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Action:treats acne vulgaris<br />
Adverse reaction: Irritation stinging tingling<br />
Interactions:Eczema<br />
Dilantin (phenytoin)<br />
Pronunciation: (FEN i toyn)<br />
Classification: Hydantoin<br />
IFU: Epilepsy<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: 5mg, 125 mg, 300 mg<br />
Action: slows down impulses in the brain that cause seizures<br />
Adverse Reaction: confusion, constipation, depression, tremors, mood changes<br />
Interactions:alcohol, cardiotoxicity, hyperglycemia, suicidal tendencies<br />
Diovan (Valsartan)<br />
Pronunciation: val-SAR-tan<br />
Classification: ARB<br />
IFU: Hypertension<br />
Action: Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and<br />
improves blood flow.<br />
Dosage: 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg tablets<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Adverse Reaction: Cold or flu-like symptoms, difficulty with swallowing, and sore throat.<br />
Interactions: Crestor, Cymbalta, Omeprazole, Singulair, and Vitamin B12.<br />
Diovan HCT (valsartan / hydrochlorothiazide)<br />
Pronunciation: val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide<br />
Classification: ARB / diuretic<br />
IFU: hypertension<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Dosage: tablets 12.5mg/80mg; 12.5mg/160mg; 25mg/160mg; 12.5mg/320mg; 25mg/320mg<br />
Action: lowers high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels<br />
Adverse Reaction: sore throat, cough, headache<br />
Interactions: ACE inhibitors, benazepril.lisinopril, birth control pills containing drospirenone<br />
increase level of potassium in the blood
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