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Term
Ambien
Definition
Zolpidem Tartrate
Hypnotic/Imidazopyridine
5-10mg
QHS
Term
Relafen
Definition
Nabumetone
NSAID
500-750mg
QD then QD-BID
Term
Voltaren(XR)
Definition
Diclofenac Sodium
NSAID
25-100mg
QD-QID
Term
Cardura(XL)
Definition
Doxazosin Mesylate
Antihypertensive-Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
1-16mg
QD
Hypertension
Dizziness, fatigue, headache, edema
Term
Lotrel
Definition
Amlodipine and Benazepril HCL
CV-Combination Ca Channel Blocker
2.5/10-10/20
QD
Hypertension
Cough, headache, dizziness, edema
Term
Hytrin
Definition
Terazosin
Antihypertensive/BPH Treatment(Alpha Blocker)
1-10mg
QD
Dizziness, headache, edema, weakness
Term
Cardizem(CD)
Definition
Diltiazem HCL
Calcium Channel Blocker (Non-Dihydropyridine)
120-360mg
----------QD----------
QID for Tablets, TID-QID for Capsules Both AC and QHS
Hypertension, angina, arrhythmia
Dizziness, bradycardia, headache, flushing, edema
Term
Zestoretic
Definition
Lisinopril And HCTZ
Antihypertensive-ACE Inhibitor
10/12.5-20/25
QD
Hypertension
Dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough, diarrhea
Term
Hyzaar
Definition
Losartan Potassium and HCTZ
Antihypertensive(ARB)
50/12.5-100/25
QD
Hypertension
Upper resp. infection, dizziness, cough, back pain
Term
Benicar-HCTZ
Definition
Olmesartan Medoxomil and HCTZ
20/12.5-40/25
Antihypertensive(ARB)
QD
Hypertension
Dizziness, upper resp. infection, hyperuricemia, nausea
Term
Catapres and Catapres TTS
Definition
Clonidine HCL
Antihypertensive-Alpha2 Agonist
0.1-0.3mg and transdermal patches
-------0.2-0.8mg-----------
QD-QID
Hypertension
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, edema
Term
Procardia
Definition
Nifedipine
Calcium Channel Blocker(Dihydropyridine)
10-90mg
---------30-90mg---------------
TID then TID-QID for Capsules or
QD for Tablets
------------QD---------------
Hypertension, angina
Hypotension, dizziness, headache, edema
Term
Tricor
Definition
Fenofibrate
Antihyperlipidemic-Fibric Acid
48-145mg
QD with meals
Fibric acid
Hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia
Well tolerated but, rash, muscle pain/weakness/tenderness
Term
Altace
Definition
Ramipril
Ace Inhibitor
1.25-10mg
---------2.5-10mg--------------
QD then QD-BID
----------QD----------------
Hypertension
Fatigue, nausea, cough, angioedema
Term
Toprol-XL
Definition
Metoprolol Succinate
Beta Blocker
25-200mg
ER = QD
IR = BID
Dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, bradycardia
Term
Norvasc
Definition
Amlodipine Besylate
Calcium Channel Blocker(Dihydropyridine)
2.5-10mg
QD
Hypertension
Fatigue, flushing, headache
Term
Zyloprim
Definition
Allopurinol
Agent for Gout-Uricosuric Agent
100-300mg
200-600mg per day
Term
Deltasone
Definition
Prednisone
SAID(Corticosteroid "Burst")
2.5-50mg
5-60mg per day
Term
Medrol
Definition
Methylprednisolone
SAID(Corticosteroid "Burst")
2-32mg, Dosepak, Topical, and Injection
4-48mg per day
Term
Motrin
Definition
Ibuprofen
NSAID
400-800mg
Q4-6H
Term
Patanol
Definition
Olopatodine HCl
Ophthalmic Anti-allergy(Antihistamine)
0.1%
1 gtt bid Q6-8H
Term
Kenalog
Definition
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Topical Corticosteroid
0.025-0.1% in ointment, cream, lotion, aerosol, orabase, and injection
BID-QID
Term
Travatan
Definition
Travaprost
Agent for Glaucoma(Prostaglandin Analog)
0.004%
1 gtt QD
Term
Methotrexate
Definition
