Generic Trade Classification Doses Uses Side Effects Teaching

Acetaminophen Tylenol Analgesic 325mg, Mild pain, fever Rash, GI disturbances Take with food, do not exceed 4g/day
500mg,
650mg

Albuterol Proair Beta 2 Agonist 100mcg/ Treatment or prevention of Tremors, nervousness, Prime inhaler before first use, shake
acutation, bronchospasm with insomnia, rhinitis, well before each use
108mcg/ reversible obstructive bronchospasm Breathe out fully through mouth, then
actuation airway disease (asthma) breathe in and press the canister at the
same time

Albuterol/ DuoNeb Respiratory (100mcg/ COPD in patients where Bronchitis, lung disease, Avoid freezing medication, contact
Ipratropium inhalant combo 20mcg)/ regular bronchodilators headache, dyspnea, physician if visual disturbances
Bromide actuation do not stop cough, chest pain, occur
bronchospasm sinusitis

allopurinol Zyloprim, Antigout, 100mg, Gout, hypeuricemia, N/V/D, abdominal pain, Take with or directly following
Aloprim xanthine 200mg, prevent uric acid renal failure, acute gout meals, drink lots of water/fluids
oxidase 300mg nephropathy during attack, rash
inhibitor chemo, recurrent (maculopapular)
calcium hyperuricemia
caused by malignancies

alprazolam Xanax Anxiolytic, 0.25mg, Anxiety, panic disorders Insomnia, irritability, Take caution with activities that
benzodiazepine 0.5mg, dizziness, HA, confusion, require alertness until drug effect is
1mg, drowsiness, chest pain, known, avoid alcohol, smoking may
2mg, hypotension, blurred decrease drug effectiveness
3mg vision, tinnitus, V/D/C,
myalgia, weight changes

Amlodipine Norvasc Calcium 2.5mg, Chronic stable angina, HA, fatigue, edema Continue taking drug even when
channel 5mg, vasospastic angina, (periph/pulm), flushing, symptoms subside, taper off drug
blocker, 10mg HTN N/V, abd pain, dyspnea with medical supervision to stop
antiHTN
Amoxicillin Amoxil, Antibiotic 125mg, Gram positive and Headache, agitation, Take with meal to increase
Moxatag (penicillin) 250mg, negative bacterial insomnia, N/V/D, oliguria, absorption & reduce GI upset, take
500mg, infections (otitis media, vaginitis, respiratory at equal intervals around the clock,
875mg URTI, etc)
distress, bone marrow take full course of medication
suppression, elevated liver
enzymes

Apixaban Eliquis Direct Oral 2.5mg, DVT/PE, VTE, atrial fib, Bleeding, epistaxis, If missed, take dose as soon as
Anticoagulant 5mg prophylaxis of DVT & bleeding gums, hematuria, possible, do NOT double dose, if
stroke anemia, bruising, patient cannot swallow pill, crush
hemoptysis and suspend in water, apple juice,
or applesauce

Aspirin Ecotrin, NSAID 81mg, Pain, fever, RA, Bleeding, GI upset, peptic Do NOT give to child with fever,
(Acetylsalicylic Bufferin 325mg osteoarthritis, TIA, ulcers, hyperkalemia, take with food, stop taking 5 days
Acid) prophylaxis of MI, rash, tinnitus, prior to surgery
ischemic stroke and bronchospasm,
angina thrombocytopenia

Atenolol Tenormin Beta Blocker 25mg, HTN, acute MI, angina, Fatigue, dizziness, Avoid abrupt withdrawal, could
50mg, CHF bradycardia, hypotension, mask signs of hypoglycemia, take
100mg bronchospasm at same time every day, take pulse
prior to taking medication

Atorvastatin Lipitor HMG-CoA 10mg, Hypercholesterolemia Myalgia, elevated LFT Consult with HCP before starting
Reductase 20mg, atherosclerosis, (CPK, ALT, AST) new medication, avoid grapefruit
40mg, prophylaxis of CVA & juice, avoid alcohol, importance of
80mg MI proper diet, weight control &
exercise

Azithromycin Z Pak, Antibiotic 250mg, Community-acquired Fatigue, headache, Take full course of medication even
AzaSite, (macrolide) 500mg, pneumonia, bacterial somnolence, dizziness, if symptoms improve
Zithromax 600mg worsening of COPD, severe N/V/D, anorexia
otitis media & other
outpatient infections
Bisacodyl Dulcolax Stimulant 5-15mg, OTC medication to treat Abdominal cramping, Do not chew tablet; swallow whole,
laxative 30mg constipation excessive diarrhea, not for use within 1 hour of taking
nausea, rectal burning, antacid or milk; not to be used for
vertigo more than one week

