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Generic
Brand
Common Dose
Therapeutic Class
Common Indications
Absolute Contraindiations
Side Effects
show Penicillin V Potassium   250mg BID, 500mg TID, 2-4g/day QID   Antibiotic, Penicillin   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it   N/V/D, rash, anaphylaxis, hemolytic anemia  
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show Zosyn   IV: 3.375-4.5g q4-8 hrs   Antibiotic, Penicillin   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other penicillins, other beta lactamase inhibitors   N/V/D, rash, anaphylaxis, headache, fever, insomnia, agitation, edema, constipation, pain, oral candidiasis, cardiac problems  
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Azithromycin   Azasite, Zithromax, Zmax   1 gtt/eye BID x 2 days, 1 gtt SID x 5 days, 500mg SID 1-3 days, then 250mg SID x 4 days; some 1-2g once   show Treat bacterial infections, bacterial conjunctivitis   Hypersensitivity to it, other macrolides   N/V/D, rash, anaphylaxis, headache, abdominal pain, hepatotoxicity, myasthenic crisis  
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Clarithromycin   Biaxin   250-500mg BID, 1000mg SID x 7-14 days   Antibiotic, Macrolide   show Hypersensitivity to it, other macrolides, co-administration with ergot derivatives   N/V/D, anaphylaxis, headache, abdominal pain, indigestion, abnormal taste, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hepatitis, liver failure  
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Ciprofloxacin   show Ophthalmic: 1-2 gtt q2 hrs x 24 hrs, then 1-2 gtt q4 hrs; Otic: 0.25mg BID x 7 days; Oral/IV: 400-750mg q12 hrs x 3 days-6 weeks   Antibiotic, Quinolone, Opthalmic, Otic   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other quinolones, co-administration with tizanidine   N/V/D, anaphylaxis, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, tendinitis, tendon rupture, aplastic or hemolytic anemia, bone marrow depression, peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, restlessness, seizure, psychosis, acute renal failure, burning/pain in eye  
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Levofloxacin   Levaquin, Quixin, Iquix   500-750mg SID x3-60 days; 1-2 gtt q30 min-2 hrs x 1-3 days, then 1-2 gtt q1-4 hrs x 4-5 days   show Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other quinolones   N/V/D, anaphylaxis, S-J syndrome, tendinitis, tendon rupture, anemia, headache, seizure, cardiac problems  
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Moxifloxacin   Avelox, Vigamox   400mg q24 hrs x 4-14 days; Ophthalmic: 1 gtt/eye TID x 7 days   Antibiotic, Quinolone, Ophthalmic, Resiratory Fluoroquinolone   show Hypersensitivity to it, other quinolones   N/V/D, anaphylaxis, S-J syndrome, tendinitis, tendon rupture, anemia, cardiac problems, dry eyes  
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show Ancef, Kefzol   IM/IV: 1-1.5g q8 hrs, max 12g/day   Antibiotic, Cephalosporin, First Generation   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other cephalosporins   Diarrhea, anaphylaxis, S-J syndrome, hepatotoxicity, seizure, pruritus, drug-induced eosinophilia, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, encephalopathy  
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Ceftriaxone   Rocephin   IM/IV: 1-2g SID-BID   Antibiotic, Cephalosporin, Third Generation   Treat bacterial infections, Sx prophylaxis   show D/V, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, hemolytic anemia, transient increased liver enzymes, immune hypersensitivity rxn, reversible disorder of gallbladder, kernicterus of newborn, kidney or lung finding  
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Cephalexin   show 250-1000mg q6 hrs, max 4g/day   Antibiotic, Cephalosporin, First Generation   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other cephalosporins   Diarrhea, abdominal pain, transient increased liver enzymes  
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Sulfamethoxazole & Trimethoprim   Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim   Based on trimethoprim: S800/T160mg q12-24 hrs; IV: 8-20mg TMP/kg/day q6-12 hrs   Antibiotic, Msc/Sulfonamide derivative   Treat bacterial infections   show N/V, rash, anaphylaxis, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, urticaria, aplastic anemia, thrombocyopenia, blood dyscrasia NOS, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, hepatic necrosis, clostridium difficile diarrhea  
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Doxycycline   Adoxa, Doryx, Monodox, Oracea, Vibramycin   100-200mg/day SID-BID   Antibiotic, Tetracycline derivative   Treat bacterial infections, acne   show Photosensitivity, drug-induced GI disturbance, elevated serum blood urea nitrogen, bulging fontanelle  
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Clindamycin   Cleocin, Clindagel, Clindamax, Evoclin   150-450mg q4-6 hrs, max 1.8g/day; IM/IV: 1.2-2.7g/day BID-QID, max 4.8g/day; Topical: SID-BID   show Treat bacterial infections, acne   Hypersensitivity to it, lincomycin, previous pseudomembranous colitis, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis   N/D, rash, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, elevated liver function test, jaundice  
