NAPLEX Review

Brand Generic Class Other

Combivir
zidovudine
300mg/
lamivudine
150mg
NRTI combo
See individual
drugs
Trizivir
zidovudine
300mg/
lamivudine
150mg/
abacavir
300mg
NRTI combo
See individual
drugs
Truvada
tenofovir
300mg/
emtricitabine
200mg
NRTI combo
See individual
drugs
Epzicom
abacavir
600mg/
lamivudine
300mg
NRTI combo
See individual
drugs
Agenerase
amprenavir
(APV)
PI
Rash, Gi
intolerance, oral
paresthesias
Reyataz
atazanavir
(ATV)
PI
take with food,
hyperbilirubinemia
,
prolonged PR inte
rval
Lexiva
fosamprenavir
(f-APV)
PI
Skin Rash, with or
without food
Crixivan indinavir (IDV) PI take on empty
stomach,
nephrolithiasis,
hyperbilirubinemia
Kaletra
lopinavir/
ritonavir
(LPV/r)
PI
Take with food,
hypertriglyceridem
ia, GI intolerance
Viracept nelfinavir (NFV) PI
Take with food,
severe diarrhea
Norvir ritonavir (RTV) PI
hepatotoxicity, GI
intolerance,
pancreatitis, keep
refrigerated, good
at room temp for 1
month
Invirase
saquinavir
(hard gel)
(HGC)
PI GI intolerance
Fortovase
saquinavir (soft
gel) (SGC)
PI
GI intolerance,
keep
refridgerated,
room temperature
for 3 months
Rescriptor
delavirdine
(DLV)
NNRTI
Rash, increased
LFTs, HA
Sustiva efavirenz (EFV) NNRTI
intial DOC, CNS
sx, rash, inc.
LFTs, teratogenic,
take on empty
stomach
Viramune
nevirapine(NV
P)
NNRTI
Rash,
symptomatic
hepatitis, w/out
regard to meals
Ziagen abacavir, ABC NRTI
hypersensitivity,
EtOH inc levels by
41%
Videx didanosine, ddI NRTI
Pancreatitis,
periph.
neuropathy, inc
SE with d4T use,
take on empty
stomach
Emtriva
emtricitabine,
FTC
NRTI
Min. toxicity,
hyperpigmentatio
n, do not use with
3TC
Epivir
lamivudine,
3TC
NRTI
Min. toxicity, do
not use with FTC
Zerit stavudine, d4T NRTI
Periph.
neuropathy,
lipoatrophy,
pancreatitis,
dyslipdemia, no
use w/ AZT, inc
SE w/ddI
Viread tenofovir (TDF) NRTI
Nephrotoxicity,
osteopenia
Hivid
zalcitabine,
ddC
NRTI
Periph.
neuropathy,
stomatitis,
pancreatitis
Retrovir
zidovudine,
AZT, ZDV
NRTI
Bone-marrow
suppression,
useful in reducing
Mother to Child
transmission, no
use with d4T
Keflex, Keftab cephalexin 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)
Duricef, Ultracef cefadroxil 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)
Velosef cephradine 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)
Cefadyl cephapirin 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)
Ancef, Kefzol Cefazolin 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)
Ceclor cefaclor 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Mefoxin cefoxitin 2nd Gen. Ceph
good
antianaerobic
activity
Ceftin, Kefurox,
Zinacef
cefuroxime 2nd Gen. Ceph for UTIs
Monocid cefonicid 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Zefazone cefmetazole 2nd Gen. Ceph
disulfiram-like rx
with alcohol
Cefotan cefotetan 2nd Gen. Ceph
good
antianaerobic
activity,
disulfiram-like rxn
with alcohol
Cefzil cefprozil 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Lorabid loracarbef 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Omnicef cefdinir 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Spectracef cefditoren 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Suprax cefixime 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Vantin cefpodoxime 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Cefobid cefoperazone 3rd Gen. Ceph
good
antipseudomonal
activity,
disulfiram-like rxn
with alcohol
Claforan cefotaxime 3rd Gen. Ceph
good Strept.
pneumoniae cov.
Cefizox ceftizoxime 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Rocephin ceftriaxone 3rd Gen. Ceph
good S.
pneumoniae
coverage
Fortaz,
Tazidime,
Tazicef
ceftazidime 3rd Gen. Ceph
good
antipseudomonal
action
Cedax ceftibuten 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)
Maxipime cefepime 4th Gen. Ceph
good
antipseudomonal
activity
Nydrazide isoniazid antitubercular
Vit B6 deficiency,
hepatotoxicity
Rifadin,
Rimactane
rifampin antitubercular
enzyme inducer,
hepatotoxic,
orange
discoloration of
bodily fluids
(blank) pyrazinamide antitubercular
intial combo for
TB,
hepatotoxicity,
hyperuricemia
Myambutol ethambutol antitubercular (blank)
(blank) streptomycin antitubercular
aminoglycoside,
ototoxicity/nepthro
toxicity
Lariam mefloquine hcl antimalarials
neuropsychiatric
AE
Malarone
atovaquone/pro
guanil
antimalarials
for chloroquine-
resistant strains,
Aralen chloroquine antimalarials
monitor for ocular
or auditory
changes, may
cause
neuropathy,
worsen psoriasis
sx
Plaquenil
hydroxychloroq
uine
antimalarials
also used for tx of
SLE and
Rheumatoid
arthritis,
phototoxicity
Naturetin
bendroflumethi
azide
Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
Aquatag, Exna benzthiazide Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
Diruil Chlorothiazide Thiazide Diuretic increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
Hygroton,
Hylidone
Chlorthalidone Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
HydroDIURIL,
Microzide
HCTZ Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
Saluron,
Diucardin
Hydroflumethia
zide
Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
(blank)
Methyclothiazid
e
Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
Renese Polythiazide Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
Metahydrin,
Naqua
Trichlormethiaz
ide
Thiazide Diuretic
increased
cholesterol and
glucose, decrease
K, Na, and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca
Mykrox Metalazone
Thiazide Like
diuretic
Less or no
hypercholesteole
mia than thiazides
Zaroxolyn Metolazone Thiazide Like
Less or no
hypercholesterole
mia than thiazides
Lozol Indapamide Thiazide Like
Less or no
hypercholesterole
mia than thiazides
Midamor Amiloride K-sparing Hyperkalemia
Dyrenium Triamterene K-sparing
Avoid with hx of
kidney stones or
hepatic disease
Hylorel Guanadrel
Postganglionic
Adrenergic Neuron
Blocker
Postural
Hypotension,
diarrhea
Ismelin
Guanethidine
monosulfate
Postganglionic
Adrenergic Neuron
Blocker
Postural
Hypotension,
diarrhea
Serpasil reserpine
Postganglionic
Adrenergic Neuron
Blocker
Nasal congestion,
sedation,
depression,
activation of
peptic ulcer,
memory
impairment, wt
gain, sleep
disturbances
Catapres clonidine HCl
Centrally active
alpha 2 agonists
sedation, dry
mouth,
bradycardia,
withdrawal HTN,
impotence
Wytensin
guanabenz
acetate
Centrally active
alpha 2 agonists
sedation, dry
