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Synthroid

Levothyroxine

Classification for Synthroid

Hormone modifier

Precautions for Synthroid

Do not take with amiodarone, androgens, blood thinners, OTC products containing magnesium or aluminum, beta-blockers, cancer meds, carbamazepine, clofibrate, corticosteroids, cough/cold meds, weight loss meds, digoxin, hormone replacement meds including birth controls, furosemide, insulin or diabetes meds, PPIs, sertraline, TKIs, tricyclic antidepressants, simethicone, sucralfate, or tamoxifen

Side effects for Synthroid

Weight gain or loss, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in appetite, fever, changes in menstrual cycle, sensitivity to heat, hair loss, joint pain, leg cramps

Major Interactions for Synthroid

Avoid grapefruit products, iron and calcium supplements. Do not take with high fiber or bran foods. Take on an empty stomach

Contraindication for Synthroid

Acute myocardial infarction, uncorrected adrenal insufficiency, acute myocarditis, pancarditis, active cardiac arrhythmias, thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyroidism, may cause serious or life-threatening problems when taken in large doses, along with amphetamines such as amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and methamphetamine

Indication for Synthroid

Replacement therapy for thyroidal, pituitary and hypothalamic congenital or acquired hypothyroidism. Also use with surgery and radioactive ion therapy to treat thyroid cancer

Zestril

Lisinopril

Classification for Zestril

Cardiovascular, Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)

Precautions for Zestril

Do not take if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while one Lisinopril, contact your doctor immediately. This medication may harm to the fetus. Do not take if you have certain types of angioedema, have or have ever had heart or kidney disease, or diabetes, are breastfeeding, having surgery (including dental surgery)

Side effects of Zestril

Cough, dizziness, headache, excessive tiredness, nausea, diarrhea, weakness, sneezing, runny nose, decease in sexual ability, rash, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, fever, sore throat, chills or other signs of infection, yellowing of the skin or eyes, lightheadedness, fainting, or chest pain

Major interactions for Zestril

Do not take with Entresto, aliskiren, aspirin or other NSAIDs, diuretics, everolimus, gold compounds, indomethacin, insulin or other diabetes meds, lithium, potassium supplements, sirolimus, or tersirolimus

Indications for Zestril

Used to treat hypertension, heart failure and acute myocardial infarction

Contraindications for Zestril

Patients with hyperkalemia, a history or angioedema, renal failure with prior use of lisinopril, bilateral renal artery stenosis, concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus, and during coadministration with neprilysin inhibitor or within 36 hours of taking one

Lipitor

Atrovastatin

Classification of Lipitor

Cardiovascular, Antihyperlipidemic (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)

Precautions of Lipitor

Do not take with antifungals, boceprevir, cimetidine, clarithromycin, cobicistat-containing meds, colchicine, digoxin, efavirenz, oral contraceptives, other cholesterol-lowering meds, certain HIV protease inhibitors, meds that suppress the immune system, rifampin, spironolactone, and telaprevir

Side effects of Lipitor

Diarrhea, heartburn, gas, joint pain, forgetfulness/memory loss, confusion, muscle pain/tenderness/weakness, lack of energy, fever, chest pain, nausea, extreme tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right pare of the stomach, flu-like symptoms, dark colored urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing/swallowing, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, hoarseness

Major interactions of Lipitor

Avoid grapefruit products. Take with or without food (food decreases absorption but not a clinically significant amount)

Indications for Lipitor

Treats several types of dyslipidemia such as hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, dysbetalipoproteinemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in adolescents with failed dietary modifications, diabetes mellitus, clinical atherosclerosis (including myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, stable angina, documented coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, trans ischemic attack (TIA), carotid disease, peripheral artery disease and claudication), abdominal aortic aneurysm, chronic kidney disease, and severely elevated LDL-C levels

Contraindications for Lipitor

Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin, active liver disease or unexplained transaminase elevation, if you have any liver problems, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Glucophage

