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IFU:​ ​ Parkinson’s Disease<br />

Route: oral<br />

Dosage: .25 mg, .5mg, .75mg, .125 mg, .375, 1mg, 1.5mg , 2.25 mg<br />

Action: acts as the chemical dopamine in the body<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: confusion, drowsiness, nausea, muscle spasm, swelling in hands and feet<br />

Interactions: No alcohol consumption, hypotension<br />

Mobic ​(Meloxicam)<br />

Pronunciation: Meh-lau-sih-kahm<br />

Classification:​ ​ NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)<br />

IFU:​ ​Osteoarthritis<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Dosage: 7.5 mg or 15mg Once Daily<br />

Action: An analgesic, anti-inflammatory used to treat arthritis, reduce pain,swelling, and<br />

stiffness of the joints.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: Hypertension, swelling of hands/feet, dark urine, stiff neck, unusual tiredness<br />

Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Cidofovir, Lithium,<br />

and Methotrexate<br />

Motrin ​(Ibuprofen)<br />

Pronunciation: ahy-byoo-proh-fen<br />

Classification:​ ​ NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)<br />

IFU:​ ​ Inflammation<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Dosage: 1 Tablet every 4 to 6 hours<br />

Action: Relieves pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps,<br />

muscle aches, or arthritis. Reduces fever and relieves minor aches due to the common cold or flu.<br />

Blocks body’s production of substances that may cause inflammation.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: Abdominal pain, Acid or Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Indigestion, Pale skin<br />

Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Cidofovir, Corticosteroids, Lithium<br />

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Namenda​ (memantine)<br />

Pronunciation: mem-an-tine<br />

Classification:NMDA Receptor agonist<br />

IFU: Alzheimer’s Disease

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