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Metronidazole   Flagyl   500-750mg q4-6 hrs, max 4g/day; IV: 1g loading dose   Amoebicide, Antibiotic, Msc, Topical, Antiprotozoal, Nitroimidazole   Treat bacterial infections, Protozoal infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other nitroimidazole derivatives, first trimester pregnancy   show
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Nitrofurantoin   Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin   show Antibiotic, Msc   Treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)   Hypersensitivity to it, renal imairment, < 1 month of age, pregnancy 38-42 weeks, previous Hx of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic impairment, Beers criteria   N/V, hemolytic anemia, loss of appetite, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic necrosis, hepatitis, drug hypersensitivity syndrome, immune hypersensitivity rxn, interstitial lung dz, pulmonary fibrosis and toxicity, neuropathy  
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Rifampin   Rifadin   10mg/kg/day, up to 600mg/day for 4 months   Antibiotic, Msc, Antitubercular agent   show Hypersensitivity to it, other rifamycins, concurrent use with amprenavir, saquinavir, ritonavir (other protease inhibitors)   Discolored saliva, tears, or urine; loss of appetite, heartburn, nausea, sweat, influenza-like illness,thrombocytopenia, high-dose therapy, hepatotoxicity  
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Vancomycin   Vancocin   show Glycopeptide   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, use in patients with previous hearing loss from the medicine   N/V, anaphylaxis, drug-induced erythroderma, neutropenia, drug hypersensitivity syndrome, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, thrombocytopenia  
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Fluconazole   Diflucan   150mg once or 200-800mg/day   Antifungal agent, Oral, Parenteral   Treat candidiasis, fungal infections, prophylaxis for bone marrow transplants   show N/V, S-J syndrome, elevated liver enzymes, headache, torsades de pointes, seizure  
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Acyclovir   Zovirax   Oral: 200-800mg q4 hrs x 5 days-12 months; IV: 5-10mg/kg/dose q8hrs x 5-7 days; Topical: q3 hrs x 7 days   Antiviral agent, Topical   show Hypersensitivity to it or valacyclovir   N/V/D, application site rxn, contact dermatitis, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, headache, malaise, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, renal failure  
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Valacyclovir   Valtrex   1-2g BID-QID x 3+ days   Antiviral agent, Oral   Treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), HSV (suppression, decrease transmission), immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients   Hypersensitivity to it or acyclovir   show
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Oseltamivir   Tamiflu   Prophylaxis: 74mg SID x 10 days; Treatment: 75mg BID x 5 days   show Treatment of acute illness, influenza A or B synptoms ≤ 2 days ≥ 1 year old, prophylaxis   Hypersensitivity to it   N/V, anaphylaxis, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, facial swelling, abdominal pain, GI hemorrhage, hemorrhagic colitis, hepatitis, seizure, abnormal behavior, delirium  
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Acetaminophen   Tylenol, Excedrin, Anacin, Cetafen   325-650mg q4-6 hrs, 1000mg TID-QID, max 4g/day   Anagesic, Msc   Treatment of mild to moderate pain, fever   show N/V, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, pruritus, headache, insomnia, agitation, liver failure, atelectasis, pneumonitis, constipation  
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Aspirin   Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph's   Initially 2.4-3.6g/day, max 5.4g/day; 325-650mg q4-6 hrs, max 4g/day   Antiplatelet agent, Salicylate (NSAID warnings)   Treatment of mild to moderate pain, inflammation, fever; Prevention/treatment of myocardial infarction, stroke, management of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, osteoarthritis, gout (in high doses), heart Sx   Hypersensitivity to it, other salicylates and NSAIDs, asthma, rhinitis, nasal polyps, bleeding disorders, children < 16 yrs of age, pregnancy (esp. 3rd trimester)   show
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show Advil, Midol, Motrin   400-800mg TID-QID, max 3.2g/day   NSAID, Oral, Parenteral   Treatment of mild to moderate pain, inflammatory disease, rheumatoid disorders, dysmenorrhea, osteoarthritis   Hypersensitivity to it, Hx of asthma, allergic type rxns to NSAIDs, aspirin triad (bronchial asthma, aspirin intolerance, rhinits), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) Sx pain   Rash, headache, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, congestive heart failure, hypertension, myocardial infarction, bledding, anemia, heatitis, hepatotoxicity, liver failure, jaundice, acute renal failure, Reye's syndrome, GI problems  
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Naproxen   Aleve, Midol [Extended Relief], Pamprin   Initial dose of 500mg, then 250mg q6-8 hrs, max 1.25g/day   NSAID   Treatment of mild to moderate pain, management of ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid disorders, acute gout, tendonitis, bursitis, dysmenorrhea, fever   show Rash, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, edema, abd. pain, constpiation, heartburn, anemia, hepatitis, liver failure, jaundice, acute renal failure, nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure, GI problems  
