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Term | Definition |
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Therapeutic classifications: Antibiotics | General name: Penicillin G Brand name(s): Amoxicillin, Dicloxacillin Adult Dosage: 250-500 mg q6hr Routes of administration: oral, PO Side effects: abdominal pain, nausea, dirrhea |
Therapeutic classifications: Antidepressant | General name: Paroxetine Brand name(s): Paxil, Pexeva Adult Dosage: 30-40 mg daily Routes of administration: oral, PO Side effects: confusion, sleepiness, dizziness |
Therapeutic classifications: Antifungals | General name: Miconazole Brand name(s): Monistat, aloe vesta Adult Dosage: 1 vaginal suppositories once daily at bedtime Routes of administration: vaginal Side effects: irritation, burning, redness |
Therapeutic classifications: Antivirals | General name: Acyclovir Brand name(s): Sitavig, Zovirax Adult Dosage: 400 mg q12hr Routes of administration: Side effects: vomiting, agitation, hair loss |
Therapeutic classifications: Stimulants | General name: Doxapram hydrochloride Brand name(s): Dopram, Respiram Adult Dosage: 400 mg with 180 mL of deztrose Routes of administration: IV Side effects: cough, dyspnea, nausea |
Therapeutic classifications: Hormones(male) | General name: Testosterone Brand name(s): AndroGel, Androderm, Aveed Adult Dosage: 4 mg/ daily nightly for 24 hr Routes of administration: topical Side effects: anxiety, acne, hair loss |
Therapeutic classifications: Hormones(female) | General name: Estradiol Brand name(s): Yuvafem, Delestrogen, EstroGel Adult Dosage: 1 ring vaginally every 3 months, 1.25 mg daily PO, Routes of administration: oral, topical, sublingual Side effects: back pain, weight gain |
Therapeutic classifications: Diuretics | General name: Furosemide Brand name(s): Lasix Adult Dosage: 20-80 mg single dose q12hr Routes of administration: Intravenous Side effects: frequently urinating, fatigue, dry mouth |
Therapeutic classifications: Analgesics | General name: Aspirin Brand name(s): Aspro clear, Disprin Adult Dosage:325-650 mg PO q4hr Routes of administration: oral, capsules Side effects: chest pain, difficult breathing, cramping |
Therapeutic classifications: Bronchodilators | General name: Metaproterenol Brand name(s): Alupent Adult Dosage: 10 mL 3-4 times daily Routes of administration: oral, PO Side effects: tiredness, upset stomach, shaking |