Pharmacy

Aceon

· Trade Name
ACEON

· Generic Name
Perindopril

· Drug Class
Anti-hypertensive medication
Blood pressure medication
ACE Inhibitor

· How It Works
Medication inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
kidney failure
liver toxicity
anaphylactoid reaction
angioedema (tissue swelling) head and neck
angioedema (tissue swelling) of the intestinal
low blood pressure
elevated blood potassium
neutropenia
agranulocytosis
pancreatitis
Stevens Johnson syndrome
oligohydramnios (if used during pregnancy)
fetal or neonatal harm or death (if used during pregnancy)
congenital malformations, major (if used during pregnancy)

· Common Side Effects
cough
hypotension
fatigue
dizziness
nausea
vomiting
hyperkalemia
kidney insufficiency
muscle pain
bone pain
upper respiratory track infection

Read more – March 5, 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

Zocor

· Trade Name
ZOCOR

· Generic Name
Simvastatin

· Drug Class
Cholesterol-lowering medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

· Serious Side Effects
acute renal failure
anaphylaxis
angioedema
dermatomyositis
erythema multiforme
hemolytic anemia
hepatotoxicity
hypersensitivity reaction
leukopenia
lupus-like syndrome
myopathy
pancreatitis
polymyalgia rheumatica
photosensitivity
rhabdomyolysis
vasculitis
thrombocytopenia
toxic epidermal necrolysis
Stevens Johnson syndrome

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
constipation
upper respiratory track infection symptoms
gas
diarrhea
asthenia
muscle pain
elevated CPK
elevated liver enzymes

Read more – February 24, 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

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