Methotrexate
Antimetabolite
2.5mg
5 day course repeated 3-5 times with 1-2 week rest periods
Term
Xanax (XR)
Definition
Alprazolam
Antianxiety/Benzodiazepine
0.25-3mg
TID then up to 4mg per day
XR-QD
Term
Nitrostat
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Antianginal(Nitrate)
0.15-0.6mg or injection
PRN but no more than 3 tabs in 15 minutes
Angina pectoris
Headache, dizziness, flushing, n+v, rapid pulse
Term
Lanoxin
Definition
Digoxin
CV-Inotropic(Digitalis)
0.125-0.25mg Tabs
0.05-0.2mg Caps or injection
------0.125-0.5mg-------------
QD
N+V, anorexia, headache, bradycardia, blurred vision
Term
Benicar
Definition
Olmesartan Medoxomil
CV-Angiotensin II Antagonist(ARB)
5-40mg
--------20-40mg-------------
QD
Hypertension
Dizziness
Term
Cozaar
Definition
Losartan Potassium
CV-Angiotensin II Antagonist(ARB)
25-100mg
QD-BID
----------QD----------------
Hypertension
Dizziness
Term
Atacand
Definition
Candesartan Cilexetil
Antihypertensive(ARB)
4-32mg
Hypertension 8-32mg
Heart failure 4-32mg
QD-BID
Hypertension, heart failure
Dizziness
Term
Avalide
Definition
Irbesartan and HCTZ
Antihypertensive(ARB)
150/12.5-300/25
QD
Hypertension
Dizziness, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, edema
Term
Mevacor
Definition
Lovastatin
Antihyperlipidemic/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
10-80mg
QD with evening meal
Hypercholesterolemia
Constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, headache, abdominal discomfort, Rhabdomyolysis
Term
Pravachol
Definition
Pravastatin Sodium
Antihyperlipidemic/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
10-80mg
QHS
Hypercholesterolemia
Rhabdomyolysis
Term
Zetia
Definition
Ezetimibe
Antihyperlipidemic-Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
10mg
QD
Well tolerated
Term
Crestor
Definition
Rosuvastatin Calcium
Antihyperlipidemic/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
5-40mg
QD
Hypercholesterolemia
Constipation, nausea, abdominal discomfort, myalgia, Rhabdomyolysis
Term
Lopid
Definition
Gemfibrozil
Antihyperlipidemic-Fibric Acid
600mg
---------300-600mg---------
BID 30 minutes prior to meals
dyspepsia, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea
Term
Lipitor
Definition
Atorvastatin Calcium
Antihyperlipidemic/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
10-80mg
QD
Hypercholesterolemia
Constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, myalgia, Rhabdomyolysis
Term
Niaspan
Definition
Niacin
Antihyperlipidemic-Nicotinic Acid
500-2000mg
QHS
Hypercholesterolemia
Flushing, pruritis, rash, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea
Term
Zocor
Definition
Simvastatin
Antihyperlipidemic/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
5-80mg
----------10-80mg----------------
QD in evening
Hypercholesterolemia
Constipation, dyspepsia, myalgia, Rhabdomyolysis
Term
Vytorin
Definition
Ezetimibe and Simvastatin
Antihyperlipidemic/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
10/10-10/80
QD
Hypercholesterolemia
Headache, URI, flu
Term
Lescol(XL)
Definition
Fluvastatin
Antihyperlipidemic/HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
20-40mg Caps
80mg XL Tabs
IR QD-BID
ER(XL) QD
QHS
Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, myalgia
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide
Diuretic-Thiazide
12.5-50mg
QD-BID
Hypertension, edema
Dizziness, hypotension, dry mouth
Term
Dyazide
Definition
Triamterene and HCTZ
