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01/18/2025

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Term
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
(Name the Class, What it may cause, and What it treats)
Definition
Antiinfective
Causes GI Upset
Metronidazole (Flagyl) is an antibiotic used to treat dental infections, such as gum disease, abscesses, and periodontitis. It's also used to prevent dry socket after dental extractions.
Term
Truvada or Descovy
Definition
Antiviral for HIV
PREP for HIV/Antiviral Medication
Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTI's)
Term
Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogs
Definition
Antiviral Medication/Hep. Agent
Tx for Chronic Hep. B
Term
Boceprevir or Telaprevir
Definition
Antiviral agent for Chronic Hep. C
Class: Protease Inhibitor
Term
Flucanozole (Diflucan)
Definition
Antifungal Agent
Class: Imidazole
Tx for Oral Candidiasis
Term
Truvada + Isentress or Trivicay
Definition
PEP for HIV/Antiviral Medication
Nucleoside/Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTI's)
Term
Docosanol 10% (Abreva)
Definition
Antiviral Agent
Tx for HSV
Term
*Doxycycline or Minocycline*
(Special Indication)
Definition
Anti-infective Agent
Class: Tetracycline
GI Upset
* Must watch dairy products and do NOT use antiacids*
Term
Erythromycin, Clarithromycin (Biaxin), and Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Definition
Anti-infective
Class: Macrolide
GI Upset
Term
Isoniazid
Definition
Antiviral Agent for Tuberculosis
Term
Streptomycin
Definition
Anti-infective
Class: Aminoglycoside
GI Upset
Term
Keflex (Cephalexin)
*Special Indication_
Definition
Anti-infective Agent
Class: Cephalosporin
GI Upset
*Used for Antibiotic Prophylaxis
*Do not use if you have Penicillin Allergy because they are similar.
Term
Penicillins
Definition
Anti-infective
GI Upset
Term
Ketoconazole
Definition
Antifungal
Class: Imidaziole
TX of Oral Candidiasis
Term
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Definition
Antiviral Agent
Class: synthetic nucleoside analogues
TX of Herpes Simplex Virus
Term
Kaletra (Lopinavir + Ritonavir)
Definition
Combination Antiviral Agent
Class: Protease Inhibitor
TX of HIV
Term
Vancomycin
Definition
Anti-infective
Narrow Spectrum Antibiotic
Tx of Infective Endocarditis
Bitter Taste and GI Upset
Term
Biktarvy (bictegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide)
Definition
Combination Antiviral Agent
TX of HIV
Term
Interferons
Definition
Antiviral Agent
TX of Chronic Hep. B and C
Taste Changes and Excessive Salivation
Term
Relenza (Zanamivir)
Definition
Influenza Agent
Term
Tamiflu (Oseltamivir Phosphate)
Definition
Influenza Agent
Term
Veklury (Remdesivir)
Definition
SARS-COVID 2 Agent
Term
Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir + Ritonavir)
Definition
SARS-COVID 2 Agent
Impaired Taste
Term
Clindamycin - Cleocin
Definition
Anti-infective
Can Cause GI Upset, Glossitis, and Stomatitis
Term
Bactroban (Mupirocin)
Definition
Topical Antibiotic
Used for Angular Cheilitis
Term
Fluoroquinolones
Definition
Anti-infective
Class: Quinolones
GI Upset
Term
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Definition
Anti Tuberculosis Agent
GI Upset
Term
Sulfa Drugs (No Uses in Dentistry)
Definition
Class: Sulfonamides
GI Upset
Term
Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Ofloxacin
Definition
Anti-infective
Class: Quinolones
GI Upset
Term
Mycelex (Clotrimazole)
Definition
Antifungal
Class: Imidazoles
TX of Oral Candidiasis and Denture Stomatitis
Term
Descovy
Definition
Combination Antiviral
TX for HIV
Descovy is a prescription pill used to treat HIV-1 and reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 from sex. It's taken once a day and is a combination of two other medicines.
