Prescription

NATURAL AND HERBAL AGENTS

2009-09-06T02:13:00.000-07:00

Black Cohosh
Chamomile
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Dong Quai (Angelica polymorpha, sinensis)
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
Ephedra/MaHuang
Evening Primrose Oil
Fish Oil
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginseng
Glucosamine Sulfate (chitosamine) & Chondroitin Sulfate
Kava Kava (Kava Kava Root Extract, Piper methysticum)
Melatonin
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Yohimbine (Pausinystalia yohimbe)

MISCELLANEOUS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS

2009-09-06T02:06:00.000-07:00

Acamprosate (Campral)
Alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme)
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Drotrecogin Alfa (Xigris)
Eculizumab (Soliris)
Megestrol Acetate (Megace)
Mecasermin (Increlex)
Lanthanum Carbonate (Fosrenol)
Naltrexone (Depade, ReVia, Vivitrol)
Nicotine Gum (Nicorette, others)
Nicotine Nasal Spray (Nicotrol NS)
Nicotine Transdermal (Habitrol, Nicoderm, Nicotrol, others)

Orlistat (Xenical, Alli [OTC])
Palifermin (Kepivance)
Potassium Iodide [Lugol Solution] (SSKI, Thyro-Block)
Sevelamer (Renagel)
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)
Talc (Sterile Talc Powder)
Varenicline (Chantix)

WOUND CARE

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Becaplermin (Regranex Gel)
Silver Nitrate (Dey-Drop)

URINARY/GENITOURINARY AGENTS

2009-09-06T02:02:00.000-07:00

Alprostadil, Intracavernosal (Caverject, Edex)
Alprostadil, Urethral Suppository (Muse)
Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate [Alum]
Belladonna & Opium Suppositories (B & O Supprettes)
Bethanechol (Urecholine, Duvoid)
Darifenacin (Enablex)
Dimethyl Sulfoxide [DMSO] (Rimso 50)
Flavoxate (Urispas)
Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin) Methenamine (Hiprex, Urex)
Neomycin-Polymyxin Bladder Irrigant [Neosporin GU Irrigant]
Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin, Macrobid)
Oxybutynin (Ditropan, Ditropan XL)
Oxybutynin Transdermal System (Oxytrol)
Pentosan Polysulfate (Elmiron)
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
Potassium Citrate (Urocit-K)
Potassium Citrate & Citric Acid (Polycitra-K)
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Solifenacin (VESIcare)
Sodium Citrate/Citric Acid (Bicitra)
Tadalafil (Cialis)
Tolterodine (Detrol, Detrol LA)
Trimethoprim (Trimpex, Proloprim)
Trospium Chloride (Sanctura)
Vardenafil (Levitra)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Medications
Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
Doxazosin (Cardura, Cardura XL)
Dutasteride (Avodart)
Finasteride (Proscar)
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Terazosin (Hytrin)

RESPIRATORY AGENTS

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Antitussives, Decongestants, & Expectorants
Acetylcysteine (Acetadote, Mucomyst)
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
Codeine
Dextromethorphan (Mediquell, Benylin DM, PediaCare 1)
Guaifenesin (Robitussin)
Guaifenesin & Codeine (Robitussin AC, Brontex)
Guaifenesin & Dextromethorphan
Hydrocodone & Guaifenesin (Hycotuss Expectorant)
Hydrocodone & Homatropine (Hycodan, Hydromet)
Hydrocodone & Pseudoephedrine (Detussin, Histussin-D)
Hydrocodone, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Acetaminophen, & Caffeine (Hycomine)
Potassium Iodide (SSKI, Thyro-Block)
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Novafed, Afrinol)

