Pharmacy

Vaniqa

· Trade Name
VANIQA

· Generic Name
Eflornithine

· Drug Class
Dermatologic medications
Topical hair removal medication

· How It Works
Medication enzyme-inhibiting hair growth

· Serious Side Effects
none reported

· Common Side Effects
acne
dry skin
headache
itch
lip swelling
rash
skin burning
skin irritation
skin redness

Read more – April 12, 2009

Bortezomib

· Trade Name
Velcade

· Generic Name
BORTEZOMIB

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits normal cell function, causing cell death

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anemia
bleeding
bone marrow toxicity
bowel obstruction
cardiac arrest
diarrhea
dehydration
heart arrhythmias
heart failure
liver damage
liver failure
low blood pressure
nerve damage
nausea
pancreatitis
pneumonia
psychiatric disorders
vomiting

· Common Side Effects
anemia
anxiety
back pain
bone marrow toxicity
bone pain
cough
diarrhea
dehydration
dizziness
constipation
fatigue
headache
insomnia
joint pain
loss of appetite
low blood pressure
muscle pain
nausea
nerve damage
rash
shortness of breath
stomachache
vomiting
weight loss

Read more – April 3, 2009

Velcade

· Trade Name
VELCADE

· Generic Name
Bortezomib

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits normal cell function, causing cell death

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anemia
bleeding
bone marrow toxicity
bowel obstruction
cardiac arrest
diarrhea
dehydration
heart arrhythmias
heart failure
liver damage
liver failure
low blood pressure
nerve damage
nausea
pancreatitis
pneumonia
psychiatric disorders
vomiting

· Common Side Effects
anemia
anxiety
back pain
bone marrow toxicity
bone pain
cough
diarrhea
dehydration
dizziness
constipation
fatigue
headache
insomnia
joint pain
loss of appetite
low blood pressure
muscle pain
nausea
nerve damage
rash
shortness of breath
stomachache
vomiting
weight loss

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Venlafaxine

· Trade Name
Effexor

· Generic Name
VENLAFAXINE

· Drug Class
Anti-depressant medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits neuronal reuptake or norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bleeding
depression
glaucoma
heart arrhythmias
high blood pressure
interstitial lung disease
mania
pancreatitis
seizures
thinking of suicide
withdrawal symptoms

· Common Side Effects
abnormal dreams
abnormal ejaculation
anxiety
blurry vision
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness
dry mouth
fast heart rate
headache
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
impotence
insomnia
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
rash
sleepiness
sweating
tremor
vomiting
weight loss
weight gain
weight loss
yawning

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Effexor

· Trade Name
EFFEXOR

· Generic Name
Venlafaxine

· Drug Class
Anti-depressant medication
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits neuronal reuptake or norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
bleeding
depression
glaucoma
heart arrhythmias
high blood pressure
interstitial lung disease
mania
pancreatitis
seizures
thinking of suicide
withdrawal symptoms

· Common Side Effects
abnormal dreams
abnormal ejaculation
anxiety
blurry vision
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness
dry mouth
fast heart rate
headache
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
impotence
insomnia
loss of appetite
nausea
nervousness
rash
sleepiness
sweating
tremor
vomiting
weight loss
weight gain
weight loss
yawning

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Iron Sucrose

· Trade Name
Venofer

· Generic Name
IRON SUCROSE

· Drug Class
Mineral medication
Hematologic medication

· How It Works
Medication is iron, important for hemoglobin and certain enzymes

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
iron overload
low blood pressure

· Common Side Effects
back pain
chest pain
constipation
diarrhea
headache
high blood pressure
itch
joint pain
low blood pressure
muscle cramps
nausea
taste disturbance
vomiting

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Venofer

· Trade Name
VENOFER

· Generic Name
Iron Sucrose

· Drug Class
Mineral medication
Hematologic medication

· How It Works
Medication is iron, important for hemoglobin and certain enzymes

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
iron overload
low blood pressure

· Common Side Effects
back pain
chest pain
constipation
diarrhea
headache
high blood pressure
itch
joint pain
low blood pressure
muscle cramps
nausea
taste disturbance
vomiting

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Flunisolide

· Trade Name
Aerobid

· Generic Name
FLUNISOLIDE

· Drug Class
Pulmonary medication
Inhaled Steroids medication

· How It Works
Medication decreases airway inflammation

· Serious Side Effects
adrenal suppression
bronchiole spasm
cataracts
eosinophilia
glaucoma
osteoporosis

· Common Side Effects
chest pain
diarrhea
dizziness
edema
fever
headache
heartburn
influenza-like symptoms
loss of appetite
nasal congestion
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
rash
sore throat
stomachache
unpleasant taste
vomiting

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Aerobid

· Trade Name
AEROBID

· Generic Name
Flunisolide

· Drug Class
Pulmonary medication
Inhaled Steroids medication

· How It Works
Medication decreases airway inflammation

· Serious Side Effects
adrenal suppression
bronchiole spasm
cataracts
eosinophilia
glaucoma
osteoporosis

· Common Side Effects
chest pain
diarrhea
dizziness
edema
fever
headache
heartburn
influenza like symptoms
loss of appetite
nasal congestion
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
rash
sore throat
stomachache
unpleasant taste
vomiting

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fluticasone-salmeterol

· Trade Name
Advair

· Generic Name
FLUTICASONE-SALMETEROL

· Drug Class
Pulmonary medication
Bronchodilator medication
Inhaled Steroids medication

· How It Works
Medication dilates airways
Medication decreases inflammation in airways

· Serious Side Effects
adrenal gland suppression
asthma exacerbation
cataracts
death
glaucoma
growth suppression
heart arrhythmia
pneumonia
spasm of bronchioles
spasm of throat
tissue swelling

· Common Side Effects
bronchitis
cough
diarrhea
dizziness
headache
hoarseness
nausea
palpitations
pneumonia
sinusitis
sore throat
stomachache
rash
taste changes
tremor
throat irritation
vomiting

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