Diuretic-Combination Potassium Sparing
37.5mg triamterene and 25mg HCTZ
QD-BID
---------QD--------------
Hypertension, edema
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased diuresis
Term
Maxide
Definition
Triamterene and HCTZ
Diuretic-Combination Potassium Sparing
37.5/25mg or 75/50mg
QD
Hypertension, edema
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased diuresis
Term
Lasix
Definition
Furosemide
Diuretic-Loop
20-80mg
Oral solution
Injection
QD-BID
Dizziness, hypotension, photosensitivity, increased diuresis
Term
Plavix
Definition
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Platelet Inhibitor
75mg
QD
Reduction of atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, acute coronary syndrome)
Neutropenia (sore throat, fever, chills), TTP (fatigue, weakness, anorexia, abdominal pain, diarrhea)TTP = thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Term
Imdur
Definition
Isosorbide Mononitrate
AntiAnginal(Nitrate)
30-120mg
--------30-60mg-------------
QAM
Angina pectoris
Dizziness, headache, flushing
Term
Accupril
Definition
Quinapril HCl
ACE Inhibitor
5-40mg
---------10-80mg------------
----------QD----------------
QD-BID
Hypertension
Dizziness, headache, fatigue, cough, angioedema
Term
Vasotec
Definition
Enalapril Maleate
ACE Inhibitor
2.5-20mg or injection
--------5-20mg--------------
5mg/day initially then 10-40/day
QD-BID
Hypertension
Dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, headache, cough, angioedema
Term
Zestril
Definition
Lisinopril
Ace Inhibitor
2.5-40mg
--------10-40mg--------------
QD
Hypertension
Dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, headache, cough, angioedema
Term
Coreg
Definition
Carvedilol
Combined Alpha and Beta Blocker
3.125-25mg
BID
Term
Inderal(LA)
Definition
Propranolol HCl
Beta Blocker
10-80mg tabs
60-160mg caps
QD or divided up to 640mg/day for Tabs OR
Capsules(SR) 120-160mg daily
IR=TID-QID
SR=QD
Hypertension, MI, arrhythmia
Dizziness, fatigue, lightheadness, bradycardia, bronchospasm
Term
Lopressor
Definition
Metoprolol Tartrate
Beta Blocker
50-100mg or injection
Initial 100mg/day single or divided dose THEN
100-450mg/day single or divided doses
-------25-200mg-------------
Hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure
IR=BID
SR=QD
Dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, bradycardia
Term
Tenormin
Definition
Atenolol
Beta Blocker
25-100mg or injection
QD
Hypertension, MI, angina pectoris
Dizziness/drowsiness, fatigue, hypotension, bradycardia
Term
Diovan-HCTZ
Definition
Valsartan and HCTZ
Angiotensin II Antagonist(ARB)
80/12.5-320/25mg
QD
Hypertension
Dizziness, viral infection, fatigue, pharyngitis, coughing, diarrhea
Term
Diovan
Definition
Valsartan
Angiotensin II Antagonist(ARB)
80-320mg
QD
Hypertension, heart failure
Hypertension=QD
Heart failure=BID
Dizziness, headache
Term
Isoptin(SR)
Definition
Verapamil HCl
Ca Channel Blocker(Non-Dihydropyridine)
40-120mg or
120-240mg for SR or Injection
-------60-240mg--------------
Q6-8H
-------QD-BID----------------
Hypertension, angina, arrhythmia
Hypotension, headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, edema
Term
Coumadin
Definition
Crystalline Warfarin Sodium
CV-Anti-Coagulant
2-10mg
Injection 50mg per vial
QD-Divided Doses
------------QD----------------
Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, A-FIB
Unexpected bleeding, alopecia, dermatitis, fever, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, urticaria
