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Interactions: drugs containing lovastatin increase the risk of serious muscle and liver problems<br />

Levaquin (Levofloxacin)<br />

Pronunciation: LEE voe FLOX a sin<br />

Classification: Quinolone Antibiotic<br />

IFU: Bacterial Infection<br />

Action: It involves inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes that<br />

require DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.<br />

Dosage: Tablets or oral solution is 250mg, 500mg, 750mg every 24 hours.<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Vomiting, headache, and dizziness.<br />

Interactions: Albuterol, lasix, lisinopril, and metformin.<br />

Levitra<br />

Pronunciation:<br />

Classification: PDE-5 Inhibitor<br />

IFU: Erectile Dysfunction<br />

Route: oral<br />

Dosage: 5mg daily for bph, 10mg as needed for erectile disfunction, 2.5mg daily for erectile<br />

dysfunction<br />

Action: After the penis is stroked, vardenafil maintains an erection by increasing blood flow<br />

Adverse Reaction: headache, flushing (warmth or redness in your face, neck, or chest),runny or<br />

stuffy nose, stomach upset, heartburn, dizziness, back pain, or nausea.<br />

Interactions:<br />

Lexapro (escitalopram)<br />

Pronunciation: es-ci-tal-o-pram<br />

Classification: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)<br />

IFU: Depression<br />

Action:Is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake<br />

inhibitors<br />

Dosage:Tablets and injections 10mg, 20mg<br />

Route:Orally,<br />

Adverse Reaction: Diarrhea,drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, delayed<br />

ejaculation<br />

Interactions:Hyponatremia, depression,platelet function, seizure disorders,weight loss<br />

Lidoderm<br />

Pronunciation:Li-Do-Derm<br />

Classification:local anesthetic<br />

IFU:Apply to skin to numb<br />

Route: topical patch<br />

Dosage:5%<br />

Action: blocks nerve signals n your body<br />

Adverse reaction:Lightheadedness confusion dizziness euphoria<br />

Interactions:Renal dysfunction Hepatic dysfunction

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