Term
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, Midol)
Definition
NSAIDS
Oral Effects: Ulcerative Stomatitis, Gingival Ulcerations, and Xerostomia
Term
Naproxen Sodium (Anaprox, Aleve, Naproxen)
Definition
NSAIDS
Oral Effects: Ulcerative Stomatitis, Gingival Ulcerations, and Xerostomia
Term
Ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis KT)
Definition
NSAIDS
Oral Effects: Ulcerative Stomatitis, Gingival Ulcerations, and Xerostomia
Term
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Definition
Class: RX NSAIDS - COX-2 Inhibitors
Side effect:
Headache + NSAID side effects
No effect on coagulation
Used for Arthritis
Term
Fenprofen
Definition
NSAIDS
Oral Effects: Ulcerative Stomatitis, Gingival Ulcerations, and Xerostomia
Term
Ketorolac
Definition
NSAIDS
Oral Effects: Ulcerative Stomatitis, Gingival Ulcerations, and Xerostomia
Term
Diflunisal
Definition
NSAIDS
Oral Effects: Ulcerative Stomatitis, Gingival Ulcerations, and Xerostomia
Term
Acetominophen (Tylenol)
Definition
Has pain relieving (anagesic) and fever reducing (antipyretic) effects when aspirin is contraindicated.
Has NO antiiflammatory effecrs
Does NOT produce gastric bleeding, platelet adhesiveness, or uric acid excretion.
Kidney Damage (nephrotoxicity) when used long-term.
Patients with hepatic disease should avoid acetaminophen
Alcoholics or patients who ingest three or more alcoholic beverages a day should avoid acetaminophen
Skin Reactions:
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
Hepatotoxicity can be potentiated by agents that induce hepatic microsomal enzymes
Drug Interactions with Tylenol:
Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Rifampin, Chronic, large doses of alcohol
Term
COLCHICINE
Definition
Drug used to treat Gout
Term
ALLOPURINOL (ZYLOPRIM)
Definition
Drug used to treat Gout
Term
PROBENECID (BENEMID)
Definition
Drug used to treat Gout
Term
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
-Immunosuppressives
Definition
Drug used to treat Arthritis
Term
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a inhibitors
Definition
Drug used to treat Arthritis
Term
Biologic response modifiers
Definition
Drug used to treat Arthritis
Term
Morphine
Definition
Opioid Analgesic
Xerostomia
Term
Codiene
Definition
Opioid Analgesic - Antitussive or to tx mild to moderate pain
- Tylenol #3 when combined with acetominophen
Xerostomia
Term
Fentanyl (Duragesic, Sublimaze)
Sufentanil (Sufenta)
Alfentanil (Alfenta)
Definition
Mixed Opioid Analgesic (Agonist-Antagonist Opioid)
Drug Interactions:
Sedative-hypnotic agents—respiratory depression
•CNS Depressants—cause respiratory depression
•Interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
•Interact with antipsychotic agents such as chlorpromazine
•Alcohol
•Antianxiety drugs
•Anticonvulsants
•General anesthetics
•Anticholinergics
Xerostomia
Term
Pentazocine
Definition
Mixed Opioid Analgesic (Agonist-Antagonist Opioid)
Drug Interactions:
Sedative-hypnotic agents—respiratory depression
•CNS Depressants—cause respiratory depression
•Interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
•Interact with antipsychotic agents such as chlorpromazine
•Alcohol
•Antianxiety drugs
•Anticonvulsants
•General anesthetics
•Anticholinergics
Xerostomia
Term
Buprenorphine
Definition
Mixed Opioid Analgesic
Drug Interactions:
Sedative-hypnotic agents—respiratory depression
•CNS Depressants—cause respiratory depression
•Interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
•Interact with antipsychotic agents such as chlorpromazine
•Alcohol
•Antianxiety drugs
•Anticonvulsants
•General anesthetics
•Anticholinergics
Xerostomia
Term
Oxycodone, Oxymorphone
Definition
Oxycodone + aspirin = Percodan
Oxycodone + acetaminophen = Percocet, Tylox
Oxymorphone
Orally to treat moderate to severe pain
Combinations allow for additive analgesic effects with fewer side reactions.