Bronchodilators
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Volmax)
Albuterol & Ipratropium (Combivent)
Aminophylline
Arformoterol (Brovana)
Ephedrine
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, Sus-Phrine, EpiPen)
Formoterol (Foradil Aerolizer)
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
Levalbuterol (Xopenex, Xopenex HFA)
Metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel)
Pirbuterol (Maxair)
Salmeterol (Serevent, Serevent Diskus)
Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)
Theophylline (Theo24, TheoChron)

Respiratory Inhalants
Acetylcysteine (Acetadote, Mucomyst)
Beclomethasone (Beconase, Vancenase Nasal Inhaler)
Beclomethasone (QVAR)
Beractant (Survanta)
Budesonide (Rhinocort, Pulmicort)
Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort)
Calfactant (Infasurf)
Cromolyn Sodium (Intal, Nasalcrom, Opticrom)
Dexamethasone, Nasal (Dexacort Phosphate Turbinaire)
Flunisolide (AeroBid, Aerospan, Nasarel)
Fluticasone, Oral, Nasal (Flonase, Flovent)
Fluticasone Propionate & Salmeterol
Xinafoate (Advair Diskus, Advair HFA)
Ipratropium (Atrovent HFA, Atrovent Nasal)
Nedocromil (Tilade)
Tiotropium (Spiriva)
Triamcinolone (Azmacort)

Miscellaneous Respiratory Agents
Alpha1-Protease Inhibitor (Prolastin)
Dornase Alfa (Pulmozyme, Dnase)
Montelukast (Singulair)
Omalizumab (Xolair)
Zafirlukast (Accolate)
Zileuton (Zyflo)

PAIN MEDICATIONS

2009-09-06T01:50:00.000-07:00

Local Anesthetics
Benzocaine & Antipyrine (Auralgan)
Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Capsaicin (Capsin, Zostrix)
Cocaine
Dibucaine (Nupercainal)
Lidocaine (Anestacon Topical, Xylocaine)
Lidocaine & Prilocaine (EMLA, LMX)
Pramoxine (Anusol Ointment, ProctoFoam-NS)

Migraine Headache Medications
Acetaminophen with Butalbital w/and w/o
Caffeine (Fioricet, Medigesic, Repan, Sedapap-10, Two- Dyne, Triapin, Axocet, Phrenilin Forte)

Almotriptan (Axert)
Aspirin & Butalbital Compound (Fiorinal)
Aspirin with Butalbital, Caffeine, & Codeine (Fiorinal with Codeine)
Eletriptan (Relpax)
Frovatriptan (Frova)
Naratriptan (Amerge)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Zolmitriptan (Zomig)

Narcotic Analgesics
Acetaminophen with Codeine (Tylenol No. 3, 4)
Alfentanil (Alfenta)
Aspirin with Codeine (Empirin No. 2, 3, 4)
Buprenorphine (Buprenex)
Butorphanol (Stadol)
Codeine
Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
Fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system (Ionsys)
Fentanyl, Transdermal (Duragesic)
Fentanyl, Transmucosal (Actiq, Fentora)
Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen (Lorcet, Vicodin, Hycet)
Hydrocodone & Aspirin (Lortab ASA)
Hydrocodone & Ibuprofen (Vicoprofen)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Levorphanol (Levo- Dromoran)
Meperidine (Demerol)
Methadone (Dolophine)
Morphine (Avinza XR, Duramorph, Infumorph, MS Contin, Kadian SR, Oramorph SR, Palladone, Roxanol)

Morphine, Liposomal (DepoDur)
Nalbuphine (Nubain)
Oxycodone (OxyContin, OxyIR, Roxicodone)
Oxycodone & Acetaminophen (Percocet, Tylox)
Oxycodone & Aspirin (Percodan, Percodan-Demi)
Oxymorphone (Opana, Opana ER)
Pentazocine (Talwin)
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
Propoxyphene & Acetaminophen (Darvocet)
Propoxyphene & Aspirin (Darvon Compound- 65, Darvon-N with Aspirin)

