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    • Escitalopram

      • B: Lexapro
      • C: SSRI
      • I: anxiety, major depressive disorder, panic disorder
      • NSE: inc risk of bone fractures, inc risk of bleeding, appetite / weight disturbances, gastrointestinal upset
      • CP: bleeding risk when taken with NSAIDs / aspirin, avoid taking with MAO inhibitors as it increases risk for serotonin syndrome
    • Acetaminophen / Hydrocodone

      • B: Vicodin
      • C: analgesic
      • I: moderate to severe pain
      • NSE: constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, gastrointestinal upset
      • CP: can worsen CNS adverse affects if taken with other sedating drugs, should ideally avoid
      • FDI: can worsen sedative / CNS effects with alcohol, avoid
    • Lisinopril

      • B: Prinivil, Qbrelis
      • C: ACE inhibitor
      • I: hypertension, chronic heart failure, ischemic heart disease
      • CI: pregnancy category d
      • NSE: persistent dry cough, hyperkalemia, hypotension, worsen renal damage
      • CP: avoid taking with other potassium elevating drugs
      • FDI: hyperkalemia risk inc with foods high in potassium (bananas, avocados)
      • S: none
    • Simvastatin

      • B: Zocor
      • C: HMG - CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
      • I: hyperlipidemia / high cholesterol, prevent cardiovascular disease
      • CI: pregnancy category x
      • NSE: muscle pain, elevated liver enzymes, inc risk of diabetes type 2, headache
      • CP: inc risk of adverse effects with macrolide antibacterial drugs and amiodarone, typically take in the evening as they have greater effect bc diet intake is at its lowest
      • FDI: grapefruit juice inhibits metabolism which can lead to muscle dmg
      • S: none
    • Levothyroxine

      • B: Synthroid, Levoxyl
      • C: thyroid hormone
      • I: hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism secondary to hypopituitarism
      • NSE: diarrhea, weight loss, palpitations, tremors
      • CP: antacids reduce GI absorption, so administration should be separated by 4 hours to avoid interaction
      • FDI: foods high in multivalent ions (Ca, Fe, Mg, Al, Zn) reduce efficacy
      • S: none
    • Amoxicillin

      • B: Amoxil, Trimox
      • C: antibacterial penicillin
      • I: tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, ear / eye / skin infection, h. pylori infection (with PPI and macrolide)
      • NSE: nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions, skin rash
      • CP: reduces renal excretion of methotrexate, inc risk of toxicity
      • FDI: none significant
    • Azithromycin

      • B: Zithromax
      • C: macrolide antibacterial
      • I: respiratory / ear / eye / skin / sexually transmitted infections
      • NSE: nausea and vomiting, ototoxicity at high doses, QT prolongation, C. difficile infection
      • CP: antacids can lower effectiveness
      • FDI: better tolerated with food
    • Hydrochlorothiazide

      • B: Microzide, Aquazide
      • C: thiazide diuretic
      • I: hypertension, edema, congestive heart failure
      • NSE: hyponatremia, hypokalemia, impotence in men, inc risk of gout
      • CP: NSAIDs can lower efficacy, should be avoided in pts with hypokalemia or hyponatremia
      • FDI: can cause potassium loss, advise to eat potassium rich foods to prevent
    • Amlodipine

      • B: Norvasc, Katerzia
      • C: calcium channel blocker
      • I: hypertension, control symptoms in stable angina
      • NSE: ankle swelling, flushing, headache, palpitations
      • CP: should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed
      • FDI: grapefruit juice can increase risk of side effects
      • S: none
    • Alprazolam

      • B: Xanax
      • C: benzodiazepine
      • I: anxiety disorders, panic disorder, depression
      • NSE: drowsiness, light headedness, sedation, dependence
      • CP: elderly more susceptible to side effects, opioids can worsen sedative / CNS effects, avoid in liver failure as it can cause hepatic encephalopathy
      • FDI: alcohol can worsen sedative / CNS side effects
    • Metformin

      • B: Glucophage, Fortamet
      • C: biguanide antidiabetic
      • I: type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome
      • NSE: metallic taste, weight loss, GI disturbances, vit B12 deficiency
      • CP: drugs that elevate blood glucose levels reduce efficacy, should be taken with / after food to minimize GI side effects
      • FDI: alcohol inc risk of developing lactic acidosis
      • S: none
    • Atorvastatin

      • B: Lipitor
      • C: HMG-CoA reductase inhibtor (statin)
      • I: cholesterol lowering
      • CI: pregnancy category x
      • FDI: grapefruit inhibits metabolism which leads to muscle dmg
      • S: none
    • Omeprazole

      • B: Prilosec
      • C: proton pump inhibitor
      • I: acid reflux, GERD
      • CP: reduces effectiveness of clopidogrel
      • S: none
    • Ciprofloxacin

      Cipro, Proquin
    • Ondansetron

      Zofran
    • Clozapine

      Clozaril
    • Furosemide

      Lasix
    • Vardenafil

      Levitra
    • Tetracycline

      Sumycin, Ala-Tet, Brodspec
    • Heparin

      Heparin Sodium
    • Valganciclovir

      Valcyte
    • Lamotrigine

      Lamictal
    • Fluconazole

      Diflucan
    • Atenolol

      Tenormin
    • Montelukast

      Singulair
    • Fluticasone propionate 

      Flonase Nasal Spray
    • Allopurinol 

      Zyloprim
    • Alendronate

      Fosamax
    • Famotidine

      Pepcid
    • Cefdinir

      Omnicef
    • Ethinyl estradiol, Drospirenone

      Yaz
    • Hydralazine

      Apresoline
    • Benztropine

      Cogentin
    • Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone

      Tussionex, PennKinetic
    • Paroxetine

      Paxil
    • Lorazepam

      Ativan
    • Phenazopyridine 

      Pyridium
    • Hydroxychloroquine

      Plaquenil
    • Lidocaine

      Lidoderm
    • Diclofenac

      Cataflam
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