-
hydrocodone bitartrate with acetaminophen
- Lortab
- analgesic combination
- pain
- drowsiness, constipation, CI:cns/respiratory depression
- DI: warfarin, cns depressants
-
levothyroxine sodium
- synthroid
- thyroid product
- thyroid replacement
- tachycardia, palpitations CI: recent MI, uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
- DI: anticoagulants, antacids
-
lisinopril
- prinivil, zestril
- ace inhibitor
- hypertension
- cough, rash
- DI: antacids
-
alprazolam
- xanax
- benzodiazepine
- panic and anxiety disorders
- drowsiness CI: pregnancy/lactation
- DI: alcohol and other CNS depressants
-
metformin hydrochloride
- glucophage
- antidiabetic agent, biguanide
- DM II
- anorexia N/V/D/C
- DI: cimetidine, furosemide
-
furosemide
- lasix
- loop diuretic
- hypertension, edema
- orthostatic hypotension, vertigo, ha CI: sulfa allergy
- DI: NSAIDs
-
omeprazole
- prilosec
- PPI
- heartburn, GERD
- ha
- DI: warfarin
-
simvastatin
- zocor
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- hypercholesterolemia
- myopathy, ha, n/v CI: liver disease
- DI: grapefruit juice
-
atorvastatin calcium
- lipitor
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
- rhabdomyolysis CI: liver disease, pregnancy/breastfeeding
- DI: antacids
-
amlodipine
- norvasc
- calcium channel blocker
- hypertension
- palpitations, dizziness, sob
- DI: beta-blockers
-
albuterol sulfate (salbutamol)
- proventil hfa, proair hfa, ventolin hfa
- beta2 agonist
- asthma, COPD
- tremor
-
zolpidem tartrate
- ambien, ambien CR
- hypnotic, nonbenzodiazepine
- insomnia
- daytime drowsiness, amnesia
- avoid alcohol
-
citalopram hydrobromide
- celexa
- antidepressant, SSRI
- depression
- dizziness, insomnia
- CI/DI: MAOI
-
hydrochlorothiazide
- hydrochlorothiazide
- thiazide diuretic
- mild to mod hypertension
- orthostatic hypotension,dizziness
- DI: lithium, loop diuretics, insulin
-
gabapentin
- neurontin
- anticonvulsant
- dizziness, somnolence CI: antacids, cimetidine
-
ranitidine hydrochloride
- zantac
- histamine H2 antagonist
- gastroesophageal reflux, gastric ulcer
- abdominal discomfort, bradycardia
- DI: ketoconazole, warfarin
-
tramadol hydrochloride
- ultram
- opioid analgesic
- moderate to severe pain
- dizziness, N/D CI: alcohol
- DI: warfarin, MAOI, SSRI
-
aspirin, enteric-coated
- aspirin
- antiplatelet agent, salicylate, mild to moderate pain, inflammation
- bleeding, GI ulceration CI: children (<16) pregnancy (esp 3rd trimester)
-
potassium chloride
- potassium chloride
- electrolyte supplement
- hypokalemia
- rash, hyperkalemia CI: hyperkalemia
- DI: K sparing diuretic
-
clonazepam
- klonopin
- benzodiazepine, anticonvulsant
- seizures, panic disorders
- somnolence CI: liver disease
- DI: alcohol, CNS depressants
-
warfarin sodium (crystalline)
- coumadin
- anticoagulant, vitamin k antagonist
- prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis
- hemorrhage, red-orange urine CI: liver or kidney disease, pregnancy
- DI: lots!
-
montelukast sodium
- singulair
- leukotriene receptor antagonist
- asthma
- dizziness, rash
- DI: rifampin
-
metoprolol tartrate
- lopressor
- beta blocker, beta-1 selective
- hypertension and angina pectoris, prevention of MI
- hypotension, dizziness
- DI: barbiturates
-
cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride
- flexeril
- skeletal muscle relaxant
- tachycardia, syncope, drowsiness CI: MAOI w/in 14d, CHF, hyperthyroidism
- DI: alcohol and other cns depressants
-
quetiapine fumerate
- seroquel
- antipsychotic, atypical
- schizophrenia
- ha, somnolence, weight gain CI: severe CNS depression
- DI: cyp 3A4 substrates
-
clopidogrel bisulfate
- plavix
- antiplatelet agent
- reduction of atherosclerotic events (MI, stroke)
- ha, dizziness CI: active bleeding (peptic ulcers etc.)