mouth,
bradycardia,
withdrawal HTN,
impotence
Tenex guanfacine HCl
Centrally active
alpha 2 agonists
sedation, dry
mouth,
bradycardia,
withdrawal HTN,
impotence
Aldomet Methyldopa
Centrally Active
alpha 2 agonists
sedation, dry
mouth,
bradycardia,
withdrawal HTN,
impotence
Cardura
doxazosin
mesylate
Peripherally acting
alpha 1 blockers
syncope,
diarrhea, wt gain,
edema, dry
mouth, priapism,
no effects on
glucose or
cholesterol
Minipress Prazosin hcl
Peripherally acting
alpha 1 blockers
syncope,
diarrhea, wt gain,
edema, dry
mouth, priapism,
no effects on
glucose or
cholesterol
Hytrin Terazosin hcl
Peripherally acting
alpha 1 blockers
syncope,
diarrhea, wt gain,
edema, dry
mouth, priapism,
no effects on
glucose or
cholesterol
Kerlone Betaxolol BB
may mask
hypoglycemia
Cartrol Carteolol BB ISA
Levatol
penbutolol
sulfate
BB ISA
Blocadren timolol maleate BB (blank)
Normodyne,
Trandate
labetalol BB/alpha blocker (blank)
Apresoline Hydralazine hcl Direct Vasodilator
HA, fluid
retention,
tachycardia
Loniten minoxidil Direct vasodilator Hirsutism
DynaCirc, CR isradipine
CCB
dihydropyridine
edema of the
ankle, flushing,
HA, gingival
hyperplasia
Caredene SR nicardipine
CCB
dihydropyridine
edema of the
ankle, flushing,
HA, gingival
hyperplasia
Sular nisoldipine
CCB
dihydropyridine
edema of the
ankle, flushing,
HA, gingival
hyperplasia
Univasc moexipril ACEI
cough,
angiodema,
hyperkalemia,
loss of taste
Aceon perindopril ACEI
cough,
angiodema,
hyperkalemia,
loss of taste
Mavik trandolapril ACEI
cough,
angiodema,
hyperkalemia,
loss of taste
Teveten eprosartan ARB
angioedema,
hyperkalemia
Cozaar losartan ARB
angioedema,
hyperkalemia
Micardis telmisartan ARB
angioedema,
hyperkalemia
Intropin dopamine Inotrope
increases HR,
contractility,
myocardial O2
demand, use for
systemic
hypotension or
cardigenic shock
Dobutrex dobutamine Inotrope
increases HR,
contractility,
myocardial O2
demand, not
useful to increase
BP
Primacor milrinone Inotrope
arrhythmias,
hypotension, HA,
alt to
dopamine/dobuta
mine, may be
useful if on BB
Nipride nitroprusside
Arterial and
venous dilator
Hypotension, HA,
tachycardia,
cyanide and
thiocyanate
toxicity,
myocardial
ischemia
Natrecor nesiritide
arterial and
venous dilator
hypotension, HA
w/diuretics, is a B-
type natriuretic
peptide
Quinaglute
Dura-Tabs,
Duraquin,
Quinalan,
Quinatime
Quinidine
gluconate
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ia
QTc prolongation,
torsades de
pointes, diarrhea
Quinidex, Cin-
Quin, Quinora
Quinidine
sulfate
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ia
QTc prolongation,
torsades de
pointes, diarrhea
Cardioquin
Quinidine
polygalacturate
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ia
QTc prolongation,
torsades de
pointes, diarrhea
Procanbid,
Pronestyl
procainamide
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ia
Lupus-like
syndrome, QTc
prolongation,
torsades de
pointes,
hypotension,
dizziness, blurred
vision, GI distress
Norpace, CR disopyramide
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ia
Anticholinergic
side effects,
decreased cardiac
contractility, HF,
QTc prolongation,
torsades de
pointes,
hypoglycemia
Ethmozine moricizine
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ia
dizziness,
nausea,
paresthesias,
proarrhythmia
Lidocaine Lidocaine
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ib
CNS toxicity:
paresthesias,
dizziness,
confusion, N/V,
seizures
Tonocard tocainide
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ib
GI distress, CNS:
tremor, dizziness,
confusion,
seizures;
pulmonary
fibrosis/pneumonit
is,
agranulocytosis
Mexitil mexiletine
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ib
GI distress,
tremor, dizziness,
confusion,
nystagmus,
diplopia,
hypotension, AV
block, sinus
bradycardia,
vertigo
Tambocor flecainide
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ic
proarrhythmia,
prolongedPR inter
val and QRS
complex, HF,
blurred vision,
dizziness
Rythmol propafenone
Antiarrhythmic
Class Ic
metallic/bitter
taste, HF, liver
injury,
agranulocytosis,
CNS, GI distress
Lopressor metoprolol
Antiarrhythmic
Class II
(blank)
Inderal, LA propranolol
Antiarrhythmic
Class II
(blank)
Breviblock esmolol
Antiarrhythmic
Class II
(blank)
Bretylol bretylium
Antiarrhythmic
Class III
Adrenergic
blocking effects,
inital HTN
followed by
hypotension,
hyperthermia, GI
distress
Cordarone amiodarone
Antiarrhythmic
Class III
corneal
microdeposits,
photophobia,
increased liver
enzymes,
photosensitivity,
blue-gray skin
discoloration,
pulmonary
fibrosis, hyper-
and
hypothyroidism,
polyneuropathy
Betapace, AF sotalol
Antiarrhythmic
Class III
bradycardia,
fatigue, dyspnea,
bronchospasm,
HF, QTc
prolongation,
torsades de
pointes
Corvert ibutilide
Antiarrhythmic
Class III
QTc prolongation,
torsades de
pointes
Tikosyn dofetilide
Antiarrhythmic
Class III
QTc prolongation,
torsades de
pointes
Calan, Isoptin,
Covera-HS,
Verelan
verapamil
Antiarrhythmic
Class IV
Bradycardia,
hypotension, HF,
constipation
Cardizem,
Cartia, Dilacor,
Diltia, Tiazac
Diltiazem
Antiarrhythmic
Class IV
Hypotension,
bradycardia, HF
Adenocard adenosine
misc
antiarrhythmic
(blank)
Lanoxin,
Lanoxicaps
Digoxin
misc
antiarrhythmic
(blank)
Atropine atropine
misc
antiarrhythmic
(blank)
Viagra sildenafil (blank) (blank)
Levitra vardenafil (blank) (blank)
Cialis tadalafil (blank) (blank)
Reopro abciximab
Glycoprotein
IIb/IIIa Receptor
Inhibitor
antibody,
bleeding,
thrombocytopenia
, allergic rxn from
repeated
exposure
Integrillin eptifibatide
Glycoprotein
IIb/IIIa Receptor
Inhibitor
bleeding,
thrombocytopenia
Aggrastat tirofiban
Glycoprotein
IIb/IIIa Receptor
Inhibitor
bleeding,
thrombocytopenia
Streptase, SK streptokinase Thrombolytic
bleeding,
intracranial
hemorrhage,
stroke, epistaxis
Alteplase, tPA
tissue
plasminogen
activator
Thrombolytic
bleeding,
intracranial
hemorrhage,
stroke, epistaxis
Retevase, rPA reteplase Thrombolytic
bleeding,
intracranial
hemorrhage,
stroke, epistaxis
TNKase, TNK tenecteplase Thrombolytic
bleeding,
intracranial
hemorrhage,
stroke, epistaxis
Lescol fluvastatin Statin
myopathy,
myalgia,
rhabdomyolysis,
elevated liver
enzymes, flu-like
symptoms, HA
Altoprev lovastatin XR Statin
myopathy,
myalgia,
rhabdomyolysis,
elevated liver
enzymes, flu-like
symptoms, HA
Questran
cholestryramin
e
Resin, BAS
GI distress,
