NobleDruglist (2)

DRUG BOOK 

By: Noble Azuonwu

Drug List 1: 

Amoxil (Amoxicillin) 

Pronunciation: am OX i sil on 

Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic 

IFU: Bacterial Infection 

Action: Its bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria during the stage 

of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis 

that leads to the death of bacteria. 

Dosage: 500 mg for adults and 30 mg/kg/day for infants 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Skin rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, and 

breathing problems. 

Interactions: Albuterol, Ambien, Ativan, and Cipro. 

Avelox (Moxifloxacin) 

Pronunciation: moxi FLOX a sin 

Classification: Quinolone Antibiotic 


Action: Is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, 

sinuses, lungs, or the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent a plague. 

Dosage: 400 mg for injections and tablets 

Route: Oral and Injections 

Adverse Reaction: Rash, diarrhea, dizziness, and vomiting 

Interactions: Lipitor, Nexium, Spiriva, and Lasix 

Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) 

Pronunciation: SIP roe FLOX a sin 



Action: The inhibition of the enzymes in this medication help with DNA 

replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. 

Dosage: Tablets 500mg, 750mg, 250mg 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Severe dizziness, fainting, pain, and bruising. 

Interactions: Xanax, tylenol, Benadryl, and Nexium. 

Cleocin (Clindamycin ) 

Pronunciation: KLIN da MYE sin

Classification: Lincomycin Antibiotic 


Action: It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the ribosome. 

Dosage: Adults serious infections 150 to 300 mg even more severe 300 to 450 

mg and for children 8 to 16 mg/kg/day. 

Route: Oral and intramuscular or intravenous 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

Interactions: Zyrtec, Xanax, Omeprazole, and Sofran 

Keflex (Cephalexin) 

Pronunciation: sef a LEX in 

Classification: Cephalosporin Antibiotic 


Action: They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cell by preventing bacteria 

from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell. 

Dosage: Usual dose for oral is 250 mg every 6 hours but a dose of 500 mg 

every day could be administer. 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and upset stomach 

Interactions: Albuterol, ibuprofen, lisinopril, and metformin. 

Levaquin (Levofloxacin) 

Pronunciation: LEE voe FLOX a sin 



Action: It involves inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase 

enzymes that require DNA replication, transcription, repair, and 

recombination. 

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

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Vomiting, headache, and dizziness. 

Interactions: Albuterol, lasix, lisinopril, and metformin. 

Omnicef (Cefdinir) 

Pronunciation: SEF dih neer 

Classification: Cephalosporin Antibiotic 


Action: Cefdinir results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. 

Dosage: 300 mg q12h or 600 mg q24h 0r 300 mg q12h.

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Mild itching, skin rash, stomach pain, and indigestion. 

Interactions: Benadryl, levaquin, ibuprofen, cymbalta, and augmentin. 

Penicillin VK (Penicillin) 

Pronunciation: PEN i SIL in 

Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic 


Action: It exerts a bactericidal action against penicillin sensitive 

microorganism during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the 

inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide. 

Dosage: Oral solution 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q6hr for 10 days 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Upset stomach, diarrhea, and a black hairy tongue. 

Interactions: Lasix, flexeril, flagyl, cipro, and ambien. 

Vibramycin (Doxycycline Hyclate) 

Pronunciation: DOX i SYE kleen HYE klate 

Classification: Tetracycline 


Action: It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. 

Dosage: The usual oral dose is 200 mg on the first day and then 100mg every 

12 hours. 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Stomach upset, diarrhea, skin rash, and discharge. 

Interactions: Ambien, augmentin, cipro, coumadin, and lantus. 

Vigamox (Moxifloxacin) 

Pronunciation: MOX i FLOX a sin 


IFU: Bacterial Conjunctivitis 

Action: A antibiotic that kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of 

essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive. 

Dosage: 1 year or older: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day. 

Route: Ophthalmic 

Adverse Reaction: Blurred vision, watery eyes, and dryness. 

Interactions: Floxin, cipro, maxaquin, levaquin, and zymar.

Drug List 2: 

Altace (Ramipril) 

Pronunciation: RAM i pril 

Classification: ACE Inhibitor 

IFU: Hypertension 

Action: By inhibiting the enzymes, the ACE inhibitor relaxes the muscles 

around the small arteries. 

Dosage: 2.5mg twice a day or 5 mg per day. A patient who becomes 

hypotensive may have the dose of 1.25mg twice daily. 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Coughing, tired feeling, headache, spinning sensation, and 

nausea. 

Interactions: Angioedema, hemodialysis, hyperkalemia, and renal 

dysfunction. 

Augmentin (Amoxicillin/clavulanate) 

Pronunciation: am OKS i sil in KLAV yoo la nate 

Classification: Penicillin Combination Antibiotic 


Action: Amoxicillin fight bacteria through the body. 

Dosage: Adult dose is 500mg tablets every 12 hours, 250 mg tablet every 8 

hours, 875 mg tablet every 12 hours, and 500 mg tablet every 8 hours. 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Fever, confusion, weakness, bruising, and bleeding. 

Interactions: Albuterol, amlodipine, amoxicillin, doxycycline, and lisinopril. 

Bactrim, Septra (Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) 

Pronunciation: trye METH oh prim and SUL fa meth OX a zole 

Classification: Sulfa Antibiotic 


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: Apply a small amount of BACTROBAN ointment, with a cotton swab 

or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for up to 10 days. 

Route: Topical 

Adverse reaction: nosebleed, severe burning, stinging 

Interactions: Unknown 

BenzaClin (Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide) 

Pronunciation: BEN zoyl per OX ide and clin da MYE sin 

Classification: Topical Antibiotic 

IFU: Acne 

Action: Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying 

effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away. Clindamycin is an 

antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on the skin. 

Dosage: BenzaClin Topical Gel should be applied twice daily, morning and 

evening, or as directed by a physician, to affected areas after the skin is 

gently washed, rinsed with warm water and patted dry. 

Route: Topical 

Adverse Reaction: diarrhea, burning 

Interactions: Albuterol, lexapro, lexapro 

Ciprodex (Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone) 

Pronunciation: SIP roe FLOX a sin and DEX a METH a sone OH tik 

Classification: Quinolone/Corticosteroid 

IFU: Bacterial External Ear Infection 

Action: Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that treats infections caused by 

bacteria, Dexamethasone is a steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals 

in the body that cause inflammation. 

Dosage: Four drops which is 0.14 mL 

Route: Otic 

Adverse Reaction: ear drainage or discharge 

Interactions: N/A 

Diflucan (Fluconazole) 

Pronunciation: floo KOE na zole 

Classification: Antifungal

IFU: Fungal Infection 

Action: a highly selective inhibitor of fungal cytochrome P450 dependent 

enzyme lanosterol 14- α-demethylase. This enzyme functions to convert 

lanosterol to ergosterol. 

Dosage: The recommended dosage is 150 mg as a single oral dose. 

Route: Oral and intravenous 

Adverse Reaction: Pain, rash, severe blistering 

Interactions: Aspirin, benadryl, ibuprofen, and metformin. 

Vasotec (Enalapril) 

Pronunciation: e NAL a pril 



Action: Vasotec (enalapril) is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin 

converting enzyme. 

Dosage: 2.5 mg, 5mg, 40mg 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: itching, severe dizziness 

Interactions: Aspirin, coreg, plavix, norvasc 

Zestril, Prinivil (Lisinopril) 

Pronunciation: lyse IN oh pril 



Action: Zestril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults 

and children who are at least 6 years old. 

Dosage: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: headache, nausea, vomiting. 

Interactions: Norvasc, xanax, coreg 

Zithromax (Azithromycin) 

Pronunciation: a ZITH roe MYE sin 

Classification: Macrolide Antibiotic 


Action: Zithromax (azithromycin) is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. 

Dosage: tablets contain azithromycin dihydrate equivalent to 600 mg 

azithromycin 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: stomach pain, fainting, itching, and diarrhea. 

Interactions: Metformin, omeprazole, albuterol, and ambien

Drug List 3 and 4 (A-Z) 

Atacand (Candesartan Cilexetil) 

Pronunciation: KAN-de-SAR-tan 

Classification: ARB 


Action: Candesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers 

blood pressure and improves blood flow. 

Dosage: 4mg, 8 mg, 16mg, and 32 mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Ear congestion or pain, head congestion, runny or stuffy 

nose, and sneezing. 

Interactions: Crestor, Cymbalta, Lasix, Norvasc, and Synthroid. 

Avalide (Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) 

Pronunciation: ir-be-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide 

Classification:ARB/Diuretic 


Action: Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood 

pressure and improves blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide helps prevent your 

body from absorbing too much salt. 

Dosage: 150mg/12.5mg, 300mg/12.5mg and 300mg/25mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or stomach pain, bloody or cloudy urine, chest 

pain and confusion. 

Interactions: Celebrex, Lexapro, Lyrica, Nexium, and Plavix. 

Avapro (Irbesartan) 

Pronunciation: ir-be-SAR-tan 



Action: Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood 

pressure and improves blood flow. 

Dosage: 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Chills, cold sweats, confusion, dizziness, faintness, or 

lightheadedness. 

Interactions: Aspirin, Fish oil, Lipitor, Metformin, and Metoprolol.

Benicar (Olmesartan) 

Pronunciation: ol-me-SAR-tan 



Action: Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood 



Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Back pain, dry mouth, diarrhea, flushed or dry skin and 

loss of appetite. 

Interactions: Aspirin, Fish oils, Cymbalta, Omeprazole, and Tramadol 

Benicar HCT (Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) 

Pronunciation: ol-me-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide 

Classification: ARB/Diuretic 


Action: Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood 

pressure and improves blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide helps prevent your 

body from absorbing too much salt. 

Dosage: 20mg/12.5mg, 40mg/12.5mg, and 40mg/25mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Back pain, body aches or pain, chills, cough, and difficulty 

with breathing. 

Interactions: Gabapentin, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Omeprazole, Tramadol 

and Vitamin D3. 

Bystolic (Nebivolol) 

Pronunciation: ne-BIV-oh-lol 

Classification: Beta-blocker 


Action: Lowers blood pressure which may lower risk of a stroke or heart 

attack. 

Dosage: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Mild headache, bloating or swelling of the face, arm, 

hands, lower legs or feet. 

Interactions: Amlodipine, Atorvastatin, Furosemide, Losartan, and 

Prednisone.

Catapres-TTS (Clonidine) 

Pronunciation: KLOE-ni-deen 

Classification: Alpha-Agonist 


Action: Lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals 

in your blood. 

Dosage: 0.1mg, 0.2mg and 0.3mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Constipation, darkening of the skin, decreased sexual 

ability, dry, itching eyes. 

Interactions: Ativan, Coreg, Klonopin, Lantus, and Norco. 

Coreg (Carvedilol) 

Pronunciation: KAR-ve-dil-ole 



Action: Treats heart failure and hypertension, it is also used after a heart 

attack that has caused your heart not to pump as well. 

Dosage: 3.125 mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, and 25mg tablets. 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg 

capsules 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Allergy, chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness, 

dizziness and fainting. 

Interactions: Coumadin, Digoxin, Simvastatin, Spironolactone, and Xanax. 

Cozaar (Losartan) 

Pronunciation: loe-SAR-tan 



Action: Losartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood 



Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or stomach pain, anxiety, bladder pain and 

bloody or cloudy urine. 

Interactions: Amlodipine, Atenolol, Furosemide, Metformin, and Norvasc. 

Diovan (Valsartan)

Pronunciation: val-SAR-tan 



Action: Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood 


Dosage: 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Cold or flu-like symptoms, difficulty with swallowing, and 

sore throat. 

Interactions: Crestor, Cymbalta, Omeprazole, Singulair, and Vitamin B12. 