Nonnarcotic Analgesics
Acetaminophen [APAP] (Tylenol)
Aspirin (Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph’s)
Tramadol (Ultram, Ultram ER)
Tramadol/Acetaminophen (Ultracet)

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Diclofenac (Cataflam, Flector, Voltaren)
Diflunisal (Dolobid)
Etodolac
Fenoprofen (Nalfon)
Flurbiprofen (Ansaid,
Ocurfer)
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Rufen, Advil)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail)
Ketorolac (Toradol)
Meloxicam (Mobic)
Nabumetone (Relafen)
Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox)
Oxaprozin (Daypro)
Piroxicam (Feldene)
Sulindac (Clinoril)
Tolmetin (Tolectin)

Miscellaneous Pain Medications
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Tramadol (Ultram)
Ziconotide (Prialt)

OB/GYN AGENTS

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Contraceptives
Copper IUD Contraceptive (ParaGard T 380A)
Estradiol Cpionate & Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Lunelle)
Etonogestrel Implant (Implanon)
Levonorgestrel intrauterine device (IUD) (Mirena)
Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (NuvaRing)
Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo- Provera)
Norgestrel (Ovrette)
Oral Contraceptives, Monophasic
Oral Contraceptives, Multiphasic
Oral Contraceptives, Progestin Only
Oral Contraceptives, Extended Cycle Combination

Emergency Contraceptives
Ethinyl Estradiol & Levonorgestrel (Preven)
Levonorgestrel (Plan B)

Estrogen Supplementation
ESTROGEN ONLY
Estradiol (Estrace, others)
Estradiol gel (Elestrin)
Estradiol, Transdermal (Estraderm, Climara, Vivelle)
Estrogen, Conjugated (Premarin)
Estrogen, Conjugated-Synthetic (Cenestin, Enjuva)
Esterified Estrogens (Estratab, Menest)

COMBINATION ESTROGEN/PROGESTIN
Esterified Estrogens with Methyltestosterone (Estratest, Estratest HS, Syntest DS, HS)
Estrogen, Conjugated with Medroxyprogesterone (Prempro, Premphase)
Estrogen, Conjugated with Methylprogesterone (Premarin with Methylprogesterone)
Estrogen, Conjugated with Methyltestosterone (Premarin with Methyltestosterone)
Estradiol/levonorgestrel, transdermal(Climara Pro)
Estradiol/Norethindrone acetate (FemHRT, Activella)
Norethindrone acetate/ athinyl Estradiol (ethinyl Estradiol/norethindrone acetate)

Vaginal Preparations
Amino-Cerv pH 5.5 Cream
Factrel
Miconazole (Monistat)
Nystatin (Mycostatin)
Terconazole (Terazol 7)
Tioconazole (Vagistat)

Miscellaneous Ob/Gyn Agents
Dinoprostone (Cervidil Vaginal Insert, Prepidil Vaginal Gel, Prostin E2)
Gonadorelin (Factrel)
Leuprolide (Lupron)
Lutropin Alfa (Luveris)
Magnesium Sulfate
Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera)
Methylergonovine (Methergine)
Mifepristone [RU 486] (Mifeprex)
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)

MUSCULOSKELETAL AGENTS

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Antigout Agents
Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Lopurin, Aloprim)
Colchicine Probenecid (Benemid)

Muscle Relaxants
Baclofen (Lioresal Intrathecal)
Carisoprodol (Soma)
Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex, Parafon Forte DSC)
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Cyclobenzaprine, extended release (Amrix)
Dantrolene (Dantrium)
Diazepam (Valium)
Metaxalone (Skelaxin)
Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
Orphenadrine (Norflex)

Neuromuscular Blockers
Atracurium (Tracrium)
Pancuronium (Pavulon)
Rocuronium (Zemuron)
Succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin, Sucostrin)
Vecuronium (Norcuron)

Miscellaneous Musculoskeletal Agents
Edrophonium (Tensilon, Enlon, Reversol)
Leflunomide (Arava) Methotrexate (Folex, Rheumatrex)

