PHARM 114 MED TERMS
WEEK 1
Augmentin/ Amoxicilllin + clavulante/ pencillin antibiotic/ can decrease effectiveness of birth control
Amoxil/ amoxicillin/ pencillin antibiotic/ can decrease effectiveness of birth control
Omnicef/ Cefdinir/ cephalosporin antibiotic/ none
Keflex/ cephalexin/ cephalosoporin antibiotic/none
Vyvanse/ lisdexamfetamine/ cns stimulant/ adhd binge eating/ use with caution if you have htn
Ritalin/ methylphenidate/ cns stimulant/ add-adhd-narcolepsy/use with caution if you have htn
Bactroban/ mupirocin/topical antibiotic/none
Strattera/ atomoxetine/ nri (norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor/use with caution if you have htn
WEEK 2
Combivent/ Albuterol- Ipatropium / Bronchodilator/ COPD/ NO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
ProAir/ Albuterol / Bronchodilator/ Prevent Bronchospasm/ NO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Advair/ Flucticasone- Salmeterol / Bronchodilator / Asthma + COPD/ ( Can lead to fungal infections in the throat - rinse after use)
Spiriva/ Tiotripium/ Bronchodilator/ COPD- Emphasema/ NO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Flonase/ Flucticasone/ Corticosteriod/ Nasal Conjestion- Allergies/ (Not intended for children younger than 4 years)
Aristocort/ Triamcionolone/ Corticosteriod/ Allergies/ NO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
Xolair/ Omalizumab/ Monoclonal Antibody/ Asthma- Chronic Hives- Nasal polyps/ NO SPEICAL CONSIDERATION
Singulair/ Montelukast/ Leukotriene Inhibitor/ Asthma/ ( Can cause a new or worsening mental problems)
WEEK 3
Prilosec/Omeprazole/ PPI (proton pump inhibitor)/ GERD Zollinger- Ellison Syndrome)/ SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN 14 DAYS IN A ROW.. can cause kidney issues
Pepcid/ Famotidine/ H2 Antagonist/ Heartburn/ NONE
Protonix/ Pantoprazole/ PPI (proton pump inhibitor)/ GERD- Zollinger Ellison Syndrome/ Can cause kidney issues or osteoporis
Zantac/ Ranitidine/ H2 Antagonist/ Heartburn-GERD/ HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM THE US MARKET
Aciphex/ Rabeprazole/ PPI (proton pump inhibitor)/ GERD-Zollinger Ellison Syndrome/ can cause kidney issues or osteopsoris
Nexium/ Esomeprazole/ PPI (proton pump inhibitor)/ GERD- Zollinger Ellison Syndrome/can cause kidney issues or osteopsoris
Prevacid/ Iansoprazole/ PPI (proton pump inhibitor)/ GERD- Zollinger Ellison Syndrome/can cause kidney issues or osteopsoris
Tussinonex/ Hydrocodone-Chlorpheniramine/ Narcotic- Antihistamine/ Cough/ High risk of addiction
WEEK 4
Microzide/ Hydrochlorothiazide/ thiazide diuretic/ HTN-Fluid retention/ Avoid sun exposure
Lasix/ Furosemide/ Loop Diuretic/ HTN- Fluid rentention- CHF/ NONE
Dyrenium/ Triamterene/ Potassium-Sparring Diuretic/ Edema-Heart Failure- Cirrhosis/ Do not take if you have severe kidney or liver disease
Aldactone/ Spironolactone/ Potassium-Sparring Diuretic/ Heart Failure- HTN-Hypokalemia/ NONE
Benicar/ Hydrocholorthiazide- Oimersartan/ Thiazide Diurectic- ARB/ HTN/ DO NOT TAKE IF PREGNANT
Avalide/ Hydrocholorthiazide- Irbesartan/ Thiazide Diurectic- ARB/ HTN/ DO NOT TAKE IF PREGNANT
Hyzaar/ Hydrocholorthiazide- Iosartan/ Thiazide Diurectic-ARB/ HTN/ DO NOT TAKE IF PREGNANT
Renvela/ Sevelamer/ Phosphate Binder/ Chronic Kidney Disease/ Do not use if you have bowel obstructions
WEEK 5
Cataflam/ Diclofenac/ NSAID/ Pain- Osteoarthritis/ Black Box Warning: can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Celebrex/ Celecoxib/ NSAID- COX inhibitor/ Pain-INFLAMMATION/Black Box Warning: can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Relafen/ Nabumetone/ NSAID/ Pain-INFLAMMATION/Black Box Warning: can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Aleve/ Naproxen/ NSAID/ Pain-INFLAMMATION/Black Box Warning: can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Mobic/ Meloxicam/ NSAID/ Pain- INFLAMMATION/Black Box Warning: can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Advil/ Ibuprofen/ NSAID/ Pain-INFLAMMATION/Black Box Warning: can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke
Neurontin/ Gabapentin/ Anticonvulsant/ Seizures-Neuropathic Pain/ Can cause life threatening breathing problems
Pyridium/ Phenazopyridine/ Analgesic/ UTI/ Can darken the color of urine to an orange or red color