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Cetirizine   Zyrtec, AllDay   5-10mg SID   Histamine H1 antagonist, second generation   show Hypersensitivity to it, hydroxyzine   Xerostomia, headache, somnolence, fatigue  
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show Ahist, Allerchlor, Chlorhist, Chlorphen, Teldrin   4mg q4-6 hrs, max 24mg/day   Histamine H1 antagonist, first generation   Perennial and seasonal allergies   Hypersensitivity to it, narrow angle glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, acute asthmatic attacks, premature/term newborns (associated with SIDS), Beers Criteria   N/V/D, constipation, somnolence  
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Diphenhydramine   Benadryl, Unisom   show Histamine H1 antagonist, first generation   Allergy symptoms, anaphylaxis (when combined with epinephrine), night time sleep aid, prevention/treatment of motion sickness, antitussive, manage Parkinson's syndrome   Hypersensitivity to it, acute asthma, neonates/preemies, breast feeding, local anaesthetic use (injection)   Xerostomia, anaphylaxis, dizziness, dyskinesia, sedation, somnolence, dry nasal mucosa, pharyngeal dyness, thick bronchial sputum  
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Loratidine   Claritin, Alavert, Tavist   10mg/day on an empty stomach   Histamine H1 antagonist, second generation   Nasal & non-nasal seasonal allergic rhinits, chronic idiopathic urticaria   Hypersensitivty to it   show
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show Tussionex, Tussicaps   Capsule: 10mg/8mg (1 capsule) q12 hrs, max 2 caps/day; Liquid: 5mL q12 hrs, max 10mL/day   Analgesic, Opioid, Antitussive, Histamine H1 antagonist, First generation   Relief of cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with cold and allergy   Hypersensitivity, children < 6 yrs of age   N/V, rash, chest tightness, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, dysphoria, euphoria, fear, sedation, psychological dependence, constipation, pruritus, ureteral spasm, urinary retention, vesicle sphincter spasm, dryness of pharynx, respiratory depression  
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Benzonatate   Tessalon, Zonatuss   show Antitussive   Relief of nonproductive cough   Hypersensitivty to it, related drugs   Nausea, dizziness, headache, sedation, somnolence; If capsules are broken or chewed, numbness of tongue and throat and oral hypoaesthesia may occur  
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show Delsym, Robitussin, Pediacare, Triaminic, Vicks 44, 12hr Cough Relief   10-20mg q4 hrs, 30mg q6-8 hrs; ER: 60mg BID, max 120mg/day   Antitussive   Treatment of cough caused by common cold or inhaled irritants   Hypersensitivity, concurrent administration/use within 2 weeks of taking an MAOI   Dizziness, somnolence, fatigue  
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Guafinesin   Mucinex   200-400mg q4 hrs; ER: 600-1200mg q12 hrs, max 2.4g/day   Expectorant   Loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions   show N/V  
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Oxymetazoline   show Opthalmic: 1-2gtt/eye q6 hrs prn; Nasal: 2-3 sprays each nostril BID x 3 days   Adrenergic agonist agent, Imidazoline derivative, Vasoconstrictor, Nasal, Ophthalmic   Treatment of nasal congestion, acute or chronic rhinitis, common cold, hay fever, allergies; Opthalmic: eye redness, minor irritants   Hypersensitivity to it   Headache, insomnia, nervousness, nasal congestion, rebound, dry nasal mucosa, stinging/burning in nostrils, sneezing, cardiac dysrhythmia, tachyarrhythmia, hypertension  
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Phenylephrine   Afrin nasal mist, Pediacare, Sudafed   Oral: 10-20mg q4 hrs (HCl), 10-20mg q12 hrs (tannate); Nasal: 1-2 sprays q4 hrs x 3 days; Hemorrhoids: QID   Alpha/beta agonist, Opthalmic agent: Antiglaucoma, Mydriatic   show Hypersensitivity to it, hypertension, tachycardia, narrow-angle glaucoma, administration with or within 2 wks of an MAOI, use in newborns, while breastfeeding   Hypertension, transient pain in eye, rebound nasal congegstion, stinging/burning in nostrils, sneezing, myocardial infarction, tachyarrhythmia, ventricular arrhythmia, pulmonary edema  
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Pseudoephedrine   Sudafed   60mg q4-6 hrs, 120mg q12 hrs, 240mg q24 hrs, max 240mg/day   Alpha/beta agonist   show Hypersensitivity to it, use with or within 14 days of an MAOI, use in newborns, while breastfeeding   Hypertension, tachyarrhythmia, insomnia, anxiety, nervousnes, restlessness, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, premature ventricular contractions  
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Bisacodyl   Dolcolax, Correctol, Biscolax, Ex-Lax   5-15mg single dose, 30mg for complete evacuation; take on empty stomach for rapid effect; do not use within 1 hr of ingesting dairy or antacids; Suppository: 10mg once   show Constpiation, colonic evacuation prior to procedures   Hypersensitivity to it, abdominal pain or obstruction, nausea, vomiting, Beers Criteria   Abdominal colic, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, atony of colon; Suppository: proctitis  
