Forearm
Abacavir
· Trade Name
Ziagen
· Generic Name
ABACAVIR
· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
HIV medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits reverse transcriptase
Medication incorporates into viral DNA
· Serious Side Effects
hypersensitivity reaction
anaphylaxis
liver failure
renal failure
hypotension
Heart attack
acute respiratory distress
respiratory failure
death
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
erythema multiforme
lactic acidosis
hepatomegaly with steatosis
fat redistribution
pancreatitis
immune reconstitution syndrome
· Common Side Effects
nausea
headache
fatigue
vomiting
hypersensitivity reaction
diarrhea
fever
chills
depression
rash
anxiety
upper respiratory track infection
elevated liver transaminases
hypertriglyceridemia
Read more – September 24, 2008
Abatacept
· Trade Name
Orencia
· Generic Name
ABATACEPT
· Drug Class:
Anti-rheumatic medication
Immune modulator medication
· How It Works:
Medication selectively modulates white blood cell (T cell) activation
Medication alters immune system response
· Serious Side effects
cancer
cellulitis
inflammation of the kidney
infection
pneumonia
anaphylactic reaction
hypersensitivity reaction
multiple sclerosis
· Common Side effects
headache
upper respiratory track infection
nausea
dizziness
cough
back pain
high blood pressire
indigestion
diarrhea
fever
abdominal pain
rash
extremity pain
Abciximab
• Trade Name
· ReoPro
• Generic Name
· ABCIXIMAB
• Drug Class:
Anti-Platelets
• How It Works:
Binds to platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors
Inhibiting aggregation
Abelcet
· Trade Name
ABELCET
· Generic Name
Amphotericin B
· Drug Class:
Anti-Fungal medication
· How It Works:
Medication binds to fungal cell membrane, increasing permeability
· Serious Side Effects
seizures
heart arrhythmia
heart arrest
hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
kidney failure
failure to make white blood cells
liver dysfunction
anaphylaxis
· Common Side Effects
nausea
chills
fever
multiple organ failure
low blood pressure
respiratory failure
vomiting
shortness of breath
sepsis
diarrhea
headache
heart arrest
high blood pressure
low potassium
infection
pain
low platelet count
Abilify
· Trade Name
ABILIFY
· Generic Name
Aripiprazole
· Drug Class
Antipsychotic medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits the stimulation of certain serotonin receptors in the brain
Medication partially inhibits the stimulation of certain dopamine receptors
· Serious Side Effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
extrapyramidal symptoms
tardive dyskinesia
dystonia
stroke
transient ischemic attack
syncope
passing out
low blood pressure
seizures
hyperglycemia
diabetes mellitus
difficulty swallowing
aspiration
hyperthermia
hypertension
tachycardia
bradycardia
hemorrhage
intestinal obstruction
cholecystitis
pancreatitis
blood dyscrasias
hypokalemia
hyperkalemia
rhabdomyolysis
suicidality
depression
· Common Side Effects
weight gain
increase in appetite
headache
anxiety
insomnia
nausea
vomiting
lightheadedness
dizziness
somnolence
sedation
akathisia
constipation
incontinence
blurred vision
extrapyramidal symptoms
tremor
dry mouth
cough
restlessness
fatigue
joint pain
muscle pain
excessive saliva production
sialorrhea
diarrhea
pyrexia
dystonia
Read more – February 6, 2009
Abraxane
· Trade Name
ABRAXANE
· Generic Name
Paclitaxel
· Drug Class
Cancer Medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing
· Serious Side Effects
bone marrow uppression
increase risk of infection
damage to nerves
cranial nerve palsy
viral transmission risk
hypersensitivity reaction
slow heart rate, bradycardia
supraventricular tachycardia
cardiac arrest
stroke
thromboembolism
interstitial pneumonitis
pulmonary fibrosis
pneumothorax
gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation
paralytic ileus
pancreatitis
ischemic colitis
neutropenic colitis
hepatic necrosis
hepatic encephalopathy
cellulitis
phlebitis
skin fibrosis and necrosis
skin sloughing
toxic epidermal necrolysis
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
radiation recall reactions
hand-foot syndrome
· Common Side Effects
hair loss
neutropenia
sensory neuropathy
abnormal ECG
asthenia
joint pain
muscle pain
elevated liver enzymes
anemia
infection
nausea
diarrhea
vomiting
dyspnea
visual disturbances
renal failure
fluid retention
mucositis
elevated bilirubin
cough
hypotension
thrombocytopenia
bleeding
Read more – February 5, 2009
Acamprosate
· Trade Name
Campral
· Generic Name
ACAMPROSATE
· Drug Class
Tobacco Cessation medication
• How It Works
Medication restores the normal balance between brain nerve excitation and inhibition by effects on GABA and glutamate (neurotransmitters).
