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Pharmacy

Diovan

· Trade Name
DIOVAN

· Generic Name
Valsartan

· Drug Class
Angiotensin Receptor blocker medication
High Blood Pressure medication

· How It Works
Medication blocks angiotensin receptor, lowering blood pressure

· Serious Side Effects
bone marrow toxicity
fetal damage if taken during pregnancy
kidney damage
kidney failure
liver damage
low blood pressure
muscle damage
tissue swelling

· Common Side Effects
back pain
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
stomachache

Read more – April 13, 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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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

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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

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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

Read more – March 31, 2009

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

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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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Vepesid

· 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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