| Med(Trade) Name/Classification | Indication/Route/Side Effects |
| Acetaminophen
(Tylenol)
Therapeutic: Antipyretic; nonopioid analgesics | Indication: Moderate to severe pain with opioid analgesics // Fever
Route: PO / IV /Rectal
S/E: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Hepatoxicity |
| Albuterol / Ipratropium
Therapeutic: bronchodilator (Short acting)
Pharmacologic: adrenergics | Indication: Treatment/prevention of bronchospasm in asthma or COPD // Used as a long-term control agent for chronic/persistent bronchospasms
Route: PO/ Inhalant
S/E: Nervousness, restlessness, tremors; Paradoxical bronchospasm/Chest pain, palpitations |
| Azithromycin
(Zithromax)
Therapeutic: Agents for atypical mycobacterium, anti-infectives
Pharmacologic: Macrolides | Indication: Respiratory & skin infections/bacteria in bronchitis & pneumonia/cystic fibrosis/gonorrhea/chlamydia
Route: PO/IV
S/E: Torsades de pointe/heptotoxicity/Steven-Johnson Synrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis/hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis/angioedema |
| Cephalexin
(Keflex)
Therapeutic: Anti-infectives
Pharmacologic: 1st Gen cephalosporins | Indication: Skin and skin structure infections, wound burns
Pneumonia, UTI, bone and joint infections, septicemia
Otitis media
Route: PO
S/E: Seizures, CDAD, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, rashes, Anaphylaxis, serum sickness |
| Ciprofloxacin
(Cipro)
Therapeutic: Anti-infectives
Pharmacologic: fluoroquinolones | Indication: UTI/gonorrhea/RTI/skin infections/bone and joint infections/Intra-abdominal infections/febrile neutropenia/Postexposure of anthrax
Route: PO/IV
S/E: + intracranial pressure/seizure/insomnia/TdP/S-J S/hepatotoxicity/CDAD/Anaphylaxis |
| Digoxin
(Lanoxin)
Therapeutic: Antiarrhythmics, inotropics
Pharmacologic: Digitalis glycosides | Indication: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Route: PO/IM/IV
S/E: Fatigue, Arrhythmias; bradycardia, Anorexia, nausea; vomiting |
| Docusate Sodium
(Colace)
Therapeutic: laxative
Pharmacologic: stool softener | Indication: PO; Prevention of constipation/Rect; Enema to soften fecal impaction
Route: PO/Rectal
S/E: throat irritation, mild cramps; diarrhea, rashes |
| Gentamicin
Therapeutic: Anti-infectives
Pharmacologic: Aminoglycosides | Indication: gram neg bacterial infections, staph infection when less toxic drugs are contraindicated. combo w/ other agents management of enterococcal infections, endocarditis,localized infections
Route: IM/IV/IT/Topical
S/E: Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity |
| Influenza Vaccine
Pharmacologic: Vaccine, inactivated, viral | Indication: Annual vaccine against influenza
Route: IM
S/E: Possible neurologic toxicity, Local soreness, fever, myalgia |
| Insulin Aspart
(Novolog)
Therapeutic: Antidiabetic
Pharmacologic: Pancreatics | Indication: Control of hyperglycemia in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
Route: IV/SubQ
S/E: hypoglycemia, anaphylaxis |
| Isophane Insulin (NPH)
(Humulin / Novolin)
Therapeutic: Antidiabetic, hormones
Pharmacologic: Pancreatics | Indication: Control of hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus
Route: SubQ
S/E: hypoglycemia, anaphylaxis |
| Metronidazole
(Flagyl)
Therapeutic: anti-infectives, antiprotozoals, antiulcer agents | Indication: intra-abd/CNS/skin/lower RTI/B&J infs,septicemia,endocarditis,Periop colorectal surg,trichomiasis,H. pylori,BV
Unlabeled Use: giardiasis, anti-inf CDAD
Route: IV/PO/Vag
S/E: seizure,headache,aseptic meningitis,encelopathy,S-J S,anorexia |
| Nystatin
Therapeutic: Antifungal (topical) | Indication: cutaneous candidiasis,tinea - pedis(athlete’s foot)/cruris(jock itch)/corporis(ring worm)
/versicolor,seborrheic dermatitis,dandruff,onychomycosis-fingernails/toes
Route: Topical
S/E: burning/itching/local hypersensitivity/redness/stinging. |
| Ondansetron
(Zofran)
Therapeutic: Antiemetics
Pharmacologic: 5-HT3 antagonists | Indication: N/V associated w/ emetogenic chemo, radiation therapy, post op N/V
Route: IM/IV/PO
S/E: Serotonin syndrome/headache/Torsade de Pointes/Constipation/diarrhea/Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis |
| Penicillin
Therapeutic: Anti-infectives
Pharmacologic: Penicillins | Indication: pneumococcal pneumonia/strep pharyngitis/syphilis/gonorrhea/entero infs/rheumatic fever
Route: PO/IM/IV
S/E: gen exanthematous pustulosis/S-J S/toxic epidermal necrolysis/rash/epigastric distress/phlebitis/Seizure/anaphylaxis/serum sickness |
