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Drug Cards: bronchodilators, antacids, diuretics
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Generic name: Indapamide Brand name: Lozide, Lozol Adult Dosage: 2.5mg once/d Side effects: dry mouth, anorexia, vomiting, cramping, constipation, diarrhea | Diuretic: Increase secretion of urine by kidneys |
Generic name: Calcium Carbonate Brand name:Tums, Caltrate, Calsite-500, BioCal Adult Dosage: 0.5-2g 4-6times/d Side effects: constipation or laxative effect | Antacid: Neutralize or reduce stomach acidity |
Grneric name: Albuterol Brand name: Proventil, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Volmax Adult Dosage: 2-4mg 3-4 times/d (inhalation- 1-2 inhalations q4-6h Side Effects: nausea, vomiting | Bronchodilators: Dilate bronchi (air passages leading from trachea to lungs) |
Generic name: Chlorotalidone Brand name: Hygroton, Hylidone, Uridone Adult dosage: Hypertension- 25-125mg/d, Edema- 50-100mg/d Side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, cramping | Diuretic: Increase secretion of urine by kidneys |
Generic name: Chlorothalizide Brand name: Diachlor, Diuril Adult dosage: 250ng-1g/d Side effects: vomiting, acute pancreatitis, diarrhea | Diuretic: Increase secretion of urine by kidneys |
Generic name: Hydrochlorothiazide Brand name: Esidrix, Hydromal, Hydro-T, Urozide Adult dosage: Edema- 25-200mg/d, Hypertension- 12.5-100mg/d Side effects: dry mouth, increased thirst, vomiting, anorexia, nausea | Diuretic: Increase secretion of urine by kidneys |
Generic name: Metolazone Brand name: Myrox, Zaroxolyn Adult dosage: Edema- 5-20mg/d Hypertension- 5-25mg/d Side effects: cholestatic, jaundice, vertigo | Diuretic: Increase secretion of urine by kidneys |
Generic name: Magnesium Hydroxide Brand name: M.O.M., Milk of Magnesia, Magnesia Adult dosage: 2.4-4.8g (30-60mL) /d Side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps | Antacid: Neutralize or reduce stomach acidity |
Generic name: Aluminum Hydoxide Brand name: ALternaGEL, Alu-Cap, Alu-Tab, Dialume Adult dosage: 600mg t.i.d or q.i.d. Side effects: constipation, fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction | Antacid: Neutralize or reduce stomach acidity |
Generic name: Sodium Bicarbonate Brand name: Sodium Bicarbonate Adult dosage: 0.3-2g 1-4 times/d Sie effects: belching, gastric distention, flatulence | Antacid: Neutralize or reduce stomach acidity |
Generic name: Metaproternol Sulfate Brand name: Alupent, Metaprel Adult dosage: 20mg q6-8h, Inhaler-2-3 inhalations q3-4h, Nebulizer 5-10 inhalations of undiluted 5% solution | Bronchodilators: Dilate bronchi (air passages leading from trachea to lungs) |
Generic name: Levabuterol Hydrochloride Brand name: Xopenex, Xopenex HFA Adult dosage: 0.63mg by nebulization t.i.d. q6-8h Side effects: Dyspepsia | Bronchodilators: Dilate bronchi (air passages leading from trachea to lungs) |
Generic name: Pirbuterol Acetate Brand name: Maxair Adult dosage: 2 inhilations 0.4mg q6h Side effects: dry mouth, nausea, glossisitis, abdominal pain, cramps | Bronchodilators: Dilate bronchi (air passages leading from trachea to lungs) |
Generic name: FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE Brand name: Prozac, Sarafem Adult dosage: PO 20mg/d Side effects: Headache, nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue, tremor, dizziness. | Anti-depressant: prevent or reduce symptoms of psychological depression |
Generic name: CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE Brand name: Cleocin, Dalacin C Adult dosage: PO 150–450 mg q6h, IM/IV 300–900 mg q6–8h (max: 2700 mg/d) Side effects: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, esophageal irritation, loss of taste, | Antibiotic: Interfere with growth of or destroy microorganisms |