palatability
problems,
constipation in
elderly
Colestid colestipol Resin, BAS
GI distress,
palatability
problems,
constipation in
elderly
WelChol colesevelam Resin, BAS
GI distress,
palatability
problems,
constipation in
elderly
Niacor
Nicotinic acid,
immediate
release
Nicotinic acid
flushing,
hyperglycemia
risk,
hyperuricemia
Slo-Niacin
Nicotinic acid,
sustained
release
Nicotinic acid
flushing,
hyperglycemia
risk,
hyperuricemia
Niaspan
Nicotinic acid,
extended
release
Nicotinic acid
flushing,
hyperglycemia
risk,
hyperuricemia
Advicor
Niaspan +
Lovasatin
Combo
Cholesterol
product
myopathy,
myalgia,
rhabdomyolysis,
elevated liver
enzymes, flu-like
symptoms, HA,
flushing,
hyperglycemia
risk,
hyperuricemia
Dymelor acetohexamide
1st gen
sulfonylurea
GI, hematologic,
disulfiram-like rxn,
SIADH, wt gain,
hypoglycemia
Diabinese chlorpropamide
1st gen
sulfonylurea
GI, hematologic,
disulfiram-like rxn,
SIADH, wt gain,
hypoglycemia
Tolinase tolazamide
1st gen
sulfonylurea
GI, hematologic,
disulfiram-like rxn,
wt gain,
hypoglycemia
Orinase tolbutamide
1st gen
sulfonylurea
GI, hematologic,
disulfiram-like rxn,
wt gain,
hypoglycemia,
SIADH
Glyset miglitol
Alpha glucosidase
inhibitor
GI, decreased
serum iron
Prandin repaglinide
meglitinides/nonsu
lfonylurea
secretagogues
hypoglycemia, wt
gain, URI, back
pain, flu sx
Starlix nateglinide
meglitinides/nonsu
lfonylurea
secretagogues
hypoglycemia, wt
gain, URI, back
pain, flu sx
Glucovance
glyburide and
metformin
combo diabetic
medication
(blank)
Cytomel,
Triostat
liothyronine T3 Thyroid Tx
tachycardia,
arrhythmia,
angina, Mi, HA,
insomnia,
irritability, D/V,
cramps, wt loss,
excessive
sweating, heat
intolerance, fever,
hair loss
Thyrolar
Liotrix T4 + T3
(4:1)
(blank)
tachycardia,
arrhythmia,
angina, Mi, HA,
insomnia,
irritability, D/V,
cramps, wt loss,
excessive
sweating, heat
intolerance, fever,
hair loss
PTU propylthiouracil Antithyroid
Fever, HA, rash,
jaundice,
agranulocytosis,
leukopenia, DOC
in pregnacy
Tapazole methimazole Antithyroid fever, HA, rash,
juandice,
hepatitis,
agranulocytosis,
leukopenia,
bleeding
Lugol's solution
5% iodine and
10% K iodide,
6.3 mg
iodine/drop
Antithyroid
fever, HA, rash,
juandice,
hepatitis,
agranulocytosis,
leukopenia,
bleeding
SSKI
Saturated
solution of
potassium
iodide 1 g/ml,
38 mg
iodine/drop
Antithyroid
fever, HA, rash,
juandice,
hepatitis,
agranulocytosis,
leukopenia,
bleeding
Cytadren
aminoglutethim
ide
Tx of cushing's
syndrome
rash, weakness,
hypotension, loss
of appetite
Lysodren mitotane
Tx of cushing's
syndrome
nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea,
tiredness
Metopirone metyrapoine
Tx of cushing's
syndrome
N/V, dizziness,
sedation
Pitressin vasopressin (blank)
angina, MI,
vasoconstriction,
hyponatremia,
gangrene,
Stimate
(DDAVP)
desmopressin (blank)
abd pain, HA,
flushing, nasal
irritaiton, vulvar
pain, nosebleed,
rhinitis
Cortone cortisone corticosteroid (blank)
Cortef,
Hydrocortone,
Solu-Cortef
hydrocortisone corticosteroid (blank)
Deltasone,
Liquid Pred
prednisone corticosteroid (blank)
Prelone,
Pediapred,
Delta-Cortef
prednisolone corticosteroid (blank)
Medrol, Solu-
Medrol, Depo-
Medrol, A-
Methapred
methylpredniso
lone
corticosteroid (blank)
Aristocort,
Kenacort,
Kenalog
triamcinolone corticosteroid (blank)
Decadron,
dexameth,
Dexone,
Hexadrol
dexamethason
e
corticosteroid (blank)
Celestone
bethamethason
e
corticosteroid (blank)
Florinef fludrocortisone corticosteroid (blank)
Cortrosyn cosyntropin
diagnosis of
adrenal
insufficiency
(blank)
Acthar (ACTH) corticotropin
diagnosis of
adrenal
insufficiency
(blank)
Testoderm,
Androderm
testosterone
transdermal
system
Androgen
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
AndroGel 1%,
Testim
testosterone Androgen
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Depo-
Testosterone
testosterone
cypionate (in
oil)
Androgen
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Android,
Testred
methyltestoster
one
Androgen
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Halotestin
fluoxymesteron
e
Androgen
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Anadrol-50 oxymetholone Anabolic Steroid
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Winstrol stanozolol Anabolic Steroid
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Oxandrin oxandrolone Androgen
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Deca-Durabolin
nandrolone
deconoate
Androgen
jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men
Premarin
conjugated
equine
estrogens
(CEE)
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Estradiol,
Estrace,
Gynodiol
Micronized
estradiol
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Estropipate,
Ortho-Est, Ogen
Estrone sulfate
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Estratab,
Menest
Esterified
estrogens
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Estraderm,
Alora, Climara,
Esclim, Vivelle,
Vivelle-Dot
Estradiol
transdermal
system
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Estrace vaginal
cream
0.1 mg
estradiol/g
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Ogen vaginal
cream
1.5 mg
estropipate/g
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Premarin
vaginal cream
0.625 mg
conjugated
estrogen/g
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Estring vaginal
ring
2 mg estradiol
ring releases
7.5 ug/24 h
Hormone
replacement
therapy
ring remains in
vaginal for 3
months, increased
risks fro VTE,
stroke, CHD, and
breast cancer,
breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Vagifem vaginal
tablet
25 ug
estradiol/tablet
Hormone
replacement
therapy
increased risks fro
VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
tenderness, heavy
bleeding,
headache,
nausea
Activella
1 mg estradiol,
0.5 mg
norethindrone
acetate
Combination
estrogen-progestin
Progestin:
depression, HA,
irritability
femhrt
2.5 or 5 ug
ethinyl
estradiol, 0.5 or
Combination
estrogen-progestin
Progestin:
depression, HA,
irritability
1 mg
norethindrone
acetate
Prempro
conjugated
estrogen and
medroxyproges
terone
Combination
estrogen-progestin
Progestin:
depression, HA,
irritability
Premphase
conjugated
estrogen, 5 mg
medroxyproges
terone
Combination
estrogen-progestin
2 weeks of
estrogen alone, 2
weeks of
combination;
Progestin:
depression, HA,
irritability
Climara Pro
(transdermal .)
