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Adverse Reaction: stomach pain, fainting, itching, and diarrhea.<br />
Interactions: Metformin, omeprazole, albuterol, and ambien<br />
Zocor (simvastatin)<br />
Pronunciation: SIM va sta tin<br />
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor<br />
IFU: hyperlipidemia<br />
Route: P.O.<br />
Dosage: tab 5mg, 20mg, 40 mg, 80 mg<br />
Action: reduces bad high cholesterol and triglycerides<br />
Adverse Reaction: dizziness, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat<br />
Interactions: blood thinners affect the removal of simvastatin which may affect how it works<br />
Zoloft (sertraline)<br />
Pronunciation: S<br />
Classification: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)<br />
IFU: Depression<br />
Action: Used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD,PMDD<br />
Dosage: tablets 25mg, 50mg, 200mg, 70mg<br />
Route:Orally<br />
Adverse Reaction: Confusion, lack of energy, fever, convulsions, drowsiness, nosebleeds,<br />
shivering<br />
Interactions:Weight loss, seizures, platelet function, hyponatremia, liver disease.<br />
Zyloprim (Allopurinol)<br />
Pronunciation: Al-oh-PURE-i-nole<br />
Classification: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor<br />
IFU: Gout<br />
Route: Oral<br />
Dosage: 100 mg , taken up to 3 times a day<br />
Action: Reduces the production of uric acid in your body and treats gout or kidney stones<br />
Adverse Reaction: Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain, rash, joint stiffness or swelling<br />
Interactions: Coumadin, Lisinopril<br />
zyPrexa (Olanzapine)<br />
Pronunciation: (oh lanz a peen)<br />
Classification: antipsychotic
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