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Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)<br />

Pronunciation: oh MEG a three AS id ETH il ES ters<br />

Classification: Esterified fish oil<br />

IFU: hypertriglyceridemia<br />

Action: lowers very high triglycerides levels<br />

Dosage: cap 2g, 4g<br />

Route: P.O.<br />

Adverse Reaction: change in taste, diarrhea, fever, bloating, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches,<br />

headache, pressure in stomach<br />

Interactions: beta-blockers, estrogen, diuretics can increase the level of triglycerides<br />

Lumigan (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 />

Lunesta (eszopiclone)<br />

Pronunciation: Es-zo-pic-lone<br />

Classification: Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotic<br />

IFU: Insomnia<br />

Action:it affects chemicals in your brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems.<br />

Dosage:1mg, 2mg, 3mg,<br />

Route: orally<br />

Adverse Reaction: bladder pain, irritability, lack of appetite, nerve pain, confusion<br />

Interactions: Depression, liver disease, glaucoma<br />

Lyrica (pregabalin)<br />

Pronunciation: (pre GAB a lin)<br />

Classification: Neurologic<br />

IFU: Neuropathic pain<br />

Route: oral<br />

Dosage: 25 mg<br />

Action: slows down impulses in the brain that cause seizures<br />

Adverse Reaction: constipation, blurred vision, fatigue<br />

Interactions:alcohol, suicidal tendency

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