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Lovenox (enoxaparin)<br />

Pronunciation: ee nox AP a rin<br />

Classification: Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin<br />

IFU: DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) Prophylaxis<br />

Action: prevents formation of blood clots<br />

Route: I.V.<br />

Dosage: prefilled syringes- 30mg/0.3mL, 40mg/0.4mL; graduated prefilled syringes- 60mg/0.6<br />

mL, 80mg/0.8mL, 100mg/1mL; multiple dose vial- 300mg/3mL<br />

Adverse Reaction: Bleeding gums, coughing up blood, difficulty with breathing or swallowing,<br />

Dizziness, Headache, increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding, Nosebleeds, paralysis<br />

Interaction: mifepristone may interact with this drug<br />

Lumigan, Latisse(Bimatoprost)<br />

Pronunciation: Bim-a-toprost<br />

Classification: Prostaglandin analogue<br />

IFU: Glaucoma<br />

Route: Drops<br />

Dosage: 0.01%, 0.03%<br />

Action: reduces pressure inside the eye in its eye drops form.<br />

Adverse Reaction: itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, etc.<br />

Interactions: Bimatoprost topical, latanoprost ophthalmic, latisse, xalatan, etc.<br />

Lunesta (eszopiclone)<br />

Pronunciation: Es-zo-pic-lone<br />

Classification: Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotic<br />

IFU: Insomnia<br />

Action:it affects chemicals in your brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems.<br />

Dosage:1mg, 2mg, 3mg,<br />

Route: orally<br />

Adverse Reaction: bladder pain, irritability, lack of appetite, nerve pain, confusion<br />

Interactions: Depression, liver disease, glaucoma<br />

Lyrica (pregabalin)<br />

Pronunciation: (pre GAB a lin)<br />

Classification: Neurologic<br />

IFU: Neuropathic pain<br />

Route: oral<br />

Dosage: 25 mg<br />

Action: slows down impulses in the brain that cause seizures<br />

Adverse Reaction: constipation, blurred vision, fatigue<br />

Interactions:alcohol, suicidal tendency<br />

Medrol, SOLU-Medrol (methylPREDNISolone)<br />

Pronunciation: meth·yl·pred·nis·o·lone<br />

Classification: Corticosteroid<br />

IFU: X

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