Bupropion Wellbutrin Antidepressant, 75mg, Depression, smoking Headache, euphoria, dry Increased suicidal thinking,
Smoking 100mg cessation, manage mouth, nausea, weight Potential risk of hepatotoxicity, may
Cessation Aid, ADHD loss, dizziness, infection cause sexual dysfunction
Dopamine
Reuptake
Inhibitors

Cetirizine Zyrtec Antihistamine 5mg, Annual or seasonal Sleepiness, headache, Avoid use of alcohol, sedatives can
10mg allergic and vasomotor fatigue, dry mouth, increased the risk of drowsiness
rhinitis, inflammation, diarrhea, difficulty
relief of cold symptoms breathing, vomiting

Citalopram Celexa Antidepressant Max: Depression Constipation, nausea, Report new or worse symptoms to
(SSRI) 40mg diarrhea, upset stomach, your HCP (mood, behavior
decreased sexual desire, changes, panic attacks, more
dizziness depressed or suicidal thoughts)

Clopidogrel Plavix Antiplatelet 75mg, Prevent heart attacks Upper respiratory Watch for hypersensitivity when
agent, 300mg and strokes in persons infections, chest pain, starting doses, can inc pathological
cardiovascular with heart disease headache, flu-like bleeding
syndrome, joint point,
pain, dizziness, diarrhea

Cyclobenzaprine Flexeril Skeletal muscle 5mg, short-term treatment of Drowsiness, dizziness, dry Do not use simultaneously or within
relaxant 7.5mg, muscle spasms when mouth, tiredness, 14 days of discontinuing
10mg, used with rest and PT hoarseness, headache, antidepressants
15mg fatigue
Diltiazem Cardizem Calcium 60mg Angina, HTN, atrial CNS- H/A, dizziness Avoid hazardous activities upon
channel 90mg fib/flutter/SVT CV- arrhythmias, AV starting medication; do not crush or
blocker/ 120mg conversion block, bradycardia, HF chew extended-release tablets;
Antidysrhythmic 180mg GI- N/C take drug as prescribed (even
Acute hepatic injury when feeling better)

Docusate Colace Lubricant laxative 50mg Prevents constipation; Abdominal cramping, Swallow tablets whole, do not use
Sodium 100mg reduces straining post N/V/D if experiencing N/V/D or abdominal
200mg surgery pr MI; pain
240mg pregnancy;
250mg hemorrhoids

Duloxetine Cymbalta SSNRI 20mg Major depressive Suicidal thoughts, Report signs of worsening
30mg disorder, generalized hypoglycemia, dizziness, depression, signs of serotonin
40mg anxiety, fibromyalgia, fatigue, H/A, HTN, toxicity, do not stop taking
60mg neuropathic pain increased HR immediately (must be tapered)

Duloxetine Cymbalta SSNRI 20mg Major depressive Suicidal thoughts, Report signs of worsening
HCL 30mg disorder, generalized hypoglycemia, dizziness, depression, signs of serotonin
40mg anxiety, fibromyalgia, fatigue, H/A, HTN, toxicity, do not stop taking
60mg neuropathic pain increased HR immediately (must be tapered)

Enoxaparin Lovenox Low-molecular 60mg/0.6 PE and DVT prevention Thrombocytopenia, Watch for signs of bleeding or
weight heparin mL; (post hip, knee, and hemorrhage, angioedema, abnormal bruising, avoid OTC
80mg/0.8 abdominal op.) and in anaphylaxis drugs containing salicylates,
mL; patients with acute prolonged bleeding and easier
100mg/mL illness at increased risk bruising may occur
d/t decreases mobility,
ischemic complications
of unstable angina
prevention, acute ST-
segment elevation MI
Escitalopram Lexapro SSRI 5mg/5mL Major depression, Suicidal behavior, HTN, Symptoms should improve
(oral); OCD, premenstrual flushing, N/V/D, bronchitis, gradually over time (1-4 weeks),
5mg, dysphoric disorder myalgia report signs of worsening
10mg, 20 depression and/or signs of
mg (tab.) serotonin toxicity, caution with
driving or operating machinery,
consult HCP before taking any
other OTC drugs, avoid alcohol

Ferrous Sulfate Feosol Iron Supplement 325mg Iron deficiency, anemia Constipation, stomach Take on an empty stomach, avoid
(Hemtinic) cramps taking within two hours of taking
antibiotics or antacids

Fluoxetine Prozac Antidepressant 10mg, Depression, bulimia Anxiety, insomnia, Caution driving, monitor for signs
(SSRI) 20mg, nervosa, depressive drowsiness, tremors, dry of serotonin toxicity, avoid taking in
40mg, episodes, short-term mouth, anorexia, afternoon
90mg (ER) for panic disorders decreased libido

Fluticasone Flonase H1 Receptor 50mcg Seasonal allergies Headache, cough, URTI, Avoid driving until drug effect is
Antagonist, viral infection, epistaxis known, can inhibit immune system,
Corticosteroid avoid alcohol

