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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
IFU: Bacterial Infection
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
IFU: Bacterial Infection
Action: It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as
middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to
prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia
Dosage: 400 mg-80 mg ; 800 mg-160 mg ; 200 mg-40 mg/5 mL ; 80 mg-16
mg/mL
Route: Oral
Adverse Reaction: Skin rash, joint pain, trouble breathing, and fever.
Interactions: Acetaminophen, albuterol, amoxicillin, and Ativan