Pharmacy
Verelan
· Trade Name
VERELAN
· Generic Name
Verapamil
· Drug Class
High blood pressure medication
Calcium channel blocker medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits calcium flow into vascular smooth muscle in arteries and the heart cells
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
low blood pressure
AV block
slow heart rate
liver toxicity
constipation
bowel obstruction
· Common Side Effects
constipation
dizziness
edema
fatigue
headache
heart failure
leg swelling
low blood pressure
nausea
Read more – March 31, 2009
Procardia
· Trade Name
PROCARDIA
· Generic Name
Nifedipine
· Drug Class
High blood pressure medication
Calcium Channel Blocker
· How It Works
Medication inhibits calcium flow into vascular smooth muscle and heart muscle
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
pulmonary edema
heart attack
heart arrhythmia
low blood pressure
cholestasis
allergic hepatitis
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal obstruction
· Common Side Effects
constipation
muscle cramps
edema
dizziness
headache
flushing
fatigue
low blood pressure
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
shortness of breath
nasal congestion
weakness
Read more – March 30, 2009
Nifedipine
· Trade Name
Adalat
· Generic Name
NIFEDIPINE
· Drug Class
High blood pressure medication
Calcium Channel Blocker
· How It Works
Medication inhibits calcium flow into vascular smooth muscle and heart muscle
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
pulmonary edema
heart attack
heart arrhythmia
low blood pressure
cholestasis
allergic hepatitis
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal obstruction
· Common Side Effects
constipation
muscle cramps
edema
dizziness
headache
flushing
fatigue
low blood pressure
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
shortness of breath
nasal congestion
weakness
Adalat
· Trade Name
ADALAT
· Generic Name
Nifedipine
· Drug Class
High blood pressure medication
Calcium Channel Blocker
· How It Works
Medication inhibits calcium flow into vascular smooth muscle and heart muscle
· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
pulmonary edema
heart attack
heart arrhythmia
low blood pressure
cholestasis
allergic hepatitis
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal obstruction
· Common Side Effects
constipation
muscle cramps
edema
dizziness
headache
flushing
fatigue
low blood pressure
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
shortness of breath
nasal congestion
weakness
Duragesic
· Trade Name
DURAGESIC
· 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
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
Read more – March 27, 2009
Lupron
· Trade Name
LUPRON
· Generic Name
Leuprolide
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication stops gonadotropin release and suppresses ovarian and testicular function
· Serious Side Effects
bone density loss
paralysis
spinal cord compression
urinary obstruction
arrhythmias
allergic reactions
pulmonary embolism
· Common Side Effects
decreased libido
depression
emotional lability
hot flashes
stomach upset
sweating
headache
vaginitis
generalized pain
joint disorder
edema
weight changes
dizziness
breast tenderness
insomnia
paresthesias
vaginal bleeding
Viadur
· Trade Name
VIADUR
· Generic Name
Leuprolide
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication stops gonadotropin release and suppresses ovarian and testicular function
· Serious Side Effects
bone density loss
paralysis
spinal cord compression
urinary obstruction
arrhythmias
allergic reactions
pulmonary embolism
· Common Side Effects
decreased libido
depression
emotional lability
hot flashes
stomach upset
sweating
headache
vaginitis
generalized pain
joint disorder
edema
weight changes
dizziness
breast tenderness
insomnia
paresthesias
vaginal bleeding
Videx
· Trade Name
VIDEX
· Generic Name
Didanosine
· Drug Class
Antiviral medication
HIV medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits HIV viral enzyme
· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
nerve damage
liver toxicity
acidosis
optic nerve inflammation
fat redistribution
bone marrow suppression
diabetes mellitus
allergic reactions
muscle breakdown
· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
vomiting
nausea
headache
nerve damage
rash
liver damager
weight loss
loss of appetite
joint pain
muscle pain
Read more – March 26, 2009
Velban
· Trade Name
VELBAN
· Generic Name
Vinblastine
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells from dividing
· Serious Side Effects
nerve toxicity
infertility
bone marrow suppression
peripheral neuropathy
bowel obstruction
cranial nerve paralysis
ear damage
seizures
allergic reactions
bronchospasm
heart attack
· Common Side Effects
hair loss
fatigue
constipation
weight loss
loss of appetite
tingling
urinary retention
diarrhea
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
unsteady gait
weakness