Metformin

Classification for Glucophage

Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic, Hormone modifier

Precautions for Glucophage

Do not take with amiloride, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, cimetidine, digoxin, diuretics, furosemide, hormone replacement therapy, insulin or other diabetes meds, isoniazid, meds for asthma, colds, mental illness, nausea, and thyroid disease, morphine, niacin, oral contraceptives, oral steroids, phenytoin, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, triamterene, trimethoprim, or vancomycin. Tell your doctor is you are eating less or exercising more than normal. This may affect your blood sugar and the doctor may need to adjust your dosage

Side effects of Glucophage

Diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain, gas, indigestion, constipation, unpleasant metallic taste, heartburn, headache, flushing of the skin, nail changes, muscle pain

Major interactions for Glucophage

Insulin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, some diuretics and corticosteroids

Indications for Glucophage

Biguanide antihyperglycemic used in conjunction with diet and exercise for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Also used off label for insulin resistance in PCOS

Contraindications for Glucophage

Renal dysfunction, congestive cardiac failure needing drug treatment, hypersensitivity to metformin, acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, impaired hepatic function

Norvasc

Amlodipine

Classification for Norvasc

Cardiovascular, Antihypertensive

Precautions for Norvasc

Do not take with certain meds for seizures, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, efavirenz, indinavir, antifungals, lovastatin, nefazodone, nelfinavir, rifabutin, rifampin, ritonavir, simvastatin, and tacrolimus. Tell your doctor if you have or have had heart failure or heart or liver disease

Side effects for Norvasc

Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, headache, upset stomach, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, excessive tiredness, flushing, fainting, rapid, pounding or irregular heartbeat

Major interactions for Norvasc

Can increase the amount of cyclosporine in the blood, putting you at risk for liver and kidney damage and problems. Can also increase the amount of tacrolimus levels in the blood

Indications for Norvasc

Calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, coronary artery disease, chronic stable angina, and vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's or Variant angina)

Contraindications for Norvasc

Patients with hypersensitivity to amlodipine, cardiogenic shock, severe aortic stenosis, unstable angina, severe hypotension, heart failure and hepatic impairment

Toprol, Lopressor

Metoprolol

Classification of Toprol, Lopressor

Cardiovascular, Antihypertensive

Precautions for Toprol, Lopressor

Do not take if you are allergic to metoprolol, acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, carvedilol, esmolol, labetalol, nadolol, pindolol, propranolol, sotalol, or timolol. Do not take with bupropion, cimetidine, clonidine, diphenhydramine, fluoxetine, hydroxychloroquine, paroxetine, propafenone, quinidine, ranitidine, reserpine, ritonavir, terbinafine, thioridazine. Do not take with certain calcium channel blockers

Side effects of Toprol, Lopressor

Dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, depression, nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain, vomiting, gas or bloating, heartburn, constipation, rash or itching, cold hands and feet, runny nose, shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles or lower legs, weight gain, fainting, rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat

Major interactions of Toprol, Lopressor

Avoid taking with alcohol, avoid natural licorice, take with food

Indications of Toprol, Lopressor

Beta-blocker used to treat hypertension and angina, and reduce mortality due to myocardial infarction

Contraindications of Toprol, Lopressor

in patients with severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome (unless a functioning pacemaker is present), second- or third-degree AV block, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure

Prilosec

Omeprazole

Classification of Prilosec

Gastrointestinal, Antacid/Antiulcer, PPI

Precautions for Prilosec

Do not take with anticoagulants, atazanavir, cilostazol, citalopram, clopidogrel, cyclosporin, dasatinib, diazepam, digoxin, disulfiram, diuretics, erlotinib, iron suppliements, antifungals, methotrexate, mycophenolate mefotil, nelfinavir, nilotinib, phytoin, rifampin, ritanovir, saquinavir, and tacrolimus

Side effects of Prilosec

Constipation, gas, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, blisters, peeling, or bleeding skin; sores on the lips, nose, mouth, or genitals; swollen glands; shortness of breath; fever; or flu-like symptoms, rash; hives; itching; swelling of the eyes, face, lips, mouth, throat, or tongue; difficulty breathing or swallowing; or hoarseness, irregular, fast, or pounding heartbeat; muscle spasms; uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body; excessive tiredness; lightheadedness; dizziness; or seizures, severe diarrhea with watery stools, stomach pain, or fever that does not go away, new or worsening joint pain; rash on cheeks or arms that is sensitive to sunlight, increased or decreased urination, blood in urine, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, fever, rash, or joint pain