Xerostomia
Term
Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortabs)
Definition
•Lortabs, Lorcet, Vicodin--Hydrocodone
•Less abuse potential
•Relief of mild to Mod pain
•Hydrocodone + ibuprofen (Xylon 10)
•Hydrocodone + acetaminophen
•Hydrocodone ER
Xerostomia
Term
Meperidine (Demerol)
Definition
Specific Opioid
Xerostomia
Term
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Definition
Specific Opioid
Xerostomia
Term
Methadone (Dolophine)
Definition
Specific Opioid
Xerostomia
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Definition
Class: Diuretic
Group: Thiazides
(For Hypertension)
Oral Effect: Xerostomia
Term
Furosemide (Lasix)
Definition
Class: Diuretic (For Hypertension)
Group: Loop Diuretic
Do not use NSAIDs with this medication because there is an interaction.
Term
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Definition
Class: Diuretic (For Hypertension)
Group: Potassium (K) sparing
Watch for Orthostatic Hypotension
Term
Triamterene (Dyrenium)
Definition
Class: Diuretic (For Hypertension)
Group: Potassium (K) sparing
Term
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Definition
Drug Group: ACE Inhibitor
Is a Vasodilator used for Hypertension.
Drug interaction with NSAIDs because it blocks the ACE Inhibitor effect.
Dry hacking cough
Dysgeusia, oral lesions like lichenoid or pemphigoid
Term
Enalapril (Vacotec(
Definition
Drug Group: ACE Inhibitor
Is a Vasodilator used for Hypertension.
Drug interaction with NSAIDs because it blocks the ACE Inhibitor effect.
Dry hacking cough
Dysgeusia, oral lesions like lichenoid or pemphigoid
Term
Benazepril (Lotensin)
Definition
Drug Group: ACE Inhibitor
Is a Vasodilator used for Hypertension.
Drug interaction with NSAIDs because it blocks the ACE Inhibitor effect.
Dry hacking cough
Dysgeusia, oral lesions like lichenoid or pemphigoid
Term
Captopril (Capoten)
Definition
Drug Group: ACE Inhibitor
Is a Vasodilator used for Hypertension.
Drug interaction with NSAIDs because it blocks the ACE Inhibitor effect.
Dry hacking cough
Dysgeusia, oral lesions like lichenoid or pemphigoid
Term
Quinapril (Accupril)
Definition
Drug Group: ACE Inhibitor
Is a Vasodilator used for Hypertension.
Drug interaction with NSAIDs because it blocks the ACE Inhibitor effect.
Dry hacking cough
Dysgeusia, oral lesions like lichenoid or pemphigoid
Term
Valsartan (Diovan)
Definition
Class: Vasodilator
Drug Group: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) used for Hypertension
Term
Irbesartan (Avapro)
Definition
Class: Vasodilator
Drug Group: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) used for Hypertension
Term
Losartan (Cozaar)
Definition
Class: Vasodilator
Drug Group: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) used for Hypertension
Term
Aliskiren (Tekturna)
Definition
Class: Vasodilator
Drug Group: Direct Renin Inhibitor used for Hypertension
DO NOT USE WITH ACE Inhibitors or ARB
Term
Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Definition
Drug Class: Vasodilator
Group: Direct Vasodilator
Acts directly on arterioles
Used concurrently with propranolol or thiazides
Used For Hypertension
Term
verapamil (Isoptin, Calan)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx for HTN, arrhythmia, and angina pectoris
Side Effects: Orthostatic Hypotension, Gingival Enlargement, Xerostomia, Dysgeusia, Flushing due to vasodilation, GI Effects
Term
diltiazem (Cardizem)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx for HTN, arrhythmia, and angina pectoris
Side Effects: Orthostatic Hypotension, Gingival Enlargement, Xerostomia, Dysgeusia, Flushing due to vasodilation, GI Effects
Term
nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx for HTN, arrhythmia, and angina pectoris
Side Effects: Orthostatic Hypotension, Gingival Enlargement, Xerostomia, Dysgeusia, Flushing due to vasodilation, GI Effects
Term
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx for HTN, arrhythmia, and angina pectoris
Side Effects: Orthostatic Hypotension, Gingival Enlargement, Xerostomia, Dysgeusia, Flushing due to vasodilation, GI Effects
Term
•propranolol (Inderal)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
•Do not give to asthmatics
Avoid use of Epinepherine 1:50,000 can result on rebound hypertension
Term
Labetalol (Trandate, Normodyne)
Definition
Drug Class: A- and B-Adrenergic Blocking Agent
Tx of Hypertension
Term
doxazosin (Cardura)
Definition
Drug Class: A1-Adrenergic Blocking Drug
Tx for HTN
Dont mix with epi.
