Miscellaneous Drugs

Tamsulosin

Treatment of BPH: Alpha Blockers

Brand name: Flomax

SE: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, orthostatic hypotension

DI: BP medication (increases hypotension)

Terazosin

Treatment of BPH: Alpha Blockers

Brand name: Hytrin

SE: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, orthostatic hypotension

DI: BP medication (increases hypotension)

Doxazosin

Treatment of BPH: Alpha Blockers

Brand name: Cardura

SE: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, orthostatic hypotension

DI: BP medication (increases hypotension)

Alfuzosin

Treatment of BPH: Alpha Blockers

Brand name: Uroxatral

SE: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, orthostatic hypotension

DI: BP medication (increases hypotension)

Finasteride (5 mg)

Treatment of BPH: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors

Brand name: Proscar

Therapeutic effect: Inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (active form) which decreases size of the prostate because it decreases prostate tissue growth

***Do not take if trying to impregnate a female, transferred in semen, causes abnormalities in genitalia of male fetus

***Finasteride is absorbed through the skin. Do Not Handle crushed or broken tablets if pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding

***Do not donate blood if taking these medications

Propecia (finasteride) 1 mg treats male pattern baldness

Dutasteride

Treatment of BPH: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors

Brand name: Avodart

Therapeutic effect: Inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (active form) which decreases size of the prostate because it decreases prostate tissue growth

***Do not take if trying to impregnate a female, transferred in semen, causes abnormalities in genitalia of male fetus

***Do not donate blood if taking these medications

Sildenafil

Erectile Dysfunction; Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors

Brand name: Viagara

Therapeutic effect: Increase penile blood flow

SE: HA, stuffy nose, facial flushing and muscle aches; may cause temporary blue/green shading in vision

DI: Do NOT take with nitrates causes a life-threatening drop in blood pressure

Should be taken 1 to 2 hours before sex

MAY CAUSE BLURRED VISION

Vardenafil

Erectile Dysfunction; Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors

Brand name: Levitra

Therapeutic effect: Increase penile blood flow

SE: HA, stuffy nose, facial flushing and muscle aches; may cause temporary blue/green shading in vision

DI: Do NOT take with nitrates causes a life-threatening drop in blood pressure

Should be taken 1 to 2 hours before sex

MAY CAUSE BLURRED VISION

Tadalafil

Erectile Dysfunction; Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors

Brand name: Cialis

Therapeutic effect: Increase penile blood flow

SE: HA, stuffy nose, facial flushing and muscle aches; may cause temporary blue/green shading in vision

DI: Do NOT take with nitrates causes a life-threatening drop in blood pressure

Should be taken 1 to 2 hours before sex

MAY CAUSE BLURRED VISION

Solifenacin

Urinary Incontinence Medications

Brand name: Vesicare

Therapeutic effect: Decreases spasms in smooth muscle of the bladder which then increases the amount of urine your bladder can hold, decreasing urgency/incontinence

SE: Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision

Tolterodine

Urinary Incontinence Medications

Brand name: Detrol

Therapeutic effect: Decreases spasms in smooth muscle of the bladder which then increases the amount of urine your bladder can hold, decreasing urgency/incontinence

SE: Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision

Oxybutynin

Urinary Incontinence Medications

Brand name: Ditropan

Therapeutic effect: Decreases spasms in smooth muscle of the bladder which then increases the amount of urine your bladder can hold, decreasing urgency/incontinence

SE: Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision

Oxytrol for Women is an OTC oxybutynin patch that delivers 3.9mg/day and the patch is changed every 4 days; however, Oxytrol for Men in RX

Mirabegron

Urinary Incontinence Medications

Brand name: Myrbetriq

Therapeutic effect: Decreases spasms in smooth muscle of the bladder which then increases the amount of urine your bladder can hold, decreasing urgency/incontinence

SE: Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision

Latanoprost

Agent for Glaucoma

Brand name: Xalatan

Causes light-colored eyes to turn brown

Xalatan (latanoprost) is stored in the refrigerator and good for 6 weeks at room temp

Eyelashes may lengthen

Use daily

Travoprost

Agent for Glaucoma

Brand name: Travatan Z

Causes light-colored eyes to turn brown

Eyelashes may lengthen

Use daily

Chlorhexidine 0.12%

Brand name: Peridex

Therapeutic effect: Decreases the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helps to reduce swelling, redness, and bleeding

Treatment/Intervention: Gingivitis

SE: Tooth and tongue staining, mouth/throat irritation, dry mouth, change in taste

Also available as a topical solution at 4%

To Use: Rinse the mouth with 15 mL of the solution; swish in your mouth for 30 seconds, and then expectorate (spit it out). Do NOT swallow; wait 30 minutes before rinsing your mouth with water or mouthwash, brushing, eating, or drinking

Varenicline

Brand name: Chantix

Treatment/Intervention: Smoking cessation

SE: N/V, HA, trouble sleeping (vivid, unusual, strange dreams), constipation

Two types of dosing packs: starting pack and a continuing pack, each containing different strengths

Lactulose

Osmotic laxative

Brand name: Constulose

SE: Bloating, gas, burping, stomach discomfort or cramping