· Serious Side Effects
suicidality (thinking of suicide)
depression
· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
insomnia
anxiety
depression
asthenia
nausea
pruritus
dizziness
Read more – February 8, 2009
Acarbose
· Trade Name
ACARBOSE
· Generic Name
Precose
· Drug Class
Diabetes medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits certain pancreatic enzymes and intestinal enzymes to delay glucose absorption.
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reaction
intestinal obstruction
hepatitis (swollen liver)
· Common Side Effects
intestinal gas
diarrhea
abdominal pain
elevated liver enzymes
Accolate
· Trade Name
Accolate
· Generic Name
Zafirlukast
· Drug Class
Asthma medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits the stimulation of certain leukotriene receptors involved in the development of an allergic response
· Serious Side Effects
swollen liver
liver failure
Churg-Strauss syndrome
eosinophilia
vasculitis
allergic reaction
angioedema
· Common Side Effects
headache
infection
nausea
diarrhea
abdominal pain
elevated liver enzymes
Accolate
· Trade Name
ACCOLATE
· Generic Name
Zafirlukast
· Drug Class
Asthma medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits leukotriene, reducing airway inflammation
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
hepatitis
inflamed arteries
liver toxicity
tissue swelling
· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
headache
infection
liver damage
nausea
stomach ache
Read more – April 18, 2009
Accretropin
• Trade Name
ACCRETROPIN
• Generic Name
Somatropin Injection
• Drug Class
Growth Hormone Medication
• How It Works
Medication stimulates cellular growth and anabolic activities.
· Serious Side Effects
intracranial hypertension
pancreatitis
hypothyroidism
diabetes mellitus
scoliosis progression
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
leukemia
sudden death
allergic reaction
· Common Side Effects
headache
high blood glucose
peripheral edema
joint pain
muscle pain
upper respiratory track infection
paresthesias
fatigue
lipoatrophy at injection site
hematuria
hypothyroidism
hyperglycemia
edema
aggressive behavior
hair loss
Read more – February 9, 2009
Accupril
· Trade Name
ACCUPRIL
· Generic Name
Quinapril
· Drug Class
Blood pressure medication
ACE Inhibitor
· How It Works
Medication inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reaction
anaphylactoid reaction
angioedema (tissue swelling) of the head, neck, mouth, intestine
high potassium
liver failure
low blood pressure
low white blood cell count
renal failure
bone marrow failure
pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
oligohydramnios
fetal or neonatal harm or death (when exposed in utero)
major congenital malformations
· Common Side Effects
cough
low blood pressure
dizziness
fatigue
high blood potassium
nausea
vomiting
kidney failure
renal insufficiency
musculoskeletal pain
upper respiratory track infection
Accutane
· Trade Name
Accutane
· Generic Name
Isotretinoin
· Drug Class
Acne medication
· How It Works
Medication reduces sebum secretion
· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
liver toxicity
depression
pseudotumor cerebri
osteopenia
osteoporosis
stroke
seizures
anaphylaxis
hypersensitivity vasculitis
major birth defects
violent behavior/aggression
psychosis
suicidal ideation (thinking of suicide)
suicide attempts
hearing impairment
cataracts
premature closure of bone growth plates
neutropenia
rhabdomyolysis
agranulocytosis
inflammatory bowel disease
vascular thrombosis
· Common Side Effects
dry skin
skin fragility
itching
bloody nose
dry mucous membranes
conjunctivitis
photosensitivity
joint pain
muscle pain
high blood triglyceride levels
peeling skin on palms and soles
hair thinning/loss
nail changes
elevated liver transaminases
contact lens intolerance
decreased night vision
visual disturbances
depression
tinnitus
cheilitis
back pain
Acebutolol
· Trade Name
Sectral
· Generic Name
ACEBUTOLOL
· Drug Class
Blood pressure medication
Beta-Blockers
· How It Works
Medication inhibits the stimulation of certain beta adrenergic receptors in the heart
Medication lowers blood pressure and heart rate
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
heart block
bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Raynaud’s phenomenon
bronchospasm
allergic reactions
· Common Side Effects
fatigue
dizziness
nausea
constipation
diarrhea
headache
indigestion
insomnia
urinary frequency
chest pain
depression
abnormal dreams
rash
joint pain
muscle pain
abnormal vision
edema
Read more – March 4, 2009
Aceon
· Trade Name
ACEON
· Generic Name
Perindopril
· Drug Class
Anti-hypertensive medication
Blood pressure medication
ACE Inhibitor
· How It Works
Medication inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme
· Serious Side Effects
kidney failure
liver toxicity
anaphylactoid reaction
angioedema (tissue swelling) head and neck
angioedema (tissue swelling) of the intestinal
low blood pressure
elevated blood potassium
neutropenia
agranulocytosis
pancreatitis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
oligohydramnios (if used during pregnancy)
fetal or neonatal harm or death (if used during pregnancy)
congenital malformations, major (if used during pregnancy)
· Common Side Effects