NSAIDs reduce effectiveness
Term
terazosin (Hytrin)
Definition
Drug Class: A1-Adrenergic Blocking Drug
Tx for HTN
Don't mix with epi.
NSAIDs reduce effectiveness
Term
Prazosin (Minipress)
Definition
Drug Class: A1-Adrenergic Blocking Drug
Tx for HTN
Don't mix with epi.
NSAIDs reduce effectiveness
Term
•Clonidine (Catapres)
Definition
Drug Class: Central Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists
Tx for HTN
Side Effects: Xerstomia and Dysgeusia
Term
•Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Definition
Drug Class: Central Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists
Tx for HTN
Combined with diuretics for management of essential hypertension
Side Effects: Xerstomia and Dysgeusia
Term
Reserpine
Definition
Drug Class: Peripheral adrenergic neuron antagonist
Tx: HTN
Side Effects: Xerostomia, gingival enlargement, Dysgeusia, orthostatic hypotension.
Term
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Definition
Drug Class: Cardiac Glycoside
Tx for HF and arrythmia's
Increased gag reflex and increased salivation
Drug interactions: erythromycin and tetracycline = increased digoxin toxicity
Use Epinephrine with caution
Term
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat or Nitrolingual)
Definition
Used to tx angina pectoris. Take 3 pills in 15 minutes-if no relief, call 911) and assume it's an MI.
Term
propranolol (Inderal)
Definition
Drug Class: B- Adrenergic Blocking Agent
Used in the treatment of angina, arrhythmia, hypertension and migraines
Term
metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor)
Definition
Drug Class: B- Adrenergic Blocking Agent
Used in the treatment of angina, arrhythmia, hypertension and migraines
Term
atenolol (Tenormin)
Definition
Drug Class: B- Adrenergic Blocking Agent
Used in the treatment of angina, arrhythmia, hypertension and migraines
Term
amlodipine (Norvasc)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx of angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension
Term
verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx of angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension
Term
diltiazem (Cardizem)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx of angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension
Term
nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
Definition
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Tx of angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias and hypertension
Term
atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Definition
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent AKA STATIN (High Cholesterol)
Term
simvastatin (Zocor)
Definition
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent AKA STATIN (High Cholesterol)
Term
pravastatin (Pravachol)
Definition
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent AKA Statin (High Cholesterol)
Term
rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Definition
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent AKA STATIN (High Cholesterol)
Term
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Definition
Drug Class: 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase Inhibitors (HMG-CoA)
Adverse Effect: Increases anticoagulant effect of warfarin
Term
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Definition
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Oral Effects: Increased Bleeding
Drug Interactions:
Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Clindamycin: No effect, Doxycycline, tetracycline, amoxicillin, Erythromycin, metronidazole: Greatest effect, Phenobarbital, Chronic alcohol ingestion, Inhibits warfarin metabolism, Acute alcohol intoxication, cimetidine, disulfiram, metronidazole
Term
Heparin
Definition
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Used in hospitals after a pt. experiences and MI or stroke.
Term
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Definition
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Reduces risk of stroke.
Term
Apixaban (Eliquis)
Definition
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Reduces risk of stroke.
Term
Dabigatran (Pradaxa)--PRODRUG
Definition
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Drug Group: Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Prevents stroke and a systemic embolism.
