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Bactrim ​(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
Pronunciation: trye METH oh prim and SUL fa meth OX a zole
Classification: Sulfa Antibiotic
IFU: Bacterial Infection
Action: It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine,
respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of
pneumonia
Dosage: 400 mg-80 mg ; 800 mg-160 mg ; 200 mg-40 mg/5 mL ; 80 mg-16 mg/mL
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Skin rash, joint pain, trouble breathing, and fever.
Interactions: Acetaminophen, albuterol, amoxicillin, and Ativan
Bactroban​ (Mupirocin)
Pronunciation: myoo PEER oh sin
Classification: Topical Antibacterial
IFU: Skin Infection
Action: Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.
Dosages: 2% single use 1g tubes
Route: Topical
Adverse reaction: nosebleed, severe burning, stinging
Interactions: Unknown
Beconase AQ​ (beclomethasone)
Pronunciation: ​be-kloe-METH-ah-sone
Classification: Corticosteroid
IFU: Allergic Rhinitis
Route: Nasal Inhaled
Dosage: 00.5%
Action: Treats sneezing,congestion,runny nose
Adverse Reaction: sneezing, runny or stuffy nose; dryness or irritation in your nose or throat;
nausea, headache, feeling light-headed
Interactions: Ocular Herpes Simplex; Ocular Toxicities; Osteoporosis
Benicar ​(Olmesartan)
Pronunciation: ol-me-SAR-tan
Classification: ARB
IFU: Hypertension