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Adverse Reaction: agitation, bloating, chills, mood changes<br />
Interactions: alcohol, diabetes, asthma<br />
Medrol (methylPREDNISolone)<br />
Pronunciation: meth·yl·pred·nis·o·lone<br />
Classification: Corticosteroid<br />
IFU: X<br />
Route: oral tablet, injection powder for solution, injection suspension<br />
Dosage: 500 mg preservative-free ; 1 g preservative-free ; 2 mg ; 8 mg ; 40 mg preservative-free<br />
; 125 mg preservative-free ; 125 mg ; 4 mg ; 16 mg ; 40 mg ; 24 mg ; 32 mg ; 20 mg/mL ; 40<br />
mg/mL ; 80 mg/mL ; 1 g ; 500 mg ; 2 g ; acetate<br />
Action: A steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.<br />
Adverse Reaction: aggression, agitation, & blurred vision<br />
Interactions: amprenavir, bcg, & desirudin<br />
Mevacor (lovastatin)<br />
Pronunciation: LOE va sta tin<br />
Classification: HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor<br />
IFU: hyperlipidemia<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Dosage: tab 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg<br />
Action: lowers high cholesterol<br />
Adverse Reaction: bladder pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness<br />
Interactions: blood thinners, azole antifungals, macrolide antibiotics may affect the removal of<br />
lovastatin from your body<br />
Micardis (Telmisartan)<br />
Pronunciation: TEL-mi-SAR-tan<br />
Classification: ARB<br />
IFU: Hypertension<br />
Action: Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and<br />
improves blood flow.<br />
Dosage: 20mg, 40mg, 80mg tablets<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Adverse Reaction: Body aches or pain, cough, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and ear congestion.<br />
Interactions: Crestor, Cymbalta, Gabapentin, Omeprazole, and Singulair<br />
Micardis HCT (telmisartan / hydrochlorothiazide)<br />
Pronunciation: hye droe klor oh THYE a zide and TEL mi SAR tan
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