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Senna   show 12mg SID, upto 70-100mg/day BID, max 7 days. 130mg between 2-4pm day prior to exam (for colonic evacuation)   Laxative, Stimulant   Short term treatment of constipation, colonic evacuation   Hypersensitivity to it, intenstinal obstruction, Crohn's disease, colitis ulcerosa, appendicitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, pregnancy   Abdominal pain, nausea, cramps, diarrhea, melanotic pigmentation of the colonic mucosa, electrolyte abnormalities, urine discoloration, nephritis, finger clubbing  
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Polyethylene Glycol   Dulcolax balance, Miralax   17g (approx. 1 heaping Tbsp) dissolved in 4-8oz beverage SID up to 7 days (longer if directed)   Laxative, Osmotic   Treatment of occasional constipation in adults   show N/D, flatulence, stomach cramps, swollen abdomen  
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Docusate   Colace, Correctol, Dolcolax, Fleet   50-500mg/day in 1-4 doses; 50-100mg in enema fluid   Stool softener   show Hypersensitivity to it, concomitant use with mineral oil, intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting   N/D, cramping, bitter taste in mouth, hepatotoxicity  
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Loperamide   Imodium, Diamode   Initial dose of 4mg followed by 2mg after each loose stool, max 8-16mg/day depending on severity of diarrhea   Antidiarrheal   show Hypersensitivity to it, abdominal pain without diarrhea, use as primary therapy in acute dysentery, acute ulcerative colitis, bacterial enterocolitis, pseudomembranous colitis, children < 2 yrs of age   N/D, abdominal pain, xerostomia, dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, hyperglycemia, necrotizing enterocolitis in fetus or newborn  
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Prednisolone   Millipred, Omnipred, Orapred, Prelone, Veripred   show Corticosteroid, Opthalmic, Systemic   Treatment of inflammation, inflammatory disorders, endocrine disorders   Hypersensitivity to it, acute superficial herpes simplex keratitis, live or attenuated virus vaccines, systemic fungal or bacterial infections, varicella   Edema, hypertension, acne, hyperflycemia, abnormal lipid count, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, cataracts, glaucoma, psychosis, congestiv heart failure, Cushing's disease, pseudotumor cerebri, seizures, Kaposi's sarcoma, diabetes mellitus  
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Albuterol inhaler (HFA)   AccuNeb, ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, VoSpire ER   Bronchospasm: 2 puffs q4-6 hr; Asthma: 4-8 puffs q20min for up to 4 hrs (patients < 12 yrs take 3 doses), then q1-4 hrs prn; Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm: 1-2 puffs 5-30 min prior to exercise   Beta-2 agonist   show Hypersensitivity to it   Nausea, tachyarrhythmia, hypokalemia, pharyngitis, throat irritation, nervousness, headache, remor, cough, rhinitis, upeer respiratory infection, viral lower respiratory infection, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema  
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Salmeterol (Diskus)   Serevent   1 inhalation BID   Beta-2 agonist; Beta-2 adrenergic agonist, Long-acting   show Hypersensitivity to it, must be used with asthma controller medication   Headache, musculoskeletal pain, prolonged QT interval, exacerbation of asthma, asthma-related death  
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show Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA   88-880mcg BID   Corticosteroid, Inhalant (Oral)   Maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy; also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma to assist in total discontinuation or reduction of complete oral dose   Hypersensitivity to it, primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute bronchospasm   Anaphylaxis, headache, bronchitis, cough, candidiasis of mouth and esohagus, epistaxis, inflammatory disorder of UR tract, sinusitis, throat irritation, UR infection, secondary hypocortisolism, immune hypersensitivity rxn, glaucoma, pneumonia  
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Mometasone nasal spray   Nasonex   2 sprays/nostril SID-BID; < 12 yrs, 1 spray/nostril   show Treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis; prevention of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis; treatment of nasal polyps in adults   Hypersensitivity to it   Anaphylaxis, headache, angioedema, aabdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, backache, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, secondary hypocortisolism, candidiasis, epistaxis, pharyngitis, UR infection  
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Ipratropium inhaler (HFA)   Atrovent HFA   show Anticholinergic agent   Anticholinergic bronchodilator used in bronchospasm associated with COPD, bronchitis, and emphysema   Hypersensitivity to it, atropine, and derivatives   Anaphylaxis, abnormal taste in mouth, xerostomia, nasal congestion, dry nasal mucosa, myocardial infarction, paralytic ileus, immune hypersensitivity rxn, angioedema, bronchospasm, urticaria, oropharyngeal edema, cerebrovascular accident  