0.045 mg
estradiol; 0.15
mg
levonorgestrel
Combination
estrogen-progestin
Progestin:
depression, HA,
irritability
Combi.
0.05 mg
estradiol; 0.14
or 0.25 mg
norethindrone
acetate
Combination
estrogen-progestin
Progestin:
depression, HA,
irritability
Estartest H.S.,
Syntest H.S.
0.625 mg
esterified
estrogens, 1.25
mg
methyltestoster
one
Combination
estrogen-
androgen product
androgen: fluid
retention,
undesirable
changes in lipid
profile, virilization
(lower HDL)
Estratest,
Syntest D.S.
0.625 mg
esterified
estrogens, 2.5
mg
methyltestoster
Combination
estrogen-
androgen product
androgen: fluid
retention,
undesirable
changes in lipid
profile, virilization
one (lower HDL)
Citracal (+ Vit
D)
calcium citrate
(+ 200 IU)
Calcium
supplement
24% calcium
content, take
without regard to
meals, GI upset,
HA,
hypophosphatemi
a, hypercalcemia
Caltrate 600,
Titralac, Tums,
Viactive Chews,
Mylanta
lozenges
Calcium
carbonate
Calcium
supplement
40% calcium
content, take with
food to facilitate
absorption, GI
upset, HA,
hypophosphatemi
a, hypercalcemia
Caltrate 600 +
D, Calcilyte +
vitamin D, Oscal
+ vitamin D
Calcium
carbonate + Vit
D
Calcium
supplement
GI upset, HA,
hypophosphatemi
a, hypercalcemia
Posture,
Posture-D
Calcium
phosphate
tribasic (125 IU
vit D)
Calcium
supplement
39% calcium
content, GI upset,
HA,
hypophosphatemi
a, hypercalcemia
Fosamax Alendronate bisphosphonate
abdominal pain,
dyspepsia,
N/C/D/F, HA must
be taken with a
full glass of water
(8oz) 30 minutes
prior to first meal
of the day must
remain upright for
at least 30 mins
following
Actonel risedronate bisphosphonate
abdominal pain,
dyspepsia,
N/C/D/F, HA must
be taken with a
full glass of water
(8oz) 30 minutes
prior to first meal
of the day must
remain upright for
at least 30 mins
following
Evista raloxifene
selective estrogen
receptor modulator
hot flashes, chest
pain, N/V/D,
arthralgia,
myalgia,
insomnia,
sweating
Miacalcin calcitonin
anti osteoporosis
agent
facial flushing and
hand flushing,
N/V/D, salty taste,
rhinitis, nasal
dryness
Forteo teriparatide
Parathyroid
hormone, PTH,
anti osteoporosis
agent
pain, arthralgia,
paresthesias,
N/D, metallic
taste, injection
pain
Epogen, Procrit Epoetin alfa
erythropoietic
growth factors
HTN, RBC
aplasia, seizures,
polycythemia,
thrombocytosis
Aranesp
Darbepoetin
alfa
erythropoietic
growth factors
HTN, RBC
aplasia, seizures,
polycythemia,
thrombocytosis
Fer-In-Sol,
Feosol, Slow FE
Ferrous sulfate iron supplements
stomach
cramping, N/V/C,
dark stools
Femiron, Vitron-
C
Ferrous
fumarate
iron supplements
stomach
cramping, N/V/C,
dark stools
Fergon
Ferrous
gluconate
iron supplements
stomach
cramping, N/V/C,
dark stools
Hytinic, Niferec
polysaccharide
iron
iron supplement
stomach
cramping, N/V/C,
dark stools
Proferrin-ES
heme iron
polypeptide
iron supplement
stomach
cramping, N/V/C,
dark stools
Ferrlecit
sodium ferric
gluconate
iron supplement hypersensitivity
Venofer Iron sucrose iron supplement hypersensitivity
InFeD,
Dexferrum
Iron dextran iron supplement hypersensitivity
Desferal deferoxamine
treatment of iron
overload
(blank)
Drisdol,
Calciferol
Ergocalciferol
Vitamin D
precursor
hypercalcemia,
hyperphosphatem
ia, adynamic bone
disease
Calcijex,
Rocaltrol
Calcitriol Active Vit D
hypercalcemia,
hyperphosphatem
ia, adynamic bone
disease
Zemplar Paricalcitol Vit D analog
hypercalcemia,
hyperphosphatem
ia, adynamic bone
disease
Hectorol doxercalciferol Vit D analog
hypercalcemia,
hyperphosphatem
ia, adynamic bone
disease
Nephrocaps,
Nephrovite,
Nephrovite Rx,
Renavite, Biotin
Forte
Vit B complex,
Vit C, folic acid
Water soluble Vit
supplements
dependent on
vitamin
Nephrovite Rx +
Iron, NephrPlex
Rx
Vit B complex,
Vit C, folic acid,
and iron
water soluble vit
supplement
dependent on
vitamin
Allbee with C
Vitamin B
complex
water soluble vit
supplement
dependne on
vitamin
Toradol Ketorolac Analgesic Max use 5 days
Versed midazolam Benzo
acute and short
term <24-73 h
Diprivan profofol Sedative
use when rapid
awakening
needed
Pavulon pancuronium NMB
general NMB of
choice,
tachycardia
Norcuron vecuronium NMB
use in
hemodynamic
instability, renal
dysfunction,
cardiac disease
Nimbex cisatracurium NMB
use in renal and
hepatic
dysfunction
Xigris drotrecogin alfa Sepsis agent
recombinant
human activated
protein C
Kayexalate
Na polystyrene
sulfonate
Anti hyperkalemia
agent
(blank)
Mustargen
mechlorethami
ne
chemotherapy
alklyalting agent
myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
amenorrhea and
azoospermia,
seizures
Cytoxan,
Neosar
cyclophospham
ide
chemotherapy
alklyalting agent
myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
amenorrhea and
azoospermia,
seizures
Ifex Ifosfamide
chemotherapy
alklyalting agent
myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
amenorrhea and
azoospermia,
seizures
BICNU carmustine
chemotherapy
alklyalting agent
myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
amenorrhea and
azoospermia,
seizures
Zanosar streptozocin
chemotherapy
alklyalting agent
myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
amenorrhea and
azoospermia,
seizures
Alimta pemitrexed
chemotherapy
antimetabolite
severe diarrhea,
n/v, faitigue,
alopeica
Rheumatrex methotrexate
chemotherapy
antimetabolite
severe diarrhea,
n/v, faitigue,
alopeica, renal
toxicity, mucositis
Adrucil
fluorouracil, 5-
FU
chemotherapy
antimetabolite
Hand-foot
syndrome,
stomatitis,
mucositis, renal
toxicity
Xeloda capecitabine
chemotherapy
antimetabolite
Hand-food
syndrome,
stomatitis
Purinethol mercaptopurine
chemotherapy
antimetabolite
(blank)
Gemzar gemcitabine
chemotherapy
antimetabolite
rash and fever,
flu-like sx,
hemolytic uremic
syndrome
Fludara fludarabine
chemotherapy
antimetabolite
severe diarrhea,
gi damage, n/v,
myleosupression,
alopecia,
neurotoxicity,
opportunistic
infections
Adriamycin,
Doxil
doxorubicin
antitumor
antibiotics
severe n/v,
alopecial,
stomatitis, cardiac
toxicty, limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing
Cerubidine,
Daunoxome
daunorubicin antitumor antibiotic
severe n/v,
alopecial,
stomatitis, cardiac
toxicty, limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing
idamycin Idarubicin antitumor antibiotic
severe n/v,
alopecial,
stomatitis, cardiac
toxicty, limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing
Cosmegen dactinomycin
anti tumor
antibiotic
severe n/v,
alopecial,
stomatitis, cardiac
toxicty, limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing,
renal toxicity,
leukopenia,
increased
pigmentation of
previously
radiated skin
