Pharmacy
Vicodin
· Trade Name
VICODIN
· Generic Name
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
· 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
liver toxicity
dependency
abuse
· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
constipation
dependence
tolerance
lightheadedness
dizziness
sedation
drowsiness
rash
itch
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
Vicoprofen
· 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
Vorinostat
· Trade Name
VORINOSTAT
· Generic Name
Zolinza
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication stops cell growth or causes cell death by inhibiting cell enzyme
· Serious Side Effects
anemia
low platelet count
high blood glucose
dehydration
pulmonary embolism
deep venous thrombosis
heart attack
stroke
prolonged QT interval
squamous cell carcinoma
cholecystitis
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal bleed
urinary obstruction
· Common Side Effects
anemia
fatigue
diarrhea
constipation
nausea
vomiting
loss of appetite
weight loss
muscle spasms
hair loss
dry mouth
chills
dizziness
edema
headache
itch
cough
fever
high blood glucose
Read more – March 23, 2009
Welchol
· Trade Name
WELCHOL
· Generic Name
Colesevelam
· Drug Class
Cholesterol-lowering medication
· How It Works
Medication binds intestinal bile acids
Medication inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol
· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
allergic reactions
rash
fecal impaction
mouth blister
esophageal obstruction
bowel obstruction
dysphagia
· Common Side Effects
muscle pain
constipation
indigestion
nausea
fatgiue
sore throat
influenza-like symptoms
runny nose
low blood glucose
high blood pressure
high triglycerides
Read more – March 21, 2009
Wellbutrin
· Trade Name
Wellbutrin
· Generic Name
Bupropion
· Drug Class
Antidepressant medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits brain nerve cells form the uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine
· Serious Side Effects
seizures
arrhythmias
fast heart rate
liver toxicity
hypertension
allergic reactions
headache
migraine
Stevens Johnson syndrome
erythema multiforme
hallucinations
paranoia
mania
psychosis
suicidality (excessive thinking of suicide)
depression
elevated intraocular pressure
· Common Side Effects
agitation
anxiety
constipation
dizziness
dry mouth
headache
nausea
tremor
sweating
abnormal dreams
insomnia
tinnitus
sore throat
loss of appetite
weight loss
infection
abdominal pain
diarrhea
flatulence
rash
palpitations
muscle pain
joint pain
chest pain
blurred vision
urinary frequency
Xanax
· Trade Name
XANAX
· Generic Name
Alprazolam
· Drug Class
Sedative medication
Short-acting benzodiazepine medication
· How It Works
Medication binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain
Medication enhances GABA effects
· Serious Side Effects
coma
syncope
rapid heart rate
seizures
respiratory depression
dependency
abuse potential
withdrawal if abrupt D/C
excessive thoughts of suicide
· Common Side Effects
confusion
nausea
drowsiness
lightheadedness
diarrhea
vomiting
insomnia
dry mouth
depression
headache
constipation
rapid heart rate
nasal congestion
blurred vision
low blood pressure
sialorrhea
rate
passing out
ataxia
amnesia
impaired coordination
irritability
altered libido
dysarthria
appetite change
weight changes
urinary hesitancy
Read more – March 18, 2009
Sectral
· 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
dyspnea
insomnia
urinary frequency
chest pain
depression
abnormal dreams
rash
joint pain
muscle pain
abnormal vision
edema
Read more – March 4, 2009
Zanaflex
· Trade Name
ZANAFLEX
· Generic Name
Tizanidine
· Drug Class
Muscle Relaxant Medication
· How It Works
Medication binds to certain central adrenergic receptors reducing spasticity
· Serious Side Effects
liver toxicity
slow heart rate
low blood pressure
syncope/loss of consciousness
hypertension
fast heart rate
hallucinations
retinal degeneration
corneal defects
QT prolongation
· Common Side Effects
constipation
dizziness
low blood pressure
slow heart rate
asthenia
dry mouth
sleepiness
upper respiratory track infection
elevated liver transaminases
vomiting
speech disturbance
urinary frequency
blurred vision
dyskinesia
nervousness
pharyngitis
rhinitis
hallucinations
Read more – March 3, 2009
Zantac
· Trade Name
ZANTAC
· Generic Name
Ranitidine
· Drug Class
Anti-stomach acid medication
H2 Blocker medication
· How It Works
Medication selectively inhibits histamine H2 receptors in the stomach
· Serious Side Effects
liver toxicity
pneumonia
inflammation of the kidney
low platelet count
granulocytopenia
leukopenia
agranulocytosis
pancytopenia
mental confusion
hallucinations
pancreatitis
allergic reaction
erythema multiforme
arrhythmias
· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
headache
diarrhea
constipation
fatigue
muscle aches
vertigo
malaise
dizziness
dry mouth
confusion
dry skin
rash
