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IFU: Hypertension<br />

Action: By inhibiting the enzymes, the ACE inhibitor relaxes the muscles around the small<br />

arteries.<br />

Dosage: 2.5mg twice a day or 5 mg per day. A patient who becomes hypotensive may have the<br />

dose of 1.25mg twice daily.<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Coughing, tired feeling, headache, spinning sensation, and nausea.<br />

Interactions: Angioedema, hemodialysis, hyperkalemia, and renal dysfunction.<br />

Augmentin ​(Amoxicillin/clavulanate)<br />

Pronunciation: am OKS i sil in KLAV yoo la nate<br />

Classification: Penicillin Combination Antibiotic<br />

IFU: Bacterial Infection<br />

Action: Amoxicillin fight bacteria through the body.<br />

Dosage: Adult dose is 500mg tablets every 12 hours, 250 mg tablet every 8 hours, 875 mg tablet<br />

every 12 hours, and 500 mg tablet every 8 hours.<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Fever, confusion, weakness, bruising, and bleeding.<br />

Interactions: Albuterol, amlodipine, amoxicillin, doxycycline, and lisinopril.<br />

Bactrim, Septra ​(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)<br />

Pronunciation: trye METH oh prim and SUL fa meth OX a zole<br />

Classification: Sulfa Antibiotic<br />

IFU: Bacterial Infection<br />

Action: It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine,<br />

respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of<br />

pneumonia<br />

Dosage: 400 mg-80 mg ; 800 mg-160 mg ; 200 mg-40 mg/5 mL ; 80 mg-16 mg/mL<br />

Route: Oral<br />

Adverse Reaction: Skin rash, joint pain, trouble breathing, and fever.<br />

Interactions: Acetaminophen, albuterol, amoxicillin, and Ativan<br />

Bactroban​ (Mupirocin)<br />

Pronunciation: myoo PEER oh sin<br />

Classification: Topical Antibacterial<br />

IFU: Skin Infection<br />

Action: Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.<br />

Dosages: Apply a small amount of BACTROBAN ointment, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to<br />

the affected area 3 times daily for up to 10 days.<br />

Route: Topical

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