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PHM 113 B&Gs

BrandGenericTherapeutic ClassIndicationsSpecial Considerations
Prinivil Lisinopril ACE Inhibitor Hypertension ACE Inhibitors can cause a persistent non-productive cough
Zocor Simvastatin Statin high cholesterol Risk of Rhabdomyolysis + Myopathy and abnormal liver enzyme levels; Do not consume grapefruit/grapefruit juice.
Lipitor Atorvastatin Statin high cholesterol Risk of Rhabdomyolysis + Myopathy and abnormal liver enzyme levels; Do not consume grapefruit/grapefruit juice.
Zetia Ezetimibe Antihyperlipidemic high cholesterol Contraindicated in patients with liver disease
Altace Ramipril ACE Inhibitor Hypertension ACE Inhibitors can cause a persistent non-productive cough
Pravachol Pravastatin Statin high cholesterol Risk of Rhabdomyolysis + Myopathy and abnormal liver enzyme levels; Do not consume alcohol.
Crestor Rosuvastatin Statin high cholesterol Risk of Rhabdomyolysis + Myopathy and abnormal liver enzyme levels; Do not consume alcohol
Mevacor Lovastatin Statin high cholesterol Risk of Rhabdomyalysis + Myopathy and abnormal liver enzyme levels, Do not consume grapefruit/grapefruit juice
Heparin Sodium Heparin Anticoagulant drug prevent or treat blood clots High-Alert Medication; Risk of bleeding
Eliquis Apixaban Anticoagulant drug prevent or treat blood clots Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk
Xarelto Rivaroxaban Anticoagulant drug prevent or treat blood clots Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk
Lovenox Enoxaparin Low-molecule weight heparin (LMWH) treat and prevent DVT and PE Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk
Pradaxa Dabigatran Anticoagulant drug prevent or treat blood clots Black Box Warning: Risk of bleeding. Keep in original container-not in pill boxes or organizers. The bottle should only be opened long enough to remove dose and
Fragmin Dalteparin Low-molecule weight heparin (LMWH) prevent or treat blood clots Black Box Warning; Risk of bleeding-NSAIDS can increase risk
Coumadin Warfarin Anticoagulant drug prevent or treat blood clots Black Box Warning: Avoid large amounts of food with Vitamin K; INR needs regular monitoring
Plavix Clopidogrel Antiplatelet drug prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart conditions Black Box Warning: Risk of bleeding
HumaLOG Insulin Lispro Rapid-acting insulin lowers glucose in blood Insulin- High Risk Medication; Store in fridge or at room temp. Discard if exposed to temps over 98.6F
Januvia Sitagliptin Antidiabetic drug Type 2 diabetes Can cause upper respiratory infections/runny nose/sore throat
NovoLog Insulin Aspart Rapid-acting insulin lowers glucose in blood Insulin- High Risk Medication
Lantus Insulin Glargine Long-acting insulin lowers glucose in blood Insulin- High Risk Medication
DiaBeta Glyburide Antidiabetic drug control high blood sugar- Type 2 diabetes RX May cause hypoglycemia
Levemir Insulin Detemir Long-acting insulin lowers glucose in blood Insulin- High Risk Medication
HumuLIN Insulin Isophane Intermediate-acting insulin Types 1, 2, and Gestational diabetes Insulin- High Risk Medication
Amaryl Glimepiride Antidiabetic drug control high blood sugar- Type 2 diabetes May cause hypoglycemia
Synthroid Levothyroxine Thyroid hormone treat hypothyroidism, enlarged thyroid, and thyroid cancer Can cause cardiac adverse reactions in geriatric patients or those with cardiovascular diseases
Plan B Levonorgestrel Progestogen prevent pregnancy Does not terminate an existing pregnancy; can increase fertility immediately after use.
Yaz Ethinyl Estradiol Birth control prevent pregnancy Patients should not smoke due to increased risk of heart attack/blood clots/stroke.
Evista Raloxifene Estrogen modulator prevent and treat bone loss Increases risk of blood clots/stroke
Premarin Conjugated estrogens Estrogen replacement of menopause help reduce symptoms Estrogen can increase the chances of uterine/breast cancer, heart attacks/strokes.
Boniva Ibandronate Bisphosphonate treat osteoporosis Can cause hypocalcemia, calcium and vitamin D supplements recommended
Ala-Cort Hydrocortisone Corticosteroid treat skin conditions Topical, apply in a thin film
Actonel Risendronate Bisphosphonate treat osteoporosis Vitamin D and mineral supplements may be necesary for patients with inadequacies in diet.
Glucophage Metformin Oral antidiabetic drug Type 2 diabetes Risk of Lactic Acidosis, hypoglycemia
Zyloprim Allopurinol Anti-gout drug gout and kidney stones Drowsiness may occur
Zanaflex Tizanidine Muscle relaxant muscle spasms Cannot be combined with fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin; patients may experience hypotension when quickly changing position
Bentyl Dicylcomine Anti-spasmodic drug IBS Contraindicated in patients with glaucoma; may cause dizziness/blurred vision
Lioresal Baclofen Muscle relaxant muscle spasms Severe withdrawls with abrupt discontinuation- can cause hallucinations/seizures
Colcrys Colchicine Anti-gout drug treats gout Avoid Grapefruit/Grapefruit juice
Carbacot Methocarbamol Muscle relaxant muscle spasms Do not take with alcohol/other CNS depressants. Drowsiness may occur
Saxenda Liraglutide GLP-1 agonist Type 2 diabets
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