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Top 223 Drugs
Drugs 99-127
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Pharmacology
Professional
08/28/2011

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Term
Imdur/Ismo
Definition

Isosorbide Mononitrate--CV

Nitroglycerine antianginal/vasodilator

Dizziness, Headache

Cannot take around clock

Term
Nitro-Dur
Definition

Topical Nitroglycerin--CV

Nitroglycerine antianginal/vasodilator

Without regard to food

Finish therapy

Term
Nitrostat
Definition

Nitroglycerin--CV

Nitroglycerine antianginal/vasodilator

Light-headedness

If symptoms unrelieved, take 2nd tablet in 5 minutes and phone 911

Term
Cardizem (SR) (CD)
Definition

Diltiazem--CV

Non-DHP CCB

Dizziness

Do NOT DC therapy without MD consult

Term
Isoptin (SR)/Calan
Definition

Verapamil HCl--CV

Non-DHP CCB

Dizziness

Do NOT DC therapy without MD consult

Term
Taztia XT
Definition

Diltiazem--CV

Non-DHP CCB

Dizziness

Do NOT DC therapy without MD consult

Term
Aggrenox
Definition

Aspirin/Dipyridamole--CV

Platelet inhibitor

Report S/S of GI BLEED to MD

Term
Aggrastat
Definition

Tirofiban--CV

Platelet inhibitor

IV ONLY

Term
Plavix
Definition

Clopidogrel--CV

Platelet inhibitor

Take every day

Caution with some OTCs

Term
Propecia
Definition

Finasteride--Endocrine

5-Alpha reductase inhibitor

PREGNANT women should NOT handle

NOT REGROW, but PREVENT LOSS

Term
Proscar
Definition

Finasteride--Endocrine

5-Alpha reductase inhibitor

PREGNANT women should NOT handle

Term
Epipen
Definition

Epinephrine--Endrocrine

Alpha/beta agonist

IM injection

Term
Symlin
Definition

Pramlintide--Endocrine

Amylinomimetic

HYPOGLYCEMIA risk

Term
AndroGel
Definition

Testosterone--Endocrine

Androgen; C-III

Use as directed

Term
Sanctura
Definition

Trospium--Endocrine

Anticholinergic for Overactive Bladder

Drowsiness

BLURRED VISION

Term
Byetta
Definition

Exenatide--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist

Injectable

Term
Prandin
Definition

Repaglinide--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Meglitinide

GEMFIBROZIL interaction

Term
Amaryl
Definition

Glimepiride--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Sulfonylurea

Take with BREAKFAST

Avoid ALCOHOL

Term
Glucotrol (XL)
Definition

Glipizide--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Sulfonylurea

HYPOGLYCEMIA due to active metabolites

Term
Micronase
Definition

Glyburide--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Sulfonylurea

Take with BREAKFAST

Avoid ALCOHOL

Term
Actos
Definition

Pioglitazone--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, TZD

Without regard to food

CI in HEART FAILURE

Term
Glucophage (XR)
Definition

Metformin HCl--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Biguanide

DIARRHEA

Term
Glucovance
Definition

Glyburide/Metformin--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Biguanide/Sulfonylurea

DIARRHEA

HYPOGLYCEMIA

Term
Avandamet
Definition

Rosiglitazone/Metformin--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Biguanide/Thiazolidinedione

DIARRHEA

CV caution

Term
Janumet
Definition

Sitagliptin/Metformin--Endocrine

Antidiabetic, Biguanide/DPP-IV inhibitor

Without regard to food

Term
Actonel
Definition

Risedronate--Endocrine

Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis agent

EMPTY stomach with WATER

SIT/STAND 1 hour following dose

Term
Boniva
Definition

Ibandronate sodium--Endocrine

Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis agent

EMPTY stomach with WATER

SIT/STAND 1 hour following dose

Term
Fosamax
Definition

Alendronate--Endocrine

Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis agent

EMPTY stomach with WATER

SIT/STAND 1 hour following dose

Term
Avodart
Definition

Dutasteride--Endocrine

BPH, 5-Alpha reductase inhibitor

WOMEN should NOT HANDLE

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