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Xopenex® HFA (levalbuterol)<br />

Pronunciation: leev-al-byoo-ter-ole<br />

Classification: Beta-2 Agonist<br />

IFU: Bronchospasm/ Asthma<br />

Route: inhalant<br />

Dosage: 0.31 mg/3 mL ; 0.63 mg/3 mL ; 1.25 mg/0.5 mL ; 1.25 mg/3 mL ; 45 mcg/inh<br />

Action:Xopenex HFA aerosol is a sympathomimetic (beta-agonist) bronchodilator. It works by<br />

widening the airways in the lungs, which helps you breathe more easily<br />

Adverse Reaction: fast heartbeat, dizziness, chest pain<br />

Interactions: zyrtec, mucinex, nexium, proair hfa<br />

Zantac (raNITIdine)<br />

Pronunciation: ra·nit·i·dine<br />

Classification: H2 Blocker<br />

IFU: GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease aka Acid Reflux)<br />

Route: oral solution, oral tablets and tablets for, oral tablets effervescent for solution, parenteral<br />

injection, parenteral injection for iv infusion only<br />

Dosage: 150 mg ; 300 mg ; 75 mg ; 15 mg/mL ; 25 mg/mL ; 1 mg/mL ; 25 mg<br />

Action: reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces.<br />

Adverse Reaction: Oral or parenteral therapy: Headache, sometimes severe.<br />

IM therapy: Transient pain at injection site.<br />

IV therapy: Transient local burning or itching.<br />

Interactions: atazanavir, dasatinib, & loperamide<br />

Zestoretic (lisinopril / hydrochlorothiazide)<br />

Pronunciation: HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and lye SIN oh pril<br />

Classification: ARB / diuretic<br />

IFU: hypertension<br />

Route: P.O.<br />

Dosage: tab 10mg/12.5mg; 20mg/12.5mg<br />

Action: lowers high blood pressure<br />

Adverse Reaction: dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, headache, dry cough, fainting, signs of<br />

kidney problems<br />

Interactions: aliskiren, dofetilide, certain drugs that weaken the immune system/increase the risk<br />

of infection (such as everolimus, sirolimus), lithium, drugs that may increase the level of<br />

potassium in the blood (such as ARBs including losartan/valsartan, birth control pills containing<br />

drospirenone), sacubitril.

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