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
Viread
· Trade Name
Viread
· Generic Name
Tenofovir
· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
HIV medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits viral enzyme
· Serious Side Effects
acidosis
fatty liver
liver toxicity
kidney inflammation
kidney failure
muscle pain
muscle damage
bone density loss
fat redistribution
pancreatitis
shortness of breath
allergic reactions
· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
rash
high cholesterol
headache
pain
back pain
fever
hematuria
depression
anxiety
muscle pain
joint pain
insomnia
pneumonia
Vytorin
· Trade Name
VYTORIN
· Generic Name
Ezetimibe and Simvastatin
· Drug Class
Cholesterol-lowering medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits cholesterol absorption at small intestine brush border
Medication inhibits the formation of the LDL (bad) cholesterol molecule.
· Serious Side Effects
muscle pain
muscle breakdown
kidney failure
liver toxicity
pancreatitis
depression
allergic reactions
tissue swelling
lupus-like syndrome
polymyalgia rheumatica
dermatomyositis
inflammation of blood vessels
low platelet count
low white blood cell count
hemolytic anemia
photosensitivity
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
erythema multiforme
· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
constipation
flatulence
dizziness
joint pain
muscle pain
back pain
fatigue
elevated creatinine phosphokinase
elevated liver enzymes
cough
sinus infection
Read more – March 21, 2009
Xolair
· Trade Name
XOLAIR
· Generic Name
Omalizumab
· Drug Class
Asthma medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits IgE binding to mast cells and basophils
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reaction
anaphylaxis
cancer
severely low platelet count
· Common Side Effects
viral infections
sinus infections
headache
sore throat
joint pain
fatigue
dizziness
itch
rash
earache
Read more – March 17, 2009
Reclast
· Trade Name
RECLAST
· Generic Name
Zoledronic Acid
· Drug Class
Osteoporosis medication
bisphosphonate
· How It Works
Medication inhibits osteoclast activity and reduces bone resorption and turnover
· Serious Side Effects
anaphylactic reaction
shortness of breath
hypersensitivity reaction
hypocalcemia
renal failure
osteonecrosis of the jaw
musculoskeletal pain
· Common Side Effects
joint pain
muscle pain
pyrexia
headache
extremity pain
influenza-like symptoms
dizziness
nausea
bone pain
fatigue
influenza
diarrhea
constipation
pain
dyspepsia
lethargy
dyspnea
back pain
hypocalcemia
peripheral edema
rash
vomiting
abdominal distension
abdominal pain
anorexia
paresthesia
muscle spasms
asthenia
conjunctivitis
Read more – February 25, 2009
Accutane
· Trade Name
Accutane
· Generic Name
Isotretinoin
· Drug Class
Acne medication
· How It Works
Medication reduces sebum secretion
· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
liver toxicity
depression
pseudotumor cerebri
osteopenia
osteoporosis
stroke
seizures
anaphylaxis
hypersensitivity vasculitis
major birth defects
violent behavior/aggression
psychosis
suicidal ideation (thinking of suicide)
suicide attempts
hearing impairment
cataracts
premature closure of bone growth plates
neutropenia
rhabdomyolysis
agranulocytosis
inflammatory bowel disease
vascular thrombosis
· Common Side Effects
dry skin
skin fragility
itching
bloody nose
dry mucous membranes
conjunctivitis
photosensitivity
joint pain
muscle pain
high blood triglyceride levels
peeling skin on palms and soles
hair thinning/loss
nail changes
elevated liver transaminases
contact lens intolerance
decreased night vision
visual disturbances
depression
tinnitus
cheilitis
back pain
Read more – February 9, 2009
Accretropin
• Trade Name
ACCRETROPIN
• Generic Name
Somatropin Injection
• Drug Class
Growth Hormone Medication
• How It Works
Medication stimulates cellular growth and anabolic activities.
· Serious Side Effects
intracranial hypertension
pancreatitis
hypothyroidism
diabetes mellitus
scoliosis progression
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
leukemia
sudden death
allergic reaction
· Common Side Effects
headache
high blood glucose
peripheral edema
joint pain
muscle pain
upper respiratory track infection
paresthesias
fatigue
lipoatrophy at injection site
hematuria
hypothyroidism
hyperglycemia
edema
aggressive behavior
hair loss