Megace
megestrol
acetate
Progestin
For breast and
endometrial
cancer
Nolvadex tamoxifen antiestrogen breast cancer
Faslodex fulvestrant antiestrogen breast cancer
Fareston toremifene antiestrogen breast cancer
Arimidex anastrozole
aromatase
inhibitor
breast cancer
Femara letrozole
aromatase
inhibitor
breast cancer
Casodex bicalutamide antiandrogen prostate cancer
Lupron, Eligard leuprolide LHRH agonist
prostate, breast
cancer
Plenaxis abarelix GNRH agonist
prostate cancer,
black box warning
for hypotension
and syncope
Taxotere doxetaxel
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
myelosoupression
, mucositis, N/V,
alopecia, edema
Taxol, Abraxane paclitaxel
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
hypotension/hyper
sensitivty upon
admin
VePesid etoposide
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
diarrhea, HA,
secondary
malignancies
Vumon teniposide
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
diarrhea, HA,
secondary
malignancies
Camptosar irinotecan
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
diarrhea, HA,
secondary
malignancies
Hycamtin topotecan
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
diarrhea, HA,
secondary
malignancies
Oncovin vincristine
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
neurotoxicity,
SIADH
Velban vinblastine Plant alkaloids SIADH
chemotherapy
Navelbine vinorelbine
Plant alkaloids
chemotherapy
SIADH
Proleukin aldesleukin immune therapy (blank)
Intron A
interferon-alfa
2b
immune therapy (blank)
Rituxan rituximab
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Herceptin trastuxumab
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Mylotarg gemtuzumab
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Campath alemtuzumab
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Avastin bevacizumab
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Erbitux cetuximab
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Ontak
Denileukin
diftitox
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Zevalin
ibritumomab
fluxetan
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Bexxar tositumomab
monoclonal
antibody
(blank)
Platinol-AQ cisplatin
chemotherapy
platinum
nephrotoxicity,
peripheral
neurotoxicity,
myelosuppression
, ototoxicity, N/V,
hydration therapy
and premdication
are needed
Paraplatin carboplatin
chemotherapy
platinum
nephrotoxicity,
peripheral
neurotoxicity,
myelosuppression
, ototoxicity, N/V
Eloxatin oxaliplatin
chemotherapy
platinum
nephrotoxicity,
peripheral
neurotoxicity,
myelosuppression
, ototoxicity, N/V
Elspar asparaginase
chemotherapy
enzyme
myelosuppression
, h yperuricemia,
hyperglycemia,
renal problems
Gleevac
imatinib
mesylate
tyrosine kinase
inhibitor
phila
chromosome,
hepatotoxicty,
fluid retention,
neutropenia, n/V
Tarceva erlotinib
tyrosine kinase
inhibitor
Her-1, EGFR,
rash, diarrhea,
anorexia,
stomatitis,
intersitital lung
disease, for
NSCLC
Iressa gefitinib
tyrosine kinase
inhibitor
EGRF, 3rd line
agent for NSCLC,
diarrhea, rash,
acne, dry skin
Anzemet dolasetron 5-HT3 rec antag
HA, constipation,
blurred vision,
elevated liver
enzymes
Kytril granisetron 5-HT3 rec antag
HA, constipation,
blurred vision,
elevated liver
enzymes
Zofran ondansetron 5-HT3 rec antag
HA, constipation,
blurred vision,
elevated liver
enzymes
Aloxi palonosetron 5-HT3 rec antag
HA, constipation,
blurred vision,
elevated liver
enzymes
Marinol dronabinol cannabinoids
n/v with cancer,
drowsiness,
euphoria, dry
mouth
Emend aprepitant
neurokinin-1
antagonist
n/v with cancer,
somnolence,
fatigue, diarrhea
Sandimmune,
Neoral
cyclosporine
immunosuppressa
nt
seizure,
hallucinations,
gingival
hyperplasia,
hypertension,
hepato and
nephrotoxicity,
DM
Prograf tacrolimus
immunosuppressa
nt
seizure,
hallucinations,
alopeica, HTN,
DM, anemia
Rapamune sirolimus
immunosuppressa
nt
anorexia, oral
ulcers, diarrhea,
rash, acne,
hyperlipidemia,
HTN
Imuran azathioprine
immunosuppressa
nt
retinopathy,
n/v/d/a, rash, skin
cancer, penias
Cellcept
mycophenolate
mofetil
immunosuppressa
nt
n/v/d/abd pain,
hematologic
Arava leflunomide
immunosuppressa
nt
ha, neuralgia,
alopecia, n/v/d/a,
DM,
hyperlipidemia,
hyperthyroidism
Furoxone furazolidone antibacterial
use if biaxin and
flagyl resistance is
suspected in PUD
tx regimens
Azulfidine sulasalazine aminosalicylate
n/v/a,
hypersensitivity
rxn, altered
spermatogenesis
asacol, pentasa,
rowasa
mesalamine aminosalicylate better tolerated
colazal balsalazide aminosalicylate abd pain
Zelnorm tergaserod
5 HT4 serotonin
receptor
antagonist
for IBS, diarrhea,
nausea, HA, abd
pain
Enbrel etanercepet DMARD (blank)
Remicade Infliximab DMARD (blank)
Humira adalimumab DMARD (blank)
Benemid probenecid uricosuric agent
for gout, uric acid
stones, take with
food to avoid abd
discomfort
Anturane sulfinpyrazone uricosuric agent
gi discomfort and
uric stone
formation
Ergomar,
ergostat,
Gynergen
Ergotamine
Migraine tx
Abortive
N/V, weakness in
legs, myalgia,
numbness and
tingling, angina
like pain, tachy or
bradycardia
Bellergal
Ergotamine
0.3mg/pentoba
rbital
20mg/bellafolin
e 0.1 mg
Migraine tx
Abortive
N/V, weakness in
legs, myalgia,
numbness and
tingling, angina
like pain, tachy or
bradycardia
Bellamine,
Bellamine S,
Bellaphen S,
Bellergal-S,
Duragal S
ergotamine 0.6
mg/pentobarbit
al 40 mg/
belladonna 0.2
mg
Migraine tx
Abortive
N/V, weakness in
legs, myalgia,
numbness and
tingling, angina
like pain, tachy or
bradycardia
Midrin
Isometheptene
65 mg/
dichloralphena
zone 100
mg/APAP 325
Migraine tx
Abortive
(blank)
mg
Axert almotriptan
Abortive migraine
tx
tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness
Imitrex sumatriptain
Abortive migraine
tx
tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness
Relpax eletriptan
Abortive migraine
tx
tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness
Frova frovatriptan
abortive migraine
tx
tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness
Maxalt rizatriptan
abortive migraine
tx
tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness
Zomig zolmitriptan
abortive migraine
tx
tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness
Amerge naratriptan
abortive migraine
tx
tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness
Tegretol,
Carbatrol
carbamazepine anticonvulsant
rash, N/V, FDA
BBW:
hepatotoxicity and
aplastic anemia
Barbital,
Luminal,
Solfoton
phenobarbital anticonvulsant
hyperactivity in
children, lower
memory and
concentration
abilities, folate
deficiency, SJS,
hepatic failure