Term
Avapro
Definition
Irbesartan
Antihypertensive(ARB)
75-300mg
QD
Hypertension
-------150-300mg---------------
Fatigue
Term
Imitrex
Definition
Sumatriptan Succinate
Antimigrainous Agent(Selective Serotonin Receptor Antagonist)
25-100mg
Injection 6mg
Nasal Spray 5 or 20mg/microL
PRN no more than 300mg/day orally, no more than 2 injections/day, no more than 40mg/day of nasalspray
Term
Synthroid
Definition
Levothyroxine Sodium
Hormone/Thyroid
25-300mcg
Injection 200-500mcg vials
25-300mcg QD
Term
Glucophage(XR)
Definition
Metformin HCl
Antidiabetic-Biguanide
500-1000mg
BID with meals
Term
Actonel
Definition
Risedronate Sodium
Osteoporosis Agent-Bisphosphonate
5-35mg
5mg QD or 35mg weekly QAM before first food or drink of the day
Term
Miacalcin
Definition
Calcitonin-salmon
Osteoporosis Agent-Hypercalcemia
200 IU/spray or injection
QD
Term
Fosamax
Definition
Alendronate Sodium
Osteoporosis Agent-Bisphosphonate
5-70mg
Oral Solution 70mg/75ml
10mg QD or 70mg weekly
Term
Evista
Definition
Raloxifene HCl
Osteoporosis Agent-Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator(SERM)
60mg
QD
Term
Seroquel
Definition
Quetiapine Fumerate
Atypical Antipsychotic
25-300mg
BID-TID
Term
Abilify
Definition
Aripiprazole
Atypical Antipsychotic
5-30mg
Oral Solution 1mg/mL
Term
Antivert
Definition
Meclizine HCl
-
-
Antivertigo Agent
-
-
12.5-50mg
-
-
25-100mg/day in divided doses
Term
Cymbalta
Definition
Duloxetine HCl
Antidepressant
20-60mg
QD-BID
Term
Celexa
Definition
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Antidepressant-SSRI
10-40mg
Oral Solution 2mg/mL
QD
Term
Paxil(CR)
Definition
Paroxetine HCl
Antidepressant-SSRI
10-40mg
Oral Solution 10mg/5mL
QD
Term
Lexapro
Definition
Escitalopram Oxalate
Antidepressant-SSRI
5-20mg
Oral Solution 5mg/5mL
QD
Term
Zoloft
Definition
Sertraline HCl
Antidepressant-SSRI
25-100mg
Oral Concentrate 20mg/mL
QD
Term
Amitriptyline
Definition
Amitriptyline HCl(Elavil)
Antidepressant/Tricyclic
10-150mg
Injection 10mg/mL
40-150mg in divided doses or QHS
Injection 20-30mg QID
Term
Ritalin(SR) and (LA)
Definition
Methylphenidate HCl
CNS Stimulant
5-40mg
BID before breakfast and lunch
Term
Skelaxin
Definition
Metaxalone
Muscle Relaxant
800mg
TID-QID
Term
Mirapex
Definition
Pramipexole DiHCl
Antiparkinson Agent
0.125-1.5mg
TID
Term
Sinemet
Definition
Carbidopa and Levidopa
Antiparkinson Agent
10/100-50/250mg
TID-QID
Term
Neurontin
Definition
Gabapentin
Antiepileptic
100-800mg
Oral Solution 250mg/5mL
TID
Term
Ketek
Definition
Telithromycin
Ketolide Antibiotic(Macrolide)
400mg
QD
Term
Sumycin
Definition
Tetracycline HCl
Antibiotic/Tetracycline
250-500mg
Oral Suspension 125mg/5mL
BID-QID
Term
Macrodantin and Macrobid
Definition
Nitrofurantoin
Antibacterial
25-100mg
QID
Term
Valtrex
Definition
Valacyclovir HCl
Antiviral
500-1000mg
BID
Term
Reglan
Definition
Metoclopramide HCl
GI/Antiemetic-Prokinetic
5-10mg
Syrup 5mg/5mL
Injection 5mg/mL
AC and QHS
Term
Nexium
Definition
Esomeprazole Mg
PPI
20-40mg
QD
Term
Detrol(LA)
Definition
Tolterodine Tartrate
GI/Anticholinergic
1-4mg
QD-BID
Term
Aciphex
Definition
Rabeprazole Sodium
PPI
20mg
QD
Term
Allegra-D
Definition
Fexofenadine HCl and Pseudoephedrine HCl
Antihistamine/Decongestant
60/120-180/240mg
QD-BID
Term
Mytussin AC
Definition
Codeine Phosphate and Guaifenesin
Antitussive and Expectorant
5mL contains 10mg codeine and 100mg Guaifenesin
Q4-6H
Term
Zyrtec-D
