Pharmacy

Doxycycline

· Trade Name
Vibramycin

· Generic Name
DOXYCYCLINE

· Drug Class
Antibiotic medication
Tetracycline medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

· Serious Side Effects
tooth discoloration
photosensitivity
allergic reactions
lupus-like syndrome
pericarditis
liver toxicity
kidney toxicity
pancreatitis
bone marrow suppression
birth defects

· Common Side Effects
light sensitivity
headache
nausea
stomachache
joint pain
diarrhea
rash
painful menstral ccyle

Read more – March 26, 2009

Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen

· Trade Name
Vicoprofen

· Generic Name
HYDROCODONE AND IBUPROFEN 

· Drug Class
Narcotic and anti-inflammatory combination medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates opioid receptor in the brain producing pain relief and sedation
Medication reduces prostaglandin production

· Serious Side Effects
inhibits respiratory drive
central nervous system depression
drowsiness
dependency
abuse
gastrointestinal bleeding
stomach ulcer
bowel obstruction
kidney damage
liver toxicity
allergic reactions
seizures
anemia
high blood pressure
heart attack
heart failure

· Common Side Effects
constipation
vomiting
diarrhea
abdominal pain
headache
sleepiness
nausea
dizziness
dry mouth
gas
itch
nervousness
anxiety
insomnia
gastritis
confusion
weight loss
loss of appetite
ringing in ear
bruising

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Alli

· Trade Name
ALLI

· Generic Name
Orlistat

· Drug Class
Metabolic medication
Weight loss medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits fat absorption
Medication reduces gastric and pancreatic lipases

· Serious Side Effects
abdominal pain
allergic reaction
tissue swelling

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
fatty stools
increase bowel movements
loss of control of bowel function
fecal incontinence
gas
nausea
vomiting
rectal pain
back pain
muscle pain
fatigue
dry skin
menstrual irregularities
anxiety

Read more – March 18, 2009

Orlistat

· Trade Name
Xenical

· Generic Name
ORLISTAT

· Drug Class
Metabolic medication
Weight loss medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits fat absorption
Medication reduces gastric and pancreatic lipases

· Serious Side Effects
abdominal pain
allergic reaction
tissue swelling

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
fatty stools
increase bowel movements
loss of control of bowel function
fecal incontinence
gas
nausea
vomiting
rectal pain
back pain
muscle pain
fatigue
dry skin
menstrual irregularities
anxiety

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Xenical

· Trade Name
XENICAL

· Generic Name
Orlistat

· Drug Class
Metabolic medication
Weight loss medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits fat absorption
Medication reduces gastric and pancreatic lipases

· Serious Side Effects
abdominal pain
allergic reaction
tissue swelling

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
fatty stools
increase bowel movements
loss of control of bowel function
fecal incontinence
gas
nausea
vomiting
rectal pain
back pain
muscle pain
fatigue
dry skin
menstrual irregularities
anxiety

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Rabeprazole

· 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

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

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Zarontin

· Trade Name
Zarontin

· Generic Name
Ethosuximide

· Drug Class
Anti-seizure medication

· How It Works
Medication increases threshold for seizure activity

· Serious Side Effects
aggressive behavior
agranulocytosis
pancytopenia
leukopenia
blood dyscrasias
lupus
Stevens Johnson syndrome
suicidality (thinking of suicide)
depression
paranoid psychosis

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
headache
hiccups
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
loss or appetite
indigestion
weight loss
drowsiness
dizziness
euphoria
irritability
rash
pruritus
hirsutism
gingival hyperplasia

Read more – March 3, 2009

Zocor

· Trade Name
ZOCOR

· Generic Name
Simvastatin

· Drug Class
Cholesterol-lowering medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

· Serious Side Effects
acute renal failure
anaphylaxis
angioedema
dermatomyositis
erythema multiforme
hemolytic anemia
hepatotoxicity
hypersensitivity reaction
leukopenia
lupus-like syndrome
myopathy
pancreatitis
polymyalgia rheumatica
photosensitivity
rhabdomyolysis
vasculitis
thrombocytopenia
toxic epidermal necrolysis
Stevens Johnson syndrome

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
constipation
upper respiratory track infection symptoms
gas
diarrhea
asthenia
muscle pain
elevated CPK
elevated liver enzymes

Read more – February 24, 2009

Azithromycin

· Trade Name
Zithromycin

· Generic Name
AZITHROMYCIN

· Drug Class
Antibiotic medication
Macrolide

· How It Works
Medication inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

· Serious Side Effects
angioedema
anaphylaxis
cholestatic jaundice
pseudomembranous colitis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
QT prolongation
torsades de pointes
toxic epidermal necrolysis

· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
abdominal pain
nausea
vaginitis
dyspepsia
dizziness
rash
vomiting
anorexia
pruritus

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