Dilantin phenytoin anticonvulsant
peripheral
neuropathy,
hydantoin facies,
acne, hirsuitism,
GINGIVAL
HYPERPLASIA,
osteomalcia, SJS,
teratogenic
Depakene,
Depakote,
Depacon
Divalproex
sodium,
sodium
valproate
(Depacon)
anticonvulsant
wt gain, alopecia,
tremor, FDA
BBW:
hepatotoxicity and
hemorrhagic
pancreatitis, and
teratogenic
Felbatol felbamate
newer
anticonvulsant
rarely used, sig wt
loss, FDA BBW:
hepatotoxicity,
aplastic anemia
Neurontin Gabapentin
newer
anticonvulsant
severe life-
threatening side
effects NONE
Lamictal Lamotrigine
newer
anticonvulsant
FDA BBW: skin
rash
Topamax topiramate
newer
anticonvulsant
kidney stones,
word finding
difficulties, loss of
appetite, FDA
BBW:
Oligohidrosis
(may not sweat)
Gabitril tiagabine
newer
anticonvulsant
Severe life
threatening side
effects NONE
Zonegran zonisamide newer kidney stones, wt
anticonvulsant loss, psychosis,
Bold warning for
oligohidrosis
Keppra Levetiracetam
newer
anticonvulsant
dizziness, faitgue,
sedation
Thorazine chlorpromazine
Typical
antipsychotic
more sedating,
more orthostasis,
more weight gain
and Anti-ACh sx
Mellaril thioridazine
Typical
antipsychotic
more sedating,
more orthostasis,
more weight gain
and Anti-ACh sx,
BBW: QT
prolongation
Prolixin fluphenazine
Typical
antipsychotic
more EPS sx
Haldol haloperidol
Typical
antipsychotic
more EPS sx
Trilafon perphenazine
Typical
antipsychotic
not commonly
used
Navane thiothixene
Typical
antipsychotic
not commonly
used
Stelazine trifluoperazine
Typical
antipsychotic
not commonly
used
Loxitane loxapine
Typical
antipsychotic
not commonly
used
Clozaril clozapine
Atypical
antipsychotic
sedation, wt gain,
hypersalivation,
seizure risk >600
mg/d, no EPS or
TD, Weekly CBC!
Refractory
schizophrenia
only
Risperdal,
Risperdal
Consta
risperidone
Atypical
antipsychotic
dose related EPS,
+\- wt gain and
sedation, prolactin
elevation,
orthostasis, do not
mix with teas or
colas
Zyprexa,
Zyprexa Zydis
Olanzapine
Atypical
antipsychotic
sedation,
orthostasis
Seroquel Quetiapine
Atypical
antipsychotic
low EPS risk
Geodon Ziprasidone
Atypical
antipsychotic
+\- sedation and
wt gain, QT
prolongation
warning
Abilify aripiprazole
Atypical
antipsychotic
possible
insomnia, +\- wt
gain, QD dosing
Eskalith CR,
Lithobid
lithium Mood stabilizer
tremor,
polydipsia/polyuri
a, N/D, wt gain,
hypothyroidism,
mental dulling
Elavil amitriptyline TCA, tertiary
Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction
Pamelor,
Aventyl
nortriptyline TCA, secondary
Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction
Tofranil Imipramine TCA, tertiary
Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction
Sinequan doxepin TCA, tertiary
Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction
Anafranil clomipramine TCA, tertiary
Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction
Norpramin Desipramine TCA, secondary
Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction
Nardil phenelzine MAOI
Orthostatic
hypotension, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction,
anticholinergic
effects, and
hypertensive
crisis
Parnate
tranylcypromin
e
MAOI
Orthostatic
hypotension, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction,
anticholinergic
effects, and
hypertensive
crisis
Clexa citalopram SSRI
geriatric pts, fewer
DI, GI complaints,
insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness
Lexapro escitalopram SSRI GI complaints,
insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness
Luvox fluvoxamine SSRI
For OCD DI, GI
complaints,
insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness
Paxil, Paxil CR paroxetine SSRI
GI complaints,
insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness
Prozac,
Sarafem
fluoxetine SSRI
Longer t1/2 no
tapering, GI
complaints,
insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness
Zoloft Sertraline SSRI
geriatric pts, fewer
DI, GI complaints,
insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness
Effexor, Effexor
XR
Venlafaxine
SNRI
(serotonin/norepin
ephrine)
GI upset,anxiety,
insominia, HA,
elevation in BP,
Cymbalta Duloxetine SNRI
Gi upset, dry
mouth, dizziness,
decreased
appetite, elevation
in BP, urinary
hesitation
Wellbutrin, SR,
XL, Zyban
buproprion
NDRI (NE/DA
reuptake inhibitor)
GI upset,
insomnia, anxiety,
HA and
psychosis, less
sexual
dysfunction,
decreases seizure
threshold
Desyrel trazodone SSRI
extremly sedating,
orthostatic
hypotension,
priapism
Serzone Nefazodone SNRI
Gi upset,
sedation, dry
mouth,
constipation,
lightheadedness,
minimal sexual
dysfunction and/or
orthostatic
hypotension,
BBW:
hepatotoxicity
Remeron,
Remeron Soltab
mirtazapine Antidepressant
sedation,
increased
appetite, wt gain,
constipation,
elevation in LFTs,
increase in TGs,
small risk of
agranulocytosis or
neutropenia
Xanax, Niravam alprazolam BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Librium
chlordiazepoxid
e
BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Tranxene clorazepate BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
ProSom estazolam BzD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Dalmane flurazepam BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Paxipam halazepam BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Serax oxazepam BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Centrax prazepam BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Doral quazepam BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
Halcion triazolam BZD
sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
BuSpar buspirone Anti anxiety
Gi upset, HA,
nervousness, less
sedating than
BZDs, little to no
psychomotor or
cognitive
impairment, no
abuse potential
Symbyax olanzapine/fluo antidepressant BBW increased
xetine suicide thinking
and behavior
Mentax,
Lotrimin Ultra
butenafine topical antifungal (blank)
Accutane,
Amnesteem,
Claravis, Sotret
isotretinoin anti acne
for severe,
nodulocystic,
draining acne,
iPLEDGE
program, take
with food,
TERATOGENIC,
Cheilitis, Dry
mouth, Dry skin,
Pruritus, Dry
nose, Dry eyes,
muscular
soreness or
stiffness
Rogaine Minoxidil Anti Alopecia
scalp dermatitis,
hypertrichosis on
areas other than
scalp
Propecia
Finasteride
1mg
anti alopecia
gynecomastia,
hypersensitvity,
decreased libido,
ED, ejaculatory
dysfunction, CI in
women
Aquacare,
Carmol
urea
keratin-softening
agent
(blank)
LactiCare,
Lowila Cake
Lactic Acid
keratin-softening
agent
(blank)
Alphosyl, allantoin keratin-softening (blank)
Psorex, Tegrin agent
Burow's solution
aluminum
acetate
astringent (blank)
Witch hazel
