Medications

Ketorolac

Medication used for short-term pain relief, reduces inflammation and works as a pain reliever.

Paracetamol (acetaminophen)

Medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever, potential liver damage if taken in excessive doses.

Hyoscine butyl bromide (Buscopan)

Medication used to relieve abdominal cramps and spasms, side effects may include dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation.

Amikacin

Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, side effects can include kidney damage, hearing loss, and allergic reactions.

Gentamicin sulfate

Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, side effects can include kidney damage, hearing loss, and allergic reactions.

Furosemide

Diuretic used to treat fluid retention, side effects may include electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and low blood pressure.

Dexamethasone phosphate

Corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system, side effects can include increased blood sugar levels, weight gain, and mood changes.

Tranexamic Acid (Trenexamic)

Medication used to prevent or control excessive bleeding, side effects may include nausea, vomiting, and allergic reactions.

Phytomenadione (vitamin K1)

Medication used to help with blood clotting, rare side effects can include allergic reactions.

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Anticonvulsant used to control seizures, side effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, and changes in coordination.

Ranitidine Hydrochloride (Zantac)

Medication used to reduce stomach acid production and treat heartburn, side effects are generally mild but can include headache and stomach upset.

Metoclopramide hydrochloride

Medication used to relieve nausea and vomiting, side effects may include drowsiness, restlessness, and muscle stiffness.

Calcium Gluconate

Treat calcium deficiencies. Side effects are rare but can include an upset stomach and constipation.

Acetylcysteine (Fluimucil)

Help thin and clear mucus. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, and allergic reactions.

Iron in ampule

Treat iron deficiency anemia. Side effects can include stomach upset and constipation.

Sodium Bicarbonate (also known as armacarbo)

Relieve heartburn and indigestion. Side effects may include increased thirst and stomach upset

Magnesium Sulfate

Prevent or treat magnesium deficiency. Side effects can include diarrhea, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure

Nicardipine Hydrochloride

lower blood pressure and treat certain heart conditions. Side effects may include headaches, flushing, and dizziness

Norepinephrine bitartrate (also known as Mephrin)

raise blood pressure in certain emergency situations. Side effects can include high blood pressure, headache, and nausea.

Vancomycin

Treats severe bacterial infections.

Side effects: Kidney damage, hearing loss, and allergic reactions.

Ertapenem

Purpose: Treats various bacterial infections. Side effects: Allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Ampicillin:

Purpose: Treats bacterial infections.

Side effects: Gastrointestinal disturbances, rash, and allergic reactions

Ampicillin Sodium (Ampitrex):

Purpose: Treats bacterial infections, including sexually transmitted diseases.

Side effects: Rash, diarrhea, and allergic reactions

Azithromycin:

Purpose: Treats respiratory and skin infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases.

Side effects: Gastrointestinal symptoms, allergic reactions, and rare instances of QT interval prolongation

Levetiracetam:

Purpose: Treats epilepsy and seizures.

Side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, and behavioral changes

Cefepime (Zepime):

Purpose: Treats various bacterial infections.

Side effects: Diarrhea, nausea, rash, and allergic reactions

Polymyxin B Sulfate (Poly-MxB):

Purpose: Treats multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections.

Side effects: Local skin reactions, neurotoxicity, and nephrotoxicity

Omeprazole (Omezol):

Purpose: Reduces stomach acid production and treats certain conditions

Side effects: Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and increased risk of certain infections

Meropenem:

Purpose: Treats severe bacterial infections.

Side effects: Diarrhea, nausea, headache, and allergic reactions

Ceftazidime (Hacef):

Purpose: Treats various bacterial infections, including respiratory and urinary tract infections.

Side effects: Diarrhea, rash, and allergic reactions.

Oxacillin (Oxapen):

Purpose: Treats infections caused by susceptible bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus.

Side effects: GI upset, rash, allergic reactions

Benzylpenicillin (as sodium):

Purpose: Treats various bacterial infections.

Side effects: Rash, GI disturbances, allergic reactions

Cefoxitin (Acifox) and Cefoxitin Sodium (Foxin):

Purpose: Treats bacterial infections, including intra-abdominal and skin infections.

Side effects: GI disturbances, rash, allergic reactions

Cefazolin (Fazonil):

Purpose: Treats respiratory and skin infections, and surgical prophylaxis.

Side effects: Rash, GI disturbances, allergic reactions

Ceftriaxone (Ceftrina):

Purpose: Treats various bacterial infections, including respiratory and urinary tract infections.

Side effects: GI disturbances, rash, and allergic reactions

Ondansetron (Emitron):

Purpose: Prevents nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and surgeries.

Side effects: Headache, constipation, and transient ECG changes

Hyoscine Butylbromide (Gascosin):

Purpose: Relieves abdominal pain and cramps associated with gastrointestinal disorders.

Side effects: Dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention.

Amikacin (Amicare) and Gentamicin:

Purpose: Treats severe bacterial infections.

Side effects: Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity (hearing loss), and neurotoxicity.

Levetiracetam (Lepixa):

Purpose: Treats epilepsy and seizures.

Side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, and behavioral changes.

Fluconazole (Fungiv) and Fluconazole (Fluxar):

Purpose: Treats fungal infections caused by Candida species and Cryptococcus neoformans.

Side effects: Nausea, headache, rash, and gastrointestinal disturbances

Levofloxacin (Levoxin) and Ciprofloxacin Lactate (Zipromin):

Purpose: Treats various bacterial infections, including respiratory and urinary tract infections.

Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, headache, and tendonitis/tendon rupture

Piperacillin + Tazobactam (Tazopen):

Purpose: Treats bacterial infections, including intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and skin infections.

Side effects: Gastrointestinal disturbances, rash, and allergic reactions

Linezolid (Axazolid):

Purpose: Treats infections caused by drug resistant bacteria, such as MRSA and VRE.

Side effects: Diarrhea, headache, nausea, and myelosuppression (reduction in blood cell counts)

Gadobutrol (Gadovist):

Purpose: Contrast agent used in MRI to enhance visualization of blood vessels and tissues.

Side effects: Injection site reactions, headache, and nausea

Hydrocortisone (Stericort):

Purpose: Reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses.

Side effects: Increased susceptibility to infections, weight gain, fluid retention, and mood changes

Colistimethate Sodium (Colisan-2):

Purpose: Treats infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.

Side effects: Cough, bronchospasm, and nephrotoxicity

Human Albumin:

Purpose: Restores and maintains blood volume in certain medical conditions.

Side effects: Allergic reactions, fever, and fluid overload

Metronidazole (Antizoal):

Purpose: Treats bacterial and parasitic infections, including gastrointestinal and gynecological infections.

Side effects: Gastrointestinal disturbances, metallic taste, and neurological side effects

Paracetamol (Tamin):

Purpose: Relieves pain and reduces fever.

Side effects: Rare at therapeutic doses, but overdoses can cause liver damage

Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvederma):

Purpose: Prevents and treats wound infections, particularly in burn patients.

Side effects: Local skin reactions, such as burning or itching