- DI: warfarin, phenytoin
-
oxycodone hydrochloride (ER)
- oxycontin
- opioid analgesic
- moderate to severe pain
- drowsiness, constipation CI: respiratory depression
- DI: alcohol and other CNS depressants
-
trazodone hydrochloride
- desyrel
- antidepressant, serotonin reuptake inhibitor/antagonist
- depression
- hypertension, dizziness, anger
- DI: fluoxetine, carbamazepine
-
carvedilol
- coreg, coreg cr
- mixed alpha/beta blocker
- hypertension and mild/mod HF
- dizziness, hyperglycemia, hypotension
- DI: rifampin, MAOI,
-
lovastatin
- mevacor
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- hypercholesterolemia
- rhabdomyolysis, n/v CI: liver disease, pregnancy/lactation
- DI: gemfibrozil
-
sertraline hydrochloride
- zoloft
- antidepressant, SSRI
- major depression, post-trumatic stress disorder, ocd, panic disorder, bulimia
- weight loss, drowsiness
- DI: MAOI
-
duloxetine hydrochloride
- cymbalta
- antidepressant, serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- major depression
- insomnia, gi upset CI: MAOI
- DI: alcohol, cns active drugs
-
oxycodone hydrochloride with acetaminophen
- percocet
- opioid analgesic
- moderate/severe pain
- hypotension, dizziness, constipation, drowsiness
- DI: anesthetics, cns depressants
-
fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate
- advair
- beta2-adrenergic agonist, long acting corticosteroid
- asthma
- ha, urti, oral candidiasis, cough
- DI: diuretics, MAOI
-
insulin glargine
- lantus
- insulin-long acting
- DM I & II
- hypoglycemia
- DI: corticosteroids
-
metoprolol succinate
- toprol-xl
- beta blocker, beta-1 selective
- hypertension, angina pectoris
- hypotension, dizziness
- DI: barbituates, verapamil
-
azithromycin dihydrate
- zithromax, zmax
- antibiotic, macrolide
- otitis media, pharyngitis, U/LRTI, etc
- N/V/D
- DI: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, warfarin
-
fluoxetine hydrochloride
- prozac
- antidepressant, SSRI
- major depression, ocd, pmdd, bulimia
- anxiety, weekness, weight loss CI: MAOI
- DIcarbamazepine, beta-blockers
-
venlafaxine hydrochloride
- effexor (xr)
- antidepressant, SNRI
- depression
- dizziness, ha, insomnia CI: MAOI
- DI: trazodone
-
atenolol
- tenormin
- beta blocker, beta-1 selective
- hypotension, dizziness CI: pregnancy
- DI: clonidine, NSAIDs
-
amitriptyline hydrochloride
- elavil
- tricyclic antidepressant
- depression, analgesic for chronic/neuropathic pain, prophylaxis against migraines
- orthostatic hypotension, n/v CI: MAOI
- DI: barbiturates, cimetidine, fluoxetine
-
ipratropium bromide with albuterol sulfate mdi
- combivent
- anticholinergic agent, beta2 agonist
- COPD bronchospams
- cough, ha, dizziness CI: soy allergy
- DI: MAOI, tricyclic antidepressants
-
bupropion hydrochloride
- wellbutrin (SR, XL)
- antidepressant, dopamine-reuptake inhibitor
- depression, smoking cessation
- ha, insomnia, tachycardia CI: seizure, bulimia, anorexia, MAOI
- DI: antidepressants, theophylline
-
esomeprazole magnesium
- nexium
- PPI
- treat erosive esophagitis, GERD
- diarrhea, ha
- DI: clarithromycin, digoxin, iron salts, warfarin
-
lorazepam
- ativan
- benzodiazepine
- anxiety, status epilepticus, preoperative sedation
- drowsiness, c/d, hypotension
- DI: alcohol and other CNS depressants, oral contraceptives
-
fenofibrate
- tricor
- antilipemic agent, fibric acid
- hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemias
- ha, abdominal pain CI: renal/hepatic dysfunction
- DI: statins
-
escitalopram oxalate
- lexapro
- antidepressant, SSRI
- major depressive disorder, general anxiety
- insomnia, dizziness CI: renal/hepatic impairment, MAOI
- DI: aspirin, NSAIDS
-
fluticasone propionate (nasal)
- flonase
- corticosteroid
- ha, urti
- DI: ketoconazole
-
prednisone
- prednisone
- corticosteroid
- adrenocortical insufficiency, hypercalcemia, rheumatic, collagen disorders, neoplastic disorders
- wight gain, swelling, impaired healing, muscle weakness
- CI: serious infection
- DI: anticholinesterases, barbiturates, rifampin
-
divalproex sodium
- depakote(ER)
- anticonvulsant, antimigraines
- mania associated with bipolar, migraine prophylaxis, seizures