Dyazide, Maxzide (Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide) 

Pronunciation: trye-AM-ter-een/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide 

Classification: K-Sparing/Thiazide Diuretic 

IFU: Hypertension/Edema 

Action: Triamterene prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and 

keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Hydrochlorothiazide also 

prevents too much absorption of salt. 

Dosage: 37.5mg/25mg and 50mg/25mg capsules. 75mg/50mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Mild nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness and 

headaches. 

Interactions: Nexium, Norvasc, Synthroid, Tramadol and Zocor. 

Lanoxin (Digoxin) 

Pronunciation: di-JOX-in 

Classification: Cardiac Glycoside 

IFU: Arrhythmia/Myocardial Infarction 

Action: Helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm. 

Dosage: 50mcg (0.05mg), 100mcg (0.1mg), and 200mcg (0.2mg) capsules 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, fainting, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat 

or pulse. 

Interactions: Lisinopril, Spironolactone, Tylenol, Warfarin and Zocor. 

Lasix (Furosemide) 

Pronunciation: fur-OH-se-mide 

Classification: Loop Diuretic 

IFU: Hypertension/Edema

Action: Prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, this allows the 

salt to instead be passed in your urine. 

Dosage: 20mg, 40mg, 80mg, 10mg/10ml, 40mg/5ml, 100mg/100ml-0.9%. 

Route: Oral tablet, injectable solution, oral liquid, oral solution, compounding 

powder and intravenous solution. 

Adverse Reaction: Chest pain, chills, cough or hoarseness, fever, and general 

feeling tiredness. 

Interactions: Albuterol, Coreg, Coumadin, Multivitamin, and Prednisone. 

Lopressor (Metoprolol Tartrate) 

Pronunciation: MET-oh-PROE-lol TAR-trate 



Action: Slows down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat more regularly, 

and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. 

Dosage: 50mg tablet 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Blurred vision, chest pain or discomfort, confusion, 

dizziness and faintness. 

Interactions: Neurontin, Prednisone, Tylenol, Xanax, and Zocor. 

Micardis (Telmisartan) 

Pronunciation: TEL-mi-SAR-tan 



Action: Telmisartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood 


Dosage: 20mg, 40mg, 80mg tablets 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Body aches or pain, cough, difficulty breathing, dizziness, 

and ear congestion. 

Interactions: Crestor, Cymbalta, Gabapentin, Omeprazole, and Singulair. 

Drug List 5: 

Caduet (amlodipine / atorvastatin) 

Pronunciation: am LOE di peen and a TOR va sta tin 

Classification: CCB / HMG -CoA reductase

IFU: hypertension / hyperlipidemia 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tablet 2.5mg, 10mg 

Action: reduces levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, increases good 

level of cholesterol, and relaxes blood vessels 

Adverse Reaction: dizziness, edema, palpitations 

Interactions: increase blood pressure with ibuprofen and naproxen, 

increase risk for muscle and liver problems when combined with products 

that contain lovastatin 

Crestor (rosuvastatin) 

Pronunciation: roe-SOO-va-STAT-in 

Classification: HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor 

IFU: hyperlipidemia 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tablets 5,g, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg 

Action: lowers high cholesterol and triglycerides, slow atherosclerosis 

Adverse Reaction: body aches, congestion, cough, dry or sore throat, 

headache, hoarseness 

Interactions: increased side effects with anticoagulants, 

Diovan HCT (valsartan / hydrochlorothiazide) 

Pronunciation: val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide 

Classification: ARB / diuretic 

IFU: hypertension 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tablets 12.5mg/80mg; 12.5mg/160mg; 25mg/160mg; 12.5mg/320mg; 

25mg/320mg 

Action: lowers high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels 

Adverse Reaction: sore throat, cough, headache 

Interactions: ACE inhibitors, benazepril.lisinopril, birth control pills containing 

drospirenone increase level of potassium in the blood 

Hyzaar (losartan / hydrochlorothiazide) 

Pronunciation: loe-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide 



Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tablets 50mg /12.5mg; 100mg/25mg;

Action: lowers high blood pressure 

Adverse Reaction: dizziness, lightheadedness, dehydration 

Interactions: increase potassium in the blood with drugs containing aliskiren, 

dofetilide, lithium such as ACE inhibitors, benazepril.lisinopril, birth control pills 

containing drospirenone 

Lescol XL (fluvastatin) 

Pronunciation: FLOO va sta tin 



Route: P.O. 

Dosage: capsule, tablet, extended release; 20mg, 40mg, 80mg 

Action: lower bad cholesterol 

Adverse Reaction: chills, diarrhea, fever, general feeling of discomfort or 

illness, joint pain, loss of appetite, muscle aches and pain, nausea, runny 

nose, shivering, sore throat, sweating, trouble sleeping, vomiting, unusual 

tiredness or weakness 

Interactions: drugs containing lovastatin increase the risk of serious muscle 

and liver problems 

Lipitor (atorvastatin) 

Pronunciation: a TOR va sta tin 



Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tablets; 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg 

Action: lowers bad cholesterol and triglycerides 

Adverse Reaction: headaches, hoarseness, lower back or side pain, pain or 

tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones, painful urination, stuffy or 

runny nose 

Interactions: gemfibrozil, telaprevir, tipranavir, ritonavir, and antifungals will 

remove atorvastatin from body 

Mevacor (lovastatin) 

Pronunciation: LOE va sta tin 



Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

Action: lowers high cholesterol 

Adverse Reaction: bladder pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness 

Interactions: blood thinners, azole antifungals, macrolide antibiotics may 

affect the removal of lovastatin from your body 

Micardis HCT (telmisartan / hydrochlorothiazide) 

Pronunciation: hye droe klor oh THYE a zide and TEL mi SAR tan 



Route: P.O. 

Dosage: 40mg/12.5mg, 80mg/12.5mg; 160mg/25mg 


Adverse Reaction: dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, diarrhea 

Interactions: aliskiren, dofetilide, lithium, drugs that may increase the level of 

potassium in the blood (such as ACE inhibitors including benazepril/lisinopril, 

birth control pills containing drospirenone), ramipril. 

Pravachol (pravastatin) 

Pronunciation: PRAV a STAT in 



Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80 mg 

Action: reduce bad levels of cholesterol 

Adverse Reaction: difficulty with moving, muscle or bone pain, muscle 

stiffness, pain in the joints, pain, stomach pain 

Interactions: drugs containing lovastatin increase the risk of serious muscle 

and liver problems 

Zestoretic (lisinopril / hydrochlorothiazide) 

Pronunciation: HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and lye SIN oh pril 



Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 10mg/12.5mg; 20mg/12.5mg 


Adverse Reaction: dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, headache, dry 

cough, fainting, signs of kidney problems

Interactions: aliskiren, dofetilide, certain drugs that weaken the immune 

system/increase the risk of infection (such as everolimus, sirolimus), lithium, 

drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as ARBs 

including losartan/valsartan, birth control pills containing drospirenone), 

sacubitril. 

Drug List 6: 

Zocor (simvastatin) 

Pronunciation: SIM va sta tin 

Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor 


Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 5mg, 20mg, 40 mg, 80 mg 

Action: reduces bad high cholesterol and triglycerides 

Adverse Reaction: dizziness, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat 

Interactions: blood thinners affect the removal of simvastatin which may 

affect how it works 

Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) 

Pronunciation: oh MEG a three AS id ETH il ES ters 

Classification: Esterified fish oil 

IFU: hypertriglyceridemia 

Action: lowers very high triglycerides levels 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: cap 2g, 4g 

Adverse Reaction: change in taste, diarrhea, fever, bloating, nausea, 

vomiting, muscle aches, headache, pressure in stomach 

Interactions: beta-blockers, estrogen, diuretics can increase the level of 

triglycerides 

Niaspan (niacin) 

Pronunciation: NYE a sin 

Classification: nicotinic acid 


Action: lowers levels of bad cholesterol 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: 500mg, 750 mg, 1000mg, 

Adverse reaction: flushing of the face, diarrhea, headaches, itching, 

sweating, chills,

Interactions: blood thinners affect action of this drug; may also interfere 

with laboratory test such as urine or blood catecholamines, copper-based 

urine glucose tests 

Zetia (ezetimibe) 

Pronunciation: ez ET i mibe 

Classification: Cholesterol absorption inhibitor 

IFU: Hyperlipidemia 

Action: reduces amount of cholesterol absorbed in the body 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 10 mg 

Adverse Reaction: fever, headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat 

Interactions: do not combine with Cholestyramine (Questran), Colestipol 

(Colestid), Colesevelam (Welchol). combining warfarin (Coumadin) and Zetia 

because it may increase your risk of bleeding 

Tricor (fenofibrate) 

Pronunciation: FEN oh FYE brate 

Classification: fibrate 


Action: reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 45mg, 160mg 

Adverse Reaction: runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose 

Interactions: do not use with fenofibric acid 

Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin) 

Pronunciation: e-ZET-i-mibe/SIM-va-STAT-in 

Classification: HMG-CoA / Cholesterol absorption inhibitor 

IFU: Hypertriglyceridemia 

Action: treat high cholesterol 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 10mg/10mg, 10mg/20mg, 10mg/40mg, 10mg/80mg 

Adverse Reaction: body aches, pain, cough, diarrhea 

Interactions: do not take antifungal drugs, HIV protease inhibitors, Hepatitis 

C virus protease inhibitors 

Aggrenox (aspirin/dipyridamole) 

Pronunciation: AS pi rin / dye peer ID a mole

Classification: antiplatelet 

IFU: Thrombotic Stroke Prevention 

Action: reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and 

inflammation. Dipyridamole keeps platelets in your blood from sticking 

together to form clots. Aggrenox is used to reduce the risk of stroke in 

people who have had blood clots or a "mini-stroke" 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: cap 25mg/200mg 

Adverse Reaction: abdominal or stomach pain, vomiting, acid or sour 

stomach, belching, diarrhea, difficulty with moving 

Interactions: corticosteroids, mifepristone, ginkgo biloba, other drugs that 

can cause bleeding/bruising including antiplatelet drugs 

Plavix (clopidogrel) 

Pronunciation: kloe PID oh grel 

Classification: antiplatelet 

IFU: Thrombotic Stroke Prevention 

Action: prevents heart attacks and strokes with people 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 75mg, 300mg 

Adverse Reaction: chest pain, collection of blood under skin, deep dark 

purple bruises, itching, pain, redness 

Interactions: may interact with tipranavir 

Coumadin (warfarin) 

Pronunciation: WAR far in 

Classification: Vitamin K antagonist 

IFU: anticoagulation 

Action: blood thinner 

Route: P.O. 

Dosage: tab 1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg 

Adverse Reaction: nausea, loss of appetite, stomach or abdominal pain, 

Interactions: may react with medications applied to the skin or inside the 

vagina or rectum 

Lovenox (enoxaparin) 

Pronunciation: ee nox AP a rin 

Classification: Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin 

IFU: DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) Prophylaxis

Action: prevents formation of blood clots 

Route: I.V. 

Dosage: prefilled syringes- 30mg/0.3mL, 40mg/0.4mL; graduated prefilled 

syringes- 60mg/0.6 mL, 80mg/0.8mL, 100mg/1mL; multiple dose vial- 

300mg/3mL 

Adverse Reaction: Bleeding gums, coughing up blood, difficulty with 

breathing or swallowing, Dizziness, Headache, increased menstrual flow or 

vaginal bleeding, Nosebleeds, paralysis 

Interaction: mifepristone may interact with this drug 

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Drug List 7: 

Actos(Pioglitazone) 

Pronunciation: Pi-o-glit-a-zone 

Classification: Thiazolidinedione 

IFU: Type 2 diabetes mellitus 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 15 mg to 45 mg 

Action: Is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control 

high blood high sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. 