Definition
Cetirizine HCl and Pseudoephedrine HCl
Antihistamine/Decongestant
5/120mg respectively
BID
Term
Histinex HC
Definition
Hydrocodone/Phenylephrine/Chlorpheniramine
Antitussive/Antihistamine/Decongestant
5mL contains 2.5/5/2mg respectively
Q4H
Term
Prevacid
Definition
Lansoprazole
PPI
15-30mg
Injection 30mg
AC
Term
Clarinex
Definition
Desloratadine
Antihistamine
5mg
Syrup 2.5mg/5mL
QD
Term
Miralax
Definition
PEG 3350 NF
Laxative(Osmotic)
17g
QD
Term
Zyrtec
Definition
Cetirizine HCl
Antihistamine
5-10mg
Syrup 5mg/5mL
QD
Term
Advair
Definition
Fluticasone Proprionate and Salmeterol Xinafoate
Combo Antiasthmatic
100/50-500/50
BID
Term
Flovent
Definition
Fluticasone Proprionate Antiasthmatic/Corticosteroid(Controller)
44-220mcg/spray
Rotodisk Powder 50-250mcg
BID
Term
Tessalon
Definition
Benzonatate
Local Antisthetic/Antitussive
100-200mg
TID PRN
Term
Zantac
Definition
Ranitidine HCl
GI-H2 Antihistamine(H2 Receptor Antagonist)
25-300mg
Syrup 15mg/mL
Injection 25mg/mL
BID or QHS
Term
Singulair
Definition
Montelukast Sodium
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Antiasthmatic
4-10mg
QD in the evening
Term
Ditropan(XL)
Definition
Oxybutynin Chloride
GI-Anticholinergic(Anti-spasmodic)
5-15mg
Syrup 5mg/5mL
BID-TID
Term
Nasonex
Definition
Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate
Nasal Corticosteroid Antiallergy Agent
50mcg/spray
QD
Term
Pulmicort
Definition
Budesonide
Antiasthmatic/Corticosteroid(Controller)
Suspension 0.25 or 0.5mg per 2mL
Inhaler 200mcg/spray
QD-BID
Term
Proventil
Definition
Albuterol Sulfate (salbutamol)
Short-Acting Beta2 Agonist
Antiasthmatic-Bronchodilator(Rescue)
Aerosol 90mcg/spray
HFA 108mcg/spray
Solution 0.5% or 0.083%
Inhaler Q4-6H
Solution TID-QID
Term
Xopenex
Definition
Levalbuterol HCl
Short-Acting Beta2 Agonist Antiasthmatic-Bronchodilator(REscue)
0.31-1.25mg
TID
Term
Prilosec
Definition
Omeprazole
PPI
10-40mg
QD
Term
Serevent
Definition
Salmeterol Xinafoate
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonist
Antiasthmatic-Bronchodilator
50mcg
BID
Term
Combivent
Definition
Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide
Antiasthmatic-Bronchodilator(Combo)
18/103mcg respectively per spray
QID
Term
Rhinocort Aqua
Definition
Budesonide
Nasal Corticosteroid Antiallergy Agent
32mcg/spray
QD
Term
Phenergan with Codeine
Definition
Promethazine HCl and Codeine Phosphate
Antihistamine/Antitussive
6.25/10mg respectively per 5mL
Q4-6H
Term
DuoNeb
Definition
Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate
Combo Antiasthmatic
3mL contains 2.5mg(0.083%) albuterol and 0.5mg(0.017%) ipratropium bromide
QID
Term
Protonix
Definition
Pantoprazole Sodium
PPI
20-40mg
Powder for Injection 40mg/vial
QD
Term
Allegra
Definition
Fexofenadine HCl
Antihistamine
30-180mg
BID
Term
Spiriva
Definition
Tiotropium Bromide
Long-Acting Anticholinergic Antiasthmatic-Bronchodilator
Inhalation Powder 18mcg
QD
Term
Flonase
Definition
Fluticasone Proprionate
Nasal Corticosteroid Nasal Decongestant
50mcg in 100mg of Suspension
QD-BID
Term
Lamisil
Definition
Terbinafine HCl
Antifungal
250mg
Cream and Solution 1%
QD
Term
Lotrisone
Definition
Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Diproprionate
Topical Antifungal
Cream and Lotion 1% Clotrimazole and 0.05% Betamethasone
BID
Term
Vigamox
Definition
Moxifloxacin HCl
Ophthalmic Antibiotic
5mg(0.5%)/mL
TID
Term
Bactrim(DS)
Definition
Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim
