Pharmacy

Tetracycline

· Trade Name
Tetracycline

· Generic Name
Tetracycline

· Drug Class
Antibiotic medication
Tetracycline medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.

· Serious Side Effects
tooth discoloration
anaphylaxis
light sensitivity
lupus-like syndrome
allergic reactions
pancreatitis
bone marrow toxicity
kidney toxicity
liver toxicity
superinfection

· Common Side Effects
loss of appetite
weight loss
nausea
vomiting
headache
dizziness
diarrhea
gas
stomachache
rash
tinnitus
light sensitivity

Read more – March 29, 2009

Actisite

· Trade Name
ACTISITE

· Generic Name
Tetracycline

· Drug Class
Antibiotic medication
Tetracycline medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.

· Serious Side Effects
tooth discoloration
anaphylaxis
light sensitivity
lupus-like syndrome
allergic reactions
pancreatitis
bone marrow toxicity
kidney toxicity
liver toxicity
superinfection

· Common Side Effects
loss of appetite
weight loss
nausea
vomiting
headache
dizziness
diarrhea
gas
stomachache
rash
tinnitus
light sensitivity

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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

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Duragesic

· Trade Name
DURAGESIC

· 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

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

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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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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

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

Read more – March 25, 2009

Vfend

· Trade Name
Vfend

· Generic Name
Voriconazole

· Drug Class
Anti-Fungal medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits fungal cellular mechanism

· Serious Side Effects
hepatitis
liver failure
pancreatitis
kidney failure
sepsis
allergic reaction
erythema multiforme
photosensitivity
visual changes
angioedema
QT interval prolongation
arrhythmias

· Common Side Effects
abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
abnormal vision
fever
rash
chills
diarrhea
headache
sepsis
edema
hallucinations
fast heart rate
photophobia

Read more – March 23, 2009

Vorinostat

· Trade Name
VORINOSTAT

· Generic Name
Zolinza

· Drug Class
Cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication stops cell growth or causes cell death by inhibiting cell enzyme

· Serious Side Effects
anemia
low platelet count
high blood glucose
dehydration
pulmonary embolism
deep venous thrombosis
heart attack
stroke
prolonged QT interval
squamous cell carcinoma
cholecystitis
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal bleed
urinary obstruction

· Common Side Effects
anemia
fatigue
diarrhea
constipation
nausea
vomiting
loss of appetite
weight loss
muscle spasms
hair loss
dry mouth
chills
dizziness
edema
headache
itch
cough
fever
high blood glucose

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