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Tiotropium (Handihaler)   Spiriva   1 capsule inhaled SID (two inhalations)   show Maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD, including bronchitis and emphysema; reduction of COPD exacerbations   Hypersensitivity to it or ipratropium   Constipation, xerostomia, pharyngitis, sinusitis, UR infection, bowel obstruction, cerebrovascular accident  
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Montelukast   Singulair   10mg SID, 2 hrs before exercise; 2-5 yrs of age use 4mg SID, 6-14 yrs use 5mg SID   show Prophylactic and chronic treatment of asthma, relief of symptoms of seasonal and perrenial allergic rhinitis, prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm   Hypersensitivity to it   Headache, allergic granulomatous angiitis, cholestatic hepatitis, aggressive or altered behavior, suicidal thoughts  
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Isotretinoin   Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret   0.5-2mg/kg/day BID x 15-20 weeks, or until acne decreases by 70% (whichever comes first); may be repeated after > 2 months off   Acne product, Retinoic acid derivative   Treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne unresponsive to conventional therapy   Hypersensitivity to it, parabens, vitamin A, other retinoids, pregnancy   show
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Hydrocortisone cream   Cortaid, Cortizone-10, Dermarest, Locoid, HydroZone, Protocort, Texacort   Topical: apply to affected area BID-QID; Rectal: 10-100mg SID-BID x 2-3 weeks   Corticosteroid, Topical, Rectal   Relief of inflammation of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses (low to medium potency topical corticosteroids); adjunctive treatment of ulcerative colitis   Hypersensitivity to it; Rectal: systemic fungal infection, ileocolostomy during the immediate or early post-operative period   show
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Terbinafine (topical)   Lamisil   Topical: apply to affected area SID x 1 week, max 4 weeks   Topical antifungal agent   Antifungal for treatment of tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm); tinea versicolor (prescription only)   show Diarrhea, headache, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, agranulocytosis, neutropenic disorder, pancytopenia, cutaneous lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, liver failure  
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show Azopt   1 gtt in affected eye TID   Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, Opthalmic, Antiglaucoma   Lowers intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma   Hypersensitivity to it or sulfonamides   Headache, blurred vision, bitter taste in mouth, chest pain, immune hypersensitivity rxn  
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Ketotifen (eye drops)   Alaway, Claritin Eye, Zaditor, Zyrtec Itchy Eye   1 gtt in affected eye BID-TID   Histamine H1 antagonist, second generation; Mast cell stabilizer, Piperadine derivative   show Hypersensitivity to it   Headache, dry eyes, conjunctival eye irritation, pain in eye, pharyngitis, rhinitis, influenza  
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Latanoprost (eye drops)   Xalatan   show Opthalmic agent, Antiglaucoma, Opthalmic prostaglandin   Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma orocularhypertension   Hypersensitivity to it   Blurred vision, eyelash follicle finding, hyperpigmentation of eyelid, iris pigmentation, macular retinal edema  
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show Elidel   Apply thin later to affected area BID   Topical immunosuppressant   Short term and intermittent long-term treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients unresponsive to conentional therapy, or when conventional therapy is not appropriate   Hypersensitivity to it   Burning sensation, increased risk of viral infection, headache, fever, basal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant lymphoma, septic arthritis  
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show Betimol, Istalol, Timolol, Timoptic   (0.25%): 1 gtt BID in affected eye; (0.5%): 1 gtt SID in AM, max 1 gtt BID   Beta blocker, Nonselective, Opthalmic agent, Antiglaucoma   Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure such as glaucoma or ocular hypertension   Hypersensitivity to it, sinus bradycardia, sinus node dysfunction, heart block greater than first degree (except in patients with functional artificial pacemaker), cardiogenic shock, uncompensated cardiac failure, bronchospastic disease   N/V/D, angina, bradyarrhythmia, heart failure, hypotension, pruritus, rash, urticaria, abdominal pain, indigestion, cramps, confusion, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, burning sensation, cataracts, dry eyes, cardiac dysrhythmia  
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show Alagesis, Anolor, Dolgic, Esgic, Fioricet, Margesic, Orbian, Repan, Zebutal   1-2 tab/cap or 15-30mL q4 hrs, max 6 tabs/caps/180mL   Barbiturate   Relief of the symptomatic complex of tension or muscle contraction headache   Hypersensitivity to it, porphyria   N/V, abdominal pain, dizziness, sedation, somnolence, lightheadedness, dyspnea, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, seizure  