Antibacterial-Sulfonamide
Sulfamethoxazole 400-800mg
Trimethoprim 80-160mg
Suspension 200mg S and 40mg T per 5mL
Infusion 400mg S and 80mg T per 5mL
BID
Term
Veetids
Definition
Penicillin V Potassium
Antibiotic-Penicillin
250-500mg
Powder for Oral Solution 125 and 250mg/5mL
Q6-8H
Term
Augmentin(XR)
Definition
Amoxicillin Trihydrate and Clavulanate K
Antibiotic-Penicillin
250-1000mg A and 28.5-125mg C
Oral Suspension 125-600mg A and 28.5-62.5mg C
Q8H-Q12H
Term
Amoxil
Definition
Amoxicillin Trihydrate
Antibiotic-Penicillin
125-875mg
Powder for Oral Suspension 50mg/mL and 125-400mg/5mL
Q8H-Q12H
Term
Omnicef
Definition
Cefdinir
Antibiotic-Cephalasporin
300mg
Powder for Oral Suspension 125-250mg/5mL
QD-BID
Term
Keflex and Keflet
Definition
Cephalexin
Antibiotic-Cephalasporin
250-500mg
Powder for Oral Suspension 100mg/mL and 125-250mg/5mL
Q6H-Q12H
Term
Ceftin
Definition
Cefuroxime Axetil
Antibiotic-Cephalasporin
125-500mg
Suspension 125-250mg/5mL
BID
Term
Zithromax and Zmax
Definition
Azithromycin Dihydrate
Antibiotic-Macrolide
250-600mg?
Suspension 100-200mg/5mL
Powder for Injection 500mg vial
Variety of regimens, see card
Term
Biaxin(XL)
Definition
Clarithromycin
Antibiotic-Macrolide
250-500mg
Suspension 125-250mg/5mL
QD-BID
Term
Vibramycin and Vibra-Tabs
Definition
Doxycycline Hyclate
Antibiotic-Tetracycline
50-100mg
Syrup 50mg/5mL
Powder for Injection 100-200mg/vial
Q12H-Divided Doses
Term
Levaquin
Definition
Levofloxacin
Antibiotic-Fluoroquinolone
250-750mg
Oral Solution 25mg/mL
Injection(concentrate) 25mg/mL
Injection(premix) 5mg/mL
QD
Term
Cipro(XR)
Definition
Ciprofloxacin HCl
Antibiotic-Fluoroquinolone
100-1000mg
Suspension 100mL of either 5% or 10%
Injection see card
Q12H-QD
Term
Klonopin
Definition
Clonazepam
Antiepileptic-Benzodiazepine
0.125-2mg
BID-TID
Term
Lamictal
Definition
Lamotrigine
Antiepileptic
5-200mg
BID
Term
Dilantin Kapseals
Definition
Extended Phenytoin Sodium
Antiepileptic
30-100mg
TID then QD
Term
Topamax
Definition
Topiramate
Antiepileptic
15-200mg
BID
Term
Straterra
Definition
Atomoxetine HCl
Treatment for ADHD(Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)
10-60mg
QAM-Divided
Term
Flexeril
Definition
Cyclobenzaprine HCl
Muscle Relaxant
5-10mg
TID
Term
Concerta
Definition
Methylphenidate HCl
CNS Stimulant
18-54mg
QAM
Term
Adderall(XR)
Definition
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts
CNS Stimulant
5-30mg
QD-Divided Doses
Term
Restoril
Definition
Temazepam
Hypnotic-Benzodiazepine
7.5-30mg
QHS
Term
Depakote(ER)
Definition
Divalproex Sodium
Antiepileptic-Antipsychotic
125-500mg
QD-TID
Term
Pamelor
Definition
Nortriptyline HCl
Antidepressant-Tricyclic
10-75mg
QD-Divided Doses
Term
Wellbutrin(SR,XL)
Definition
Bupropion HCl
Antidepressant
75-300mg
BID-TID
Term
Remeron
Definition
Mirtazapine
Antidepressant
15-45mg
QD preferrably QHS
Term
Prozac
Definition
Fluoxetine HCl
Antidepressant-SSRI
10-90mg
Liquid 20mg/5mL
BID, QAM and at Noon or Weekly with 90mg
Term
Effexor(XR)
Definition
Venlafaxine HCl
Antidepressant
25-150mg
QD-TID
Term
Desyrel
Definition
Trazodone HCl
Antidepressant
50-300mg
Divided Doses
Term
Aricept
Definition
Donepezil HCl
Antipsychotic(Cholinesterace Inhibitor)
5-10mg
Oral Solution 5mg/5mL
QHS
Term
Zyprexa
Definition
Olanzepine
Atypical Antipsychotic
2.5-20mg
QD
Term
Risperdal
Definition
Risperidone
Atypical Antipsychotic
0.25-4mg
Oral Solution 1mg/mL
Powder for Injection 25-50mg/vial
