Pharmacy

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

Read more – April 3, 2009

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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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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Advair

· 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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Albuterol

· Trade Name
Ventolin

· Generic Name
ALBUTEROL

· Drug Class
Asthma medication
Bronchodilator medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates beta 2 adrenergic receptors in the airways, relaxing smooth muscle and dilating bronchioles

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
chest pain
heart arrhythmias
high blood pressure
seizures
spasm of the bronchioles

· Common Side Effects
anxiety
bad taste
cough
dizziness
fast heart rate
headache
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
throat irritation
tremor

Read more – April 2, 2009

Ventolin

· Trade Name
VENTOLIN

· Generic Name
Albuterol

· Drug Class
Asthma medication
Bronchodilator medication

· How It Works
Medication stimulates beta 2 adrenergic receptors in the airways, relaxing smooth muscle and dilating bronchioles

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
chest pain
heart arrhythmias
high blood pressure
seizures
spasm of the bronchioles

· Common Side Effects
anxiety
bad taste
cough
dizziness
fast heart rate
headache
nausea
nervousness
palpitations
throat irritation
tremor

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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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Xopenex

· Trade Name
XOPENEX

· Generic Name
Levalbuterol

· Drug Class
Bronchodilator medication
Pulmonary medication

· How It Works
Medication relaxes airway smooth muscles
Medication stimulates beta2-adrenergic receptors
Medication dilates bronchioles

· Serious Side Effects
paradoxical bronchospasm
allergic reactions
anaphylaxis
angioedema
heart attack
cardiac arrest
arrhythmias
low potassium

· Common Side Effects
palpitations
dizziness
nervousness
chest pain
dry mouth
headache
tremor
fast heart rate
asthenia
runny nose

Read more – March 17, 2009