- tremor, somnolence, weight gain CI: pregnancy
- DI: clonazepam, alcohol and other cns depressants, aspirin
-
clonidine hydrochloride
- catapres
- alpha2-adrenergic agonist
- hypertension
- drowsiness, dizziness
- DI: narcotic analgesics
-
diltiazem hydrochloride
- cardizem(CD)
- calcium channel blocker
- hypertension, angina
- bradycardia, dizziness
- DI: beta-blockers
-
carisoprodol
- soma
- skeletal muscle relaxant
- drowsiness, cns depression
- DI: alcohol and other cns depressants
-
risperidone
- resperdal
- atypical antipsychotic
- schitzophrenia, acute mania associated with bipolar
- somnolence, weight gain
- avoid alcohol
-
meloxicam
- mobic
- NSAID
- OA and RA
- insomnia, gastric ulcers, n/d
-
tolterodine tartrate
- detrol (LA)
- antispasmodic, anticholingergic agent
- overactive bladder
- dry mouth, ha, somnolence
- DI: clarithromycin, erythromycin, ketoconazole
-
topiramate
- topamax
- anticonvulsant
- seizures, migraines
- dizziness, tremor, edema
- DI: oral contraceptives, metformin
-
ibuprofin
- motrin
- NSAID
- RA, OA, reduce fever, mild to moderate pain
- gi upset, drowsiness
- DI: beta-blockers, digoxin, loop diuretics
-
amoxicillin trihydrate
- amoxil
- antibiotic, penicillin
- otitis media, sinusitis, rti, uti
- dizziness, gastritis,
- oral contraceptives, tetracyclines
-
naproxen
- naprosyn
- NSAID
- inflammatory disease, gout, pain, fever
- somnolence, gi bleeding
- warfarin, corticosteroids
-
lisinopril with hydrochlorothiazide
- zestoretic, prinzide
- ace inhibitor, thiazide diuretic
- dizziness, cough
- DI: alcohol, barbiturates, antidiabetic agents, lithium
-
metoclopramide hydrochloride
- reglan
- antiemetic agent
- prevention of nausea associated with chemo or post-surgery
- dizziness, flushing, diarrhea CI: gi obstruction, history of seizures
- DI: anticholinergics, opioids
-
sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim
- bactrim
- antibiotic
- uti, otitis media, traveler's diarrhea
- rash
- DI: warfarin, sulfonylurea
-
pioglitazone hydrochloride
- actos
- thiazolidinedione
- DM II
- ha, urti, edema CI: liver disease, CHF
- oral contraceptives
-
aripiprazole
- abilify
- atypical antipsychotic
- schizophrenia, bipolar, major depressive disorder
- ha, insomnia, weight gain
- alcohol, cns depressants
-
alendronate sodium
- fosamax
- bisphosphonate
- osteoporosis
- abdominal pain
- DI: antacids, aspirin, nsaids
-
tiotropium bromide
- spiriva
- anticholinergic bronchodilator
- dry mouth, dyspepsia, myalgia, pharyngitis
-
tamsulosin hydrochloride
- flomax
- alpha-1-blocker
- BPH
- drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension
- DI: cimetidine
-
pregabalin
- lyrica
- anticonvulsant
- neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, seizures, postherpetic neuralgia
- anxiety, dizziness, blurred vision
- DI: cns depressants
-
glyburide
- micronase, diabeta
- sulfonylurea
- DM II
- hypoglycemia, nausea
- DI: alcohol (disulfiram-like)
-
donepezil hydrochloride
- aricept
- acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- mild to moderate alzheimer's dementia
- n/v/d, insomnia, muscle cramps
- DI: phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampin, dexamethasone
-
rosuvastatin calcium
- crestor
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- high cholesterol and triglycerides
- muscle aches, gi upset, ha CI: pregnancy/breatfeeding
- DI: cyclosporine, gemfibozil, warfarin
-
propoxyphene napsylate with acetaminophen
- darvocet
- opioid analgesic combination
- mild to moderate pain
- dizziness, constipation CI: acute/severe asthma, respiratory distress
- alcohol
-
diazepam
- valium
- benzodiazepine
- general anxiety, panic disorder, preoperative sedation, status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, skeletal muscles relaxant
- drowsiness, constipation, cv collapse CI: preg/lac
- DI: other cns depressants, cimetidine, grapefruit juice
-
spironolactone
- aldactone
- potassium sparing diuretic
- edema associated w/ excessive aldosterone excretion, hypertension, hypokalemia, hirsutism
- drowsiness, hyperkalemia CI: hyperkalemia, renal dysfunction
- DI: ACE-I
-
pantoprazole sodium
- protonix