hamamelis
water
astringent (blank)
Synalar
fluocinolone
acetate
topical
corticosteroid
medium potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Cordran flurandrenolide
topical
corticosteroid
medium potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Locoid
hydrocortisone
butyrate
topical
corticosteroid
medium potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Westcort
hydrocortisone
valerate
topical
corticosteroid
medium potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Valisone,
Dermabet
Betamethason
e valerate
topical
corticosteroid
medium potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Topicort
desoximetason
e
topical
corticosteroid Very
high potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Maxiflor,
Psorcon
diflorasone
diacetate
topical
corticosteroid very
high potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Lidex fluocinonide
topical
corticosteroid very
high potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Halog halcinonide topical striae, thinning of
corticosteroid very
high potency
epidermis,
systemic effects
Diprosone,
Maxivate,
Diprolene AF
betamethasone
dipropionate
topical
corticosteroid ultra
high potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Temovate
clobetasol
propionate
topical
corticosteroid ultra
high potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Ultravate
Halobetasol
propionate
topical
corticosteroid ultra
high potency
striae, thinning of
epidermis,
systemic effects
Protopic tacrolimus immunomodulator
stinging, burning,
pruritus, rare flu-
like sx, use
sunscreen
Elidel pimecrolimus immunomodulator
stinging, burning,
pruritus, rare flu-
like sx, use
sunscreen
Rid, A-200,
Barc, End-Lice,
Pronto, R&C
shampoo, Triple
X
Synergized
pyrethrins
anti pediculosis
Must repeat tx,
irritation,
erythema, itching,
do not use if
ragweed allergy
Nix, Elimite,
Acticin
Permethrin anti pediculosis
One time tx, CI in
chrysanthemum
allergy
Ginkgo biloba ginkgo biloba herbal
enhance memory
and
concentration, d/c
prior to surgery
St. John's wort Hypericum herbal depression/anxiet
perforatum y use,
photosensitvity
Asian ginseng asian ginseng herbal
fatigue/enhance
concentration, SE:
HTN, euphoria,
insomnia, D/C
prior to surgery
Garlic
allium sativum
L.
herbal
lower cholesterol,
D/C prior to
surgery
Echinacea
purpurea
echinacea
purpurea
herbal
Use cold/RTI, CI if
allergy to daisy
family
Saw palmetto serenoa repens herbal
BPH, SE: HTN,
UT sx
kava-kava kava-kava herbal
anxiety/stress
use, SE similar to
alcohol, kava
dermopathy, liver
failure
Ma huang ephedra herbal withdrew in 2004
S-
adenosylmethio
nine
SAMe
nonbotanical
natural products
depression/osteoa
rthritis use, SE:
gas, V/N/D
Melatonin melatonin
nonbotanical
natural products
sleep disorders/jet
lag use, SE:
infertility, HA
Dehydroepiandr
osterone
DHEA
nonbotanical
natural products
depression,
general anti-aging
effects,
osteoporosis,
antidiabetogenic,
SE ily skin,
acne, hirsuitism,
abnormal menses
Glucosamine glucosamine
nonbotanical
natural products
osteoarthritis, SE:
nausea, heartburn
Unisom doxylamine
nonprescription
insomnia product
(blank)
Nytol, sominex
diphenhydrami
ne
nonprescription
insomnia product
(blank)
QVAR
beclomethason
e HFA
inhaled
corticosteroid
cough, dysphonia,
oral thrush
Pulmicort budesonide
inhaled
corticosteroid
cough, dysphonia,
oral thrush
Aerobid flunisolide
inhaled
corticosteroid
cough, dysphonia,
oral thrush
Flovent fluticasone
inhaled
corticosteroid
cough, dysphonia,
oral thrush
Azmacort triamcinolone
inhaled
corticosteroid
cough, dysphonia,
oral thrush
Foradil formoterol
long acting inhaled
B2 agonist
tachycardia,
muscle tremor,
hypokalemia,
prolongation of
QTc interval in
overdose
Serevent salmeterol
long acting inhaled
B2 agonist
tachycardia,
muscle tremor,
hypokalemia,
prolongation of
QTc interval in
overdose
Maxair pirbuterol
short acting
inhaled b2 agonist
tachycardia,
tremor,
hypokalemia,
increased lactic
acid, HA,
hyperglycemia
Amikin amikacin aminoglycoside
nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity, peak
15-30 ug/ml,
trough <5 ug/ml
Garamycin gentamicin aminoglycoside
nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity, peak
4-10 ug/ml, trough
<2 ug/ml
kanamycin kanamycin aminoglycoside
nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity
neomycin neomycin aminoglycoside
nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity
netilmicin netilmicin aminoglycoside
nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity
streptomycin streptomycin aminoglycoside
nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity
tobramycin,
Tobi
tobramycin aminoglycoside
nephrotoxicity and
ototoxicity, trough
<2 ug/ml, peak 4-
10 ug/ml
Pfizerpen Penicillin G natural penicillin
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Wycillin
penicillin G
procaine
natural penicillin
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Bicillin LA
Penicillin G
benzathine
natural penicillin
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Pen-Vee K,
Veetids
Penicillin V natural penicillin
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Prostaphilin,
Bactocil
oxacillin
penicillinase-
resistant penicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis,
increased
transaminases
Nafcil, Unipen nafcillin
penicillinase-
resistant penicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis,
increased
transaminases
Cloxapen cloxacillin
penicillinase-
resistant penicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Dynapen, Dycil dicloxacillin
penicillinase-
resistant penicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Omnipen,
Principen
ampicillin aminopenicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Amoxil, Trimox amoxicillin aminopenicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Spectrobid bacampicillin aminopenicillin
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Geopen carbenicillin carboxypenicillin
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Ticar ticarcillin carboxypenicillin
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Azlin azlocillin ureidopenicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Mezlin mezlocillin ureidopenicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Pipracil piperacillin ureidopenicillins
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Augmentin
amoxicillin/clav
ulanic acid
penicillin plus Beta
lactamase inhibitor
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Unasyn
Ampicillin/sulba
ctam
penicillin plus Beta
