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Definition
fluconazole
Antifungal
Vaginal candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, systemic candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis
tablets, powder for oral suspension, injection
Do not double doses if dose is missed; contact physician if rash develops |
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Definition
fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine
antihistamine/decongestant
seasonal allergic rhinitis (sneezing, rhinorrhea, pruritus, lacrimation, nasal congestion)
tablets (12 hr and 24 hr)
take on empty stomach, use caution when performing activities that require alertness, don't take OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, matrix tablet sheel may be found intact in stool |
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Definition
Promethazine with codeine
antihistamine/antitussive
temporary relief of coughs and upper resp symptoms associated with allergies or cold
Syrup
take with food/milk if GI upset, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, may be habit forming |
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Definition
Rosuvastatin
Antihyperlipidemic
Reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, nonHDL-C and TG levels and increase HDL-C
tablets
myopathy may occur, follow prescribed diet, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake |
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Definition
atorvastatin
antihyperlipidemic
Reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, apo B, and TG levels and increase HDL-C levels
Tablets
follow prescribed diet, avoid over exposure to sunlight, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake |
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Definition
gemfibrozil
antihyperlipidemic
treatment of type IV or V hyperlipidemia
tablets
may cause dizziness/blurred vision, may cause myositis |
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lovastatin
antihyperlipidemic
treatment of primary hypercholes terolemia types IIa and IIb, to slow progression of coronary atheroscleorsis, for primary prevention of coronary heart disease, reduce total-C, LDL-C, and low HDL-C in boys/girls age 10-17
tablets
follow prescribed diet, take med with meals, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, watch for muscle pain, limit alcohol |
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Definition
pravastatin
antihyperlipidemic
reduce elevated total and HDL cholesterol, apo B and TGs and increase HDL
tablets
watch for myopathy, follow prescribed diet, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake |
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Definition
fenofibrate
antihyperlipidemic
reduce elevated LDL-C, total-C, TGs, apo-B and increase HDL-C
tablets
follow prescribed diet, watch myositis |
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Definition
ezetimibe and simvastatin
antihyperlipidemic
primary hypercholesteremia, mized hyperlipidemia
tablets
watch myopathy, follow prescribed diet, avoid grapefruit/grapefruit juice, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake, do not take within 2 hours before or 4 hours after a bile acid sequestrant |
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Definition
ezetimibe
antihyperlipidemic
primary hypercholesterolemia, homozygoud familial hypercholesterolemia, homozygoud familial sitosterolemia, mixed hyperlipidemia
tablets
don't take w/in 2 hours before/4hours after bile acid sequestrant, follow prescribed diet, watch myopathy, |
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Definition
simvastatin
antihyperlipidemic
primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, primary dysbetalipoproteinemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
tablets
watch myopathy, follow prescribed diet, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake, avoid grapefruit juice |
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Definition
Niacin
antihyperlipidemic
primary hypercholesterolemia, reduce risk of recurent nontatal MI, slow progression of atheroslerotic disease
tablets, ER
take at bedtime with low-fat snack, follow titration schedule, flushing, avoid alcohol, watch myopathy, follow prescribed diet |
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Definition
irbesartan
antihypertensive
hypertension, diabetic nephropathy
tablets
do not get pregnant |
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Definition
olmesartan and HCTZ
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
take early AM, avoid excessive sunlight, dizziness, don't get pregnant |
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Term
| Catapres and Catapres TTS |
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Definition
clonidine
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets and transdermal ER patches
drowsiness, avoid OTC decongestants or sodium slats, change transdermal skin sites with each application |
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Definition
olmesartan
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
dizziness, don't get pregnant |
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Definition
losartan
antihypertensive
hypertension, reduce risk of stroke, diabetic nephropathy
tablets
don't get pregnant |
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Definition
valsartan/HCTZ
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
don't get pregnant, dizziness |
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Definition
valsartan
antihypertensive
hypertension, heart failure, reduce cardiovascular mortality following MI
tablets
don't get pregnant, dizziness, best to take w/o food |
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Definition
losartan/HCTZ
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
take early AM, avoid excess sunlight |
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Definition
lisinopril/HCTZ
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
take early AM, avoid excess sunlight, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, watch for swelling |
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Definition
bisoprolol/HCTZ
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
can mask hypoglycemic symptoms, dizziness, take early AM, avoid excess sunlight |
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Definition
carvedilol
antihypertensive
essential hypertension, mild-moderate heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction
tablets, capsules
take with food, decreased lacrimation, drowsiness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds |
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Definition
propranolol
antihypertensive
hypertesnion, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, migraine headache, MI, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, pheochromocytoma, pre-op
tabtles, capsules (SR), injection
drowsiness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds |
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Definition
metoprolol tartrate
antihypertensive
hypertension, acute MI
tablets, injection
take with food, dizziness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms |
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Definition
atenolol
antihypertensive
hypertension, angina pectoris, acute MI
tablets, injection
drowsiness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms |
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Definition
metoprolol succinate
antihypertensive
hypertension, angina pectoris, stable symptomatic heart failure
tablets ER
take with food, dizziness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms |
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Definition
amlodipine
antihypertensive
hypertension, stable or vasospastic angina
tablets
don't take OTC cough/cold meds |
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Definition
amlodipine/benazepril
antihypertensive
hypertension
capsule
no OTC cough/cold/allergy medications, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, watch for facial swelling, difficulty breathing, infection |
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Definition
Quinapril
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, report facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or infection |
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Definition
ramipril
antihypertensive
hypertension, reduction in risk of MI, stroke, and death from cadriovascular, heart failure in post MI
capsules, tablets
capsules can be broken and contents spread over soft food, no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, watch facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or infections, |
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Definition
benazepril
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, no salt substitutes w/ K+, watch facial swelling, difficult breathing, or infections |
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Definition
enalapril
antihypertensive
hypertension, congestive heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction
tablets, injection
no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, no salt substitutes w/ K+, watch neutropenia |
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Definition
lisinopril
antihypertensive
hypertension
tablets
no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, no salt substitutes w/ K+, watch swelling |
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Term
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Definition
| irbesartan/HCTZ antihypertensive hypertension tablets don't get pregnant, no excess sun, take in early AM |
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Definition
terazosin
antihypertensive/BPH treatment
hypertension, BPH
capsules
take first dose at bedtime to avoid syncope, avoid activities that require alertness for first 12 hours, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds |
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Term
| Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Tiazac |
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Definition
diltiazem
antihypertensive/antianginal
angina pectoris, hypertension, temporary control of atrial fibrillation
tablets, capsules, injection
take on empty stomach, dizziness, |
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Term
| Procardia, Procardia XL, Nifedical XL, Adalet CC |
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Definition
nifedipine
antihypertensive/antianginal
vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina, hypertension
capsules, tablets SR
take on empty stomach, fainting, no grapefruit juice, no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds |
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Term
| Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Calan, Verelen |
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Definition
verapamil
antihypertensive/antianginal
vasospastic angina, unstable angina, chronic stable angina, essential hypertension, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
tablets, tablets SR, capsules, injection
take on empty stomach |
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Definition
doxazosin
antihypertensive/BPH agent
hypertension, BPH
tablets, tablets ER
take first dose of IR tablets at bedtime to avoid fainting, take Cardura XL with breakfast, avoid activities that requrie alterness for 12 hrs after initial dose, no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, shell of XL tablet may be noticed in stool |
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Definition
prednisone
anti-inflammatory
various allergic and inflammatory diseases of the body
tablets, solution, intensol solution
take w/ food/milk if GI upset, |
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Term
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Definition
methylprednisolone
anti-inflammatory agent
various allergic and inflammatory diseases of the body
tablets, medrol dosepak, injection
take w/ food/milk if GI upset |
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Term
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Definition
methotrexate
antimetabolite
gestational choriocarcinoma, chorioadenoma destruens, hydatidiform mole, non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, breas cancer, epidermoid cancers of head and neck etc. severe psoriasis
tablets, injection
take on empty stomach, keep well hydrated, avoid alcohol and salyclates, avoid prolonged exposure to natural/artificial light, follow contraceptive measures, have periodic lab work done |
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Definition
sumatriptan
antimigrainous agent
migraine attacks, cluster headaches
injection, tablets, nasal spray
DO NOT EXCEED DOSAGE, may be given any time during attack but best as soon as symptoms appear, 2 injections in 24 hours is max, proper use of autoinjector, pain or redness at injection site |
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Definition
ropinirole
antiparkinson agent
idiopathic parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome
tablets, tablets ER
dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypertension, hallucination during therapy, avoid alcohol and CNS depressants |
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Definition
chlorhexidine
antiplaque rinse
treatment of gingivitis
oral rinse
use after meals and after brushing teeth, do not swallow, do not rinse with water following use |
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Term
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Definition
benzonatate
antitussive
cough
capsules
swallow whole, watch for difficult swallowing/breathing |
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Definition
chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone
antitussive
cough, upper resp symptoms asociates with allergy or cold
Pennkinetic suspension
drowsiness, no alcohol, may be habit forming |
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Term
| Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC |
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Definition
Codeine/Guaifenesin
antitussive/expectorant
cough
syrup
drowsiness, no alcohol, if cough persists more than one week contact MD, may be habit-forming |
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