA, steroids and booze; may increase risk of MI or stroke

treatment of moderate to severe pain, nonproductive cough

respiratory depression, orthostatic hypotension, dysuria, hives, dyspnea, angioedema, seizures

PO-30-45 minutes, peak 60-120 minutes, duration 4-6 hours; IM/subcut: onset 10-30 minutes, peak 30-60 minutes, duration 4-6 hours

do not give if R<12; avoid with booze, CNS depressants; withdrawal symptoms may occur-nausea, vomiting, cramps, fever, faintness, anorexia; physical dependency may result from long-term use

antihistamine

seasonal allergies, rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis caused by olds, animal dander and other allergens

drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting

avoid booze; call dr with difficulty breathing or swallowing; notify dr for hydroxyzine allergy

antihistamine

management of rhinitis, allergy, chronic idiopathic urticaria

drowsiness, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, pain, cough, hives, rash, itching, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, swelling

avoid booze, CNS depressants; tell dr if taking erythromycin or ketoconazole; if taking aluminum mag antacid, take a few hours before or after taking allegra

60 mg tab-within one hour, peak 2-3 hours, duration 12 hours; 180 mg tab-24 hours