Pharmacy
Adriamycin
· Trade Name
ADRIAMYCIN
· Generic Name
Doxorubicin
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication binds to DNA
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anemia
bone marrow toxicity
bleeding
heart toxicity
heart muscle damage
heart failure
heart arrhythmia
infection
inflammation of the heart lining
inflammation of the heart muscle
· Common Side Effects
bone marrow toxicity
change in color of nails
change in color of the urine
diarrhea
hair loss
heart failure
inflammation of the esophagus
inflammation of the mouth
loss of appetite
nausea
redness of the face
stomachache
vomiting
Read more – April 2, 2009
Doxorubicin
· Trade Name
Adria
· Generic Name
DOXORUBICIN
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication binds to DNA
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anemia
bone marrow toxicity
bleeding
heart toxicity
heart muscle damage
heart failure
heart arrhythmia
infection
inflammation of the heart lining
inflammation of the heart muscle
· Common Side Effects
bone marrow toxicity
change in color of nails
change in color of the urine
diarrhea
hair loss
heart failure
inflammation of the esophagus
inflammation of the mouth
loss of appetite
nausea
redness of the face
stomachache
vomiting
Adria
· Trade Name
ADRIA
· Generic Name
Doxorubicin
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication binds to DNA
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anemia
bone marrow toxicity
bleeding
heart toxicity
heart muscle damage
heart failure
heart arrhythmia
infection
inflammation of the heart lining
inflammation of the heart muscle
· Common Side Effects
bone marrow toxicity
change in color of nails
change in color of the urine
diarrhea
hair loss
heart failure
inflammation of the esophagus
inflammation of the mouth
loss of appetite
nausea
redness of the face
stomachache
vomiting
Adenosine
· Trade Name
Adenocard
· Generic Name
ADENOSINE
· Drug Class
Advanced Cardiac Life Support medication
Anti-Arrhythmic medication
· How It Works
Medication slows electrical conduction through the AV node and interrupts AV node re-entry
· Serious Side Effects
slow heart rate
fast heart rate
heart block
heart arrhythmias
atrial fibrillation
bronchiole constriction
· Common Side Effects
chest pain
flushing
headache
lightheadedness
nausea
shortness of breath
Read more – March 31, 2009
Adenocard
· Trade Name
Adenocard
· Generic Name
Adenosine
· Drug Class
Advanced Cardiac Life Support medication
Anti-Arrhythmic medication
· How It Works
Medication slows electrical conduction through the AV node and interrupts AV node re-entry
· Serious Side Effects
slow heart rate
fast heart rate
heart block
heart arrhythmias
atrial fibrillation
bronchiole constriction
· Common Side Effects
chest pain
flushing
headache
lightheadedness
nausea
shortness of breath
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
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
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
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
Etoposide
· Trade Name
Vepesid
· Generic Name
ETOPOSIDE
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits cells division
· Serious Side Effects
anaphylactic reactions
bone marrow suppression
seizures
high blood pressure
interstitial pneumonitis
liver toxicity
low blood pressure
optic nerve inflammation
pulmonary fibrosis
· Common Side Effects
allergic reactions
bone marrow suppression
constipation
dizziness
fatigue
fever
hair loss
loss of appetite
low blood pressure
nausea
vomiting
weight loss
stomachache
diarrhea
taste changes
nerve damage
rash
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