Pharmacy
Viramune
· Trade Name
Viramune
· Generic Name
Nevirapine
· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
HIV medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits HIV viral enzyme
· Serious Side Effects
liver toxicity
allergic reactions
muscle breakdown
bone marrow failure
angioedema
fat redistribution
· Common Side Effects
rash
nausea
liver damage
fatigue
headache
diarrhea
joint pain
muscle pain
Read more – March 25, 2009
Vitamin C
· Trade Name
Vitamin C
· Generic Name
Ascorbic Acid
· Drug Class
Vitamin
· How It Works
Medication participates in many physiologic reactions
Medications make urine acidic
· Serious Side Effects
elevated oxalic acid
· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
stomach ache
flushing
headache
nausea
vomiting
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
Warfarin
· Trade Name
WARFARIN
· Generic Name
Coumadin
· Drug Class
Anticoagulation medication
Blood thinner medication
Thrombolytic medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor synthesis (II, VII, IX, X, proteins C and S)
Medication inhibits the ability to make a blood clot
· Serious Side Effects
anemia
bleeding
hemorrhage
skin necrosis
tissue necrosis
gangrene
cholesterol embolism
fetal harm or death (possible if used during pregnancy)
allergic reactions
jaundice
hepatitis
vasculitis
syncope
· Common Side Effects
anemia
bleeding
bruising easily
stomach pain
vomiting
nausea
hair loss
diarrhea
gas
bloating
fatigue
lethargy
headache
dizziness
taste changes
itching
edema
rash
hives
fever
cold intolerance
paresthesias
Read more – March 21, 2009
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
Xeloda
· Trade Name
XELODA
· Generic Name
Capecitabine
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
Anti-metabolites medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits cell division
Medication inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis
· Serious Side Effects
infection
gastrointestinal toxicity
diarrhea
low white blood cell count
low platelet count
anemia
inflammation of the esophagus
bleeding in the stomach or colon
inflammation of the liver and bile ducts
liver failure
heart attack
arrhythmias
damage to the heart muscle
allergic reactions
· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
anemia
nausea
vomiting
low white blood cell count
low platelet count
infection
fatigue
rash
inflammation of the mouth and lips
tingling
abdominal pain
low of appetite
jaundice
constipation
eye pain
fever
edema
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
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
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
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