| Vancomycin
(Firvanq / Vancocin)
Therapeutic: Anti-infectives: Pts. allergic to penicillins | Indication: staph infs-endocarditis/interocolitis/meningitis/osteomylitis/pneumonia/septicemia/Cdiff
Route: PO/IV/IT
S/E: gen exanthematous pustulosis/Linear IGA bullous dermatosis/S-J S/toxic epidermal necrolysis/nephrotoxicity/seizure/anaphylaxis |
| Alprazolam
(Xanax)
Therapeutic: antianxiety agent
Pharmacologic: benzodiazepam | Indication: Gen anxiety disorder, panic disorder, anxiety associated w/ depression
Unlabeled Use: IBS, insomnia, and PMS
Route: PO
S/E: Dizzines, drowsiness, lethargy |
| Budesonide
(Pulmicort Flexhaler)
Therapeutic: antiasthmatics; anti-inflammatories
Pharmacologic: corticosteroids | Indication: Maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy
Route: Inhalant
S/E: Headache/Dysphonia/hoarseness/Churg-Strauss Syndrome/anaphylaxis/laryngeal edema/urticaria/bronchospasms |
| Fluticasone Propionate
(Flovent/Flonase)
Therapeutic: antiasthmatics; antiinflammatories
Pharmacologic: corticosteroids | Indication: Maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy
Route: Inhalant
S/E: Headache, Dysphonia, hoarseness; Churg-Strauss syndrome, hypersensitivity reactions –
Including anaphylaxis, laryngeal edema, urticaria, &
bronchospasms |
| Lactulose
(Enulose)
Therapeutic: laxative
Pharmacologic: osmotics | Indication: Used to get ammonia down in alcoholics; constipation after several days; chronic constipation
Route: PO
S/E: Belching, cramps, distension, flatulence |
| Loperamide
(Imodium)
Therapeutic: Antidiarrheals | Indication: acute diarrhea/Chronic diarrhea of inflammatory bowel disease/Decreases volume of ileostomy drainage
Route: PO
S/E: Drowsiness/Cardiac arrest/QT interval prolongation/Torsades de pointes/ventricular arrhythmias/constipation |
| Lorazepam
(Ativan)
Therapeutic: antianxiety agent
Pharmacologic: benzodiazepam | Indication: Anxiety disorder/Decrease preoperative anxiety and induce amnesia
Route: PO/IM/IV
S/E: Drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy; CV: Apnea, cardiac arrest; GI: constipation |
| Oxybutynin
(Ditropan)
Therapeutic: urinary tract antispasmodics
Pharmacologic: anticholinergics | Indication: Frequent urination, urgency noctoria, urge incontinence.
Route: PO/Transdermal
S/E: Dizziness, drowsiness; Constipation, dry mouth, nausea; urinary retention; Hypersensitivity reactions – including anaphylaxis and angioedema |
| Phenazopyridine
(Pyridium)
Therapeutic: nonopiod analgesics
Pharmacologic: urinary tract analgesics | Indication: Provides relief from the following urinary tract symptoms, which may occur with Infection or following urologic procedures: pain, itching, burning, urgency, frequency
Route: PO
S/E: Bright-orange urine |
| Polyethylene Glycol
(Miralax)
Therapeutic: laxative
Pharmacologic: osmotics | Indication: Treatment of occasional constipation
Route: PO
S/E: urticaria; Abdominal bloating, cramping, flatulence, nausea |
| Psyllium
(Metamucil)
Therapeutic: laxative | Indication: provides bulk to stool / fiber / used to treat constipation or diarrhea
Route: PO
S/E: Constipation, rectal bleeding, severe stomach pain |
| Salmeterol
(Severant diskus)
Therapeutic: bronchodilator (Long acting)
Pharmacologic: adrenergics | Indication: Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Maintenance treatment to
prevent bronchospasm in COPD – including chronic bronchitis
and emphysema
Route: Inhalant
S/E: Headache |
| Tiotropium
(Spiriva Respimat)
Therapeutic: bronchodilator (Long acting)
Pharmacologic: anticholinergics | Indication: Long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm due to COPD. Long-term maintenance treatment of asthma
Route: Inhlant
S/E: Dry mouth; Hypersensitivity reactions - including angioedema |
| Furosemide
(Lasix)
Therapeutic: diruetic
Pharmacologic: loop diruetics | Indication: Edema-heart failure/hepatic impairment/renal disease/hypertension
Route: PO/IM/IV
S/E: Erythma maltiforme/S-J S/toxic epi necrolysis/hypo-calcemia,choleremia,kalemia,magnesmia,natremia,volemia/metabolic alkalosis/anemia/agranulocytis/dehydra |
| Ibuprofen
Therapeutic: antipyretics, antirheumatics
nonopioid analgesics | Indication: Mild to moderate pain, fever; inflammatory disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea
Route: PO/IV
S/E: HF/MI/Stroke/Arrythmias/edema/hypertension/exfoliative dermatitis |
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