Pharmacy
Diovan
· Trade Name
DIOVAN
· Generic Name
Valsartan
· Drug Class
Angiotensin Receptor blocker medication
High Blood Pressure medication
· How It Works
Medication blocks angiotensin receptor, lowering blood pressure
· Serious Side Effects
bone marrow toxicity
fetal damage if taken during pregnancy
kidney damage
kidney failure
liver damage
low blood pressure
muscle damage
tissue swelling
· Common Side Effects
back pain
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
stomachache
Read more – April 13, 2009
Vasopressin
· Trade Name
Pitressin
· Generic Name
VASOPRESSIN
· Drug Class
Endocrine medication
Advanced Cardiac Life Support medication
· How It Works
Medication mimics activity of anti-diuretic hormone.
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
chest pain
heart arrhythmias
heart attack
high blood pressure
slow heart rate
water intoxication
· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
dizziness
fever
headache
gas
nausea
rash
stomachache
sweating
tremor
vomiting
Read more – April 10, 2009
Pitressin
· Trade Name
Pitressin
· Generic Name
Vasopressin
· Drug Class
Endocrine medication
Advanced Cardiac Life Support medication
· How It Works
Medication mimics activity of Anti diuretic hormone.
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
chest pain
heart arrhythmias
heart attack
high blood pressure
slow heart rate
water intoxication
· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
dizziness
fever
headache
gas
nausea
rash
stomach ache
sweating
tremor
vomiting
Flunisolide
· Trade Name
Aerobid
· Generic Name
FLUNISOLIDE
· Drug Class
Pulmonary medication
Inhaled Steroids medication
· How It Works
Medication decreases airway inflammation
· Serious Side Effects
adrenal suppression
bronchiole spasm
cataracts
eosinophilia
glaucoma
osteoporosis
· Common Side Effects
chest pain
diarrhea
dizziness
edema
fever
headache
heartburn
influenza-like symptoms
loss of appetite
nasal congestion
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
rash
sore throat
stomachache
unpleasant taste
vomiting
Read more – April 3, 2009
Aerobid
· Trade Name
AEROBID
· Generic Name
Flunisolide
· Drug Class
Pulmonary medication
Inhaled Steroids medication
· How It Works
Medication decreases airway inflammation
· Serious Side Effects
adrenal suppression
bronchiole spasm
cataracts
eosinophilia
glaucoma
osteoporosis
· Common Side Effects
chest pain
diarrhea
dizziness
edema
fever
headache
heartburn
influenza like symptoms
loss of appetite
nasal congestion
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
rash
sore throat
stomachache
unpleasant taste
vomiting
fluticasone-salmeterol
· Trade Name
Advair
· Generic Name
FLUTICASONE-SALMETEROL
· Drug Class
Pulmonary medication
Bronchodilator medication
Inhaled Steroids medication
· How It Works
Medication dilates airways
Medication decreases inflammation in airways
· Serious Side Effects
adrenal gland suppression
asthma exacerbation
cataracts
death
glaucoma
growth suppression
heart arrhythmia
pneumonia
spasm of bronchioles
spasm of throat
tissue swelling
· Common Side Effects
bronchitis
cough
diarrhea
dizziness
headache
hoarseness
nausea
palpitations
pneumonia
sinusitis
sore throat
stomachache
rash
taste changes
tremor
throat irritation
vomiting
Advair
· Trade Name
ADVAIR
· Generic Name
fluticasone-salmeterol
· Drug Class
Pulmonary medication
Bronchodilator medication
Inhaled Steroids medication
· How It Works
Medication dilates airways
Medication decreases inflammation in airways
· Serious Side Effects
adrenal gland suppression
asthma exacerbation
cataracts
death
glaucoma
growth suppression
heart arrhythmia
pneumonia
spasm of bronchioles
spasm of throat
tissue swelling
· Common Side Effects
bronchitis
cough
diarrhea
dizziness
headache
hoarseness
nausea
palpitations
pneumonia
sinusitis
sore throat
stomachache
rash
taste changes
tremor
throat irritation
vomiting
Epinephrine
· Trade Name
Adrenalin
· Generic Name
EPINEPHRINE
· Drug Class
Advanced cardiac life-saving protocol medication
Anti-Arrhythmics heart medication
Inotropes Pressors medication
· How It Works
Medication stimulates both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
· Serious Side Effects
arrhythmias
bleeding in the brain
chest pain
high blood pressure
fluid in the lungs
tissue necrosis
· Common Side Effects
anxiety
dizziness
fast heart rate
headache
nausea
nervousness
paleness
palpitations
weakness
sweating
tremor
vomiting
Read more – April 2, 2009
Adrenalin
· Trade Name
ADRENALIN
· Generic Name
Epinephrine
· Drug Class
Advanced cardiac life-saving protocol medication
Anti-Arrhythmics heart medication
Inotropes Pressors medication
· How It Works
Medication stimulates both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
· Serious Side Effects
arrhythmias
bleeding in the brain
chest pain
high blood pressure
fluid in the lungs
tissue necrosis
· Common Side Effects
anxiety
dizziness
fast heart rate
headache
nausea
nervousness
paleness
palpitations
weakness
sweating
tremor
vomiting
Amphetamine
· Trade Name
Adderall
· Generic Name
AMPHETAMINE
· Drug Class
Stimulant medication
· How It Works
Medication stimulates brain activity and blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine
· Serious Side Effects
dependency
potential abuse
withdrawal
depression
psychosis
mania
aggressive behavior
high blood pressure
heart attack
stroke
sudden death
heart damage
seizures
growth suppression in pediatric patients
allergic reactions
anaphylaxis
angioedema
· Common Side Effects
dry mouth
stomachache
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
constipation
loss of appetite
weight loss
insomnia
headache
emotional lability
nervousness
dizziness
palpitations
tremor
high blood pressure
fast heart rate
libido changes
impotence
Read more – March 31, 2009
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