Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Thyroid supplementation
PO: administer in morning ac with full glass of water (prevents insomnia)
Foods or supplements containing calcium, iron, magnesium, or zinc may bind levothyroxine and prevent complete absorption.
May increase effects of Warfarin
Increased cardiovacular effects taken with adrenergics
Hydrocodone/APAP (Vicodin)
opioid analgesic combination
cough suppresent (hydrocodone only)
respiratory depression
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
treats skin, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, genitourinary infections, endocarditis prophylaxis, ulcer disease management from h. pylori, post anthrax inhalation.
cross sensitivity to penicillins
may increase effects of warfarin
may decrease effects of oral contraceptives
S/E: diarrhea (CDAD)
Lisinopril (Prinivil)
ACE inhibitor
100% metabolized and eliminated by kidneys
S/E: dizziness, cough, hypotension,
may cause hyperkalemia, decreased sodium
avoid salt substitutes
may cause hypoglycemia
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
anti-ulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor
uses: GERD, heartburn
metabolized by liver
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
lipid lowering agent
Simvastatin (Zocor)
lipid lowering agent
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
anti-platelet
Montelukast (Singulair)
bronchodilators
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
lipid lowering agent
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
beta blocker
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
antidepressants, SSRI
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
macrolide antibiotic
Albuterol (Proventil)
bronchodilator
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Thiazide diuretic
Metformin (Glucophage)
biguanide, antidiabetic, diabetes type 2
Sertraline (Zoloft)
antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Ibuprofen (Advil)
NSAID, antipyretic
Zolpidem (Ambien)
sedative/hypnotic
Furosemide (Lasix)
loop diuretic
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
antiulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor
Trazodone (Desyrel)
antidepressant
Valsartan (Diovan)
antihypertensive, angiotensin 2 antagonist
Tramadol (Ultram)
analgesic
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
antidepressant, selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
Warfarin (Coumadin)
anticoagulant
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
calcium channel blocker
Oxycodone/APAP (Percocet)
opioid analgesic combination
Quetapine (Seroquel)
antipsychotic, mood stabilizer
Promethazine (Phenergen)
antiemetic, antihistamine, sedative/hypnotic
Fluticasone (Flonase)
corticosteroid, antiinflammatory
Alprazolam (Xanax)
benzodiazapine, antianxiety
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
benzodiazapine, anticonvulsant
Benazapril (Lotensin)
ACE inhibitor
Meloxicam (Mobic)
NSAID, non-opioid analgesic
Citalopram (Celexa)
antidepressent, SSRI
Cephelexin (Keflex)
cephalasporin (1st gen), antiinfective
Tiotropium (Spiriva)
bronchodilator, anticholinergic
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer, analgesic adjunct
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, serotonin/dopamine modulators
Potassium (Ktab)
supplement
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
skeletal muscle relaxant
Methylprednisolone (solu-Medrol)
corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant
Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)
central nervous system stimulant
Loratidine (Claritin)
antihistamine
Carvedilol (Corega)
beta blocker
Carisoprodol (Soma)
skeletal muscle relaxant
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
antiarrhythmic, digital glycoside
Memantine (Nemanda)
anti-Alzheimer
Atenolol (Tenormin)
beta blocker
Diazepam (Valium)
antianxiety, anticonvulsant, sedative/hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant
Oxycodone (Oxycontin)
opioid analgesic
Risedronate (Actonel)
bone resorption inhibitor, biphosphonate
Folic Acid (Folvite)
antianemic, water soluble vitamin
Losartan + HCTZ (Hyzaar)
hypertension
Prednisone (Deltasone)
anti-inflammatory
Prednisolone (Omnipred)
anti-inflammatory
Alendronate (Fosamx)
Bone resorption inhibitor
Pantoprazole (Pantonix)
antiulcer, proton pump inhibitor
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
BPH management, decreases contractions of smooth muscle in prostate
Triamterene + HCTZ (Dyazide)
Triamterene helps with potassium loss
Paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI, antianxiety, antidepresant
Buprenorphine + Naloxone (Suboxone, Subutex)
opioid analgesic combination
used for opioid dependence treatment
Enalapril (Vasotec0
ACE inhibitor
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
lipid lowering, hmg coa reductase inhibitor (statin)
Pioglatazone (Actos)
oral antidiabetic, thiazolidinediones
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
lipid lowering agents, hmg coa reductase inhibitor (statin)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
antidepressents, SSRI
Insulin Detemir (Levemir)
antidiabetic hormone, pancreatic,
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
antifungul
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
antibiotic, fluoroquinolone
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
anticoagulant, thrombotic, factor xa inhibitor
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
NSAID, antirheumatic, cox 2 inhibitor
Codeine/APAP (Tylenol #2)
opioid agonist, cough suppressant,
combination analgesic
Mometasone (Nasonex)
anti-inflammatory, corticosteroid
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
fluoroquinolones
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
nonopioid analgesic, anticonvulsant,
neuropathic pain
Insulin Aspart (Novolog)
antidiabetic hormone
Vanlafaxine (Effexor)
antidepressant, antianxiety, SSNRI
Lorazepam (Ativan)
antianxiety, sedative/hypnotic, antiemetic prior to chemo
Exetemibe (Zetia)
cholesterol absorption inhibitor, lipid lowering agent
Estrogen (Premarin)
hormone
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
antigout
Penicillin (Pen VK)
antibiotic
Sitagliptan (Januvia)
type 2 antidiabetic
Amitryptaline (Elavil)
tricyclic antidepressant
Clonidine (Catapress)
antihypertensive, adrenergic
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
occular HTN
Lizdexamphetamine ( Vyvanse)
CNS stimulant
ADHD treatment, binge eating disorder
Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Advair)
corticosteroid, antinflammatory, bronchodilator
Budesinide + Formoterel (Symbicort)
corticosteroid, antinflammatory, bronchodilator
Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)
anti ulcer, proton pump inhibitor
Glyburide (Diabeta)
oral antidiabetic for type 2
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, thienobenzodiazepine
Tolteradine (Detrol)
urinary tract antispasmodics, anticholinergic
Ranitidine (Zantac)
antiulcer, histamine h2 antagonist
Famotidine (Pepcid)
antiulcer, histamine h2 antagonist
Diltiazem (Cardizem)
calcium channel blocker, antiarrhythmic, antianginal, antihypertensive
Insulin Glargine (Lantis)
hormone, pancreatic,
Lisinopril + HCTZ (Prinizide)
ACE inhibitor +thiazide diuretic
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
antidepressant, smoking deterrent