Oral Effects: Increased Bleeding.
Term
Clopidogrel(Plavix)
Definition
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Oral Effects Increased Bleeding
Term
Montelukast (Singulair)
Definition
Drug Class: Asthma Drug
Drug Group: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Oral Side Effects: Candidiasis and Xerostomia
Term
albuterol (ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventalin)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Short-Acting Beta-2
Xerostomia
Term
metaproterenol (Alupent)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Short-Acting Beta-2
Xerostomia
Term
levalbuterol (Xopenex HFA)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Short-Acting Beta-2
Xerostomia
Term
Formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Long-Acting Beta-2
Xerostomia
Term
Arformoterol (Brovana)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Long-Acting Beta-2
Xerostomia
Term
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Long-Acting Beta-2
Xerostomia
Term
•Indacaterol (Arcapta Neohaler, Onbrez)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Long-Acting Beta-2
xerostomia
Term
•Olodaterol (Striverdi)
Definition
Used for Asthma
Drug Group: Inhaled Long-Acting Beta-2
Xerostomia
Term
•Short-Acting
•Ipratropium (Atrovent)--*First choice for COPD
Definition
•Short-Acting Inhaled anti-cholinergic
*First choice for COPD
Term
Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Definition
Long acting anti-cholinergic
for COPD and Asthma
Term
Aclidinium (Tudorza)
Definition
Long acting anti-cholinergic
for COPD and Asthma
Term
Umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta)
Definition
Long acting anti-cholinergic
for COPD and Asthma
Term
Glycopyrrolate (Seebri)
Definition
Long acting anti-cholinergic
for COPD and Asthma
Term
Fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair HFA, Advair Diskus)
Definition
Inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting _2-agonists
Xerostomia
candidiasis
Combinations of Sympathomimetic or Adrenergic Agents for Persistent ASTHMA
Term
Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort HFA)
Definition
Inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting _2-agonists
Xerostomia
candidiasis
Combinations of Sympathomimetic or Adrenergic Agents for Persistent ASTHMA
Term
Mometasone/formoterol (Dulera)
Definition
Inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting _2-agonists
Xerostomia
candidiasis
Combinations of Sympathomimetic or Adrenergic Agents for Persistent ASTHMA
Term
albuterol/ipratropium (Combivent, Combivent Respimat, DuoNeb)
Definition
Inhaled short-acting _2-agonists/short-acting anticholinergic combinations (COPD)
Combinations of Sympathomimetic or Adrenergic Agents for ASTHMA and COPD 
Xerostomia
candidiasis
Term
Cromolyn (Intal, Nasalcrom)
Definition
Mast Cell Degranulation Inhibitor
Used prophylactically for Asthma
Cromolyn is LEAST toxic of all asthma meds.
Term
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
Definition
*Not FDA approved for asthma
*Cross hyperreactivity with peanut and soybean allergies
DRUG OF CHOICE FOR EMPHYSEMA (COPD)
Term
Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva)
Definition
*Not FDA approved for asthma
*Cross hyperreactivity with peanut and soybean allergies
DRUG OF CHOICE FOR EMPHYSEMA (COPD)
Term
Omalizumab (Xolair)
Definition
TX for asthma
xerostomia
Drug Group: Anti-Immunoglobulin E Antibodies
Term
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Sucrets, in Actifed)
Definition
Nasal Decongestant
Term
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Sinex, Allerest)
Definition
Nasal Decongestant
Term
Phenylpropanolamine
Definition
Nasal Decongestant
Term
Dextromethorphan (DM in Robitussin DM)
Definition
Antitussive
Does not cause release of histamine.