BID
Term
Namenda
Definition
Memantine HCl
Antipsychotic(NMDA Receptor Inhibitor)
5-10mg
QD-BID
Term
Lantus
Definition
Insulin Glargine(rDNA origin)
Antidiabetic
Injection 100 units/mL in 10mL vials
QHS
Term
Humalog
Definition
Insulin Lispro(rDNA origin)
Antidiabetic(Rapid)
100 units/mL
75%/25% and 50%/50% insulin lispro solution/insulin lispro protamine suspension
Individualized
Term
Humulin
Definition
Insulin
Antidiabetic
100 units/mL or 500 units/mL for R
Individualized
Term
Avandia
Definition
Rosiglitazone Maleate
Antidiabetic-Thiazolidinedione(Glitazone)
2-8mg
QD-BID
Term
Amaryl
Definition
Glimeperide
Antidiabetic-Sulfonylurea
1-4mg
QD with first meal
Term
Actos
Definition
Pioglitazone HCl
Antidiabetic-Thiazolidinedione(Glitazone)
15-45mg
QD
Term
Micronase or Diabeta
Definition
Glyburide
Antidiabetic-Sulfonylurea
1.25-5mg
QD with breakfast or BID
Term
Glucotrol(XL)
Definition
Glipizide
Antidiabetic-Sulfonylurea
2.5-10mg
QD before breakfast or BID
Term
Premarin
Definition
Conjugated Estrogens
Single Hormone-Estrogen
0.3-2.5mg
QD
Term
Estrace
Definition
Estradiol
Single Hormone-Estrogen
0.5-2mg
QD Cyclically(3 weeks on and 1 off)
Term
Ortho Tri-Cyclen(Lo)
Definition
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
See Card for Strengths
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Ortho-Cept
Definition
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
Orange tabs contains 0.15mg desogestrel and 30mcg ethinyl estradiol
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Yasmin
Definition
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
Yellow tabs contains 3mg drospirenone and 0.03mg ethinyl estradiol
QD starting on first day of cycle
Term
Triphasil
Definition
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
See Card for Strengths
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Ortho-Cyclen
Definition
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
Norgestimate 0.25mg and 35mcg ethinyl estradiol
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7
Definition
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
See Card for Strengths
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Necon 1/35
Definition
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
Norethindrone 1mg and 0.035mg ethinyl estradiol
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Mircette
Definition
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
See Card for Strengths
QD starting 1st day of cycle
Term
Alesse
Definition
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
See Card for Strengths
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Lo/Ovral and Ovral
Definition
Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Oral Contraceptive
See Card for Strengths
QD starting on 5th day of cycle
Term
Ortho Evra
Definition
Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol
Transdermal Contraceptive

6mg Norelgestromin and 0.75mg Ethinyl Estradiol patch delivers 150mcg Norelgestromin and 20mcg Ethinyl Estradiol every 24 hours

Apply 1 patch(buttock, abdomen, upper outer arm, or upper torso excluding breasts every 7 days for 21 days on 7 days off
Term
Prempro
Definition
Conjugated Estogens and Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Estrogen/Progestin Combination
See Card for Strengths
QD
Term
Prometrium
Definition
Progesterone
Single Hormone-Progestin
100-200mg
QPM
Term
Potassium Chloride
Definition
K-Dur