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Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen   show Hydrocodone: 5-10mg QID   Analgesic combination (Opioid)   Relief of moderate to severe pain   Hypersensitivity to it, CNS depression, severe respiratory depression   N/V, dizziness, lightheadedness, sedation, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, respiratory depression  
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Propoxyphene & Acetaminophen   show 1-2 tabs q4 hrs prn, max 390mg HCl or 600mg napsylate per day   Analgesic combination (Opioid)   Management of mild to moderate pain   Hypersensitivity to it, severe asthma, hypercapnia, severe respiratory depression, paralytic ileus   N/V, dizziness, sedation, electrocardiogram abnormalities, hypotension, papillary necrosis, respiratory depression  
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Codeine & Acetaminophen   Tylenol with codeine   Codeine: 15-60mg q4-6 hrs, max 360mg/day; max acetaminophen is 4g/day   Analgesic, Opioid   Relief of mild to moderate pain   show N/V, dizziness, lightheadedness, sedation, somnolence, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, respiratory depression  
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show Oxycontin, Roxicodone   5-20mg q4-6 hrs prn; CR: 10mg q12 hrs   Analgesic, Opioid   Management of moderate to severe pain, normally used in combination with nonopioid analgesics   Hypersensitivity to it, acute/ severe asthma, hypercapnia, severe respiratory depression, paralytic ileus   N/V, pruritus, sweating, constipation, xerostomia, asthenia, dizziness, somnolence, cardiac arrest, heart failure, hypotension, shock, immune hypersensitivity rxn, apnea, resppiratory arrest, respiratory depression  
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Tramadol   show 50-100mg q4-6hrs, max 400mg/day; ER: 100mg SID   Analgesic, Opioid   Relief of moderate to severe pain   Hypersensitivity to it, Opioid dependency, acute intoxication with alcohol, hypnotics, centrally-acting analgesics, opioids, or psychotropic drugs   N/V, constipation, xerostomia, dizziness, headache, insomnia, somnolence, myocardial infarction, flushing, pruritus, pancreatitis, anaphylactoid reaction, seizure, dyspnea, respiratory depression  
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Bismuth   Bismatrol, Diotame, Kao-Tin, Kaopectate, Maalox, Pepto   524mg q30 min-1 hr, max 8 doses/day; 524mg QID w/meals, at bedtime (H. pylori)   Antidiarrheal   Subsalicylate formulation: symptomatic tx of mild, nonspecific diarrhea; control of traveler's diarrhea (E. coli); as part of multidrug regimen for H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence   show N/V/D, constipation, grayish-black stool, tongue discoloration, neurotoxicity  
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Calcium Carbonate   Alcalak, Alka-mints, Caltrate, Children's Pepto, Maalox, Florical, Nutralox, Tums, Mylanta   1-1.2g/day   Antacid, Antidote Calcium salt, Electrolyte supplement, Oral   show Hypercalcemia, renal calculi, hypophosphatemia, patients with suspected digoxin toxicity   N/V, headache, hypophosphatemia, hypercalcemia, constpiation, laxative effect, acid rebound, anorexia, abdominal pain, xerostomia, flatulence, milk-alkali syndrome (high chronic dose), renal failure  
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Carisoprodol   Soma   show Skeletal muscle relaxant   Short-term (2-3 week) Tx of acute musculoskeletal pain   Hypersensitivity to it or meprobamate, acute intermittent porphyria, Beers Criteria   Dizziness, headache, somnolence, seizure, drug abuse or dependence, withdrawal signs or symptoms  
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Cyclobenzaprine   show 5mg TID; ER: 15mg SID   Skeletal muscle relaxant   Treatment of muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions   Hypersensitivity to it, use with or within 12 days of taking an MAOI, hyperthyroidism, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, heart block or conduction disturbances, acute recovery phase of MI, Beers Criteria   Anaphylaxis, palpitations, bad taste, constipation, indigestion, nausea, pharyngeal dryness, xerostomia, asthenia, confusion, dizziness, headache, somnolence, blurred vision, feeling nervous, cardiac dysrhythmia, cholestasis, hepatitis, jaundice  
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Lactulose   Constulose, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose   10-30g (15-45mL) SID-QID; Rectal: 200g (300mL) with 700mL H2O; Ped: 0.7-60g (2.5-90mL) in divided doses/day   show Prevention and treatment of portal-systemic encephalopathy (including hepatic precoma and coma), Tx constipation   Use in patients requiring a low galactose diet   N/V/D, bloating, flatulence, cram, epigastric pain, hypernatremia, hypokalemia  
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Ondansetron   Zofran, Zuplenz   show Antiemetic, Selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist   Prevention of N/V associated with moderately to highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy; radiotherapy; prevention of post-op N/V, Tx of post-op N/V if no prophylactice dose of ondansetron received   Hypersensitivity to it, other 5-HT3 antagonists, concomitant use of apomorphine   Anaphylaxis, diarrhea, constipation, increased liver enzymes, headache, fatigue, malaise, cardiac dysrhythmia, bronchospasm  
