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Interactions:alcohol, depression, rash, suicidal tendencies, meningitis,<br />

Latisse ​(Bimatoprost)<br />

Pronunciation: Bim-a-toprost<br />

Classification:​ ​Prostaglandin analogue<br />

IFU:​ ​Glaucoma<br />

Route: Drops<br />

Dosage: 0.01%, 0.03%<br />

Action: reduces pressure inside the eye in its eye drops form.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, etc.<br />

Interactions: Bimatoprost topical, latanoprost ophthalmic, latisse, xalatan, etc.<br />

Lantus​(Insulin Glargine)<br />

Pronunciation: Glar-gen<br />

Classification:​ insulin​ ​<br />

IFU:​ ​Type 1 diabetes mellitus<br />

Route: By injection<br />

Dosage: 100 units/ml<br />

Action: Promotes glucose transport, which stimulates carbohydrate metabolism in skeletal and<br />

cardiac muscle and adipose tissue.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: urticaria, rash, pruritus, redness, stinging, or warmth at injection site.<br />

Interactions: Acetazolamide, albuterol, antiretrovirals, asparaginase, calcitonin, etc.<br />

Lanoxin ​(Digoxin)<br />

Pronunciation: di-JOX-in<br />

Classification: Cardiac Glycoside<br />

IFU: Arrhythmia/Myocardial Infarction<br />

Action: Helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm.<br />

Dosage: 50mcg (0.05mg), 100mcg (0.1mg), and 200mcg (0.2mg) capsules<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, fainting, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse.<br />

Interactions: Lisinopril, Spironolactone, Tylenol, Warfarin and Zocor.<br />

Lasix​ ( furosemide)

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