Adverse Reaction: Chest pain, Decreased urine output, dilated neck veins, 

extreme fatigue, irregular breathing, irregular heartbeat, and shortness of 

breath. 

Interactions: Arava, aubagio, gatifloxacin, gemfibrozil, juxtapid, and kynamro, 

Byetta(Exenatide) 

Pronunciation: Ex-en-a-tide 

Classification: GLP-1 receptor agonist 

IFU: Type 2 diabetes mellitus 

Route: by injection 

Dosage: 5mcg , 10mcg 

Action: Mimics the action of incretin which promotes endogenous insulin 

secretion and promotes other mechanisms of glucose-lowering 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, headache, jitteriness, and weakness. 

Interactions: Bexarotene, gatifloxacin, targeting, and tequin. 

Diabeta, micronase(Glyburide) 

Pronunciation: Gli-bur-id

Classification: Sulfonylurea 

IFU: Type 2 diabetes mellitus 

Route: Orally 

Dosage: 2.5 to 5 mg, 1.25 to 20 mg/day, 1.5 to 3 mg, 0.75 to 12mg/day, and 6 

mg. 

Action: Increases insulin binding and sensitivity at receptor sites, stimulating 

insulin released from beta cells in pancreas and reducing blood glucose level. 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and weakness. 

Interactions: Androgens, chloramphenicol, clofibrate, guanethidine, etc. 

Glucophage(Metformin) 

Pronunciation: Met-for-min 

Classification: Biguanide 


Route: Orally 

Dosage: 500 mg, and 1,000mg. 

Action: Increase insulin sensitivity by decreasing glucose production and 

absorption in liver and intestine and enhancing glucose uptake and 

utilization 

Adverse Reaction: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal bloating. 

Interactions: Amiloride, calcium channel blockers, digoxin, morphine, 

procainamide, etc. 

Glucotrol(Glipizide) 

Pronunciation: Glip-i-zid 

Classification: Sulfonylurea 


Route: Orally 

Dosage: 5mg, 10mg. 

Action: Lowers blood glucose level by stimulating insulin release from 

pancreas, increasing insulin sensitivity at receptor sites, and decrease 

hepatic glucose production. 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and weakness. 

Interactions: Androgens, chloramphenicol, clofibrate, guanethidine, etc. 

HumaLog(Insulin lispro) 

Pronunciation: lis-pro 

Classification: insulin 

IFU: Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Route: by injection 

Dosage: 75% insulin lispro protamine suspension/25% insulin lispro injection 

subcut. 

Action: lower blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle 

and fat, and inhibiting hepatic glucose production. 

Adverse Reaction: hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, pruritus, erythema, 

swelling. 

Interactions: beta blockers, clonidine, and reserpine. 

HumuLin(Insulin NPH) 

Pronunciation: neutral protamine hagedorn 



Route: By injection 

Dosage: U-100 

Action: lowers blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by 

skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. 

Adverse Reaction: Itching, skin rash, wheezing, trouble breathing, fast heart 

rate, and sweating. 

Interactions: Gatifloxacin, tequin, and tequin teqpaq. 

Januvia(Sitagliptin) 

Pronunciation: Sit-a-glip-tin 

Classification: DPP-4 inhibitor 


Route: Orally 

Dosage: 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg. 

Action: Inhibits the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4), which slows the 

inactivation of incretin hormones, resulting in increased levels of active 

incretin hormones. 

Adverse Reaction: Headache, pancreatitis, nausea, diarrhea, etc. 

Interactions: Insulin, glyburide, glipizide, and glimepiride. 

Lantus(Insulin Glargine) 

Pronunciation: Glar-gen 

Classification: insulin 



Dosage: 100 units/ml

Action: Promotes glucose transport, which stimulates carbohydrate 

metabolism in skeletal and cardiac muscle and adipose tissue. 

Adverse Reaction: urticaria, rash, pruritus, redness, stinging, or warmth at 

injection site. 

Interactions: Acetazolamide, albuterol, antiretrovirals, asparaginase, 

calcitonin, etc. 

NovoLog(Insulin aspart) 

Pronunciation: in-su-lin as-spart 




Dosage: 100 units/ml 

Action: Lowers blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal 

muscle and fat, and inhibiting hepatic glucose production. 

Adverse Reaction: lipodystrophy, pruritus, erythema, swelling. 

Interactions: Corticosteroids, thyroid supplements, estrogens, isoniazid, etc. 

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Actoplus met(pioglitazone/metformin) 

Pronunciation:pye-ph-gli-ta-zone/met-for-min 

Classification: Biguanide/thiazolidinedione 


Route: Orally 

Dosage:45 mg/2000 mg 

Action: To improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. 

Adverse Reaction:Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, etc. 

Interactions: Angiografin, arava, aubagio, cardiogrfin, cholografin 

meglumine, cholografin meglumine, etc. 

Alphagan P(Brimonidine tartrate) 

Pronunciation:Alpha-Gan P 

Classification:Alpha-agonist 

IFU:Glaucoma 

Route:Drops 

Dosage: 1 ml, 10 ml 

Action: Treats facial redness caused by rosacea in its topical form. 

Adverse Reaction: Skin irritation, itching, hives, swelling in face, etc

Interactions:albuterol, aspirin, lumigan, metformin, nexium, omeprazole, etc. 

Armour thyroid(desiccated thyroid extract) 

Pronunciation: Ar-mour thy-roid 

Classification: Thyroid 

IFU: Hypothyroidism. 

Route: Orally 

Dosage: 15 mg, 30 mg 60 mg, 90 mg, 120 mg, 180 mg, 240 mg, 300 mg. 

Action: Regulates cell growth and differentiation and increases metabolic 

rate of body tissues: effects mediated at cellular level. 

Adverse Reaction: insomnia, tremors, headache, palpitation, angina pectoris, 

hypertension, etc. 

Interactions: Anticoagulants, catecholamines, sympathomimetics. 

Cosopt(Dorzolamide tartrate) 

Pronunciation: Dor-zo-lam-ide tart-trate 

Classification: Beta-blocker/carbonic anhydrase inhibitor 

IFU: Glaucoma 

Route: Subcutaneou 

Dosage: 100 units/ml in 10 ml, 3 mls 

Action: Lowers blood glucose 

Adverse Reaction: Hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, pruritus, erythema, and 

swelling. 

Interactions: Corticosteroids, thyroid supplements, estrogens, isoniazid, 

niacin, phenothiazines, etc. 

Lumigan latisse(Bimatoprost) 

Pronunciation: Bim-a-toprost 

Classification: Prostaglandin analogue 

IFU: Glaucoma 

Route: Drops 

Dosage: 0.01%, 0.03% 

Action: reduces pressure inside the eye in its eye drops form. 

Adverse Reaction: itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, etc. 

Interactions: Bimatoprost topical, latanoprost ophthalmic, latisse, xalatan, 

etc. 

Patanol(Olopatadine) 

Pronunciation: o-lo-pat-ah-den

Classification: Allergy 

IFU: Allergic conjunctivitis 

Route: Drops 

Dosage:1 mg in 1 ml 

Action: Relieve and control the symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. 

Adverse Reaction: Headache, blurred vision, 

burning/stinging/redness/dryness/irritation/itching of the eye. 

Interactions: Ethanol 

Restasis(cyclosporine) 

Pronunciation: so-klo-spor-in 

Classification: calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant 

IFU: ocular inflammation 

Route: Drops 

Dosage: 30 vials 0.4 ml each, 60 vials 0.4 ml each. 

Action:increases tear production that has been reduced by inflammation in 

the eye. 

Adverse Reaction: conjunctival hyperemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, etc. 

Interactions:bosentan, boceprevir, telaprevir,st. John's wort, rifabutin, etc. 

Synthroid(levothyroxine sodium) 

Pronunciation:le-vo-thy-rox-ine sodium 

Classification: thyroid 

IFU: hypothyroidism 

Route: by injection or orally 

Dosage: 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg, 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg 

Action: replaces endogenous thyroxine and increasing thyroid hormone 

levels. 

Adverse Reaction: Chest pain or discomfort, decrease urine output, difficulty 

breathing, etc. 

Interactions: acarbose, benzphetamine, canagliflozin, dopamine, etc. 

Travatan(travoprost) 

Pronunciation:Tra-vo-pr-st 

Classification: prostaglandin analogue 

IFU: glaucoma 

Route:Drops 

Dosage: 0.04 mg/ml 

Action: replaces endogenous thyroxine, increasing thyroid hormone levels.

Adverse Reaction: blood in urine, chest pain, cough producing mucus, 

headache, etc. 

Interactions: bimatoprost topical, latisse, macular edema, uveitis, etc. 

Xalatan(latanoprost) 

Pronunciation:la-tan-o-prost 

Classification: prostaglandin analogue 

IFU: glaucoma 

Route: drops 

Dosage: 50 mcg/ml 

Action: reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with 

open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. 

Adverse Reaction: eyelid crusting, redness, swelling, discomfort, or pain. 

Interactions: Bimatoprost ophthalmic, latisse, lumigan, bimatoprost topical, 

etc. 

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AcipHex (RABEprazole) 

Pronunciation: ra·bep·ra·zole 

Classification: PPI (Proton-Pump Inhibitor) 

IFU: GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease aka Acid Reflux) 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 20 mg ; 5 mg ; 10 mg 

Action: Decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. 

Adverse Reaction: Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste, 

change in taste, & cough or hoarseness 

Interactions: atazanavir, clopidogrel, dasatinib, & erlotinib 

Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin/ dexamethasone) 

Pronunciation: cip·ro·flox·a·cin / dexa·meth·a·sone 

Classification: Quinolone/ corticosteroid 

IFU: Bacterial external ear infection 

Route: Suspension (Otic: Ear drops) 

Dosage: 0.3%-0.1%

Action: Cough, difficulty with swallowing,dizziness, & fast heartbeat 

Adverse Reaction: an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria. 

Dexamethasone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body 

that cause inflammation. 

Interactions: Un-known 

NexIUM (esomeprazole) 

Pronunciation: es·omep·ra·zole 

Classification: PPI (Proton-Pump Inhibitor) 


Route: Oral & Intravenous powder 

Dosage: 20 mg ; 40 mg ; 10 mg ; 2.5 mg ; 5 mg ; 24.65 mg ; 49.3 mg 

Action: Short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in 

patients with irritation and swelling of the esophagus when medicine cannot 

be taken by mouth. 

Adverse Reaction: Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste & change in 

taste 

Interactions: sofosbuvir / velpatasvir, rilpivirine, pazopanib, & nelfinavir 

PepcidGastro (famotidine) 

Pronunciation: fa·mo·ti·dine 

Classification: H2 Blocker 


Route: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral 

tablet disintegrating 

Dosage: 20 mg ; 40 mg ; 20 mg/50 mL ; 40 mg/5 mL ; 10 mg/mL ; 10 mg ; 20 

mg/10 mL-NaCl 0.9% ; 20 mg/5 mL-NaCl 0.9% 

Action: decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Treat and 

prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. 

Adverse Reaction: Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool), Abdominal or 

stomach discomfort, & blemishes on the skin 

Interactions: dasatinib, atazanavir, pazopanib & tizanidine 

Prevacid (lansoprazole) 

Pronunciation: lan·so·praz·ole 



Route: oral capsule delayed release, oral packet, oral powder for 

suspension, oral tablet disintegrating delayed release

Dosage: 15 mg ; 30 mg ; 3 mg/mL 

Action: decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. 