lactamase inhibitor
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Zosyn
Piperacillin/taz
obactam
penicillin plus Beta
lactamase inhibitor
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Timentin
ticarcillin/clavul
anic acid
Penicillin plus beta
lactamase inhibitor
allergic rx, n/v
with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis
Zyvox Linezolid
gram positive
antibiotic
hematologic
effects, MAO
inhibition
Synercid
Quinupristin/dal
fopristin
gram positive
antibiotic
thrombophlebitis,
hyperbilirubinemia
,
arthralgias/myalgi
as
Vancocin vancomycin
gram positive
antibiotic
nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity,
thrombophlebitis,
red-man
syndrome
Penetrex enoxacin fluoroquinolone
N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
photosensitivity,
Tequin gatifloxacin fluoroquinolone
N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
photosensitivity,
Maxaquin lomefloxacin fluoroquinolone
N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
photosensitivity,
Avelox moxifloxacin fluroquinolone
N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
photosensitivity,
Noroxin norfloxacin fluroquinolone
N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
photosensitivity,
Zagam sparfloxacin fluroquinolone
N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
photosensitivity,
Trovan trovafloxacin fluoroquinolone
N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
photosensitivity,
Cinoxacin,
Cinobac
cinoxacin quinolone
no gram positive
activity, only for
GU and Gi tracts
NegGram nalidixic acid quinolone
no gram positive
activity, only for
GU and Gi tracts
Declomycin demeclocycline tetracycline
photosensitivity,
not in children <8,
hepatotoxicity,
N/D/A
Methacycline methacycline tetracycline
photosensitivity,
not in children <8,
hepatotoxicity,
N/D/A
Terramycin Oxytetracycline tetracycline
photosensitivity,
not in children <8,
hepatotoxicity,
N/D/A
Achromycin V,
Sumycin,
Tetracyn
tetracycline tetracycline
photosensitivity,
not in children <8,
hepatotoxicity,
N/D/A
Sulfadiazine sulfadiazine sulfonamide
hypersensitivity,
dermatologic rxns
Urobiotic sulfamethizole sulfonamide
hypersensitivity,
dermatologic rxns
Spetra
Sulfamethoxaz
ole
sulfonamide
hypersensitivity,
dermatologic rxns
Gantrisin sulfisoxazole sulfonamide
hypersensitivity,
dermatologic rxns
Primaxin
imipenem/cilast
atin
antibiotic
gi adverse effects,
hematologic rxns,
seizures
Fungizone amphotericin B antifungal agent
fever, chills,
hypotension
rigors, upton
infusion,
nephrotoxicity,
hematologic
effects
Cancidas caspofungin antifungal agent
hepatic effects,
sensitivity rxns,
infusion rxns
Ancobon flucytosine antifungal agent
gi effects, hepatic
effects, renal
effects, nervous
system effects,
sensitivity rxns
Fulvicin P/G griseofulvin antifungal agent
paresthesias of
hands and feet
after prolonged
therapy, epigastric
pain, N/V/D/gas,
lupus like rxn
Mycostatin nystatin antifungal agent
mild nausea and
diarrhea
Lamisil Terbinafine antifungal agent
haptic failure,
anaphylactoid rxn,
SJS, erythema
multiforme
Vfend voriconazole antifungal agent
hepatitis,
cholestasis,
anaphylactoid rxn,
SJS,
photosensitivity
Sporanox itraconazole antifungal agent
n/v/d/gas, SJS,
chf, edema,
prolonged QT
interval, increased
LFTs
Paser
Aminosalicylic
acid
antitubercular
agent
N/V/D/A, vitamin
B12, folic acid,
and iron
malabsorption
Myambutol ethambutol
antitubercular
agent
ocular effects,
loss of red-green
color
discrimination
Isoniazid isoniazid (INH)
antitubercular
agents
peripheral
neuritis, rarely
seizures,
increases in
bilirubin, AST and
ALT, hematologic
effects
Pyrazinamide
pyrazinamide
(PZA)
antitubercular
agents
increased liver
enzymes, gout
Rifampin rifampin
antitubercular
agents
n/v/d, increased
bilirubin, AST and
ALT
Ritalin,
Methylin,
methylphenidat
e
Stimulant
anorexia,
abdominal pain,
Metadate ER,
Concerta
HA, insomnia,
jitteriness, social
withdrawal,
transient motor
tics, wt loss
Dexedrine,
Dextrostat,
Adderall, Xr
amphetamine Stimulant
anorexia,
abdominal pain,
HA, insomnia,
jitteriness, social
withdrawal,
transient motor
tics, wt loss
Focalin
D-threo-
enantiomer of
racemic
methylphenidat
e,
dexmethylphen
idate
Stimulant
anorexia,
abdominal pain,
HA, insomnia,
jitteriness, social
withdrawal,
transient motor
tics, wt loss
Strattera atomoxetine Stimulant
anorexia,
abdominal pain,
HA, insomnia,
jitteriness, social
withdrawal,
transient motor
tics, wt loss
Cognex tacrine
Alzheimer's
disease tx
(blank)
Aricept donepezil
Alzheimer's
disease tx
N/V
Exelon rivastigmine
Alzheimer's
disease tx
N/V, gi upset, sig
wt loss
Razadyne galantamine Alzheimer's n/v, gi upset
disease tx
Sinemet
carbidopa/levo
dopa
Parkinson's
disease tx
take on empty
stomach, n/v,
agitation,
depression
Parlodel bromocriptine
Parkinson's
disease tx
n/v, agitation,
depression
Permax pergolide parkinson's dz tx
N/V, agitation,
confusion,
depression,
dyskinetic movts
Mirapex pramipexole parkinson's dz tx
N/V, agitation,
confusion,
depression,
dyskinetic movts
Requip ropinirole parkinson's dz tx
N/V, agitation,
confusion,
depression,
dyskinetic movts
Eldepryl,
Carbex, Atapryl,
Selpak
selegiline parkinson's dz tx
N/V, insomnia,
dizziness,
agitation,
anorexia,
dyskinetic movts
Comtan entacapone parkinson's dz tx
N/VD, dyskinesia,
urine coloration
Tasmar tolcapone parkinson's dz tx
N/VD, dyskinesia,
urine coloration,
liver toxicity
Symmetrel amantadine parkinson's dz tx
confusion,
dizziness,
depression,
anxiety, insomnia,
psychoses
Cogentin benztropine parkinson's dz tx
anti SLUD,
confusion,
agitation,
psychoses
Artane trihexyphenidyl parkinson's dz tx
anti SLUD,
confusion,
agitation,
psychoses
Ocupress Carteolol Glaucoma Tx (blank)
Betagen levobunolol Glaucoma Tx Nonselective
OptiPranolol metipranolol Glaucoma Tx Nonselective
Betoptic betaxolol Glaucoma Tx B1 antag
Betaxon levobetaxolol Glaucoma Tx B1 antag
Diamox acetazolamide Glaucoma Tx
carbonic
anhydrase
inhibitor
Trusopt dorzolamide Glaucoma Tx
carbonic
anhydrase
inhibitor
Neptazane methazolamide Glaucoma Tx
carbonic
anhydrase
inhibitor
Azopt brinzolamide Glaucoma Tx
carbonic
anhydrase
inhibitor
Xalatan latanoprost Glaucoma Tx
prostaglandin
analog
Lumigan brimatoprost glaucoma tx
prostaglandin
analog
Travatan travoprost glaucoma tx
prostaglandin
analog
Rescula unoprostone glaucoma tx
prostaglandin
analog
Alphagan brimonidine gluacoma tx
alpha2 adrenergic
agonist
Propine dipivefrin gluacoma tx
alpha adrenergic
agonist
Pilocar,
Ocuserts
pilocarpine glaucoma tx cholinergic, miotic