Potassium Supplement
8mEq-20mEq(see card for other strengths)
QD-BID
Term
Folic Acid
Definition
Folacin, Folate, or Pteroylglutamine Acid
Vitamin
0.4-1mg
Injection 5mg/mL
Up to 1mg/day
Term
Ultracet
Definition
Tramadol HCl and Acetaminophen
Analgesic
37.5mg tramadol and 325mg acetaminophen
Q4-6H
Term
Ultram
Definition
Tramadol HCl
Analgesic(Opioid)
50mg
Q4-6H
Term
Flomax
Definition
Tamsulosin HCl
Anti-inflammatory for Prostate(Alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker)
0.4mg
QD 30 min. following same meal every day
Term
Tylenol with Codeine
Definition
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate
Narcotic Analgesic
2's, 3's, and 4's contain 300mg APAP and 15, 30, and 60mg codeine respectively
Elixir 120mg APAP and 12mg codeine
Q4H PRN and TID-QID for elixir
Term
Percocet
Definition
Oxycodone HCl and Acetaminophen
Narcotic Analgesic
2.5/325mg-10/650mg
Q6H PRN
Term
Oxycontin
Definition
Oxycodone HCl
Narcotic Analgesic(Opioid)
10-80mg
BID
Term
Lortab
Definition
Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate
Narcotic Analgesic
2.5/500mg-10/500mg
Elixir 2.5/167mg per 5 mL
Q4-6H PRN
Term
Darvocet-N
Definition
Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene Napsylate
Narcotic Analgesic
325/50mg and 650/100mg acetaminophen and propoxyphene respectively
Q4H PRN
Term
Celebrex
Definition
Celecoxib
NSAID(Cox-2 Inhibitor)
100-400mg
QD-BID
Term
Naprosyn and EC-Naprosyn
Definition
Naproxen
NSAID
250-500mg
Suspension 125mg/5mL
Q6-8H PRN
Term
Mobic
Definition
Meloxicam
NSAID
7.5 and 15mg
Suspension 7.5mg/5mL
QD
Term
Feldene
Definition
Piroxicam
NSAID
10mg and 20mg
QD-Divided Doses
Term
Anaprox(DS)
Definition
Naproxen Sodium
NSAID
275mg and 550mg
Q6-8H
Term
BenzaClin
Definition
Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide
Acne Agent
1% clindamycin and 5% benzoyl peroxide
BID QAM and QPM
Term
CiproDex
Definition
Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone
Otic Antibiotic-Anti-Inflammatory
3mg(0.3%) and 1mg(0.1%) per mL
BID
Term
Xalatan
Definition
Latanoprost
Agent for Glaucoma(Prostaglandin Analog)
0.005% in 2.5mL
QD QPM
Term
Timoptic
Definition
Timolol Maleate
Agent for Glaucoma(Beta Blocker)
Solution and Gel 0.25% and 0.5%
BID
Term
Lumigan
Definition
Bimatoprost
Agent for Glaucoma(Prostaglandin Analog)
0.03%
QD QPM
Term
Cosopt
Definition
Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate
Agent for Glaucoma(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor/Beta Blocker)
20mg dorzolamide and 5mg timolol per mL
BID
Term
Alphagan P
Definition
Brimonidine Tartrate
Agent for Glaucoma(Sympathomimetic)
0.15%
TID Q8H
Term
Valium
Definition
Diazepam
Antianxiety-Benzodiazepine
2-10mg
Injection 5mg/mL
BID-QID
Term
Ativan
Definition
Lorazepam
Antianxiety-Benzodiazepine
0.5-2mg
Injection 2 and 4mg/mL
Divided Doses
Term
Viagra
Definition
Sildenafil Citrate
ED-Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor(type 5)
25-100mg
QD PRN Before Sexual Activity
Term
Cialis
Definition
Tadalafil
ED-Phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor(type 5)
5-20mg
QD PRN Before Sexual Activity
Term
Folic acid
Definition
Folate
Folic acid supplement
Folic acid deficiency, anemia
Up to 1 mg QD
QD
Well tolerated
Term
Potassium Chloride
Definition
K-Dur, Micro-K, K-Tab, Kloricon
Potassium supplement
Potassium deficiency
10-80mEq
QD-QID
Diarrhea, n+v, abdominal discomfort
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