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Action: Vagifem is a vaginal estrogen tablet. It works by increasing the amount of estrogen in<br />

the body in certain women who do not produce enough on their own.<br />

Adverse Reaction: change in viginal discharge, fast heartbeat<br />

Interactions: Ambien, norco, prozac, singulair<br />

Valium ​(Diazepam)<br />

Pronunciation: Dye-AZ-e-pam<br />

Classification:​ ​ Benzodiazepine<br />

IFU:​ ​ Anxiety<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Dosage: 2mg to 10mg 2 to 4 times daily<br />

Action: Affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety disorders,<br />

alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: Shakiness and unsteady walk, Unsteadiness, Trembling or other problems<br />

with muscle control or coordination<br />

Interactions: Ambien, Baclofen, Cymbalta, Flexeril, Lisinopril, Lyrica, Norco, Oxycodone,<br />

Tramadol, Trazodone, Omeprazole<br />

Vasotec​ (Enalapril)<br />

Pronunciation: e NAL a pril<br />

Classification: ACE Inhibitor<br />

IFU: Hypertension<br />

Action: Vasotec (enalapril) is an ​ACE inhibitor​. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.<br />

Dosage: 2.5 mg, 5mg, 40mg<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: itching, severe dizziness<br />

Interactions: Aspirin, coreg, plavix, norvasc<br />

Ventolin® HFA ​(albuterol)<br />

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

Classification: Beta-2 Agonist<br />

IFU: Bronchospasm/ Asthma<br />

Route: inhalant<br />

Dosage: Albuterol Sulfate 108mg<br />

Action:Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to<br />

the lungs.<br />

Adverse Reaction: shakiness in the legs, arms, hands or feet<br />

Interactions: aspirin, nexium, omeprazole

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