Adverse Reaction: Diarrhea & skin rash or itching 

Interactions: atazanavir, citalopram, dasatinib & erlotinib 

PriLOSEC (omeprazole) 

Pronunciation: omep·ra·zole 



Route: oral capsule delayed release, oral packet, oral powder for 

suspension, oral tablet delayed release 

Dosage: 20 mg ; 10 mg ; 40 mg ; 2.5 mg ; 2 mg/mL 


Adverse Reaction: Drowsiness fast, racing, or uneven heartbeat, mood or 

mental changes 

Interactions: atazanavir, cilostazol, & pazopanib 

Protonix (pantoprazole) 

Pronunciation: pan·to·pra·zole 

Classification: PPI (Proton- Pump Inhibitor) 


Route: oral packet, oral tablet, oral tablet enteric coated 

Dosage: 40 mg ; 20 mg 


Adverse Reaction: Abdominal pain, increased hunger, & troubled breathing 

Interactions:atazanavir, dasatinib, & erlotinib 

Triesence, Trivaris (triamcinolone) 

Pronunciation: tri·am·cin·o·lone 

Classification: Corticosteroid 

IFU: Ocular inflammation 

Route: injection suspension 

Dosage: acetonide 40 mg/mL ; 10 mg/mL ; 3 mg/mL ; 75 mcg/inh ; 100 

mcg/inh ; 4 mg ; diacetate 40 mg/mL ; 25 mg/mL ; 5 mg/mL ; 20 mg/mL ; 1 mg 

; 2 mg ; 8 mg ; acetonide ; diacetate 

Action: Prevents the release of substances in the body that cause 

inflammation. 

Adverse Reaction: Aggression, agitation, & anxiety 

Interactions: adalimumab, bcg, & cinoxacin

Vigamox (moxifloxacin) 

Pronunciation: MOX- i -FLOX- a- sin 

Classification: Quinolone antibiotic 

IFU: Bacterial conjunctivitis 

Route: oral tablet & intravenous solution 

Dosage: 400 mg ; 400 mg/250 mL 

Action: Treating infections caused by certain bacteria 

Adverse Reaction: Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, muscle 

weakness, & eye pain 

Interactions: abarelix, bcg, & Caprelsa 

Zantac (raNITIdine) 

Pronunciation: ra·nit·i·dine 

Classification: H2 Blocker 


Route: oral solution, oral tablets and tablets for, oral tablets effervescent for 

solution, parenteral injection, parenteral injection for iv infusion only 

Dosage: 150 mg ; 300 mg ; 75 mg ; 15 mg/mL ; 25 mg/mL ; 1 mg/mL ; 25 mg 

Action: reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces. 

Adverse Reaction: Oral or parenteral therapy: Headache, sometimes severe. 

IM therapy: Transient pain at injection site. 

IV therapy: Transient local burning or itching. 

Interactions: atazanavir, dasatinib, & loperamide 

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Asacol (mesalamine) 

Pronunciation: me-SAL-a-meen 

Classification: Inflammatory bowel disease 

IFU: X 

Route: oral capsule delayed release, oral capsule extended release, oral 

tablet, oral tablet delayed release, oral tablet enteric coated 

Dosage: 250 mg ; 400 mg ; 4 g/60 mL ; 500 mg ; 800 mg ; 1.2 g ; 1000 mg ; 0.375 

g

Action: treating and causing remission of various forms of mild to moderate 

ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon). 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or stomach pain (severe), bloody diarrhea & 

rectal bleeding 

Interactions: adefovir, cidofovir, & deferasirox 

Boniva (ibandronate) 

Pronunciation: iban·dro·nate 

Classification: Bisphosphonate 

IFU: X 

Route: oral tablet & intravenous solution 

Dosage: 2.5 mg ; 150 mg ; 3 mg/3 mL 

Action: Treating osteoporosis (weak bones) in women who are past 

menopause. 

Adverse Reaction: Bladder pain, bloody/cloudy urine, & chest pain 

Interactions: botulism immune globulin, cidofovir, & diatrizoate 

CeleBREX (celecoxib) 

Pronunciation: cel·e·cox·ib 

Classification: COX-2 Inhibitor 

IFU: X 

Route: oral capsule 

Dosage: 50 mg ; 100 mg ; 200 mg ; 400 mg 

Action: Reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. 

Adverse Reaction: Cough, fever, & skin rash 

Interactions: adefovir, brexpiprazole, & cidofovir 

Deltasone (predniSONE) 

Pronunciation: pred·ni·sone 

Classification: Corticosteroid 

IFU: X 

Route: oral solution, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet delayed release 

Dosage: 2.5 mg ; 5 mg ; 20 mg ; 10 mg ; 50 mg ; 1 mg ; 5 mg/mL ; 5 mg/5 mL ; 2 

mg 

Action: Prevents the release of substances in the body that cause 

inflammation. It also suppresses the immune system. 

Adverse Reaction: Aggression, agitation, & blurred vision 

Interactions: adalimumab, bcg, & cinoxacin

Evista (raloxifene) 

Pronunciation: ral·ox·i·fene 

Classification: Selective estrogen receptor modulator 

IFU: X 

Route: oral tablet 

Dosage: 60 mg 

Action: Treating and preventing osteoporosis (bone thinning) in women who 

are past menopause. 

Adverse Reaction: Bloody/ cloudy urine, chest pain, & fever 

Interactions: bexarotene, lenalidomide, & pomalidomide 

Fosamax (alendronate) 

Pronunciation: alen·dro·nate 

Classification: Bisphosphonate 

IFU: X 

Route: oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet effervescent 

Dosage: 70 mg ; 35 mg ; 40 mg ; 5 mg ; 10 mg ; 70 mg/75 mL 

Action: Treating and preventing osteoporosis in certain patients. 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal/ stomach pain, heartburn, & muscle pain 

Interactions: deferasirox, amikacin, & bevacizumab 

Fosamax plus D (alendronate w/ vitamin D) 

Pronunciation: alen·dro·nate 

Classification: Bisphosphonate/ Supplement 

IFU: X 

Route: oral tablet 

Dosage: 70 mg alendronate/5600 international units vitamin D3) once weekly 

Action: alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. 

Alendronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent 

bone fractures. 

Adverse Reaction: Chest pain, heartburn, & muscle/ bone pain 

Interactions: calcitriol, deferasirox, & paricalcitol 

GlycoLax (polyethylene glycol 3350)

Pronunciation: poly·eth·yl·ene gly-col 

Classification: Osmotic Laxative 

IFU: X 

Route: powder packets for oral solution, powder for oral solution 

Dosage: 17 grams dissolved in 4 to 8 ounces of beverage 

Action: Treating occasional constipation 

Adverse Reaction: Cramps, gas, & nausea 

Interactions: abarelix, bepridil, & citalopram 

Medrol, SOLU-Medrol (methylPREDNISolone) 

Pronunciation: meth·yl·pred·nis·o·lone 


IFU: X 

Route: oral tablet, injection powder for solution, injection suspension 

Dosage: 500 mg preservative-free ; 1 g preservative-free ; 2 mg ; 8 mg ; 40 mg 

preservative-free ; 125 mg preservative-free ; 125 mg ; 4 mg ; 16 mg ; 40 mg ; 

24 mg ; 32 mg ; 20 mg/mL ; 40 mg/mL ; 80 mg/mL ; 1 g ; 500 mg ; 2 g ; acetate 

Action: A steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that 

cause inflammation. 

Adverse Reaction: aggression, agitation, & blurred vision 

Interactions: amprenavir, bcg, & desirudin 

Phenergan (promethazine) 

Pronunciation: pro·meth·a·zine 

Classification: Antihistamine 

IFU: X 

Route: oral elixir, oral syrup, oral tablet, rectal suppository, & solution 

Dosage: 12.5 mg ; 25 mg ; 25 mg/mL ; 50 mg ; 25 mg/5 mL ; 50 mg/mL ; 6.25 

mg/5 mL ; 25 mg/25 mL-NaCl 0.9% 

Action: changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Promethazine also 

acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring 

chemical histamine in your body. 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal/ stomach, nausea, & nightmares 

Interactions: anagrelide, bepridil, & iohexol 

Mobic (Meloxicam) 

Drug List 11:

Pronunciation: Meh-lau-sih-kahm 

Classification: NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) 

IFU: Osteoarthritis 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 7.5 mg or 15mg Once Daily 

Action: An analgesic, anti-inflammatory used to treat arthritis, reduce 

pain,swelling, and stiffness of the joints. 

Adverse Reaction: Hypertension, swelling of hands/feet, dark urine, stiff 

neck, unusual tiredness 

Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, 

Cidofovir, Lithium, and Methotrexate 

Motrin (Ibuprofen) 

Pronunciation: ahy-byoo-proh-fen 


IFU: Inflammation 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 1 Tablet every 4 to 6 hours 

Action: Relieves pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, 

menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Reduces fever and relieves 

minor aches due to the common cold or flu. Blocks body’s production of 

substances that may cause inflammation. 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal pain, Acid or Sour Stomach, Heartburn, 

Indigestion, Pale skin 

Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Cidofovir, Corticosteroids, Lithium 

Naprosyn (Naproxen) 

Pronunciation: na-PROX-en 


IFU: Inflammation 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 125 mg/5 mL, 550 mg, 275 mg, 500 mg, 375 mg 

Action: Relieves pain from headaches, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, 

and menstrual cramps. Blocks body’s production of substances that may 

cause inflammation. 

Adverse Reaction: Bloating, Blurred or Loss of Vision, Cloudy Urine, Pale Skin 

Interactions: Aliskiren, ACE Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, 

Cidofovir, Corticosteroids, Lithium

Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) 

Pronunciation: Sye-Kloe-BEN-za-preen 

Classification: Muscle Relaxant 

IFU: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 10mg; 15mg; 30mg; 5mg; 7.5mg; 10mg 

Action: Works by blocking nerve impulse that are sent to your brain used to 

treat skeletal muscle conditions. 

Adverse Reaction: Unsteadiness, Fainting, Mental Depression, Ringing or 

buzzing in the ears, yellow eyes or skin 

Interactions: Cymbalta, Norco, Zoloft , Vicodin 

Skelaxin (Metaxalone) 

Pronunciation: me-TAX-a-lone 


IFU: Musculoskeletal Pain 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 400mg / 800mg 

Action: Blocks nerve impulses in the brain used to treat muscle conditions 

such as pain or injury 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or stomach pain, Back or leg pains, Black,tarry 

Stools, Bleeding Gums, Dark Urine, Cough 

Interactions: Ambien, Norco, Cymbalta, Lyrica, Zyrtec, Xanax, Lexapro 

Soma (Carisoprodol) 

Pronunciation: Kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole 


IFU: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 250 mg to 350 mg 3 times a day and at bedtime up to 2-3 weeks 

Action: Blocks pain sensations between the nerves and the brain 

Adverse Reaction: Black, Tarry stools, Chest Pain, Chills, Cold Sweats, 

Confusion, Convulsions 

Interactions: Fentanyl Transdermal System, Morphine Sulfate ER, NOrco, 

OxyContin, Vicodin 

Oxycontin (Oxycodone) 

Pronunciation: Ox-i-KOE-done

Classification: Opioid 

IFU: Analgesic 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 5 mg/5mL, 20mg/mL, 5mg, 15mg, 30mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg, 

60mg, 9mg, 13.5mg, 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 160mg, 7.5mg 

Action: Treats moderate to severe pain around the clock 

Adverse Reaction: Chills, Cold Sweats, Confusion, Difficult or Labored 

Breathing, Fever 

Interactions: Alprazolam, Ambien, Baclofen, Clonazepam, Tramadol, Xanax 

Vicodin (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) 

Pronunciation: Hye-Droe-KOE-done & A-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen 

Classification: Opioid Combination 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: 660 mg-10 mg ; 500 mg-5 mg ; 750 mg-7.5 mg ; 650 mg-10 mg ; 500 

mg-2.5 mg ; 500 mg-7.5 mg ; 650 mg-7.5 mg ; 300 mg-5 mg ; 300 mg-7.5 mg ; 

300 mg-10 mg ; 300 mg-10 mg/15 mL ; 500 mg-7.5 mg/15 mL ; 325 mg-7.5 

mg/15 mL ; 167 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL ; 325 mg-10 mg/15 mL ; 108 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL ; 

217 mg-5 mg/10 mL ; 500 mg-10 mg ; 325 mg-5 mg ; 325 mg-7.5 mg ; 325 mg-10 

mg ; 750 mg-10 mg ; 325 mg-2.5 mg ; 500 mg-10 mg/15 mL ; 400 mg-10 mg ; 400 

mg-7.5 mg ; 400 mg-5 mg ; 250 mg-10 mg ; 500 mg-5 mg/15 mL 

Action: Narcotic pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone 

used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, Lightheadedness 

Interactions: Cymbalta, Lyrica, Xanax 

Tylenol #2 (Acetaminophen/Codeine) 

Pronunciation: a-SEET-a-MIN-o-fen & KOE-deen 

Classification: Opioid Combination 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: 325 mg-30 mg ; 325 mg-60 mg ; 120 mg-12 mg/5 mL ; 300 mg-15 mg ; 

300 mg-30 mg ; 300 mg-60 mg ; 650 mg-30 mg ; 650 mg-60 mg 

Action: Relieves moderate to severe pain and increases the effect of codeine 

through the less potent pain reliever. 

