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    This document provides a list of common generic and trade name drugs organized by their therapeutic class. For each drug, one or two major concerns or considerations are noted such as potential adverse effects, allergies, drug interactions, or instructions for administration. Some of the drugs mentioned may cause liver problems, kidney disease, bleeding, sedation, hypoglycemia or hypertension. Patients are advised to monitor their pulse rate when taking certain medications and limit intake of foods like green leafy vegetables or grapefruit juice when on other drugs.

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    This document provides a list of common generic and trade name drugs organized by their therapeutic class. For each drug, one or two major concerns or considerations are noted such as potential adverse effects, allergies, drug interactions, or instructions for administration. Some of the drugs mentioned may cause liver problems, kidney disease, bleeding, sedation, hypoglycemia or hypertension. Patients are advised to monitor their pulse rate when taking certain medications and limit intake of foods like green leafy vegetables or grapefruit juice when on other drugs.

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    Generic Name (Trade Name) Major Concerns

    Analgesic

    Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Watch for LIVER and KIDNEY problems Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen ADDICTIVE (Lortab) Ibuprofen (Motrin) can lead to HPN and KIDNEY disease Naproxen (Aleve) can lead to HPN and KIDNEY disease
    Antianxiety

    Alprazolam (Xanax) This drug can be ADDICTIVE Diazepam (Valium) Watch for Allergies, *also anticonvulsant* Lorazepam (Antivan) SEDATION Promethazine HCI (Phenergan) *also antiemetic*
    Antibiotic

    Amoxicilline (Augmentin) Watch for allergic reactions Azithromycin (Zithromax Z-Pak) Watch for allergies Cephalexin (Keflex) If you are allergic to Cephalosporins, you might also be allergic to Penicillin Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin) Avoid for pregnant clients Penicillin V Potassium (Penicillin) Watch for allergies Sulfamethoxazole (Septra, Bactrim) Can cause GI diturbance
    Anticoagulant

    Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin) Teach the client to limit the intake of GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES Watch for signs of BLEEDING
    Anticonvulsant

    Clonazepam (Klonopin) Should not be stopped abruptly Diazepam (Valium) Watch for Allergies, also antianxiety Lorazepam (Antivan) SEDATION
    Antidepressant

    Sertraline (Zoloft) SEDATION Amitriptyline HCI (Elavil) Trazodone HCI (Desyrel)


    Antidiabetic

    Glipizide (Glucotrol) Watch for HYPOGLYCEMIA Metformin (Glucophage) This drug should be stopped prior to a dye study such as cardiac catheterization
    Antihistamine

    Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Fexofenadine (Allegra) DRY MOUTH


    Antihypertensive

    Amiodipine (Norvasc) HYPERTENSION Atenolol (Tenormin) cause DROP in PULSE Rate, check PR daily Doxazosin Mesylate (Cardura) Lisinopril (Zestril) cause Postural HPN, remain supine for at least 30mins Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL) Teach the client to check his PULSE RATE Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor,Toprol) Teach the client to check his PULSE RATE
    Antihypertensive/Antianginal

    Verapamil HCI (Calan)


    Anti-inflammatory

    Ibuprofen (Motrin) can lead to HYPERTENSION and KIDNEY disease Prednisone (Deltasone) can cause Cushing s Syndrome and GI problems
    Antigout

    Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Drink at least 8 glasses of WATER per day

    Antilipidemic usually ends in statin

    Simbastatin (Zocor) Can cause LIVER problems & muscle soreness Do not take this drug with GRAPE-FRUIT JUICE
    Antiulcer/Histamine Blocker

    Ranitidine HCI Best to take this drug with meals


    Antiulcer/Proton Pump Inhibitor

    Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Take this drug prior to meals Omeprazole (Prilosec)


    Bronchodilator

    Albuterol (Proventil) Tachycardia, MD check blood levels for toxicity


    Diuretic

    Furosemide (Lasix) HYPOKALEMIA Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) HYPOKALEMIA


    Hormone Replacement

    Estrogen (Premarin) can blood clots Levothyroxine (Levoxyl) can blood clots Levothyroxin (Synthyroid) Teach the clients to check his PULSE RATE
    Muscle Relaxant

    Cyclobenzaprine HCI (Flexeril) SEDATION


    Oral Contraceptive

    Necon (Ortho-Novum 7/7/7) can blood clots Trinessa (Ortho TriClen) can blood clots

    Osteoporosis

    Alendronate (Fosamax) Remain UPRIGHT for at least 30mins after taking to prevent GERD. Take with WATER
    Potassium Supplement

    Potassium Chloride (K-lyte) Check for renal function before giving this drug
    Sleep Aid

    Zolpidem (Ambien) Allow at least 8hrs of sleep time to prevent daytime drowsiness

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