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Cleocin (Clindamycin )<br />

Pronunciation: KLIN da MYE sin<br />

Classification: Lincomycin Antibiotic<br />

IFU: Bacterial Infection<br />

Action: It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the ribosome.<br />

Dosage: Adults serious infections 150 to 300 mg even more severe 300 to 450 mg and for<br />

children 8 to 16 mg/kg/day.<br />

Route: Oral and intramuscular or intravenous<br />

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.<br />

Interactions: Zyrtec, Xanax, Omeprazole, and Sofran<br />

Combivent (ipratropium/ albuterol)<br />

Pronunciation: al BUE ter ol and IP ra TRO pee um<br />

Classification:bronchodilator<br />

IFU:used as a second bronchodialter for people with chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease<br />

Route:orally through inhaler<br />

Dosage:21mcg/120mcg<br />

Action:opens up airways<br />

Adverse reaction:headache dizziness nausea<br />

Interactions: diabetes hypokalemia renal dysfunction<br />

Concerta (methylphenidate)<br />

Pronunciation: Con-sert-a<br />

Classification:CNS Stimulant<br />

IFU: ADHD<br />

Action: It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse<br />

control.<br />

Dosage: Solution, powder, tablet, capsule, chew 27mg, 36mg, 54mg, 18mg<br />

Route:By mouth<br />

Adverse Reaction: insomnia, nausea, decreased appetite, xerostomia, anxiety, hyperhidrosis,<br />

irritability<br />

Interactions: Glaucoma, liver disease, hypertension, seizures,agitation<br />

Coreg (Carvedilol)<br />

Pronunciation: KAR-ve-dil-ole<br />

Classification: Beta-blocker<br />

IFU: Hypertension<br />

Action: Treats heart failure and hypertension, it is also used after a heart attack that has caused<br />

your heart not to pump as well.<br />

Dosage: 3.125 mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, and 25mg tablets. 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg capsules<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Allergy, chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness, dizziness and<br />

fainting.<br />

Interactions: Coumadin, Digoxin, Simvastatin, Spironolactone, and Xanax

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