IMMUNE SYSTEM AGENTS

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Immunomodulators
Abatacept (Orencia)
Adalimumab (Humira)
Anakinra (Kineret)
Etanercept (Enbrel)
Interferon Alfa (Roferon- A, Intron A)
Interferon Alfacon-1 (Infergen)
Interferon Beta-1b (Betaseron)
Interferon Gamma-1b (Actimmune)
Natalizumab (Tysabri)
Peg Interferon Alfa-2b (PEG-Intron)

Immunosuppressive Agents
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Basiliximab (Simulect)
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune, NePO)
Daclizumab (Zenapax)
Lymphocyte Immune Globulin [Antithymocyte Globulin, ATG] (Atgam)
Muromonab-CD3 (Orthoclone OKT3)
Mycophenolic Acid (Myfortic)
Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept)
Sirolimus (Rapamune)
Steroids, Systemic
Tacrolimus (Prograf, Protopic)

Vaccines/Serums/Toxoids
Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin [CMV-IG IV] (CytoGam)

Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids, & Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Hepatitis B
(recombinant), & Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV) Combined (Pediarix)
Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine (ActHIB, HibTITER, PedvaxHIB, Prohibit)
Hepatitis A Vaccine (Havrix, Vaqta)
Hepatitis A (Inactivated) & Hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine (Twinrix)
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HyperHep, H-BIG)

Hepatitis B Vaccine (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB)
Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine (Gardasil)
Immune Globulin, IV (Gamimune N, Sandoglobulin, Gammar IV)
Immune Globulin, Sub Cutaneous (Vivaglobin)
Influenza Vaccine (Fluarix, Flulaval, Fluzone, Fluvirin)
Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal (FluMist)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella Virus Vaccine Live [MMRV] (Proquad)

Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menactra)
Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (Menomune A/C/Y/W-135)
Pneumococcal 7-Valent Conjugate Vaccine (Prevnar)
Pneumococcal Vaccine, Polyvalent (Pneumovax-23)
Rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent (RotaTeq)
Tetanus Immune Globulin
Tetanus Toxoid
Varicella Virus Vaccine (Varivax)
Zoster vaccine, live (Zostavax)

HEMATOLOGIC AGENTS

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Anticoagulants
Ardeparin (Normiflo)
Argatroban (Acova)
Bivalirudin (Angiomax)
Dalteparin (Fragmin)
Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
Fondaparinux (Arixtra)
Heparin
Lepirudin (Refludan)
Protamine
Tinzaparin (Innohep)
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Antiplatelet Agents
Abciximab (ReoPro)
Aspirin (Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph’s)
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Dipyridamole & Aspirin (Aggrenox)
Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
Reteplase (Retavase)
Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
Tirofiban (Aggrastat)

Antithrombotic Agents
Alteplase, Recombinant [tPA] (Activase)
Aminocaproic Acid (Amicar)
Anistreplase (Eminase)
Aprotinin (Trasylol)
Danaparoid (Orgaran)
Dextran 40 (Gentran 40, Rheomacrodex)
Reteplase (Retavase)
Streptokinase (Streptase, Kabikinase)
Tenecteplase (TNKase)
Urokinase (Abbokinase)

Hematopoietic Stimulants
Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp)
Epoetin Alfa [Erythropoietin, EPO] (Epogen, Procrit)
Filgrastim [G-CSF] (Neupogen)
Oprelvekin (Neumega)
Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
Sargramostim [GMCSF] (Leukine)

Volume Expanders
Albumin (Albuminar, Buminate, Albutein)
Dextran 40 (Rheomacrodex)
Hetastarch (Hespan)
Plasma Protein Fraction (Plasmanate)

Miscellaneous Hematologic Agents
Antihemophilic Factor
VIII (Monoclate)
Decitabine (Dacogen)
Desmopressin (DDAVP, Stimate)
Lenalidomide (Revlimid)
Pentoxifylline (Trental)

GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

2009-09-06T01:13:00.000-07:00

Antacids
Alginic Acid (Gaviscon)
Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel, ALternaGEL)
Aluminum Hydroxide with Magnesium Carbonate (Gaviscon)
Aluminum Hydroxide with Magnesium Hydroxide (Maalox)
Aluminum Hydroxide with Magnesium Hydroxide & Simethicone (Mylanta, Mylanta II,
Maalox Plus)

Aluminum Hydroxide with Magnesium Trisilicate (Gaviscon, Gaviscon-2)
Calcium Carbonate (Tums, Alka-Mints)
Magaldrate (Riopan, Lowsium)
Simethicone (Mylicon)

Antidiarrheals
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil, Lonox)
Kaolin-Pectin (Kaodene, Kao-Spen, Kapectolin, Parepectolin)
Lactobacillus (Lactinex Granules)
Loperamide (Imodium)
Octreotide (Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR)
Paregoric [Camphorated Tincture of Opium]

Antiemetics
Aprepitant (Emend)
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
Dolasetron (Anzemet)
Dronabinol (Marinol)
Droperidol (Inapsine)
Granisetron (Kytril)
Meclizine (Antivert)
Metoclopramide (Reglan, Clopra, Octamide)
Nabilone (Cesamet)
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Palonosetron (Aloxi)
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Scopolamine (Scopace)
Thiethylperazine (Torecan)
Trimethobenzamide (Tigan)

Antiulcer Agents
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Nizatidine (Axid)
Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid)
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Rabeprazole (AcipHex)
Ranitidine Hydrochloride (Zantac)
Sucralfate (Carafate)

Cathartics/Laxatives
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
Docusate Calcium (Surfak)
Docusate Potassium (Dialose)
Docusate Sodium (Doss, Colace)
Glycerin Suppository
Lactulose (Constulose, Generlac, Chronulac, Cephulac, Enulose)
Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Mineral Oil
Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution (GoLYTELY, CoLyte)
Psyllium (Metamucil, Serutan, Effer-Syllium)
Sodium Phosphate (Visicol)
Sorbitol

Enzymes
Pancreatin (Pancrease, Cotazym, Creon, Ultrase)

Miscellaneous GI Agents
Alosetron (Lotronex)
Budoneside (Entocort EC)
Balsalazide (Colazal)
Dexpanthenol (Ilopan- Choline Oral, Ilopan)
Dibucaine (Nupercainal)
Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Hydrocortisone, Rectal (Anusol-HC Suppository, Cortifoam Rectal, Proctocort)
Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin)
Hyoscyamine, Atropine, Scopolamine, & Phenobarbital (Donnatal)
Infliximab (Remicade)
Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
Mesalamine (Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa)
Metoclopramide (Reglan, Clopra, Octamide)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Neomycin Sulfate (Neo-Fradin, generic)
Olsalazine (Dipentum)
Pramoxine (Anusol Ointment, ProctoFoam-NS)
Pramoxine with Hydrocortisone (Enzone, ProctoFoam-HC)
Propantheline (Pro-Banthine)
Vasopressin (Pitressin)

EYE (OPHTHALMIC) AGENTS

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Glaucoma Agents
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Apraclonidine (Iopidine)
Betaxolol, Ophthalmic (Betopic)
Brimonidine (Alphagan P)
Brinzolamide (Azopt)
Carteolol (Cartrol, Ocupress Ophthalmic)
Ciprofloxacin, Ophthalmic (Ciloxan)
Cyclosporine, Ophthalmic (Restasis)
Dipivefrin (Propine)
Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
Dorzolamide & Timolol (Cosopt)
Echothiophate Iodine (Phospholine Ophthalmic)
Epinastine (Elestat)
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
Levobunolol (A-K Beta, Betagan)
Levocabastine (Livostin)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin, Quixin & Iquix Ophthalmic)
Lodoxamide (Alomide)
Moxifloxacin (Vigamox)
Neomycin, Polymyxin, & Hydrocortisone (Cortisporin Ophthalmic & Otic)
Norfloxacin (Chibroxin)
Ofloxacin (Ocuflox Ophthalmic)
Rimexolone (Vexol Ophthalmic)
Timolol, Ophthalmic (Timoptic)
Trifluridine, Ophthalmic (Viroptic)

