Pharmacy

Vibramycin

· Trade Name
VIBRAMYCIN

· Generic Name
Doxycycline

· Drug Class
Antibiotic medication
Tetracycline medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

· Serious Side Effects
tooth discoloration
photosensitivity
allergic reactions
lupus-like syndrome
pericarditis
liver toxicity
kidney toxicity
pancreatitis
bone marrow suppression
birth defects

· Common Side Effects
light sensitivity
headache
nausea
stomachache
joint pain
diarrhea
rash
painful menstral ccyle

Read more – March 26, 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

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Vicoprofen

· Trade Name
Vicoprofen

· Generic Name
Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen

· Drug Class
Narcotic and anti-inflammatory combination medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates opioid receptor in the brain producing pain relief and sedation
Medication reduces prostaglandin production

· Serious Side Effects
inhibits respiratory drive
central nervous system depression
drowsiness
dependency
abuse
gastrointestinal bleeding
stomach ulcer
bowel obstruction
kidney damage
liver toxicity
allergic reactions
seizures
anemia
high blood pressure
heart attack
heart failure

· Common Side Effects
constipation
vomiting
diarrhea
abdominal pain
headache
sleepiness
nausea
dizziness
dry mouth
gas
itch
nervousness
anxiety
insomnia
gastritis
confusion
weight loss
loss of appetite
ringing in ear
bruising

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Didanosine

· Trade Name
Videx

· Generic Name
DIDANOSINE

· Drug Class
Antiviral medication
HIV medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits HIV viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
nerve damage
liver toxicity
acidosis
optic nerve inflammation
fat redistribution
bone marrow suppression
diabetes mellitus
allergic reactions
muscle breakdown

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
vomiting
nausea
headache
nerve damage
rash
liver damager
weight loss
loss of appetite
joint pain
muscle pain

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Videx

· Trade Name
VIDEX

· Generic Name
Didanosine

· Drug Class
Antiviral medication
HIV medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits HIV viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
pancreatitis
nerve damage
liver toxicity
acidosis
optic nerve inflammation
fat redistribution
bone marrow suppression
diabetes mellitus
allergic reactions
muscle breakdown

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
diarrhea
vomiting
nausea
headache
nerve damage
rash
liver damager
weight loss
loss of appetite
joint pain
muscle pain

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Ribavirin

· Trade Name
Virazole

· Generic Name
RIBAVIRIN

· Drug Class
Anti viral medication
Hepatitis medication

· How It Works
Medication mechanism of action unknown

· Serious Side Effects
bone marrow failure
birth defect
infection
depression
suicidal ideation (thinking of suicide)
autoimmune disorder
lung toxicity
pancreatitis
diabetes
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
heart attack
colitis
retinal thrombosis
allergic reactions

· Common Side Effects
muscle pain
joint pain
fatigue
headache
dizziness
fever
insomnia
hair loss
bone marrow failure
nausea
vomiting
weight loss
depression
itch
dyspnea
diarrhea
impaired concentration
cough
rash

Read more – March 25, 2009

Vistide

· Trade Name
VISTIDE

· Generic Name
Cidofovir

· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
Anti -CMV cytomegalovirus medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits CMV viral enzyme
Medication inhibits DNA polymerase

· Serious Side Effects
kidney toxicity
acidosis
eye inflammation
bone marrow damage
allergic reactions
infertility
shortness of breath
infection
pancreatitis
liver damage
birth defects

· Common Side Effects
rash
headache
diarrhea
kidney damage
nausea
vomiting
fever
infection
hair loss
pain
anemia
chills
cough

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Tenofovir

· Trade Name
Viread

· Generic Name
Tenofovir

· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
HIV medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
acidosis
fatty liver
liver toxicity
kidney inflammation
kidney failure
muscle pain
muscle damage
bone density loss
fat redistribution
pancreatitis
shortness of breath
allergic reactions

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
rash
high cholesterol
headache
pain
back pain
fever
hematuria
depression
anxiety
muscle pain
joint pain
insomnia
pneumonia

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Viread

· Trade Name
Viread

· Generic Name
Tenofovir

· Drug Class
Anti-Viral medication
HIV medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits viral enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
acidosis
fatty liver
liver toxicity
kidney inflammation
kidney failure
muscle pain
muscle damage
bone density loss
fat redistribution
pancreatitis
shortness of breath
allergic reactions

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
dizziness
fatigue
rash
high cholesterol
headache
pain
back pain
fever
hematuria
depression
anxiety
muscle pain
joint pain
insomnia
pneumonia

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Voltaren

· Trade Name
Voltaren

· Generic Name
Diclofenac

· Drug Class
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication

· How It Works
Medication reduces prostaglandin production

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
anemia
gastrointestinal bleed
heart attack
stroke
high blood pressure
heart failure
kidney toxicity
liver toxicity

· Common Side Effects
nausea
abdominal pain
constipation
headache
dizziness
rash
liver damage
rash
drowsiness
fluid retention
ringing in ears
bruising

Read more – March 23, 2009

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