Adverse Reaction: Difficult or troubled breathing, irregular fast or slow 

breathing, pale or blue lips 

Interactions: Ambien, Flexeril, Norco, Tylenol

Ultram (Tramadol) 

Pronunciation: Tram-a-Dol 

Classification: Opioid 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: Start at 25mg/day and increment by 25mg every 3 days until 

100mg/day is reached 

Action: Treats moderate to severe pain for around the clock treatment. 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal fullness, blisters under the skin, bloating, blood 

in urine,chills 

Interactions: Ambien, Cymbalta, Flexeril, Norco, Xanax, Zoloft 

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Zyloprim (Allopurinol) 

Pronunciation: Al-oh-PURE-i-nole 

Classification: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor 

IFU: Gout 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 100 mg , taken up to 3 times a day 

Action: Reduces the production of uric acid in your body and treats gout or 

kidney stones 

Adverse Reaction: Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain, rash, joint stiffness or 

swelling 

Interactions: Coumadin, Lisinopril 

Ativan (Lorazepam) 

Pronunciation: Lor-a-ze-pam 

Classification: Benzodiazepine 

IFU: Anxiety 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 1mg, 2mg, 0.5mg, 4mg/mL, 2mg/mL, 1mg/mL 

Action: Affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with 

anxiety, treats anxiety disorders 

Adverse Reaction: Drowsiness, Relaxed and Calm state, Sleepiness 

Interactions: Abilify, Ambien, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Lyrica, Norco, Seroquel, 

Zoloft

Klonopin (Clonazepam) 

Pronunciation: Kloe-NAZ-e-pam 


IFU: Anxiety 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 1.5mg/day with increments of 0.5mg to 1mg every 3 days until 

seizures are controlled 

Action: Affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced, and 

antiepileptic drug. Treats certain seizure disorders in adults and children. 

Adverse Reaction: Body aches, chills, cough, difficulty breathing, dizziness, 

fever, runny nose 

Interactions: Abilify, Ambien, Celexa, Flexeril, Lisinopril, Lyrica, Prozac, 

Trazodone, Zoloft 

Valium (Diazepam) 

Pronunciation: Dye-AZ-e-pam 


IFU: Anxiety 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 2mg to 10mg 2 to 4 times daily 


anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. 

Adverse Reaction: Shakiness and unsteady walk, Unsteadiness, Trembling or 

other problems with muscle control or coordination 

Interactions: Ambien, Baclofen, Cymbalta, Flexeril, Lisinopril, Lyrica, Norco, 

Oxycodone, Tramadol, Trazodone, Omeprazole 

Xanax (Alprazolam) 

Pronunciation: Al-PRAY-zoe-lam 


IFU: Anxiety 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 0.25mg maximum 4mg taken daily 


anxiety. 

Adverse Reaction: Forgetful, Clumsiness, Lightheadedness, Irritability, 

Drowsiness, Slurred Speech, Shakiness and Unsteady Walk

Interactions: Ambien, Cymbalta, Flexeril, Gabapentin, Norco, Oxycodone, 

Tramadol, Zoloft 

Buspar (Buspirone) 

Pronunciation: Byoo-SPYE-rone 

Classification: Neurotransmitter agonist / antagonist 

IFU: Anxiety 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 15mg, 7.5mg twice a day 

Action: Affects chemicals in brain that may be unbalanced in people with 

anxiety, used to treat symptoms of anxiety. 

Adverse Reaction: Chest Pain, Confusion, Fast or Pounding Heartbeat, Fever, 

Incoordination 

Interactions: Cymbalta, Lexapro, Prozac, Tramadol, Trazodone, Zoloft 

Cymbalta (Duloxetine) 

Pronunciation: Du-LOX-e-teen 

Classification: SNRI (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) 

IFU: Depression 

Route: Oral 

Dosage: 20mg twice a day, or 30mg twice daily 

Action: Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor 

antidepressant that positively affects communication between nerve cells in 

the central nervous system. 

Adverse Reaction: Abdominal or Stomach Pain, Area Rash, Blindness, Blurred 

Vision, Chills, Cold Sweats, Confusion 

Interactions: Ambien, Flexeril, Gabapentin, Neurontin, Tramadol, Trazodone 

Effexor (Venlafaxine) 

Pronunciation: Ven-la-fax-een 

Classification: SNRI (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: 25mg tablets administered 2 to 3 times daily 

Action: Anti-depressant selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake 

inhibitor that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in 

people with depression. 

Adverse Reaction: Hypertension, Lack or loss of strength, severe headache, 

sweating

Interactions: Abilify, Ambien, Lyrica, Tramadol, Trazodone, Wellbutrin 

Paxil (Paroxetine) 

Pronunciation: pa-rox-a-teen 

Classification: SSRI (Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: 10mg, administered twice a day 


depression anxiety or other disorders. 

Adverse Reaction: Agitation, Chest Congestion, Chest pain, Chills, Cold 

Sweats, Confusion, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness 

Interactions: Adderall, Cymbalta, Gabapentin, Tramadol, Trazodone 

Prozac (Fluoxetine) 

Pronunciation: Floo-OX-e-teen 

Classification: SSRI (Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: 10mg administered twice a day, daily 


depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive compulsive symptoms. 

Adverse Reaction: Hives, Itching, Skin rash, Inability to sit still, Restlessness 

Interactions: Adderall, Flexeril, Neurontin, Tramadol, Trazodone, Xanax, 

Topamax 

Drug List 13: 

Adderall XR (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine) 

Pronunciation: AD-DeR-All 

Classification: CNS Stimulant 

IFU: ADHD

Action: It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in 

the brain. 

Dosage: Capsule,Tablet 40mg, 60mg, 75 kg, 30 mg, 75 kg 

Route: By mouth 

Adverse Reaction: headache, insomnia, weight loss, anorexia, nausea 

Interactions: Cardiovascular, glaucoma, agitation, hypertension, Liver 

disease, seizures 

Celexa (citalopram) 

Pronunciation: Ce-Le-Xa 

Classification: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) 


Action: Improve the energy level and feelings of well being 

Dosage: Tablet, Solution 40mg, 20mg 

Route: by mouth 

Adverse Reaction: Drowsiness, nausea, insomnia, suicidal tendencies, 

agitation 

Interactions: Platelet function, Liver disease,weight loss, hyponatremia,renal 

dysfunction. 

Concerta (methylphenidate) 

Pronunciation: Con-sert-a 

Classification:CNS Stimulant 

IFU: ADHD 

Action: It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to 

hyperactivity and impulse control. 

Dosage: Solution, powder, tablet, capsule, chew 27mg, 36mg, 54mg, 18mg 

Route:By mouth 

Adverse Reaction: insomnia, nausea, decreased appetite, xerostomia, 

anxiety, hyperhidrosis, irritability 

Interactions: Glaucoma, liver disease, hypertension, seizures,agitation 

Desyrel (trazodone) 

Pronunciation: 

Classification: Antidepressant 

IFU: Depression & Insomnia 

Action: It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well 

as decrease anxiety, and insomnia related to depression. 

Dosage: Tablet 50mg, 400mg, 600mg

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Headache, muscle ache, nausea, vomiting, stomachache, 

constipation, dry mouth and eyes. 

Interactions: Mania,seizures, suicidality, hyponatremia, hypotension, 

renal/liver disease. 

Elavil (amitriptyline) 

Pronunciation: am-i-trip-ty-line 

Classification: TCA (Tricyclic antidepressants) 


Action: Used to treat mental/ mood problems such as depression. Improve 

sleep, feelings, and relieve anxiety and tension. 

Dosage: Tablets 150mg, 50mg, 100mg 

Route: Oral 

Adverse Reaction: Blurred vision, irritation, bleeding gums, chills, cold sweats, 

dry mouth 

Interactions: Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal/ liver disease, 

depression, glaucoma, neutropenia, thyroid disorders. 

Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) 

Pronunciation: DEX-meth-il-FEN-i-date 


IFU: ADHD 

Action:Is a mild central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention 

deficit hyperactivity disorder. 

Dosage: tablet, capsule 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 2,5mg, 7.5mg 

Route: Orally 

Adverse Reaction: Dry mouth, nervousness, weight loss, stomach pain, sore 

throat, upset stomach 

Interactions: glaucoma, liver disease, hypertension, seizures, renal 

dysfunction, hematologic toxicity 

Lexapro (escitalopram) 

Pronunciation: es-ci-tal-o-pram 



Action:Is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective 

serotonin reuptake inhibitors 

Dosage:Tablets and injections 10mg, 20mg

Route:Orally, 

Adverse Reaction: Diarrhea,drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, 

insomnia, delayed ejaculation 

Interactions:Hyponatremia, depression,platelet function, seizure 

disorders,weight loss 

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) 

Pronunciation: lis-des-am-fet-a-meen 


IFU: ADHD 

Action: It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to 

hyperactivity and impulse control 

Dosage: Capsules,tablets 30mg, 10mg, 20mg, 70 mg, 50 mg 

Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, dry 

mouth, headache, nervousness 

Interactions: Hypertension, suppression of growth, hypertensive crisis, 

cardiovascular reactions 

Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) 

Pronunciation: bue-proe-pee-on 

Classification: Antidepressant 


Action:is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and 

seasonal affective disorder. 

Dosage: tablet 150mg, 300mg 

Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: dry mouth, nausea, stomach pain, headache, sore throat 

Interactions:depression, psychosis, liver disease, weight loss, renal 

dysfunction 

Zoloft (sertraline) 

Pronunciation: S 



Action: Used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD,PMDD 

Dosage: tablets 25mg, 50mg, 200mg, 70mg

Route:Orally 

Adverse Reaction: Confusion, lack of energy, fever, convulsions, drowsiness, 

nosebleeds, shivering 

Interactions:Weight loss, seizures, platelet function, hyponatremia, liver 

disease. 

Drug List 14: 

Abilify (aripiprazole) 

Pronunciation: Ar-i-pip-ra-zole 

Classification: antipsychotic 

IFU: schizophrenia 

Action: It works by changing the action of chemicals in the brain. 


Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, drowsiness, dyskinesia 

Interactions: dementia, hyperglycemia/diabetes, weight gain, liver disease, 

parkinsonism, seizure disorders 

Ambien (zolpidem) 

Pronunciation: zol-pi-dem 

Classification:Gamma- Aminobutyric Acid Agonist 

IFU: Imsomnia 

Action: It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and 

cause sleep problems (insomnia) 

Dosage: 5mg, 10mg, 

Route: Orally 

Adverse Reaction: Loss of coordination, nausea, headache, diarrhea, muscle 

pain, dizziness 

Interactions: Glaucoma, liver disease, depression, renal dysfunction 

Aricept (donepezil) 

Pronunciation: don-ep-e-zil 

Classification: Cholinesterase Inhibitor 

IFU: Alzheimer’s disease

Action: it works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called 

acetylcholine 

Dosage: 5mg, 10mg, 23mg, 

Route:Orally 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, fatigue, headache 

Interactions:Bradycardia, bronchospasm, pud, seizures 

Geodon (ziprasidone) 

Pronunciation: Ge-o-don 

Classification: Antipsychotic 

IFU: Schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder 

Action: I works by changing the effect of chemicals in the brain 


Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: blurred vision, congestion, runny nose, seizures, chest 

pain 

Interactions: seizure, aspiration, liver disease, weight gain, hypotension, 

depression 

Imitrex (sumatriptan) 

Pronunciation: Su-ma-trip-tan 

Classification: Serotonin 5- HT1 Receptor Agonist 

IFU: Migraine/ Headaches 

Action:Is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. 


Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: Mild headache, dizziness, pain chest, feeling hot or cold. 

Interactions: liver disease, seizure disorders, cardiovascular disease. 

Lunesta (eszopiclone) 

Pronunciation: Es-zo-pic-lone 

Classification: Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotic 

IFU: Insomnia 

Action:it affects chemicals in your brain that may be unbalanced in people 

with sleep problems. 

Dosage:1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 

Route: orally

Adverse Reaction: bladder pain, irritability, lack of appetite, nerve pain, 

confusion 

Interactions: Depression, liver disease, glaucoma 

Namenda (memantine) 

Pronunciation: mem-an-tine 

Classification:NMDA Receptor agonist 

IFU: Alzheimer’s Disease 

Action:reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to 

the symptoms in the brain that may contribute to the alzheimer's disease. 

Dosage:5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 15mg, 5-29ml 

Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: nausea, weight loss, anxiety, bruising, bleeding 

Interactions: Hepatic impairment, renal impairment. 

Relpax ( eletriptan) 

Pronunciation: EL-e Trip-Tan 

Classification:Serotonin 5-HT1 Receptor Agonist 

IFU: Migraine/ headache 

Action: Is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. 

Dosage: 20mg ,40mg 

Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: chest discomfort, dizziness, headache, diarrhea 

Interactions: cardiovascular disease, liver disease 

Risperdal (risperidone) 


Classification: Antipsychotic 

IFU: Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder 

Action: It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. 

Dosage: 2mg, 1mg, 4mg, 16mg, 0.5mg, 3mg, 0.25mg, 8mg 

Route: orally or injected 

Adverse Reaction: anxiety, aggressive behavior, muscle spasms 

Interactions: hematologic abnormalities, dementia, depression, aspiration, 

seizure 

Strattera ( atomoxetine) 


Classification:Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

IFU: ADHD 

Action: Affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to 

hyperactivity and impulse control. 

Dosage: 1.4mg/kg, 100mg, 1.2mg/kg,0.5mg/kg, 80mg,120mg,150mg 

Route: orally 

Adverse Reaction: itching, redness of the skin, hives, welts, irregular 

heartbeat 

Interactions:Cardiac disease, glaucoma, seizures, renal dysfunction, 

hypertension, liver disease 

Drug List 15: 

Seroquel (Quetiapine fumarate) 

Pronunciation: (kwe TYE a peen) 


IFU: Schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disease 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg 

Action: changes the actions of chemicals of the brain 

Adverse Reaction: dizziness, weight gain, constipation, stomach pain, dry 

mouth 

Interactions: hearth rhythm. Dosage adjustments may be needed. 

zyPrexa (Olanzapine) 

Pronunciation: (oh lanz a peen) 


IFU: Schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disease 

Route: oral, IM 

Dosage: 2.5 mg,5mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, .5 ml, 1ml, 1.5 ml 

Action: changes the actions of chemicals of the brain 

Adverse Reaction: blurred vision, loss of balance control, trembling 

Interactions:cough and cold medications, avoid alcohol 

Miraprex (pramipexole) 

Pronunciation: (pram i PEX ole) 

Classification: Dopamine agonist 

IFU: Parkinson’s Disease 

Route: oral

Dosage: .25 mg, .5mg, .75mg, .125 mg, .375, 1mg, 1.5mg , 2.25 mg 

Action: acts as the chemical dopamine in the body 

Adverse Reaction: confusion, drowsiness, nausea, muscle spasm, swelling in 

hands and feet 

Interactions: No alcohol consumption, hypotension 

Requip (rOPINIROLE) 

Pronunciation: (roe PIN i role) 

Classification: Dopamine Agonist 

IFU: Parkinson’s Disease 

Route: oral 

Dosage: .25mg,.5mg , 1mg, 3mg, 5mg, 2mg, 4mg, 6mg, 8mg, 12 mg 

Action: works in certain areas of the brain to reduce the symptoms of RLS 

and Parkinson’s Disease 

Adverse Reaction: fatigue,nausea, edema, vertigo, decreased blood 

pressure 

Interactions:caffeine, alcohol, hypotension 

Provigil (modafinil) 

Pronunciation: (moe DAF i nil) 

Classification: Sympathomimetic 

IFU: Narcolepsy 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 200mg, 400mg 

Action: alters natural chemicals in the brain to promote wakefulness 

Adverse Reaction: headache and nausea 

Interactions:hypertension, cardiac disease, liver disease 

Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) 

Pronunciation: (dye val PRO ex) 

Classification: Neurologic 

IFU: Seizure, Bipolar, Migraine 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 750 mg in divided doses daily 

Action: affects chemicals in the body that are a cause of seizures 

Adverse Reaction: abdominal pain, tremor, weight loss, skin rash, fever 

Interactions: alcohol, depression, liver disease, 

Dilantin (phenytoin)

Pronunciation: (FEN i toyn) 

Classification: Hydantoin 

IFU: Epilepsy 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 5mg, 125 mg, 300 mg 

Action: slows down impulses in the brain that cause seizures 

Adverse Reaction: confusion, constipation, depression, tremors, mood 

changes 

Interactions:alcohol, cardiotoxicity, hyperglycemia, suicidal tendencies 

Keppra (levETIRAcetam) 

Pronunciation: (LEE ve tye RA se tam) 

Classification: Antiepileptic 

IFU: Seizure 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 250 mg, 1000 mg, 3000 mg, 10 mg, 30mg, 60 mg 

Action: used to treat partial onset seizures 

Adverse Reaction: infection, drowsiness, apathy, fatigue, hostility 

Interactions:alcohol, suicidal tendency, hemodialysis, renal dysfunction, 

hematologic abnormalities 

LaMICtal (lamotrigine) 

Pronunciation: (la MOE tri jeen) 



Route: oral 

Dosage: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 225 mg , 300 mg, 375 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg 

Action: used as anticonvulsant, and to treat epileptic seizures 

Adverse Reaction: blurred vision, headache, constipation, pain, bronchitis, 

tremor, skin rash 

Interactions:alcohol, depression, rash, suicidal tendencies, meningitis, 

Topamax (topiramate) 

Pronunciation: (la MOE tri jeen) 



Route: oral 

Dosage: 25mg 

Action: used in seizures and to prevent migraines in adults

Adverse Reaction: anxiety, confusion, depression, weight loss 

Interactions:alcohol, renal dysfunction, suicidal tendency 

Drug List 16: 

Trilepetal (OXcarbazepine) 

Pronunciation: (ox kar BAY zeh peen) 

Classification:Antiepileptic 

IFU: Parietal Seizure 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 150 mg 

Action: decreases nerve impulses to cause impulses 

Adverse Reaction: dizziness, change in vision, false of well being 

Interactions:alcohol, suicidal tendency 

Lyrica (pregabalin) 

Pronunciation: (pre GAB a lin) 


IFU: Neuropathic pain 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 25 mg 

Action: slows down impulses in the brain that cause seizures 

Adverse Reaction: constipation, blurred vision, fatigue 

Interactions:alcohol, suicidal tendency 

Neurontin (gabapantin) 

Pronunciation: (GA ba PEN tin) 


IFU: Neurologic Pain/ Seizure 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 250mg, 300mg, 400mg, 500mg, 600mg 

Action: affects chemical and nerves in the brain that affect pain in the body 

Adverse Reaction: fatigue, fever, blurred vision, tremor 

Interactions:alcohol, diabetes, asthma 

Dyazide; Maxzide (triamterene/ hydrochlorotiazide) 

Pronunciation:(HYE dro klor oh THY a zide and trye AM ter een) 

Classification: K Sparing/ Thiazide Diuretic 

IFU: Hypertension/ Edema

Route: oral 

Dosage: 25mg, 37.5 mg 

Action: prevents your body from conserving too much salt 

Adverse Reaction: agitation, bloating, chills, mood changes 

Interactions: alcohol, diabetes, asthma 

Microzide; Esidrex (hydrochlorotiazide) 

Pronunciation: (HYE dro klor oh THY a zide) 

Classification: Thiazide Diuretic 


Route: oral 

Dosage: 25mg, 50mg 

Action: lower blood pressure to prevent strokes, prevent heart attacks and 

liver problems. 

Adverse Reaction: chest pain, chills, pale skin, confusion 

Interactions:alcohol, high cholesterol, anuria, diabetes 

Lasix ( furosemide) 

Pronunciation: (fur OH se mide) 

Classification: Loop Diuretic 


Route: oral 

Dosage: 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg, 600mg 

Action: prevents your body from absorbing too much salt 

Adverse Reaction: chest pain, headache, wheezing, sore throat 

Interactions:Anuria, Lupus, Diabetes 

Enablex (darifenacin) 

Pronunciation: (dar e FEN a sin) 

Classification: Urinary Antispasmodic 

IFU: Overactive Bladder 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 7.5 mg 

Action: reduces muscle spasms of the urinary bladder and urinary tract 

Adverse Reaction: constipation, dyspepsia 

Interactions:alcohol 

VESIcare (solifenacin) 

Pronunciation: (dar e FEN a sin)


IFU: Overactive Bladder 

Route:oral 

Dosage: 5 mg, 

Action: reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and the urinary tract 

Adverse Reaction: constipation, urinary tract infection, blurred vision 

Interactions: kidney impairment, liver impairment, cns, urinary obstruction 

Detrol LA (tolterodine) 

Pronunciation: (tol-TER-oh-deen) 


IFU: Incontinence 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 2 mg, 4 mg, 

Action: blocks a chemical that causes contractions of the bladder 

Adverse Reaction: abnormal vision, bloody urine, pain, headache 

Interactions: alcohol, Myasthenia Gravis, Cns 

Avodart (dutasteride) 

Pronunciation: ( doo TAS ter ide) 

Classification: 5- Alpha Reductase Inhibitor 

IFU: BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 0.5 mg, 

Action: prevents the conversion of testosterone to DHT in the body 

Adverse Reaction: fatigue, chest pain, weight gain, wheezing, skin rash, 

hives 

Interactions: Liver Disease 

Drug List 17: 

1. Propecia (finasteride) 

Pronunciation: fi-nas-tuh-rahyd 

Classification: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor 


Route: oral 

Dosage: 1mg once a day 

Action: is used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) at 

the crown and in the middle of the scalp

Adverse Reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the 

face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. 

Interactions: Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol), Aspir 81 (aspirin) 

Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin), Cialis (tadalafil), CoQ10 (ubiquinone), Crestor 

(rosuvastatin), Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids), Flomax 

(tamsulosin), Lasix (furosemide), Lipitor (atorvastatin), Metoprolol Succinate 

ER (metoprolol), Metoprolol Tartrate (metoprolol), Nexium (esomeprazole), 

Plavix (clopidogrel), Spiriva (tiotropium, Synthroid (levothyroxine), Tylenol 

(acetaminophen), Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), 

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 

2. Flomax® (tamsulosin) 

Pronunciation: tam-ˈsü-lə-sən 

Classification: Alpha-Blocker 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: 0.4mg once daily 

Action: relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it 

easier to urinate. 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, runny/stuffy 

nose, or ejaculation problems may occur. 

