Pharmacology Anti-biotics, Anti-virals, CNS medications

amoxicillin

Amoxil

Penicillin antibiotic

usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food; reconstituted must be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator.

penicillin v potassium

Penicillin VK

Penicillin antibiotic

Reconstituted must be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator.

moxifloxacin (oral)

Avelox

Quinolones

do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture; can cause phototoxicity reactions. Avoid taking Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium or dairy products within 6 hours of taking medication due to decrease in absorption.

ciprofloxacin

Cipro, Proquin XR

Quinolones

for tendon rupture; do not crush Cipro XR; store suspension at room temperature or in refrigerator for up to 14 days.

levofloxacin

Levaquin

Quinolones

do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture.

moxifloxacin (eye drops)

Vigamox

Bacterial conjunctivitis

ophthalmic.

cephalexin

Keflex

Cephalosporins

bacterial infection; 3-7% cross-sensitivity with Penicillin allergy.

doxycycline

Vibramycin, Adoxa

Tetracyclines

bacterial infection; do not take with antacids; no dairy; not for children; may cause photosensitivity; Preg category D; may cause discoloration of teeth.

clindamycin

Cleocin

Lincomycin

antibiotic bacterial infection.

azithromycin

Zithromax

Macrolides

do not take with antacids.

mupirocin

Bactroban

Topical antibacterial

skin infection; topical.

amoxicillin/clavulanate

Augmentin

Penicillin combination

must be refrigerated after reconstituted and disposed after 10 days; do not crush if Augment XR.

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Bactrim or Septra

Sulfa antibiotic

should be taken with plenty of water. Can cause phototoxicity reactions and hypersensitivity reactions.

clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide

Benzaclin

Topical antibiotic

topical.

ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone

Ciprodex

Quinolone/corticosteroid

bacterial external ear infection; otic.

fluconazole

Diflucan

Antifungal

fungal infection Candidiasis; liver function test needed.

acyclovir

Zovirax

Antiviral

viral infections.

valacyclovir

Valtrex

antiviral

viral infections.

hydroxychloroquine sulfate

Plaquenil

Aminoquinoline

antimalarial

metronidazole

Flagyl

Nitroimidazoles

bacterial and protozoal infections; do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole; do not crush Flagyl ER.

lorazepam

Ativan

Benzodiazepine

anxiety; may cause dizziness or drowsiness; C-IV.

clonazepam

Klonopin

Benzodiazepine

anxiety; may cause dizziness or drowsiness; C-IV

diazepam

Valium

Benzodiazepine

anxiety; may cause dizziness or drowsiness; C-IV.

alprazolam

Xanax

Benzodiazepine

anxiety; may cause dizziness or drowsiness; C-IV.

buspirone

Buspar

Neurotransmitter

agonist/antagonist; anxiety.

duloxetine

Cymbalta

SNRI

Depression

venlafaxine

Effexor

SNRI

do not crush Effexor XR.

paroxetine

Paxil

SSRI

do not crush.

fluoxetine

Prozac, Sarafem

SSRI

do not crush Prozac Weekly; depression.

sertraline

Zoloft

SSRI

depression.

citalopram

Celexa

SSRI

depression

escitalopram

Lexapro

SSRI

Depression

Mirtazapine

Remeron

Anti-dep

Dep, N/A

Trazadone

Desyrel

Anti-Dep

Dep & Insomia, N/A

Bupropion

Wellbutrin XL

Anti-Dep

Dep, Zyban, smoking cess, DC

Notriptyline

Pamelor

TCA

Dep, D&D

dextroamphetamine/amphetamine

Adderall XR

Amphetamine

ADHD (D&D, C-11, no alc, no MAOI's

Don't stop abruptly )

Methylphenidate

Concerta, Ritalin

CNS Stim

ADHD ( D&D, C-11, no alc, no MAOI's

Don't stop abruptly )

Lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse

CNS Stim

ADHD (D&D, C-11, no alc, no MAOI's

Don't stop abruptly )

Atomoxetine

Strattera

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

ADHD

(No CS, DC as a cap, ocular irritation)