Pharmacy

Hepsera

· Trade Name
Adefovir

· Generic Name
HEPSERA

· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
Hepatitis medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
kidney toxicity
kidney failure
liver toxicity
bone breakdown
muscle breakdown
acidosis
fatty liver

· Common Side Effects
fatigue
headache
stomachache
nausea
vomiting
itch
rash
gas
diarrhea
hepatitis B exacerbation

Read more – March 31, 2009

Adefovir

· Trade Name
ADEFOVIR

· Generic Name
Hepsera

· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
Hepatitis medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
kidney toxicity
kidney failure
liver toxicity
bone breakdown
muscle breakdown
acidosis
fatty liver

· Common Side Effects
fatigue
headache
stomachache
nausea
vomiting
itch
rash
gas
diarrhea
hepatitis B exacerbation

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Midrin

· Trade Name
MIDRIN

· Generic Name
Acetaminophen, Isometheptene and Dichloralphenazone

· Drug Class
Migraine medication

· How It Works
Medication produces central acting prostaglandin inhibition, analgesia, anti-pyretic effect
Medication produces sedation
Medication produces cerebral vasoconstriction

· Serious Side Effects
severe high blood pressure

· Common Side Effects
rash
itch
dizziness

Read more – March 29, 2009

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

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Tylenol-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
decrease 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

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Fentanyl

· 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

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

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Vistaril

· Trade Name
Vistaril

· Generic Name
Hydroxyzine

· Drug Class
Antihistamine
Non benzodiazepine sedative

· How It Works
Medication blocks histamine receptors in the brain and in the periphery

· Serious Side Effects
seizures
shortness of breath
wheezing

· Common Side Effects
agitation
bitter taste
dizziness
drowsiness
dry mouth
headache
nausea
slurred speech
weakness

Read more – March 25, 2009