Interactions: Alfuzosin;Silodosin;Tamsulosin/Protease Inhibitors 

3. Uroxatral (alfuzosin) 

Pronunciation: æl ˈfju zoʊ sɪn 

Classification: Alpha-Blocker 


Route: oral 

Dosage: 10 mg once a day 

Action: it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder 

Adverse Reaction: Dizziness, lightheadedness, severe dizziness, fainting, 

fast/irregular heartbeat, chest pain 

Interactions: aspirin, atenolol, avodart, crestor, furosemide, lipitor, lisinopril, 

metformin, metoprolol, nexium, omeprazole, and simvastatin 

4. Cialis (tadalafil) 

Pronunciation: tə-ˈda-lə-ˌfil

Classification: PDE-5 Inhibitor 

IFU: Erectile Dysfunction 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 10mg as needed, 2.5mg daily use, 5 mg for erectile dysfunction and 

bph 

Action: In combination with sexual stimulation, tadalafil works by increasing 

blood flow to the penis to help a man get and keep an erection. 

Adverse Reaction: Headache, stomach upset, back pain, muscle pain, stuffy 

nose, flushing, or dizziness may occur 

Interactions: amlodipine,Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin), atorvastatin, Crestor 

(rosuvastatin), Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids), 

hydrochlorothiazide, Lipitor (atorvastatin), lisinopril 

5. Levitra (vardenafil) 




Route: oral 

Dosage: 5mg daily for bph, 10mg as needed for erectile disfunction, 2.5mg 

daily for erectile dysfunction 

Action: After the penis is stroked, vardenafil maintains an erection by 

increasing blood flow 

Adverse Reaction: headache, flushing (warmth or redness in your face, 

neck, or chest),runny or stuffy nose, stomach upset, heartburn, dizziness, 

back pain, or nausea. 

Interactions: amlodipine, Aspirin, Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin), atorvastatin, 

Cialis (tadalafil), Crestor (rosuvastatin), Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated 

fatty acids), gabapentin, Hydrochlorothiazide, Lipitor (atorvastatin), 

lisinopril, metformin, metoprolol, Nexium (esomeprazole), omeprazole, 

simvastatin, tramadol, trazodone, Viagra (sildenafil), Vitamin D3 

(cholecalciferol) 

6. Viagra (sildenafil) 

Pronunciation: sil-ˈde-nə-ˌfil 



Route: 

Dosage: ranges from 25 mg, 50 mg, to 100 mg doses

Action: work by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual activity, 

resulting in an erection. 

Adverse Reaction: Change or loss of vision, Ringing in ears or hearing loss, 

Chest pain or irregular heartbeat, Shortness of breath, Lightheadedness, 

Swelling in the hands, ankles, and feet 

Interactions:Cimetidine (Tagamet), Bosentan (Tracleer), Imatinib (Gleevec), 

Nefazodone (Serzone), Stendra, Cialis, Levitra, Fluconazole, Amlodipine 

7. Gianvi (drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol) 

Pronunciation: /e-thye-noe-dye-ole 

Classification: Monophasic Oral Contraceptive 

IFU: Oral Contraceptive 

Route: oral 

Dosage: 

● One yellow tablet taken at the same time each day for 21 consecutive 

days followed by one white (inert) tablet daily for 7 days per 

menstrual cycle 

● One pink tablet taken at the same time each day for 24 consecutive 

days followed by one white (inert) tablet daily for 4 days per 

menstrual cycle. 

Action: It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each 

month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization is prevented. 

Adverse Reaction: Breast pain or tenderness, headache, severe and 

throbbing, heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, irregular menstrual 

periods, nausea, normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier, possibly 

lasting longer than expected 

Interactions: Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine), alprazolam, 

bupropion, citalopram, clonazepam, Cymbalta (duloxetine), gabapentin, 

ibuprofen, Lamictal (lamotrigine), Lexapro (escitalopram), metformin, 

omeprazole,Prozac (fluoxetine), spironolactone, topiramate, trazodone, 

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), Zoloft (sertraline), 

Zyrtec (cetirizine) 

8. Kariva (desogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol) 

Pronunciation: dess-oh-jess-trel/ eth-ə-nil- e-thye-noe-dye-ole 



Route: oral

Dosage: One light orange tablet taken at the same time each day for 21 

consecutive days followed by one green (inert) tablet daily for 7 days per 

menstrual cycle. 

Action: It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) 

during your menstrual cycle 

Adverse Reaction: Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, 

swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. 

Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods 

may occur, especially during the first few months of use 

Interactions: griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin), 

St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as barbiturates, 

carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV drugs 

(such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir (may increase the chance of getting 

pregnant when taken together) 

9. Loestrin®Fe24 (norethindrone/ ethinyl estradiol) 

Pronunciation: nor-eth-in-drone/e-thye-noe-dye-ole 



Route: Oral 

Dosage: One tablet taken at the same time each day for 28 days. 

Action: This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and 

uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for 

a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. 

Adverse Reaction: Interactions: Adderall (amphetamine / 

dextroamphetamine), Ambien (zolpidem), clonazepam, Cymbalta 

(duloxetine), Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids), Flexeril 

(cyclobenzaprine), ibuprofen, Klonopin (clonazepam), Lamictal (lamotrigine), 

levothyroxine, Lexapro (escitalopram), Singulair (montelukast), Synthroid 

(levothyroxine, Topamax (topiramate), tramadol, trazodone, Vitamin D3 

(cholecalciferol), Xanax (alprazolam), Zoloft (sertraline), Zyrtec (cetirizine) 

10. NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol) 

Pronunciation: e-thye-noe-dye-ole /eth-in-il es-tra-dye-ole 

Classification: Estrogen/ Progestin 

IFU: Vaginal Contraceptive 

Route: It's a flexible, transparent plastic ring that's inserted into the vagina. 

Dosage: You wear NuvaRing for three weeks, and then remove it — allowing 

menstruation to occur — and then insert a new ring after a week.

Action: prevents pregnancy by releasing hormones into your body 

Adverse Reaction: Breakthrough bleeding or spotting, Vaginal infection or 

irritation, Increased vaginal secretion, Headache, Nausea, Depression, 

Decreased sex drive, Breast tenderness, An increased risk of blood-clotting 

problems, heart attack, stroke, liver cancer, gallbladder disease and toxic 

shock syndrome 

Interactions: Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine), Ambien 

(zolpidem), clonazepam, Cymbalta (duloxetine), gabapentin, ibuprofen, 

Lamictal (lamotrigine), Lexapro (escitalopram), omeprazole, prednisone, 

Prozac (fluoxetine), Singulair (montelukast), Topamax (topiramate), 

tramadol, trazodone, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Wellbutrin XL (bupropion), 

Xanax (alprazolam), Zoloft (sertraline) ,Zyrtec (cetirizine) 

Drug List 18: 

1. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate) 

Pronunciation: eth-in-il es-tra-dye-ole/nor-jes-ti-mate 

Classification: Triphasic Oral Contraceptive 


Route: Oral 

Dosage: One white, light blue, or blue tablet (active) taken at the same time 

each day for 21 consecutive days followed by one dark green (inert) tablet 

daily for 7 days per menstrual cycle. 



Adverse Reaction: 

Interactions: Abilify (aripiprazole), Celexa (citalopram), Cymbalta (duloxetine), 

Flonase (fluticasone nasal), gabapentin, ibuprofen, Klonopin (clonazepam), 

Lamictal (lamotrigine), Lexapro (escitalopram), Nexium (esomeprazole), 

omeprazole, Prozac (fluoxetine), Singulair (montelukast), trazodone, Vitamin 

B12 (cyanocobalamin), Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Vyvanse 

(lisdexamfetamine), Xanax (alprazolam), Zoloft (sertraline), Zyrtec 

(cetirizine) 

2. TriNessa (norgestimate/ ethinyl estradiol) 

Pronunciation: nor-jes-ti-mate/eth-in-il es-tra-dye-ole 



Route: Oral






Adverse Reaction: nausea (especially when you first start taking TriNessa), 

vomiting, headache, stomach cramping, bloating, dizziness, vaginal itching or 

discharge, breast tenderness or swelling, nipple discharge, freckles or 

darkening of facial skin, increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair, changes in 

weight or appetite, problems with contact lenses, depression, or decreased 

sex drive. 

Interactions: aromatase inhibitors,ospemifene, tamoxifen, tizanidine, 

tranexamic acid, a certain combination product used to treat chronic 

hepatitis C 

3. Tri-Sprintec (norgestimate/ ethinyl estradiol) 

Pronunciation: nor-jes-ti-mate/eth-in-il es-tra-dye-ole 



Route: Oral 






Adverse Reaction: Irregular uterine bleeding, Nausea, Breast tenderness, 

Headache 

Interactions: bupropion, Cymbalta (duloxetine), Effexor XR (venlafaxine), 

Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine), fluoxetine, gabapentin, ibuprofen, levothyroxine, 

Lexapro (escitalopram), melatonin, metformin, omeprazole, sertraline, 

Singulair (montelukast), Topamax (topiramate), tramadol, trazodone, 

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Xanax (alprazolam, Zoloft (sertraline) 

4. AndroGel (testosterone (topical) 

Pronunciation: tess-toss-te-rone jel 

Classification: Androgen 

IFU: Hypogonadism 

Route: topical

Dosage: At first, apply 50 milligrams (mg) (two 25 mg packets or a single 50 

mg packet) to a clean, dry, intact skin once a day (usually in the morning). 

Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is 

usually not more than 100 mg per day. 

Action: Testosterone topical gel is used for the treatment of males whose 

bodies do not make enough natural testosterone, a condition called 

hypogonadism. 

Adverse Reaction: Gum or mouth irritation 

Interactions:amlodipine, aspirin, Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin), Cialis 

(tadalafil), clonazepam, Crestor (rosuvastatin), Cymbalta (duloxetine), Fish 

Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids), gabapentin, hydrochlorothiazide, 

levothyroxine, Lipitor (atorvastatin), lisinopril, Lyrica (pregabalin), metformin, 

Nexium (esomeprazole), omeprazole, simvastatin, Synthroid (levothyroxine, 

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 

5. Premarin (conjugated estrogens) 

Pronunciation: ess-troe-jenz con-joo-gae-ted 

Classification: Estrogen 

IFU: Vasomotor Symptoms 

Route: oral 

Dosage: Adults—0.3 milligram (mg) a day. Your doctor may want you to take 

the medicine each day or only on certain days of the month. Your doctor 

may change the dose based on how your body responds to the medication 

Action: To provide additional hormone when the body does not produce 

enough of its own, such as during menopause or when female puberty 

(development of female sexual organs) does not occur on time. 

Adverse Reaction: Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and 

needles", or tingling feelings, chills, cough producing mucus, cramps, 

diarrhea, dizziness, excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines, fever, 

general feeling of discomfort or illness, heavy bleeding, itching of the vagina 

or genital area, joint pain, loss of appetite, muscle aches and pains, pain 

during sexual intercourse, pain or tenderness around the eyes and 

cheekbones, passing gas, shivering, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy or runny 

nose, sweating, thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild 

odor, tightness in the chest, trouble sleeping, unusual tiredness or 

weakness 

Interactions: aspirin, Celebrex (celecoxib), clonazepam, Cymbalta 

(duloxetine), furosemide, gabapentin, hydrochlorothiazide, levothyroxine, 

Lipitor (atorvastatin), lisinopril, Lyrica (pregabalin), metformin, Nexium

(esomeprazole), omeprazole, simvastatin, Synthroid (levothyroxine), 

tramadol, trazodone, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Xanax (alprazolam) 

6. Prometrium (progesterone) 

Pronunciation: proe-jess-te-rone 

Classification: Progestin 

IFU: Amenorrhea 

Route: oral 

Dosage: Adults—400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at 

bedtime, for 10 days. 