Corticosteroid/ 45mcg/21 Asthma Headache, tachycardia, Rinse mouth with water to prevent
Fluticasone/ Advair LABA mcg, muscle cramps, tremors oral candida, store inhaler in dry
Salmeterol 115mcg/ place away from heat/sunlight,
21mcg, avoid exhaling into inhaler
230mcg/
21mcg

Furosemide Lasix Loop diuretic 10mg/mL, Acute pulmonary Polyuria, hypotension, Take in the AM, may need to take
10mg, edema, edema and dizziness, hepatic magnesium and potassium
40mg, HTN dysfunction, headache, supplements, stand slowly, report
80mg hypokalemia adverse reactions such as ringing
in the ears and severe abdominal
pain
Gabapentin Neurontin Anticonvulsant 100mg, Seizures, restless leg Dizziness, sleepiness, Take first dose at bedtime, avoid
300mg, syndrome, neuropathic water retention, tremors alcohol, report all adverse effects
400mg pain, adjuvant if taking for seizures, do not wait
capsules, analgesic more than 12 hours between doses
250mg/5m
L oral
solution

Hydrochloro- Microzide Thiazide diuretic 12.5 Hypertension, Fluid volume deficit, Take in the morning, take with food
thiazide capsule, peripheral edema orthostatic hypotension,
12.5-50mg dizziness, muscle cramps,
tablet HYPO- kalemia, natremia,
magnesemia
HYPER- calcemia,
glycemia, lipidemia

hydrocodone/ Norco, Opioid analgesic 2.5mg/325 Moderate to severe Respiratory depression, Avoid alcohol, need to use proper
acetaminophen Vicodin mg - pain constipation, dizziness, disposal guidelines when finished,
10mg/325 drowsiness, hypotension, inform about dangers of addiciton
mg tablets cardiac arrest

ibuprofen Advil NSAID 100-800 Pain, inflammation Acute renal failure, Take with meals
mg tinnitus, N/V/D, prolonged Avoid concurrent alcohol, aspirin,
bleeding time, hematuria anticoagulant, or corticosteroid use

Insulin lispro Humalog Rapid acting SQ 10mL Diabetes, high blood Hypoglycemia, Do not give more than 5 minutes
antidiabetic vials sugar anaphylaxis, nervousness, before meal time & have meal
agitation, tremors, ready, rotate injection sites,
tachycardia

Insulin regular Humulin Short acting SQ/IV Diabetes, high blood Hypoglycemia, Administer 30 minutes before
R, antidiabetic 100units. sugar anaphylaxis, reaction at meals, rotate injection sites
Novolin R mL vials injection site, tremors,
tachycardia, nervousness
Isosorbide Monoket Antianginal 10-20mg, Prevent angina attacks Tachycardia, palpitations, It cannot help with an angina attack
mononitrate XR 30, 60, flushing, hypotension, N/V that has already started. Don’t stop
120mg abruptly. Take it either 30 minutes
before meals or 1 to 2 hours after
meals. Avoid alcohol.

Levothyroxine Synthroid hormone 25-100 Diminished or absent Insomnia, irritability, Take before breakfast at same
mcg per thyroid function or for nervousness, tachycardia, time daily; onset is slow
day PO myxedema coma arrhythmias, HTN,
diarrhea, hair loss,
hyperthyroid, weight loss,
menstrual irregularities,
heat intolerance

lisinopril Prinivil, ACE inhibitor, 2.5mg, HTN, heart failure Dizziness, hypotension, Do not use salt substitutes with
Zestril anti-hypertensive 5mg, headache, irritating cough, potassium; monitor BP
medication 10mg, hyperkalemia, peripheral
20mg, edema, angioedema,
30mg, impaired renal function,
40mg nausea, diarrhea
tablets

loratadine Claritin Antihistamine 10mg Relieving allergic Headache, dry mouth, This does not cause drowsiness
(second tablet, rhinitis, sneezing, itchy nervousness like first generation antihistamines
generation) 5mg/5mL watery eyes, chronic
or urticaria
1mg/1mL

lorazepam Ativan Intermediate 2mg/mL, Anxiety, insomnia, Sedation, dizziness, Do not stop therapy suddenly; can
acting 4mg/mL, seizure, ETOH weakness, unsteadiness, cause high dependency and abuse
benzodiazepine 0.5mg, withdrawal hypotension with prolonged use
1mg, 2mg
losartan Cozaar ARB (anti- 25mg, HTN, CHF, nephropathy Dizziness, hypotension, Avoid salt substitutes; monitor BP,
hypertensive) 50mg, hyperkalemia, cough, less potent than an ACE inhibitor
100mg hypoglycemia