Term
Diphenhydramine (Benedryl)
Definition
Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists or Blockers)
Used for allergic rhinitis
Term
Clemastine (Tavist)
Definition
Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists or Blockers)
Used for allergic rhinitis
Term
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
Definition
Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists or Blockers)
Used for allergic rhinitis
Term
Doxylamine (Unisom)
Definition
Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists or Blockers)
Used for allergic rhinitis
Term
Meclizine (Dramamine and Bonine)
Definition
Antiemetic- Antimotion sickness! -
Term
luticasone propionate (Flonase)
Definition
Nasal spray for allergic rhinitis
Term
mometasone furoate (Nasonex)
Definition
Nasal spray for allergic rhinitis
Term
triamcinolone acetonide (Nasacort Allergy)
Definition
Nasal spray for allergic rhinitis
Term
Montelukast (Singulair)
Definition
Leukotriene Modifier
Tx for allergic rhinitis
Side effects: Psychiatric symptoms, Sleep disturbance
Term
Cromolyn Sodium (Nasalcrom)
Definition
Tx for allergic rhinitis
Term
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Definition
Tx for allergic rhinitis
Does not cross blood-brain barrier and does not make your tired
Term
Loratidine (Claritin)
Definition
Tx for allergic rhinitis
Does not cross blood-brain barrier and does not make your tired
Xerostomia
Term
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Definition
Tx for allergic rhinitis
Does not cross blood-brain barrier and does not make your tired.
Term
PHENOBARBITAL
Definition
A barbituate
tx for epilepsy
Gingival hyperplasia
Term
Valproate(Depakote)
Definition
tx epilepsy
Gingival hyperplasia
Term
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Definition
tx epilepsy
Gingival hyperplasia
steven-johnson syndrome
Drug interactions:
Carbamazepine reduces lamotrigine levels
Valproate increases lamotrigine levels
Term
Levetiracetam (Keppra):
Definition
tx epilepsy
Gingival hyperplasia
steven-johnson syndrome
Term
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Definition
related to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Oral effects:
Dry mouth
Glossitis
Stomatitis
Decreases the effect of doxycycline, warfarin, theophylline, and oral contraceptives
Effects may be increased by erythromycin, isoniazid, propoxyphene, and calcium channel blockers
Effects may be increased by erythromycin, isoniazid, propoxyphene, and calcium channel blockers
Effects may be increased by erythromycin, isoniazid, propoxyphene, and calcium channel blockers
Effects may be increased by erythromycin, isoniazid, propoxyphene, and calcium channel blockers
2nd most reactive drug (2nd to warfarin)
Term
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Definition
Seizure medication
Gingival Hyperplasia
Can cause a vitamin deficiency:
Vitamin D and folate
Term
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Drug Group: Benzodiazepines
Term
Clobazam (Onfi)
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Drug Group: Benzodiazepines
Term
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Best for treating absence seizures
NOT effective for partial seizures with complex symptoms or tonic-clonic seizures
Term
Felbamate (Felbatol)
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Term
Gabapentin
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Term
Primidone (mysoline)
Definition
A Barbituate -Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Term
Primidone (mysoline)
Definition
A Barbituate -Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Drug interactions: Decrease effectiveness of doxycycline, glucocorticoids, oral contraceptives
Term
Topiramate (topamax)
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
used to prevent migraines
Term
Carbamazepine
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Used to treat trigeminal neuralgia and atypical facial pain
Term
Valproic acid
Definition
Anticonvulsant (Seizure medication)
Used for migraine headache prophylaxis
Term
Citalopram (Celexa)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Xerostomia
Term
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Xerostomia
Term
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Xerostomia
Term
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Xerostomia
Term
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Xerostomia
Term
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Xerostomia
Term
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Term
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Term
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Term
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Definition
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Term
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Definition
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Term
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
Definition
