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Medication List - Class Treatment & Side Effects

  1. What are ACE Inhibitors for?
    Heart Medication: Treating for Hypertension & CHF
  2. Side-Effects of ACE Inhibitors 4
    • 1. Dizziness
    • 2. Coughing
    • 3. *Report Swelling of Face & Throat
    • 4. *Caution when standing
  3. What are Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers for?
    Heart Medication: Treating for Hypertension & CHF
  4. Side-Effects of Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers 5
    • 1. Dizziness
    • 2. Diarrhea
    • 3. Heartburn
    • 4. Fatigue
    • 5. *Caution when standing
  5. What are Antacids/PPIs for?
    Stomach Medication: GI Ulcers & Acid Reflux
  6. Side-effects of Antacids/PPIs 3
    • 1. Headache
    • 2. Diarrhea
    • 3. Abdominal Pain
  7. What are Antiarrhythmics for?
    Heart Medication: Treatment of Irregular Heart Rhythms
  8. Side-effects of Amiodarone (Antiarrhythmics) 4
    • 1. Nausea
    • 2. Constipation
    • 3. Sun Sensitivity
    • 4. *Report Shortness of Breath
  9. Side-effects of Flecainide, Digoxin, and Dronedarone (Antiarrhythmics) 3
    • 1. Nausea
    • 2. Headache
    • 3. *Report dizziness or chest pain
  10. What are Antibiotics for?
    Stop or slow bacterial growth
  11. Side effects for Antibiotics 3
    • 1. Rash
    • 2. Diarrhea
    • 3. Nausea
  12. Side effects of Levofloxacin (Antibiotics) 1
    *Report severe muscle pain
  13. What are Anticoagulants for?
    Blood thinner: Treament for DVT & Pulmonary Embolis (PE)
  14. Side effects of Anticoagulants 3
    • 1. Bruising
    • 2. Gum Bleeding
    • 3. *Report unusual bleeding
  15. What are Anti-Constipating Medications for?
    Constipation
  16. Side effects of  Anti-Constipating Medications 3
    • 1. Bloating
    • 2. Abdominal Discomfort
    • 3. Gas
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