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Uroxatral (alfuzosin)<br />

Pronunciation: al-foo-zoo-sin<br />

Classification: Alpha-Blocker<br />

IFU: BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)<br />

Route: oral<br />

Dosage: 10 mg<br />

Action: it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder<br />

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, lightheadedness, severe dizziness, fainting, fast/irregular<br />

heartbeat, chest pain<br />

Interactions: aspirin, atenolol, avodart, crestor, furosemide, lipitor, lisinopril, metformin,<br />

metoprolol, nexium, omeprazole, and simvastatin<br />

Vagifem (estradiol)<br />

Pronunciation: es-tra-dye-ole<br />

Classification: Estrogen<br />

IFU: Vulvovaginal Atrophy<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Dosage: 10 mcg, 25 mcg<br />

Action: Vagifem is a vaginal estrogen tablet. It works by increasing the amount of estrogen in<br />

the body in certain women who do not produce enough on their own.<br />

Adverse Reaction: change in viginal discharge, fast heartbeat<br />

Interactions: Ambien, norco, prozac, singulair<br />

Valium (Diazepam)<br />

Pronunciation: Dye-AZ-e-pam<br />

Classification: Benzodiazepine<br />

IFU: Anxiety<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Dosage: 2mg to 10mg 2 to 4 times daily<br />

Action: Affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety disorders,<br />

alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms.<br />

Adverse Reaction: Shakiness and unsteady walk, Unsteadiness, Trembling or other problems<br />

with muscle control or coordination<br />

Interactions: Ambien, Baclofen, Cymbalta, Flexeril, Lisinopril, Lyrica, Norco, Oxycodone,<br />

Tramadol, Trazodone, Omeprazole<br />

Vasotec (Enalapril)<br />

Pronunciation: e NAL a pril<br />

Classification: ACE Inhibitor<br />

IFU: Hypertension<br />

Action: Vasotec (enalapril) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.<br />

Dosage: 2.5 mg, 5mg, 40mg<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: itching, severe dizziness<br />

Interactions: Aspirin, coreg, plavix, norvasc

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