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MUSCULO-SKELETAL

CLASS: MUSCLE RELAXANTS

1. Soma (carisoprodol) PO. Indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7c9184c0-7a2e-11df-8c8d-0002a5d5c51b

3. Robaxin ( methocarbamol) PO. A carbamate derivative of guaifenesin, is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with sedative and musculoskeletal relaxant properties.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f039c8bf-8586-4467-b5c3-fe1c6e5846ac

9. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine HCL) PO. Relieves skeletal muscle spasm of local origin without interfering with muscle function. It is ineffective in muscle spasm due to central nervous system disease.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=229f6824-0d00-411c-9220-4510ba85163d

CLASS: BIPHOSPHONATE

14. Fosamax (alendronate sodium) PO. Treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=eff2b19e-2667-4b3c-9307-1c62f59b4cc3

GI SYSTEM

CLASS: ANTI-EMETIC

2. Tigan (trimethobenzamide HCL) PO, IM. indicated for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=05845d9b-a9ce-42c8-8598-48a938d9ac38

4. Phenergan (promethazine hydrochloride) IV, Deep IM – WARNING can cause severe chemical irritation and damage to tissues regardless of the route of administration. Other classifications: Antihistamine, Antivertigo.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=481866da-a712-48a5-853f-8e84aacaab6d#LINK_44c34549-5b53-4037-bb1c-583bbcfbf7fe

8. Zofran (ondansetron HCL) ODT, IV. Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with radiotherapy and emetogenic chemotherapy.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d9a71b42-ddfc-49d5-7280-0fc0041dba41

10. Compazine (prochlorperazine maleate) PO, Rectal. For control of severe nausea and vomiting. For the treatment of schizophrenia.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?query=compazine

CLASS: ANTACID

6. Mylanta (Al, Mg, Simethicone) PO. • heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • upset stomach due to these symptoms • symptoms of gas SE: Diarrhea 2º Mg. CONTRA: Renal Failure 2º toxicity.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?query=mylanta

CLASS: PPI

5. Prilosec (omeprazole Mg) PO. Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer in adults.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?query=prilosec

CLASS: ANTI-DIARRHEAL

11. Kaopectolin Kaolin plus Pectin. Kaolin is an anti-diarrheal medicine additive for the adsorption of toxins. This adsorbent action helps relieve the irritation, discomfort and cramping associated with diarrhea. Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber naturally present in citrus fruits.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=67cc1ae6-e112-43e9-9be7-9d089f784a7a&CFID=333243&CFTOKEN=b933c9a3426a2523-7E69CEFB-A0BE-692A-E409FEAE0F9DA125

CLASS: ANTI-GAS

13. Simethicone relieves the symptoms of gas frequently caused by air swallowing or certain formulas or foods

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?query=SIMETHICONE&searchdb=all&labeltype=all&page=3&pagesize=20&vfile=

CARDIOVASCULAR

CLASS: ANTI-PLATELET

20. Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) PO. Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Recent MI, Recent Stroke, or Established Peripheral Arterial Disease.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=01b14603-8f29-4fa3-8d7e-9d523f802e0b

21. Aspirin http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a7f3686d-012a-41e2-aab1-0ed2ae93d054

22. Persantine (dipyridamole) IV. Alternative to exercise in thallium myocardial perfusion imaging for the evaluation of coronary artery disease in patients who cannot exercise adequately. PO. Adjunct to coumarin anticoagulants in the prevention of postoperative thromboembolic complications of cardiac valve replacement.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ca68879c-0214-4d7c-93b0-bdaf8ef23f8e

CLASS: ANTI-COUGULANT

24. Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) SC. Prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Treatment of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis. Prophylaxis of Ischemic Complications of Unstable Angina and Non-Q-Wave Myocardial Infarction. Treatment of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5017a927-2a24-4f27-89f9-27c805bf7d59

CLASS: THROMBOLYTIC

17. Activase (alteplase) Instillation of Solution into the Catheter. For the restoration of function to central venous access devices as assessed by the ability to withdraw blood.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=91ecdef2-95ff-42dd-a31c-c8a09cab3ad9