- PPI
- GERD, ulcerative esophagitis
- ha, diarrhea, bloating
- ampicillin, iron
-
lamotrigine
- lamictal, lamictal xr
- anticonvulsant
- epilepsy and bipolar disorder
- drowsiness, rash, ha
- DI: oral contraceptives, antidepressants, antihistaminses, alcohol
-
levalbuteral hydrochloride
- xopenex
- sympathomimetic
- bronchospasm
- dizziness, tremors, insomnia
- DI: beta blockers, digoxin, diuretics, MAOI
-
glipizide
- glucotrol
- sulfonylurea
- DM II
- hypoglycemia, weight gain, dizziness
- DI: food, alcohol, MAOI
-
fexofenadine hcl
- allegra
- antihistamine
- allergies, idiopathic urticaria
- drowsiness, ha
- DI:erythromycin
-
pravastatin sodium
- pravachol
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- hypercholesterolemia
- ha, chest pain, nausea CI: liver disease, pregnant/lact
- DI: cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, bile acid sequestrants
-
estrogens (conjugated)
- premarin
- estrogen hormone replacement
- menopausal vasomotor symptoms, prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis
- thrombosis, n/v abdominal cramps CI: breast cancer
- DI: tricyclic antidepressants, barbiturates, rifampin
-
isosorbide mononitrate
- imdur
- nitrate, vasodilator
- prophylactic treatment of angina pectoris
- tachycardia, ha,
- DI: alcohol, aspirin, calcium channel blocker
-
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
- cipro (xr)
- antibiotic, fluoroquinolone
- bacterial infections
- ha, n/d
- DI: sulfonylurea, cyclosporine, warfarin, iron, zinc, caffeine
-
triamterene with hydrochlorothiazide
- dyazide
- potassium sparing/ thiazide diuretics
- edema, hypertension
- dizziness, hypotension, photosensitivity CI: hyperkalemia
- ace inhibitors
-
promethazine hcl
- phenergan
- antiemetic, antihistamine H1 blocker
- allergies, motion sickness, vertigo, sedation
- orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, sedation
- DI: cns depressants, MAOI,
-
allopurinol
- zyloprim
- xanthine oxidase inhibitor
- prevent attack of gout
- abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea CI: preg/lact
- DI: ampicillin
-
nitroglycerin
- nitrostat
- vasodilator
- acute angina, prophylaxis of angina
- ha, nausea, sweating
- DI: alcohol, calcium channel blockers
-
lansoprazole
- prevacid
- PPI
- heartburn, GERD
- ha, diarrhea
- DI: digoxin, ketoconazole
-
paroxetine hydrochloride
- paxil (cr)
- antidepressant, SSRI
- depression, panic disorder, ocd, social anxiety disorder
- ha, dizziness, palpitation, hypertension
- DI: MAOI
-
doxycycline hyclate
- vibramycin
- antibiotic, tetracycline
- bacterial infection
- dizziness hepatotoxicity, ha, anorexia
- DI: oral contraceptives, penicillin, warfarin, sun exposure
-
amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts
- adderall (xr)
- CNS stimulant
- narcolepsy, ADHD
- insomnia, ha, gi upset, anorexia CI: hypertension, heart disease, preg/lact
- DI: MAOI, tricyclic antidepressants
-
insulin aspart
- novolog
- hormone replacement
- DM I & II
- hypoglycemia
- DI: corticosteroids, diltiazem, oral contraceptives
-
memantine hydrochloride
- namenda
- NMDA receptor agonist
- alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia
- dizziness, ha
-
fentanyl (transdermal)
- duragesic
- opioid analgesic
- management of persistent moderate/severe pain
- respiratory depression, constipation
- CNS depressant, alcohol
-
mitazapine
- remeron
- tetracyclic anidepressant
- depression
- hypotension, rash, somnolence
- DI: alcohol, cns depressants, maoi
-
ezetimibe
- zetia
- antihyperlipidemic agent
- hypercholesterolemia
- dizziness, fatigue, ha, abdominal pain
- DI: antacid, fenofibrate
-
celecoxib
- celebrex
- Cox-2 inhibitor
- OA, RA, acute pain
- dizziness, insomnia, hypertension
- ACE-I, aspirin, furosemide
-
hydroxyzine hydrochloride
- atarax
- antiemetic, histamine H-1 antagonist
- anxiety, preoperative sedative, antipruritic
- dizziness, drowsiness, rash
- alcohol, cns depressants
-
valsartan
- diovan
- angiotensin II receptor antagonist
- hypertension
- ha, cough, hyperkalemia, fatigue
- CI: pregnancy, severe hepatic insufficiency
- DI: lithium
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