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Ketorolac   Acular, Acuvail   Oral: 20mg, then 10mg q4-6 hrs; Ophthalmic: 1 gtt QID x 4-14 days; IV: 30mg single or q6 hrs; IM: 60mg single, 30mg q6 hrs, max 120mg   show Oral/Injection: < 5 day management of moderate to severe acute pain requiring opioid analgesia; Ophthalmic: temporary relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, treatment of post-op symptoms from cataract or refractive Sx   Hypersensitivity to it, other NSAIDs, Hx of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding/perforation, renal disease, concomitant use with probenecid or pentoxifylline, Beers Criteria   Anaphylaxis, rash, edema, hypertension, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, dizziness, headache, somnolence, pain, myocardial infarction, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, nephritis, GI bleeding/perforation, hemmorhaging  
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Celecoxib   Celebrex   100-400mg/day SID-BID   NSAID, COX-2 selective   Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Tx of primary dysmenorrhea, reduction of intestinal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis   Hypersensitivity to it, other NSAIDs, sulfonamides, asirin, perioperative pain with CABG Sx   show
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Cimetidine   Tagamet   show Histamine H2 antagonist   Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcers and benign gastric ulcers; maintenance therapy of duodenal ulcers; treatment of gastric hypersecretory states; treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)   Hypersensitivity to it, other H2 antagonists   Gynecomastia, headache, necrotizing enterocolitis in fetus or newborn, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, seizure, psychotic disorder  
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show Pepcid, Heartburn relief   Acute: 40mg hs, 20mg BID x 4-8 weeks; Maintenance: 20mg hs, up to 160mg q6 hrs; Children: 0.5mg/kg/day po, divided BID, max 40mg/day or BID depending on situation; OTC: > 12 yrs old   Histamine H2 antagonist   Maintenance therapy and treatment of duodenal ulcer; treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), active benign gastric ulcer, pathological hypersecretory conditions   Hypersensitivity to it or other H2 antagonists   Anaphylaxis, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, necrotizing enterocolitis in fetus or newborn, angioedema, seizure, interstitial pneumonia, nosocomial pneumonia  
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show Zantac   150mg SID-BID; 300mg SID hs; Pediatric (1 mo-16 yr): 2-10mg/kg/day divided BID po; IV: 2-4mg/kg q6-8 hrs; Prevention of heartburn, > 12 yrs and OTC: 75 mg before food/drink, max 150mg/day   Histamine H2 antagonist   Short term and maintenance treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, GERD, active benign ulcer, erosive esophagitis, pathological hypersecretory conditions; part of a multidrug regimen for eradication of H. pylori to reduce risk of duodenal ulcer   Hypersensitivity to it   Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, bradyarrhythmia, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, necrotizing enterocolitis in fetus or newborn, pancreatitis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis  
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Lansoprazole   Prevacid   15-60mg SID, up to 90mg BID x usually 4-12 weeks; Pediatric: 15-30mg SID x up to 12 weeks   Proton pump inhibitor, Substituted benzimidazole   show Hypersensitivity to it   N/D, anaphylaxis, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, pancreatitis, S-J syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, bone fracture, rhabdomyolysis, acute interstitial nephritis  
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Esomeprazole   Nexium   20-40mg SID, up to 240mg/day   Proton pump inhibitor, Substituted benzimidazole   Oral: short-term (4-8 wks) Tx of erosive esophagitis; maintaining healing of erosive esophagitis; Tx of symptomatic GERD; as part of multidrug regimen to eradicate H. pylori; reduce risk of gastric ulcer from NSAID therapy   Hypersensitivity to it, substituted benzimidazoles (omeprazole, lansoprazole)   show
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Metoclopramide   Metozolv, Reglan   10-15mg up to QID, Tx > 12 weeks not recommended; Pediatric: 0.1-0.2mg/kg/dose QID, max 5 doses/day po; IV: 1-2mg/kg before chemo & q2-4 hrs   Antiemetic, Gastrointestinal agent, Prokinetic   show Hypersensitivity to it, GI obstruction/perforation/hemorrhage, pheochromocytoma, Hx of seizures, concomitant use of agents likely to increase extrapyramidal rxns   N/V, edema, asthenia, headache, somnolence, fatigue, neuroleptic malignant syndrome  
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Prochlorperazine   Compro   5-10mg TID-QID, up to 150mg/day (antipsychotic); Pediatric > 10 yrs: 0.4mg/kg/day divided TID-QID, or 2.5mg q8-24 hrs   Antiemetic, Antipsychotic, Tyipcal, Phenothiazine   Management of N/V, psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and anxiety   show Hypotension, constipation, xerostomia, akathisia, dizziness, phoyosensitivity, dystonia, blurred vision, prolonged QT interval, torsades de pointes, ineffective thermoregulation, diminished sweating, seizure, priapism  
