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Interactions: corticosteroids, ​mifepristone​, ​ginkgo biloba​, other drugs that can cause<br />

bleeding/bruising including antiplatelet drugs<br />

Altace​ (Ramipril)<br />

Pronunciation: RAM i pril<br />

Classification: ACE Inhibitor<br />

IFU: Hypertension<br />

Action: By inhibiting the enzymes, the ACE inhibitor relaxes the muscles around the small<br />

arteries.<br />

Dosage: 2.5mg twice a day or 5 mg per day. A patient who becomes hypotensive may have the<br />

dose of 1.25mg twice daily.<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Coughing, tired feeling, headache, spinning sensation, and nausea.<br />

Interactions: Angioedema, hemodialysis, hyperkalemia, and renal dysfunction.<br />

Alphagan P ​(Brimonidine tartrate)<br />

Pronunciation:Alpha-Gan P<br />

Classification:​Alpha-agonist ​<br />

IFU:​Glaucoma ​<br />

Route:Drops<br />

Dosage: 1 ml, 10 ml<br />

Action: Treats facial redness caused by rosacea in its topical form.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: Skin irritation, itching, hives, swelling in face, etc<br />

Interactions:albuterol, aspirin, lumigan, metformin, nexium, omeprazole, etc.<br />

Ambien ​(zolpidem)<br />

Pronunciation: zol-pi-dem<br />

Classification:Gamma- Aminobutyric Acid Agonist<br />

IFU: Imsomnia<br />

Action: It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems<br />

(insomnia)<br />

Dosage: 5mg, 10mg,<br />

Route: Orally<br />

Adverse Reaction: Loss of coordination, nausea, headache, diarrhea, muscle pain, dizziness<br />

Interactions: Glaucoma, liver disease, depression, renal dysfunction<br />

Amoxil​ (Amoxicillin)<br />

Pronunciation: am OX i sil on<br />

Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic

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