FLONASE 

(fluticasone nasal)

Flonase is a nasal spray containing fluticasone propionate. Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Flonase Nasal Spray is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.

Route:  inhalation

Dose:  1 or 2 sprays. 50 mcg in each nostril once a day as needed.

Side effects include: 

• minor nosebleed, burning or itching in your nose

• sores or white patches inside or around your nose

• cough, trouble breathing

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using fluticasone nasal.

Ipratropium inhalation 

(Atrovent)

Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema.

Route:  inhalation

Dose: Inhalation aerosol: 2 inhalations (34 mcg) orally four times a day

Side effects include: 

• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;

• cough with mucus, chest tightness, trouble breathing; or

• tiredness, or headache.

Do not get ipratropium inhalation in your eyes, especially if you have glaucoma. Ipratropium inhalation accidentally sprayed into the eyes can cause blurred vision or eye irritation, and may make glaucoma worse. This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Lisinopril

(Prinivil)

Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

Lisinopril is also used in adults to treat congestive heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Lisinopril belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Route: oral solution

Dose:  20 to 40 mg orally once a day

Side effects include: 

• headache, dizziness;

• low blood pressure, cough; or

• chest pain.

High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Restasis

(cyclosporine ophthalmic)

Restasis eye drops contain cyclosporine which is an immunosuppressant. Cyclosporine can increase tear production that has been reduced by inflammation in the eyes. Restasis eye drops are used to treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation. Restasis ophthalmic emulsion may also be used for treating eye disease not listed in this medication guide.

Route: Ophthalmic

Dose:1 drop 2 times a day in each eye approximately 12 hours apart

Side effects include:

• mild burning or stinging in the eyes;

• mild redness or itching;

• blurred vision; or

• feeling like something is in your eye.

it is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on cyclosporine used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. This medicine may cause blurred vision or other vision problems. If any of these occur, do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Xalatan

( latanoprost ophthalmic)

Xalatan is classified as an ophthalmic glaucoma agent and lowers pressure inside the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. Xalatan eye drops are used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye

Route: Ophthalmic

Dose: One eye drop in the affected eye or eyes once a day in the evening.

Side effects include:

• Decreased vision

• painful irritation of the clear front part of the eye

• swelling or redness of the eye and the lining of the eyelid

Xalatan may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, usually an increase in brown pigment. You may also notice increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These changes occur slowly and you may not notice them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.

Latuda 

(lurasidone)

Latuda is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Latuda is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 13 years old. Latuda is also used to treat episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder (bipolar depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Route: Oral

Dose: 20 milligrams (mg) once a day

Rage: Latuda should be taken with food (at least 350 calories)

Side effects include: 

• drowsiness;

• weight gain;

• tremors, muscle stiffness, slow muscle movement;

• feeling restless or being unable to sit still;

• nausea, vomiting;

• runny nose

Latuda is not FDA approved to treat anxiety but one randomized study showed that it did help relieve symptoms of anxiety in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who had mild and moderate-to-severe levels of anxiety. More research is needed to determine Latuda’s role in treating anxiety. There is a small chance that Latuda may increase levels of anxiety with 5% of people taking Latuda reporting anxiety compared with 4% taking placebo (an inactive treatment).sleep problems (insomnia).

Nasonex

(mometasone)

Nasonex is a glucocorticoid (steroid). It works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. A  nasal spray is used to treat nasal symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, including nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose.

Route:  inhalation

Dose: 2 sprays in each nostril once a day.

Side effects include:

• headache;

• stuffy nose, sore throat, cough; or

• flu-like symptoms.

Mometasone can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox, measles or tuberculosis. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using Nasonex.

Debrox

( carbamide peroxide)

Debrox is used to soften and loosen ear wax, making it easier to remove.

Route: Otic

Dose: 5 to 10 drops in each ear canal 

Side effects include:

• a foaming or crackling sound in the ear after using the ear drops;

• temporary decrease in hearing after using the drops;

• mild feeling of fullness in the ear; or

• mild itching inside the ear.

you should not use Debrox if you have a hole in your ear drum (ruptured ear drum), or if you have any signs of ear infection or injury, such as pain, warmth, swelling, drainage, or bleeding.

Methadone

(Methadose)

Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication that is used to reduce withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs, and it can also used as a pain reliever.  When methadone is used for Opioid Use Disorder it reduces withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings, but does not cause the "high" associated with the drug addiction. Methadone is highly regulated medication and when used for OUD is only available through approved opioid treatment programs that involves regular monitoring, counseling, and drug testing to make sure that patients are making progress in their recovery.

Route: oral

Dose: 2.5 milligrams (mg) every 8 to 12 hours. 

Side effects include:

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• nausea, vomiting;

• increased sweating; or

• pain, redness, or swelling where the medicine was injected.

This medicine may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor for instructions. Using narcotics for a long time can cause severe constipation. To prevent this, your doctor may direct you to take laxatives, drink a lot of fluids, or increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Be sure to follow the directions carefully, because continuing constipation can lead to more serious problems.

Monistat

( miconazole vaginal)

Miconazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing. Monistat is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections.

Route: topical

Dose: squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Apply the cream onto the itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina. Use 2 times daily for up to 7 days, as needed.

Side effects include:

• mild burning or itching;

• skin irritation around the vagina; or

• urinating more than usual.

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Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing (e.g., panty hose) that does not allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Diflucan

( fluconazole)

Diflucan is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. Diflucan is also used to prevent fungal infection in people who have a weak immune system caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS.

Route: Oral

Dose: 400 milligrams (mg) on the first day, followed by 200 mg once a day for at least 10 to 12 weeks

Side effects include:

• nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach;

• headache;

• dizziness; or

• changes in your sense of taste.

Certain other drugs can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Diflucan,especially cisapride, erythromycin, pimozide, quinidine, astemizole, higher doses of terfenadine, and many other medications that are broken down by certain enzymes that are inhibited by fluconazole.

Carbamazepine

(Tegretol XR)

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and nerve pain, such as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy.

Route: oral

Dose: 200 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day.

Side effects include:

• dizziness, loss of coordination, problems with walking;

• nausea, vomiting; or

• Drowsiness.

Using carbamazepine with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Many drugs can interact with carbamazepine, and some drugs should not be used together. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.