Major interactions for Prilosec

Cilostazol, clopidogrel, mavacamten, methotrexate (especially high-dose treatment), rifampin, St. John's wort, some HIV meds, rilpivirine

Indications for Prilosec

Used to treat GERD associated symptoms like heartburn and gastric acid hypersecretion, and promote healing of tissue damage and ulcers caused by gastric acid and h. pylori infection

Contraindications for Prilosec

Patients with a history or hypersensitivity to omeprazole or any excipients of the dosage form. Hypersensitive reactions like anaphylactic shock, angioedema, interstitial nephritis, anaphylaxis, urticaria and bronchospasms may occur

Zocor

Simvastatin

Classification for Zocor

Cardiovascular/Hyperlipidemic (HMG-CoA)

Precautions for Zocor

Do not take with amiodarone, amlodipine, anticoagulants, colchicine, digoxin, diltiazem, dronedarone, other cholesterol-lowering meds, ranolazine, and verapamil, if you drink more than two alcoholic beverages per day, if you are 65 years of age or older, or if you are Asian, especially if you are Chinese, have or have ever had an underactive thyroid gland, diabetes, seizures, muscle aches or weakness, low blood pressure, or kidney disease

Side effects of Zocor

Constipation, stomach pain, nausea, headache, memory loss or forgetfulness, confusion, itchy or red skin, muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with or without fever or lack of energy, dark red urine, decreased urination, lack of energy, tiredness, or weakness, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine, fever or chills, flushing, blisters, rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, difficulty breathing or swallowing, hoarseness, joint pain, sensitivity to light

Major interactions for Zocor

Antifungals, clarithromycin, cobicistat-containing medications, cyclosporine, danazol, erythromycin, gemfibrozil, HIV protease inhibitors, nefazodone, telaprevir, and telithromycin, Avoid grapefruit products

Indications for Zocor

Lower lipid levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events including myocardial infarction and stroke

Contraindications for Zocor

Patients with active liver disease, including those with elevated hepatic enzymes, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Cozaar

Losartan

Classification for Cozaar

Cardiovascular, Antihypertensive (ARB)

Precautions for Cozaar

Do not take with aliskiren, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, NSAIDs and aspirin, selective COX-2 inhibitors, diuretics, spironolactone, and triamterene, fluconazole, lithium, phenobarbital, potassium supplements, and rifampin

Side effects for Cozaar

Leg, knee or back pain, muscle cramps or weakness, diarrhea, heartburn, decreased sensitivity to touch, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest pain

Major interactions for Cozaar

Bilateral renal artery stenosis, lithium, blood pressure drugs, NSAIDs, rifampin, diuretics, drugs or supplements containing potassium, take at the same time every day, with or without food

Indications for Cozaar

Angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat hypertension and diabetic nephropathy, and reduce the risk of stroke

Contraindications for Cozaar

If there is a critical decrease in renal function, patient has renal artery stenosis, hepatic and renal impairment (current or previously)

ProAir HFA

Albuterol

Classification of ProAir HFA

Respiratory, Bronchodilator

Precautions for ProAir HFA

Do not take with beta blockers, digoxin, diuretics, epinephrine, other oral and inhaled medications for asthma and medications for colds, antidepressants, and MAOIs, if you have or have ever had an irregular heartbeat, heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or seizures

Side effects of ProAir HFA

Nervousness, shakiness, dizziness, headache, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, muscle cramps, excessive motion or activity, sudden changes in mood, nosebleed, nausea, increased or decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, pale skin, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, fever, blisters or rash, hives, Itching, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, increased difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness

Major interactions for ProAir HFA

methacholine, midodrine, linezolid, propranolol

Indications for ProAir HFA

Adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat asthma, bronchitis, COPD, as well as prevent exercise induced bronchospasms

Contraindications for ProAir HFA

Overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, ketoacidosis, excess body acid, low blood potassium, hypertension, diminished blood flow through the arteries of the heart, a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart, seizures, arrhythmia