Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Thyroid supplementation

PO: administer in morning ac with full glass of water (prevents insomnia)

Foods or supplements containing calcium, iron, magnesium, or zinc may bind levothyroxine and prevent complete absorption.

May increase effects of Warfarin

Increased cardiovacular effects taken with adrenergics

Hydrocodone/APAP (Vicodin)

opioid analgesic combination

cough suppresent (hydrocodone only)

respiratory depression

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

treats skin, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, genitourinary infections, endocarditis prophylaxis, ulcer disease management from h. pylori, post anthrax inhalation.

cross sensitivity to penicillins

may increase effects of warfarin

may decrease effects of oral contraceptives

S/E: diarrhea (CDAD)

Lisinopril (Prinivil)

ACE inhibitor

100% metabolized and eliminated by kidneys

S/E: dizziness, cough, hypotension,

may cause hyperkalemia, decreased sodium

avoid salt substitutes

may cause hypoglycemia

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

anti-ulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor

uses: GERD, heartburn

metabolized by liver

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

lipid lowering agent

Simvastatin (Zocor)

lipid lowering agent

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

anti-platelet

Montelukast (Singulair)

bronchodilators

Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

lipid lowering agent

Metoprolol (Lopressor)

beta blocker

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

antidepressants, SSRI

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

macrolide antibiotic

Albuterol (Proventil)

bronchodilator

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Thiazide diuretic

Metformin (Glucophage)

biguanide, antidiabetic, diabetes type 2

Sertraline (Zoloft)

antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Ibuprofen (Advil)

NSAID, antipyretic

Zolpidem (Ambien)

sedative/hypnotic

Furosemide (Lasix)

loop diuretic

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

antiulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor

Trazodone (Desyrel)

antidepressant

Valsartan (Diovan)

antihypertensive, angiotensin 2 antagonist

Tramadol (Ultram)

analgesic

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

antidepressant, selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

Warfarin (Coumadin)

anticoagulant

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

calcium channel blocker

Oxycodone/APAP (Percocet)

opioid analgesic combination

Quetapine (Seroquel)

antipsychotic, mood stabilizer

Promethazine (Phenergen)

antiemetic, antihistamine, sedative/hypnotic

Fluticasone (Flonase)

corticosteroid, antiinflammatory

Alprazolam (Xanax)

benzodiazapine, antianxiety

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

benzodiazapine, anticonvulsant

Benazapril (Lotensin)

ACE inhibitor

Meloxicam (Mobic)

NSAID, non-opioid analgesic

Citalopram (Celexa)

antidepressent, SSRI

Cephelexin (Keflex)

cephalasporin (1st gen), antiinfective

Tiotropium (Spiriva)

bronchodilator, anticholinergic

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer, analgesic adjunct

Aripiprazole (Abilify)

antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, serotonin/dopamine modulators

Potassium (Ktab)

supplement

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

skeletal muscle relaxant

Methylprednisolone (solu-Medrol)

corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant

Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)

central nervous system stimulant

Loratidine (Claritin)

antihistamine

Carvedilol (Corega)

beta blocker

Carisoprodol (Soma)

skeletal muscle relaxant

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

antiarrhythmic, digital glycoside

Memantine (Nemanda)

anti-Alzheimer

Atenolol (Tenormin)

beta blocker

Diazepam (Valium)

antianxiety, anticonvulsant, sedative/hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant

Oxycodone (Oxycontin)

opioid analgesic

Risedronate (Actonel)

bone resorption inhibitor, biphosphonate

Folic Acid (Folvite)

antianemic, water soluble vitamin

Losartan + HCTZ (Hyzaar)

hypertension

Prednisone (Deltasone)

anti-inflammatory

Prednisolone (Omnipred)

anti-inflammatory

Alendronate (Fosamx)

Bone resorption inhibitor

Pantoprazole (Pantonix)

antiulcer, proton pump inhibitor

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

BPH management, decreases contractions of smooth muscle in prostate

Triamterene + HCTZ (Dyazide)

Triamterene helps with potassium loss

Paroxetine (Paxil)

SSRI, antianxiety, antidepresant

Buprenorphine + Naloxone (Suboxone, Subutex)

opioid analgesic combination

used for opioid dependence treatment

Enalapril (Vasotec0

ACE inhibitor

Lovastatin (Mevacor)

lipid lowering, hmg coa reductase inhibitor (statin)

Pioglatazone (Actos)

oral antidiabetic, thiazolidinediones

Pravastatin (Pravachol)

lipid lowering agents, hmg coa reductase inhibitor (statin)

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

antidepressents, SSRI

Insulin Detemir (Levemir)

antidiabetic hormone, pancreatic,

Fluconazole (Diflucan)

antifungul

Levofloxacin (Levaquin)

antibiotic, fluoroquinolone

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

anticoagulant, thrombotic, factor xa inhibitor

Celecoxib (Celebrex)

NSAID, antirheumatic, cox 2 inhibitor

Codeine/APAP (Tylenol #2)

opioid agonist, cough suppressant,

combination analgesic

Mometasone (Nasonex)

anti-inflammatory, corticosteroid

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

fluoroquinolones

Pregabalin (Lyrica)

nonopioid analgesic, anticonvulsant,

neuropathic pain

Insulin Aspart (Novolog)

antidiabetic hormone

Vanlafaxine (Effexor)

antidepressant, antianxiety, SSNRI

Lorazepam (Ativan)

antianxiety, sedative/hypnotic, antiemetic prior to chemo

Exetemibe (Zetia)

cholesterol absorption inhibitor, lipid lowering agent

Estrogen (Premarin)

hormone

Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

antigout

Penicillin (Pen VK)

antibiotic

Sitagliptan (Januvia)

type 2 antidiabetic

Amitryptaline (Elavil)

tricyclic antidepressant

Clonidine (Catapress)

antihypertensive, adrenergic

Latanoprost (Xalatan)

occular HTN

Lizdexamphetamine ( Vyvanse)

CNS stimulant

ADHD treatment, binge eating disorder

Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Advair)

corticosteroid, antinflammatory, bronchodilator

Budesinide + Formoterel (Symbicort)

corticosteroid, antinflammatory, bronchodilator

Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)

anti ulcer, proton pump inhibitor

Glyburide (Diabeta)

oral antidiabetic for type 2

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, thienobenzodiazepine

Tolteradine (Detrol)

urinary tract antispasmodics, anticholinergic

Ranitidine (Zantac)

antiulcer, histamine h2 antagonist

Famotidine (Pepcid)

antiulcer, histamine h2 antagonist

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

calcium channel blocker, antiarrhythmic, antianginal, antihypertensive

Insulin Glargine (Lantis)

hormone, pancreatic,

Lisinopril + HCTZ (Prinizide)

ACE inhibitor +thiazide diuretic

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

antidepressant, smoking deterrent