Pharmacy

Venlafaxine

· Trade Name
Effexor

· Generic Name
VENLAFAXINE

· Drug Class
Anti-depressant medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits neuronal reuptake or norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bleeding
depression
glaucoma
heart arrhythmias
high blood pressure
interstitial lung disease
mania
pancreatitis
seizures
thinking of suicide
withdrawal symptoms

· Common Side Effects
abnormal dreams
abnormal ejaculation
anxiety
blurry vision
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness
dry mouth
fast heart rate
headache
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
impotence
insomnia
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
rash
sleepiness
sweating
tremor
vomiting
weight loss
weight gain
weight loss
yawning

Read more – April 3, 2009

Effexor

· Trade Name
EFFEXOR

· Generic Name
Venlafaxine

· Drug Class
Anti-depressant medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits neuronal reuptake or norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bleeding
depression
glaucoma
heart arrhythmias
high blood pressure
interstitial lung disease
mania
pancreatitis
seizures
thinking of suicide
withdrawal symptoms

· Common Side Effects
abnormal dreams
abnormal ejaculation
anxiety
blurry vision
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness
dry mouth
fast heart rate
headache
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
impotence
insomnia
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
rash
sleepiness
sweating
tremor
vomiting
weight loss
weight gain
weight loss
yawning

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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

Adderall

· 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

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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

Actiq

· Trade Name
Actiq

· Generic Name
Fentanyl

· Drug Class
Narcotic medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates various opioid receptors in the brain producing pain relief and sedation

· Serious Side Effects
inhibits respiratory drive
respiratory depression
low blood pressure
shock
slow heart rate
potential for abuse
dependency
withdrawal symtpoms
allergic reactions
hallucinations
liver failure
kidney failure
anemia

· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
dizziness
dry mouth
itch
rash
sleepiness
visual changes
tiredness
headache
constipation
shortness of breath
confusion
anxiety
nervousness
sweating

Read more – March 28, 2009

Mebendazole

· Trade Name
Vermox

· Generic Name
MEBENDAZOLE

· Drug Class
Anti-Parasitic medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits microtubule formation and glucose uptake in parasite

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
seizures
bone marrow damage
liver damage

· Common Side Effects
dizziness
headache
stomachache
diarrhea
nausea
vomiting
fever
rash
itch
hair loss
liver damage

Read more – March 27, 2009

Versed

· Trade Name
VERSED

· Generic Name
Midazolam

· Drug Class
Short acting Benzodiazepin- type medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates benzodiazepine receptors in brain, enhances GABA and slows brain activity

· Serious Side Effects
inhibits respiratory drive
cardiac arrest
withdrawal symptoms

· Common Side Effects
rash
agitation
nausea
vomiting
sedation
headache
low blood pressure
amnesia
euphoria
hallucinations
confusion
dizziness
metallic taste
dry mouth
constipation

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Vesanoid

· Trade Name
VESANOID

· Generic Name
Tretinoin

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication induces differentiation and decreases proliferation of certain cells

· Serious Side Effects
heart disease
arrhythmia
high blood pressure
kidney failure
pancreatitis
hallucinations
depression
muscle breakdown
visual changes
hearing loss
thrombosis
thrombocytosis
inflammation of blood vessels

· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
constipation
rash
dry skin
dry mucous membranes
headache
fever
edema
bone pain
hyperlipidemia
liver damage
shortness of breath
stomachache
weight changes
depression
chest discomfort
visual changes
anxiety
agitation
earache
diarrhea
flushing
itch
dizziness
paresthesias
hair loss
muscle pain
hypotension
insomnia
high blood pressure
confusion
dysuria
fluid imbalance
hallucinations
prostate hypertrophy

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Solifenacin

· Trade Name
VESIcare

· Generic Name
SOLIFENACIN

· Drug Class
Anti-Spasmodic medication

· How It Works
Medication relaxes bladder

· Serious Side Effects
hallucinations
QT prolongation
intestinal obstruction

· Common Side Effects
dry mouth
constipation
blurred vision
fatigue
stomachache
nausea
urinary retention
urinary infection

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