Action: Progesterone is used to help prevent changes in the uterus (womb) 

in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. It is also 

used to properly regulate the menstrual cycle and treat unusual stopping of 

menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women who are still menstruating. 

Adverse Reaction: Chest pain, chills, cold or flu-like symptoms, cough or 

hoarseness, fever, problems with urination 

Interactions: Ambien (zolpidem), Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated), 

clonazepam, Cymbalta (duloxetine), estradiol, gabapentin, Klonopin 

(clonazepam), levothyroxine, Lexapro (escitalopram), lisinopril, Lyrica 

(pregabalin), metformin, prednisone, Singulair (montelukast), Synthroid 

(levothyroxine), tramadol, trazodone, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Vivelle-Dot 

(estradiol), Xanax (alprazolam) 

7. Vagifem (estradiol) 

Pronunciation: es-tra-dye-ole 

Classification: Estrogen 

IFU: Vulvovaginal Atrophy 

Route: vaginal 

Dosage: Adults—200 to 400 micrograms (mcg) of estradiol (two to four grams 

of cream) inserted into the vagina once a day for one to two weeks, 

decreasing the dose by one half over two and four weeks. After four weeks, 

your doctor will probably ask you to use the medicine less often, such as 100 

mcg (one gram of cream) one to three times a week and for only three 

weeks of each month (three weeks on and one week off). 

Action: Estrogens work partly by increasing a normal clear discharge from 

the vagina and making the vulva and urethra healthy. 

Adverse Reaction: Breast pain, enlarged breasts, itching of the vagina or 

genitals, headache, nausea, stinging or redness of the genital area, thick, 

white vaginal discharge without odor or with a mild odor

Interactions: amlodipine, aspirin, Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin), Crestor 

(rosuvastatin), Cymbalta (duloxetine, Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated 

fatty acids), gabapentin, levothyroxine, lisinopril, Lyrica (pregabalin), Nexium 

(esomeprazole), omeprazole, prednisone, Restasis (cyclosporine 

ophthalmic), simvastatin, Singulair (montelukast), Synthroid (levothyroxine), 

tramadol, Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 

8. Proair®, Proventil®, Ventolin®HFA (albuterol) 

Pronunciation: al-byoo-ter-ole 

Classification: Beta-2 Agonist 

IFU: Bronchospasm/ Asthma 

Route: inhalation 

Dosage: (inhaler) Adults and children 4 years of age and older—Two puffs 

every 4 to 6 hours as needed. 

Action: Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in 

through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the 

lungs. 

Adverse Reaction: Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse, 

shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet, trembling or shaking of the 

hands or feet 

Interactions: Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol), amlodipine, aspirin, 

atorvastatin, fluticasone nasal, furosemide, gabapentin, levothyroxine, 

lisinopril, metformin, montelukast, omeprazole, prednisone, simvastatin, 

Singulair (montelukast), Spiriva (tiotropium), Symbicort (budesonide / 

formoterol), tramadol, trazodone, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 

9. Xopenex®HFA (levalbuterol) 

Pronunciation: leev-al-byoo-ter-ole 

Classification: Beta-2 Agonist 

IFU: Bronchospasm/ Asthma 


Dosage: Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, 0.63 

milligrams (mg) in the nebulizer three times a day, every 6 to 8 hours per 

day. Some patients may need to start at 1.25 mg in the nebulizer three times 

a day. 

Action: Levalbuterol is used to prevent or treat bronchospasm in patients 

with asthma and other lung diseases. 

Adverse Reaction: Fast heartbeat

Interactions: Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol), Cymbalta (duloxetine), 

Flonase (fluticasone nasal), gabapentin, ibuprofen, levothyroxine, lisinopril, 

Nasonex (mometasone nasal), Nexium (esomeprazole), omeprazole, 

prednisone, Qvar (beclomethasone), Singulair (montelukast), Spiriva 

(tiotropium), Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol), Synthroid 

(levothyroxine), tramadol, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Xanax (alprazolam), 

Zyrtec (cetirizine) 

10. Asmanex® Twisthaler (mometasone) 

Pronunciation: moe-met-a-sone 


IFU: Asthma 


Dosage: Adults and children 12 years of age and older—One puff once a day, 

in the evening. Each puff contains 220 micrograms (mcg) of mometasone. 

Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is 

usually not more than 440 mcg per day. 

Action: Mometasone is used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma and 

improve breathing in patients 4 years of age and older. 

Adverse Reaction: Body aches or pain, cold or flu-like symptoms, congestion, 

cough, dryness or soreness of the throat 

Interactions: albuterol, aspirin, fluticasone nasal, furosemide, gabapentin, 

levothyroxine, lisinopril, metformin, montelukast, omeprazole, prednisone, 

ProAir HFA (albuterol), simvastatin, Singulair (montelukast), Spiriva 

(tiotropium), Synthroid (levothyroxine), tramadol, Ventolin HFA (albuterol), 

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Zyrtec (cetirizine) 

Drug List 19: 

Pronunciation: Flo-vent- HFA 

Classification:Corticosteroid 

IFU:Asthma 

Route:Orally inhaled 

Dosage:50,100,250 mcg 

Action: Asthma 

Adverse Reaction:hoarseness or deepened voice; 

white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; 

headache; or.nausea, vomiting, upset stomach.

Interactions:Agenerase,Amoxicillin,Biaxin 

Pronunciation:Be-con-ase- AQ 


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. 

Pronunciation:Flo-nase 



Route:Nasal Inhaled 

Dosage:50mcg 

Action:Prevent asthma 

Adverse Reaction:severe or ongoing nosebleeds; 

noisy breathing, runny nose, or crusting around your nostrils 

Interactions:ibuprofen.levothyroxine. 

lisinopril. 

Pronunciation:Na-sa-ort AQ 



Route:Nasal inhaled 

Dosage:55mcg 

Action:relieve nasal congestion, sneezing 

Adverse Reaction:stinging, burning, or bleeding in your nose; sneezing after 

use of the medicine; sore throat, cough, stuffy nose; 

Interactions: Zyrtec, promethazine, fluticasone nasal, loratadine, cetirizine 

Pronunciation:Nas-o-nex



Route:Nasal inhaled 

Dosage:00.5% 

Action:prevent asthma 

Adverse Reaction:headache,stuffy nose,sore throat,cough,muscle or joint 

pain, 

Interactions:ibuprofen.levothyroxine.lisinopril.metformin. 

Pronunciation:Pul-mi-cort Res-pules 


IFU:Asthma 

Route:Oral inhaler 

Dosage:0.5mg 0.25mg 

Action: treat asthma 

Adverse Reaction:sore throat, cough;nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach 

pain;nosebleed; or.headache. 

Interactions:atazanavir,boceprevir 

Pronunciation:Rhi-no-cort AQ 


IFU:Asthma 

Route:Nasal Inhaler 

Dosage:32mcg 

Action:Allergies 

Adverse Reaction:sore throat,cough,sneezing,nosebleeds, 

Interactions:aalbuterol Allegra (fexofenadine)amlodipine 

Pronunciation:Sin-gu-lair 

Classification:Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist 

IFU:Asthma 

Route:Oral 

Dosage:4,5,10 mg 

Action:prevent asthma 

Adverse Reaction:headache;

stomach pain, heartburn, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea;tooth pain; tired 

feeling; 

Interactions:albuterol.Cymbalta (duloxetine)Flonase (fluticasone 

nasal)levothyroxine. 

lisinopril. 

Pronunciation:As-te-lin 

Classification:Histamine-1 (H1) Inhibitor 

IFU:Respiratory Allergies 

Route:Nasal Inhaler 

Dosage:30ml 

Action:allergic itching eyes 

Adverse Reaction:bitter taste in the mouth,drowsiness, 

dizziness, 

Interactions:Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol)albuterol.Allegra 

(fexofenadine)Cymbalta (duloxetine) 

Pronunciation: Spi-riva Hand-ihaler 

Classification:Anticholinergic 

IFU:COPD 

Route:Oral Inhaler 

Dosage:18mcg 

Action:Asthma 

Adverse Reaction:dry mouth,constipation,upset stomach,vomiting, 

Interactions: Ablify,acrivastine,belladonna 

Drug List 20: 

Advair Diskus (fluticasone/ salmeterol) 

Pronunciation: floo-TIK-a-sone/sal-MEE-ter-ol 

Classification: Bronchodilator 

IFU: To prevent asthma attacks 

Route:orally through an inhaler 

Dosage:250mcg/50mcg 

Action: prevents asthma attacks 

Adverse reaction:Headache dizziness nausea vomiting....

Interactions:Selected immunosuppressants/talimogene laherparepvec 

Bactroban 

Production: Bac-Tro-Ban 

Classification: Antibiotic 

IFU:Topical ointment used to treat bacteria 

Route: Topical oitment 

Dosage: 2% mupirocin 

Action: rids bacteria on the skin 

Adverse reaction: blistering itchyness redness… 

Interactions:No known drug interactions 

Benzaclin 

Pronunciation:Benz-A-clin 

Classification:Antibiotic antibacterial 

IFU: topical antibiotic and antibacterial ointment 

Route: Topical ointment 

Dosage: 10mg 1% 

Action:Prevents bacteria from growing on the skin 

Interactions:No known drug interactions 

Cheratussin AC 

Pronunciation:Cher-a-tussin 

Classification:cough suppressant and expectorant 

IFU:Used to stop or reduce coughing 

Route:Oral syrup 

Dosage: 10mg/100mg per 5ml 

Action:prevents coughing 

Adverse reaction:Dizziness Drowsiness Headache 

Interactions:impaired Gi motility, liver disease…. 

Combivent 

Pronunciation:Com-bi-vent 

Classification:bronchodilator 

IFU:used as a second bronchodialter for people with chronic obstuctive 

pulmonary disease 

Route:orally through inhaler 

Dosage:21mcg/120mcg

Action:opens up airways 

Adverse reaction:headache dizziness nausea 

Interactions: diabetes hypokalemia renal dysfunction 

Differin 

Pronunciation:Diff-rin 

Classification:hyperkeratosis 

IFU:Used as gel to be applied to problem areas 

Route: Topical gel 

Dosage:.3% 

Action:treats acne vulgaris 

Adverse reaction: Irritation stinging tingling 

Interactions:Eczema 

Lidoderm 

Pronunciation:Li-Do-Derm 

Classification:local anesthetic 

IFU:Apply to skin to numb 

Route: topical patch 

Dosage:5% 

Action: blocks nerve signals n your body 

Adverse reaction:Lightheadedness confusion dizziness euphoria 

Interactions:Renal dysfunction Hepatic dysfunction 

Symbicort 

Pronunciation:Sym-Bi-cort 

Classification:Bronchodilator steroid 

IFU:use inhaler to prevent bronchospasm 

Route:oral inhaler 

Dosage:160/4.5 

Action: reduces inflammation in airways 

Adverse reaction:headache throat irritation stomach upset 

Interactions:albuterol furosemide nexium 

Tessalon Perles 

Pronunciation:Tess-a-lon Pearls 

classification:Anesthetic 

IFU:Take medication to suppress cough 

Route:orally

Dosage: 100mg 

Action:numbs the throat and lungs to suppress cough 

Adverse reaction:Rash itching fainting 

Interactions:Zanaflex, Tizanidine 

Tussionex 

Pronunciation: Tussi-Nex 

Classification: antihistamine 

IFU:take to relives pain and cough 

Route: orally 

Dosage: 8mg 

Action: Blocks allergic reactions and reduces mucus production 

Adverse reaction: Constipation nausea vomiting 

Interactions:Tramadol Xanax Zyrtec

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