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Fexofenadine   Allegra   60mg BID or 180mg SID   Histamine H1 antagonist, Second generation, Piperidine derivative   Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis, treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria, OTC labeling, relief of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis   Hypersensitivity to it   show
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show Cardura   Titration up to 16mg/day (8mg for BPH, 16mg for hypertension)   Alpha-1 blocker   Treatment ofhyertension as monotherapy or in conjunction with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, or calcium antagonists; Tx of urinary outflow obstruction and/or obstructive and irritative symptoms associated with BPH   Hypersensitivity to it, quinazolines (prazosin, terazosin), Beers Criteria   Edema, hypotension, nausea, dizziness, headache, somnolence, vertigo, fatigue, hepatitis, intraoperative flopy iris syndrome, priapism  
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Tamsulosin   Flomax   0.4-0.8mg SID, 30 minutes after meal   Alpha-1 blocker   Treatment of signs and symptoms of BPH   show Infectious disease, backache, asthenia, dizziness, headache, insomnia, somnolence, abnormal ejaculation, rhinitis, retinal detachment, priapism  
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show Ditropan, Gelnique, Oxytrol   5mg BIG-TID, max QID; ER: 5-10mg initial, up to 30mg/day; Topical: 1 sachet SID; Transdermal: 3.9mg patch BIW   Antispasmodic agent, Urinary   Antispasmodic for neurogenic bladder (urgency, frequency, leakage, urge incontinence, dysuria); ER formulation also indicated for Tx of detrusor overactivity due to a neurological condition (e.g., sina bifida)   Hypersensitivity to it, risk or diagnosis of narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, gastric retention or conditions with severely decreased GI motility   Application site erythema/rash, pruritus, constipation, diarrhea, xerostomia, angioedema, gastroenteritis, dizziness, somnolence, headache, confusion, seizure, psychotic disorder, mycosis  
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Tolterodine   Detrol   1-2mg BID; ER: 2-4mg SID   Anticholinergic agent   show Hypersensitivity to it, urinary retention, gastric retention, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma   Anaphylaxis, constipation, xerostomia, headache, angioedema, dementia, memory impairment  
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Sildenafil   Revatio, Viagra   show Phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme inhibitor   Vigra: treatment of erectile dysfunction; Revatio: treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension to improve exercise ability and delay clinical worsening   Hypersensitivity to it, concurrent use of organic nitrates in any form, concurrent use with protease inhibitor regimen when sildenafil is used for pulmonary artery hypertension   Erythema, flushing, indigestion, headache, insomnia, visual disturbance, epistaxis, rhinitis, myocardial infarction, priapism, decreased hearing, hemoglobin sickle cell disease with vaso-occlusive crisis  
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Epoetin Alfa   Epogen, Procrit   50-150 units/kg TIW, 10,000 units TIW to 40-60,000 units SIW   Colony stimulating factor   show Hypersensitivity to human albumin or mammalian cell-derived products, uncontrolled hypertension, Hg > 12   N/V/D, edema, hypertension, pruritus, rash, constipation, indigestion, dizziness, headache, insomnia, paresthesia, cough, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, anemia, deep vein thrombosis, porphyria, cerebral ischemia, seizure, encephalopathy  
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Ferrous Sulfate (Oral)   Feosol, Fer-In-Sol, Fer-iron, MyKidz Iron 10, Slow FE   show Iron salt   Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemias   Hypersensitivity to it, iron salts, hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia   Constipation, dark stools, nausea, immune hypersensitivity reaction  
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Iron Sucrose (Injection)   Venofer   Elemental: max 1g over 14 days, 10 doses total, or 3 doses/week; 100-300mg/dose slow infusion   Iron salt   Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in chronic renal failure, including nondialysis-dependent patients and dialysis-dependent patients receiving erythropoietin therapy   show N/V/D, anaphylaxis, hypotension, leg cramping, headache, seizure, loss of consciousness, collapse, dyspnea  
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Amoxicillin   Amoxil, Moxatag   250-500mg q8 hrs, 500-875mg BID, XR: 775mg SID   Antibiotic, Penicillin   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other penicillins, other beta lactams   show
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Amoxicillin & Clavulanate Potassium   Amoclan, Augmentin   Based on amoxicillin component: 250-500mg q8 hrs, 875mg BID   Antibiotic, Penicillin   Treat bacterial infections   Hypersensitivity to it, other penicillins, other beta lactams, Hx of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction; XR: severe renal impairment/hemodialysis   show
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