cough
hypotension
fatigue
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
hyperkalemia
kidney insufficiency
muscle pain
bone pain
upper respiratory track infection
Read more – March 5, 2009
Acetadote
· Trade Name
ACETADOTE
· Generic Name
Acetylcysteine
· Drug Class
Antidote Tylenol poisening
Toxicology
· How It Works
Medication replenishes stores of glutathione in the liver which facilitates formation of non-toxic metabolism of acetaminophen
· Serious Side Effects
bronchospasm
allergic reactions
· Common Reactions
rash
allergic reactions
nausea
vomiting
tachycardia
flushing
itching
urticaria
Acetaminophen
· Trade Name
Tylenol
· Generic Name
ACETAMINOPHEN
· Drug Class
Pain control medication
Analgesics
Anti-fever medication
· How It Works
Medication affects pain perception with unknown mechanism of action
Medication controls fever by direct action on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center
· Serious Side Effects
liver toxicity
kidney necrosis
anemia
pancytopenia
thrombocytopenia
cholestatic jaundice
leukopenia
neutropenia
allergic reactions
tissue swelling
· Common Side Effects
rash
nausea
urticaria
Acetaminophen and Codeine
· Trade Name
Tylenol-Codeine
· Generic Name
ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE
· Drug Class
Narcotic tylenol combination medication
· How It Works
Medication stimulates opioid receptor in the brain producing pain relief and sedation
Medication reduces prostaglandin production in CNS
· Serious Side Effects
inhibits respiratory drive
respiratory depressant
decreased level of consciousness
liver toxicity
anemia
bone marrow toxicity
allergic reactions
angioedema
dependency
potential for abuse
· Common Side Effects
constipation
nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
rash
dizziness
lightheadedness
sleepiness
dizziness
itch
urinary retention
euphoria
Read more – March 29, 2009
Acetaminophen, Isometheptene and Dichloralphenazone
· Trade Name
Midrin
· Generic Name
Acetaminophen, Isometheptene and Dichloralphenazone
· Drug Class
Migraine medication
· How It Works
Central acting prostaglandin inhibition, analgesia, anti pyretic effect
Medication produces sedation
Medication produces cerebral vasoconstriction
· Serious Side Effects
Severe high blood pressure
· Common Side Effects
rash
itch
dizziness
Acetazolamide
· Trade Name
Diamox
· Generic Name
ACETAZOLAMIDE
· Drug Class
Diuretic (“water pill”)
High altitude medication
Glaucoma medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits an enzyme that allows the kidney loss of bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, urine
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
metabolic acidosis
electrolyte imbalance
erythema multiforme
Stevens Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
liver necrosis
liver failure
bone marrow failure
anemia
myelosuppression
leukopenia
pancytopenia
thrombocytopenic purpura
seizures
paralysis
kidney stones
· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
fatigue
malaise
drowsiness
confusion
rash
taste changes
anorexia
paresthesias
diarrhea
polyuria
electrolyte disorders
tinnitus
hearing changes
myopia transient
urticaria
photosensitivity
glucosuria
hematuria
melena
Read more – March 5, 2009
Acetylcysteine
· Trade Name
Acetadote
· Generic Name
ACETYLCYSTEINE
· Drug Class
Antidote Tylenol poisoning
Toxicology
· How It Works
Medication replenishes stores of glutathione in the liver which facilitates formation of non-toxic metabolism of acetaminophen
· Serious Side Effects
bronchospasm
allergic reactions
· Common Reactions
rash
allergic reactions
nausea
vomiting
tachycardia
flushing
itching
urticaria
Aciphex
· Trade Name
Aciphex
· Generic Name
Rabeprazole
· Drug Class
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Stomach acid medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits stomach cells from producing acid.
· Serious Side Effects
liver dysfunction
allergic reactions
pancreatitis
erythema multiforme
blood cell formation disorders
muscle breakdown
interstitial nephritis
hip fracture
osteoporosis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
headache
diarrhea
pain
pharyngitis
gas
Read more – March 6, 2009
Acitretin
· Trade Name
Soriatane
· Generic Name
ACITRETIN
· Drug Class
Psoriasis medication
· How It Works
Not known
· Serious Side Effects
Liver toxicity
birth defects
photosensitivity
abnormal bone growth
high blood cholesterol
pancreatitis
pseudotumor cerebri
heart attack
blood clot
stroke
aggressive behavior
suicidal ideation (thinking of suicide)
· Common Side Effects
dry skin
nail changes
cheilitis
hair loss
exfoliation
itch
runny nose
shaking/ chills
dry mouth
bloody nose
joint pain
rash
hyperesthesia
paresthesias
infection around fingernails
skin atrophy
depression
insomnia
Aclovate
· Trade Name
ACLOVATE
· Generic Name
Alclometasone
· Drug Class
Anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroid (Steroid)
· How It Works
Medication produces anti-inflammatory action due to multiple glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects
· Serious Side Effects
pituitary axis suppression
· Common Side Effects
cushingoid features
infection
rash
secondary infection
itch
erythema
skin dryness
skin irritation
contact dermatitis
Read more – March 7, 2009
