Dosage Forms: nasal spray

Indications: nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis and seasonal allergic rhinitis

Class/Subclass: antiallergic agent

Comments: a setelin for aze last time

Dosage Forms: Nasal Spray 32 mcg (120 doses) Indications: Treatment of seasonal and perennial rhinitis symptoms in adults and children (6 yrs and older).

Class/Subclass: Upper Respiratory Agents/ Antiallergy Comments: Committing a rhino homicide while on budesonide will land you in rhinocort.

Dosage Forms: Injections : 100 units/mL in 10 mL vials and 3 mL cartridges

Indications: Once-daily subcutaneous administration at bedtime in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with DM1 or adult patients with DM2

Class/Subclass: anti-diabetic (hyperglycemia) Comments: convenient pen; mixing or diluting with other insulins is a major No-No; My name is Long, so just think of me because I’m so undeniably unforgettable, and you’ll instantly recall that Lantus contains the ‘Long’-acting version of insulin

Dosage Forms: 100 units per mL (10 mL vials, 3 mL cartridges and prefilled syringes), Novolog Mix 70/30.

Indications: Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic

Comments: Each dose must be individualized. Advise to administer close to a meal (within 5-10 mins). Hypoglycemina-side effect. Store in refrigerator not freezer!

Dosage Forms: Injectable solutions or suspensions: NPH, Regular,70%/30%,50%/50%.

Indications: diabetes I & II

Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic agent Comments: -rotate injection sites -if a dose skipped, take it as soon as possible

Dosage Forms: injection,solution

Indications: Diabetes Mellitus, control of hyperglycemia

Class/Subclass: Insulin/ Antidiabetic

Comments: Patients should wear diabetic identification (Medic-Alert) so appropriate treatment can be given if complications occur away from home. .

Dosage Forms: 5mg & 10mg tablets, 2.5mg, 5mg, & 10mg XL tablets

Indications: as an adjunct to diet, to reduce insulin dependence in diabetic patients

Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic/ sulfonylurea Comments: works to stimulate insulin production and secretion from beta cells. food delays absorption. hypoglycemia may occur, so blood glucose testing should be done regularly

Dosage Forms: Tablets: 1 mg, 2 mg, and 4 mg Indications: To lower blood glucose in patients with Type II diabetes mellitus

Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic/Sulfonylurea Comments: Follow prescribed diet closely

Dosage Forms: Tablets: 1.25mg/250mg, 2.5mg/ 500mg, 5mg/500mg

Indications: Glycemic control in patients with Type II Diabetes

Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic agent/ Antidiabetic combination product

Comments: Lactic Acidosis black box warning and interacts with many other commonly prescribed drugs including ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, anti-coagulants, many antibiotics, ect.

Dosage Forms: Tabs

Indications: type 2 diabetes

Class/Subclass: biguanide/antidiabetic

Comments: Off label use include antipsychotic-induced weight gain and polycystic ovary syndrome. (Met Gucci and went out to eat) (Met glucose in the form of eating)

Dosage Forms: 15, 30, & 45mg tablets

Indications: As an adjunct with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Off Label: Can be used for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic / thiazolidinediones

Dosage Forms: Tablets (2mg, 4mg, 8mg) Indications: Type 2 Diabetes in conjunction with diet & exercise

Class/Subclass: Anti-diabetic Agent/Thiazolindinedione

Comments: Avoid use with nitrates and insulin. Not for treatment of type 1 DM. May cause or exacerbate congestive heart failure.

Dosage Forms: Injection, solution 250 mcg/ml Indications: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic agent Incretin mimetic agent

Comments: Relatively new drug, introduced in 2005. Causes weight loss in some patients. Made from Gila Monster venom (a poisonous lizard) – save the species to control blood glucose!

Dosage Forms: Tablets- 25mg, 50mg, 100mg. Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Class/Subclass: Antidiabetic

Comments: -Not effective for treatment of type 1 diabetes -Can be taken with or without food.

Dosage Forms: Tablets, Oral Solution

Indications: Bacterial Infections

Class/Subclass: Anti-Infective Agent/ Penicillin Comments: WWII Miracle Drug Complete full treatment

Dosage Forms: tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, liquid suspension (delicious).

Indications: Treatment of infections for beta lactamase negative microorganisms.

Conditions include: ear, nose, and throat infections, Gonorrhea, lower respiratory tract infections, and skin infections.

Class/Subclass: Anti-biotic, penicillin group Comments: Contraindicated for individuals with penicillin allergies.

Dosage Forms: Tablets Oral Suspension Chewables Class/Subclass: Penicillin Antibiotic/Beta-lactamase inhibitor

Indications: Sinusitis, otitis media, lower respiratory tract infections, skin (staph) infections, urinary tract infections.

Comments: More readily absorbed when taken with food, DIARRHEA, DO NOT substitute by giving 2 pills!

Dosage Forms: Tablets, Capsules, and Suspensions. Indications: Infections due to streptococci, staphylococci, E. coli…

Class/Subclass: Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Comments: Pregnancy Category B, 1st generation Cephalosporin. WARNING: will alter absorption of estrogens (including oral contraceptives). Better on empty stomach w/ a full glass of water.

Dosage forms: Tablets (125mg, 250mg and 500mg) Suspension (125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml) Injection (750mg, 1.5g, and 7.5g)

Indications: Pharyngitis/tonsillitis Otitis media Class/Subclass: Cephalosporin (2nd generation)/antibiotic

Comments: Ceph: head CW inhibition via acylation of transpeptidase enzyme Highly stable to beta-lactamases Suspension = grub tab no grub My Cef-rox-me…so gotta…Axe-t-il

Dosage Forms: Capsules, Powder for Oral Suspension

Indications: Pneumonia, Sinusitis, tonsillitis, Strep throat. infections caused by multiple strains( ex. Staph aureus, Strep. pyogenes, E. coli, K. pneumoniae,…)

Class/Subclass: Antibiotic/ Cephalosporin

Comments: 3rd generation Cephalosporin mechanism similar to penicillin with transpeptidase, reason to avoid with penicillin allergy. -Does not require refrigeration with suspension -!Do Not take iron or antacids within 2 hours of dose!

Dosage Forms: Tablets, Powders for suspension & Injections.

Indications: Acute bacterial sinusitis, Upper & lower respiratory tract infections, Genital ulcer disease. Class/Subclass: Macrolide Antibiotic

Comments: Entire course of antibiotics should be taken to eliminate the recurrence of infection.

Dosage Forms: BIAXIN or Clarithromycin can be found in immediate and extended release tablets as well as granules for oral suspension. The yellow oval film-coated immediate-release BIAXIN tablet or generic Clarithromycin can be typically found in 250mg and 500mg strengths

Indications: It is an anti-infective thus its main indication is help treat and prevent infections. It is also indicative to help maintain the effectiveness of other antibiotics.

Class/Subclass: Clarithromycin is semi-synthetic anti-infectve of the macrolide class. Comments: If BY ACCident you infect yourself with some bacteria then take CLARITHROMYCIN

Dosage Forms: Tablets, Oral Suspension, Injection, Ophthalmic & Otic Formulations

Indications: bacterial infections caused by Gram neg. & Gram pos. bacteria, such as E. coli and S. pyogenes

Class/Subclass: Anti-infective/Fluoroquinolone antibiotic Comments: Don’t take antacids because they decrease bioavailability. Not for use by children or pregnant women because of permanent lesions in weight-bearing joints.