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Term
Desipramine (Norpramin)
Definition
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Term
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Xerostomia
Term
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Xerostomia
Term
Lithium
Definition
Antidepressant Medication
Tx for bipolar depression
Term
Diazepam (Valium)
Definition
Anti Anxiety medication
Xerostomia
**Can be used for TMJ dysfunction, MS, and Parkinson's
Drug Group: Benzodiazepine
Term
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Definition
Anti Anxiety medication
Xerostomia
Drug Group: Benzodiazepine
Term
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Definition
Anti Anxiety medication
Xerostomia
Drug Group: Benzodiazepine
Term
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Definition
Anti Anxiety medication
Xerostomia
Drug Group: Benzodiazepine
Term
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Definition
Anti Anxiety medication
Xerostomia
Drug Group: Benzodiazepine
Term
Famotidine (Pepcid/Pepcid AC)
Definition
Histamine2-Blocking Agents
TX for GERD
Drug Interactions: Ketoconazole and itraconazole
Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Side Effects: Xerostomia and taste alterations
Drug Group: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (ppiS)
Term
Ranitidine (Zantac, Zantac 75, Zantac 150)
Definition
Histamine2-Blocking Agents
Tx for GERD
Drug Interactions: Ketoconazole and itraconazole
Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Side Effects: Xerostomia and taste alterations
Term
Omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC)
Definition
TX for GERD
Xerostomia
Drug Group: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (ppiS)
Term
Omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid/Zegerid OTC)
Definition
TX for GERD
Xerostomia
Drug Group: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (ppiS)
Term
Lansoprazole (Prevacid, Prevacid 24 HR)
Definition
TX for GERD
Xerostomia
Drug Group: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (ppiS)
Term
Esomeprazole (Nexium, Nexium 24 HR)
Definition
TX for GERD
Drug Group: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (ppiS)
Xerostomia
Term
Sodium bicarbonate
Definition
Antacids
Alkalosis
Contraindicated in cardiovascular patients
Term
Calcium carbonate
Definition
Antacids
Term
ralfate (Carafate)
Definition
TX for GERD
Term
Simethicone (Mylicon, Gas-X)
Definition
TX for GERD
Term
Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
Definition
TX for GERD
Term
Propranolol (B-blocker)
Definition
Thyroid Drug for HYPERthyroidism
Term
Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid)
Definition
Thyroid drug for HYPOthyroidism
Term
Liothyrnine Sodium (Cytomel)
Definition
Thyroid drug for HYPOthyroidism
Term
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Definition
Tx for Alcoholism
Inhibits metabolism of aldehyde dehydrogenase
Term
Naltrexone (ReVia)
Definition
Tx for Alcoholism
Term
Acamprosate (Campral)
Definition
Tx for Alcoholism
Term
Nitrous Oxide
Definition
Adverse Effects:
Lhermitte's Sign
Term
Heroin
Definition
Street Drug
Opioid Analgesics
Overdose Symptoms:
•Fixed, pinpoint pupils
•Depressed respiration
•Hypotension and shock
•Slow or absent reflexes
•Drowsiness
•Coma
Term
Methadone
Definition
Opioid Analgesics
Tx of acute overdose or withdrawl:
Term
Morphine
Definition
Opioid Analgesics
Term
Hydromorphone
Definition
Opioid Analgesics
Term
Meperidine
Definition
Opioid Analgesics
Term
Oxycodone
Definition
Opioid Analgesics
Term
Oxycodone sustained release (OxyContin)
Definition
Opioid Analgesics
Term
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Crystal Meth
Bath salts
Caffeine
Nicotine
Definition
CNS Stimulants
Term
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Definition
Used for smoking cessation
Term
Varenicline
Definition
Used for smoking cessation
Term
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Phencyclidine (PCP), Angel dust
Psilocybin, Magic Mushrooms
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)--found in psychoactive plants (ayahuasca)
2, 5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (STP)
Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA), Ecstasy, "Molly"
Mescaline (Peyote)
Definition
Psychedelics (Hallucinogens)
Term
Marijuana
Definition
Xerostomia
Term
Feverfew
Definition
headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, infertility
Term
Ephedra (Ma-huang)
Definition
Asthma, bronchitis, and hay fever
Term
St. John's Wort
Definition
Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, menopause
Term
Garlic
Definition
High blood pressure, high cholesterol
Term
Ginkgo biloba
Definition
Memory and cognition, high blood pressure, eye health
Term
Ginseng
Definition
Energy boost, high blood sugar and high cholesterol, sexual dysfunction in men
Term
Kava
Definition
Anxiety, insomnia, nervous disorders
Term
Red Yeast Rice
Definition
High cholesterol
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