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Action: works in certain areas of the brain to reduce the symptoms of RLS and Parkinson’s<br />

Disease<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: fatigue,nausea, edema, vertigo, decreased blood pressure<br />

Interactions:caffeine, alcohol, hypotension<br />

Restasis​(cyclosporine)<br />

Pronunciation: so-klo-spor-in<br />

Classification:​ calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant​<br />

IFU:​ ​ocular inflammation<br />

Route: Drops<br />

Dosage: 30 vials 0.4 ml each, 60 vials 0.4 ml each.<br />

Action:increases tear production that has been reduced by inflammation in the eye.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: conjunctival hyperemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, etc.<br />

Interactions:bosentan, boceprevir, telaprevir,st. John's wort, rifabutin, etc.<br />

Rhinocort AQ​ (budesonide)<br />

Pronunciation: ​bue-DES-oh-nide<br />

Classification:Corticosteroid<br />

IFU:Asthma<br />

Route:Nasal Inhaler<br />

Dosage: 32 mcg<br />

Action:Allergies<br />

Adverse Reaction:sore throat,cough,sneezing,nosebleeds,<br />

Interactions: albuterol, Allegra (fexofenadine)amlodipine<br />

Risperdal​ ​(risperidone)<br />

Pronunciation:<br />

Classification: Antipsychotic<br />

IFU: Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder<br />

Action: It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.<br />

Dosage: 2mg, 1mg, 4mg, 16mg, 0.5mg, 3mg, 0.25mg, 8mg<br />

Route: orally or injected<br />

Adverse Reaction: anxiety, aggressive behavior, muscle spasms<br />

Interactions: hematologic abnormalities, dementia, depression, aspiration, seizure

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