Magnesium Milk of Antacid; laxative 400mg, constipation Diarrhea, Not indicated to use in patients
hydroxide Magnesia 400mg/5 hypermagnesemia with rectal irritation/bleeding or GI
mL, bleed
800mg/5
mL,
1,200/15
mL,
2,400mg/
10mL

meloxicam Mobic NSAID 7.5mg, Relieves pain, Abdominal pain, nausea, Swallow tablet whole with water,
15mg tenderness, swelling dizziness, headache, rash take with food

metformin Glucopha biguanide/ oral 500mg Type 2 diabetes, lowers Stomach pain/upset, Avoid large amounts of alcohol,
ge anti diabetic BID, blood sugar levels and vomiting, diarrhea take with meals, hold 48hrs before
850mg PCOS and after IV contrast to avoid acute
daily renal failure

Metoprolol Lopressor Beta blocker 25mg, no Hypertension, irregular fatigue , nausea, vomiting, Take with or after meal, swallow
tartrate more than heart beat, prevent dizziness, dry mouth, whole, do not crush, can split in
200mg/ angina, prevent chest depression half if Rx is scored
day pains

MontelukastMo Singulair Leukotrine 5mg, Asthma, seasonal Fever, headache, runny Take at night, do not take more
ntekulast receptor 10mg allergies, allergic rhinitis nose, dizziness than 1 dose in 24 hours
antagonist
Omeprazole Prilosec Proton pump 5-60mg Heartburn, GERD, Dysuria, skin rash, muscle Take once before meals in the
inhibition (PPI) peptic ulcers, ache/cramps, headache, morning and one at night, do not
esophageal damage abdominal pain, diarrhea crush or check tablets

Ondansetron Zofran 5-HT3 antagonist 4-8mg Prevent nausea and Headache, fatigue, chills, Following dosing instructions
vomiting weakness carefully, do not take longer than
recommended

Pantoprazole Protonix PPI 40 mg GERD Diarrhea, abdominal pain, Contact physician immediately if
enteric headacehe, insomnia, having severe skin reactions, or
coated rash difficulty breathing or swallowing
tablets,
40mg vial

Polyethylene MiraLax Osmotic laxative Stir 17g constipation Bloating, gas, upset Do not take more than directed
glycol into 4-8 stomach, dizziness, unless prescribed, use once a day,
ozs of increased sweating, F/E no more than 7 days.
water imbalances, hypotension,
Severe: bloody
stool/diarrhea

Potassium Klotrix Electrolyte and 500mg, Potassium N/V/D, hyperkalemia, Learn about other sources of
chloride water balance 595 mg deficiency/hypokalemia hypotension, bradycardia, potassium, do not use salt
agent, tablets respiratory distress, substitutes
replacement arrhythmias, cardiac arrest
solution

Prednisone Deltasone corticosteroid 1mg, Inflammation, Osteoporosis, muscle Take as prescribed, slight weight
2.5mg, immunosuppressive weakness, N/V, CHF, gain is normal, avoid alcohol and
5mg, agent headache, confusion, caffiene
10mg, hypokalemia
20mg,
50mg
tablets
Ranitidine Zantac H2 receptor 75mg, duodenal/gastric ulcer, Headache, dizziness, Do not smoke, smoking adversely
antagonist 150mg, GERD insomnia, N/D, vertigo, affects healing, do not take other
300mg bradycardia, confusion OTC’s without approval
tablets

Sertraline Zoloft Antidepressant, 25mg, Major depression, OCD, Agitation, insomnia, Report N/D, dyspepsia, insomnia,
SSRI 50mg, panic disorder, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dizziness, and
100mg generalized anxiety, fatigue, chest pain, constant headache
tablets PTSD suicidal ideation

Tamsulosin Flomax Alpha Blocker 0.4mg BPH or Ureteral vertigo, orthostatic Rise slowly. Take 30 minutes
Stones hypotension, rhinitis before the same meal everyday.

Topiramate Topamax Anticonvulsant 15-200mg Seizures and anxiety, palpitations, Report high fever. Drink plenty of
Migraines fatigue, dizziness fluids.

Tramadol Ralivia Analgesic 100-400mg Moderate to Severe seizures, respiratory Do not chew, crush, or dissolve
Tridural Pain depression, constipation extended release.

Trazodone Desyrel Antidepressant 50-300mg Depression drowsiness, tachycardia, Take after food. Report any
hypertension, insomnia suicidal thoughts.

Warfarin Coumadin Anticoagulant 1-10mg PE, DVT, MI, A. Fib pruritus, hemorrhage, Carry medical alert card. Avoid
hepatitis NSAIDs or aspirin. Decrease Vit. K
amount.

Zolpidem Ambien Hypnotic 1.75-12.5mg Short Term Insomnia lethargy, palpitations, dry Can cause impairment the next
mouth, myalgia day. Avoid alcohol.