Pharmacy

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

Read more – March 29, 2009

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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Versed

· Trade Name
VERSED

· Generic Name
Midazolam

· Drug Class
Short acting Benzodiazepin- type medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates benzodiazepine receptors in brain, enhances GABA and slows brain activity

· Serious Side Effects
inhibits respiratory drive
cardiac arrest
withdrawal symptoms

· Common Side Effects
rash
agitation
nausea
vomiting
sedation
headache
low blood pressure
amnesia
euphoria
hallucinations
confusion
dizziness
metallic taste
dry mouth
constipation

Read more – March 27, 2009

Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen

· Trade Name
Vicodin

· Generic Name
HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN

· 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
liver toxicity
dependency
abuse

· Common Side Effects
nausea
vomiting
constipation
dependence
tolerance
lightheadedness
dizziness
sedation
drowsiness
rash
itch

Read more – March 26, 2009

Hydroxyzine

· 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

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

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Xyrem

· Trade Name
XYREM

· Generic Name
Sodium Oxybate

· Drug Class
Neurologic medication

· How It Works
Medication causes central nervous system depression

· Serious Side Effects
CNS depression
apnea
respiratory depression
abuse potential
depression
tolerance
dependence
psychosis
paranoia
hallucinations
suicidal ideation
coma
death
seizures

· Common Side Effects
headache
nausea
vomiting
dizziness
sleepiness
sore throat
infection
flu-like symptoms
accidental injury
diarrhea
urinary incontinence
runny nose
sinusitis
nervousness
confusion
sleepwalking
depression
stomach upset
abnormal dreams
insomnia

Read more – March 17, 2009

Zanaflex

· Trade Name
ZANAFLEX

· Generic Name
Tizanidine

· Drug Class
Muscle Relaxant Medication

· How It Works
Medication binds to certain central adrenergic receptors reducing spasticity

· Serious Side Effects
liver toxicity
slow heart rate
low blood pressure
syncope/loss of consciousness
hypertension
fast heart rate
hallucinations
retinal degeneration
corneal defects
QT prolongation

· Common Side Effects
constipation
dizziness
low blood pressure
slow heart rate
asthenia
dry mouth
sleepiness
upper respiratory track infection
elevated liver transaminases
vomiting
speech disturbance
urinary frequency
blurred vision
dyskinesia
nervousness
pharyngitis
rhinitis
hallucinations

Read more – March 3, 2009