CLASS: HEMATOPOIETIC

16. Procrit (erythropoietin) IV, SC. Anemia 2º CKD, Chemotherapy, peri-operative hemoglobin > 10 to ≤ 13 g/dL, zidovudine administered at ≤ 4200 mg/week in HIV-infected patients with endogenous serum erythropoietin levels of ≤ 500 mU/mL.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0c721ba4-ae19-417f-aae1-221ed1a0866a

23. Epogen (erythropoietin) IV, SC. Anemia 2º CKD, Chemotherapy, peri-operative hemoglobin > 10 to ≤ 13 g/dL, zidovudine administered at ≤ 4200 mg/week in HIV-infected patients with endogenous serum erythropoietin levels of ≤ 500 mU/mL.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1f2d0b28-9cc5-4523-80b8-637fdaf3f7a5

Do not shake. Shaking could cause (erythropoietin) not to work. If you shake, the solution in the vial may look foamy and should not be used.

CLASS: NITRATE VASODILATOR

15. Nitro paste (Nitro-bid) Prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=30934ddc-0823-4097-8699-d10988011d7c

18. Isorsobide (isorsobide mononitrate) IMDUR, ISMO, MONOKET PO. Prevention and treatment of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of oral isosorbide mononitrate is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d8f4202c-5103-40dc-9309-dcf72da02d0d

(isorsobide dinitrate) DILITRATE-SR, ISO-BID, ISODRIL PO, SL.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=11fa7725-cb19-46f6-9468-01a0a430492c

CLASS: PERIPHERAL VASODILATOR / ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE

28. Apresoline (hydralazine HCL) IV. Severe essential hypertension when the drug cannot be given orally or when there is an urgent need to lower blood pressure. PO. Treatment of HF as an adjunct to standard therapy in self-identified black patients to improve survival, to prolong time to hospitalization for heart failure, and to improve patient-reported functional status.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?query=HYDRALAZINE+HYDROCHLORIDE

CLASS: ANTI-LIPIDEMIC

19. Zetia (ezetimibe) PO. Lipid-altering agent. One component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for AVD 2º hypercholesterolemia.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a773b0b2-d31c-4ff4-b9e8-1eb2d3a4d62a

26. Zocor (simvastatin) PO. Lipid-altering agent. One component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for AVD 2º hypercholesterolemia.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fdbfe194-b845-42c5-bb87-a48118bc72e7

27. Crestor ( rosuvastatin calcium) PO. Adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce elevated Total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, nonHDL‑C, and triglycerides and to increase HDL‑C in adult patients with primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bb0f3b5e-4bc6-41c9-66b9-6257e2513512

CLASS: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER

25. Cardizem (diltiazem HCL) PO. Management of chronic stable angina and angina due to coronary artery spasms. Essential HTN. IV. A-FIB, A-Flutter, Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=461fe23f-4453-4e3f-9621-0e3fda057d14

CLASS: ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC

29. Quinidine (quinidine gluconate) PO, IV. Restoring normal sinus rhythm in patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation/flutter whose symptoms are not adequately controlled by measures that reduce the rate of ventricular response.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5023f053-fcc4-4c2c-aa59-9ec198ad185e

30. Pronestyl ( procainamide HCL) IV. Treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia, that, in the judgement of the physician, are life-threatening. 2º to proarrhythmic effects of procainamide, its use with lesser arrhythmias is generally not recommended. Treatment of patients with asymptomatic ventricular premature contractions should be avoided.

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=17e47845-daad-434c-a784-6d3875b0d704

CNS

CLASS: ANALGESIC

12. Salicylates any salt or ester of salicylic acid. Most commonly, aspirin. Advise patients that use or overuse of seemingly benign OTC medications is sometimes dangerous. The ready availability of aspirin and aspirin-containing products does not establish the safety of aspirin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salicylic_acid

CLASS: ANTI-CONVULSANT

7. Phenytoin (fosphenytoin sodium) IV – CEREBYX – control of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during neurosurgery. Can also be substituted, short-term, for oral phenytoin. PO – DILANTIN – control of generalized tonic-clonic and complex partial (psychomotor, temporal lobe) seizures and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during or following neurosurgery. Phenytoin serum level determinations may be necessary for optimal dosage adjustments

http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?query=phenytoin

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