Ophthalmic Antibiotics
Bacitracin, Ophthalmic (AK-Tracin Ophthalmic)
Bacitracin & Polymyxin B, Ophthalmic (AK Poly Bac Ophthalmic, Polysporin Ophthalmic)
Bacitracin, Neomycin, & Polymyxin B (AK Spore Ophthalmic, Neosporin Ophthalmic)
Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, & Hydrocortisone, Ophthalmic (AK Spore HC Ophthalmic, Cortisporin Ophthalmic)

Ciprofloxacin, Ophthalmic (Ciloxan)
Erythromycin, Ophthalmic (Ilotycin Ophthalmic)
Gentamicin, Ophthalmic (Garamycin, Genoptic, Gentacidin, Gentak)
Neomycin & Dexamethasone (AKNeo- Dex Ophthalmic, NeoDecadron Ophthalmic)
Neomycin, Polymyxin B, & Dexamethasone (Maxitrol)
Neomycin, Polymyxin B, & Prednisolone (Poly- Pred Ophthalmic)
Ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox Ophthalmic)
Silver Nitrate (Dey-Drop)
Sulfacetamide (Bleph-10, Cetamide, Sodium Sulamyd)
Sulfacetamide & Prednisolone (Blephamide)

Tobramycin, Ophthalmic (AKTob, Tobrex)
Tobramycin & Dexamethasone (TobraDex)
Trifluridine (Viroptic)

Miscellaneous Ophthalmic Agents
Artificial Tears (Tears Naturale)
Atropine
Cromolyn Sodium (Opticrom)
Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl, Cyclate)
Cyclopentolate with phenylephrine (Cyclomydril)
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic (Restasis)
Dexamethasone, Ophthalmic (AK-Dex Ophthalmic, Decadron Ophthalmic)
Emedastine (Emadine)
Ketorolac, Ophthalmic (Acular, Aculair LS, Aculair PF)
Ketotifen (Zaditor)
Lodoxamide (Alomide)
Naphazoline (Albalon, AK-Con, Naphcon, others)
Naphazoline & Pheniramine Acetate (Naphcon A)
Nepafenac (Nevanac)
Olopatadine (Patanol)
Pemirolast (Alamast)
Rimexolone (Vexol Ophthalmic)
Scopolamine ophthalmic

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AGENTS

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Antidiabetic Agents
Acarbose (Precose)
Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
Glimepiride (Amaryl)
Glimepiride/pioglitazone (Duetact)
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Glyburide (DiaBeta, Micronase, Glynase)
Glyburide/Metformin (Glucovance)
Insulins, Systemic
Metformin (Glucophage)
Miglitol (Glyset)
Nateglinide (Starlix)
Pioglitazone (Actos)
Pioglitazone/Metformin (ActoPlus Met)
Repaglinide (Prandin)
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Sitagliptin/Metformin (Janumet)
Tolazamide (Tolinase)
Tolbutamide (Orinase)

Hormone & Synthetic Substitutes
Calcitonin (Cibacalcin, Miacalcin)
Calcitriol (Rocaltrol, Calcisex)
Cortisone Systemic, Topical Desmopressin (DDAVP, Stimate)
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Fludrocortisone Acetate (Florinef)
Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin, Androxy)
Glucagon Hydrocortisone Topical & Systemic (Cortef, Solu-Cortef)
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
Prednisolone
Prednisone
Testosterone (AndroGel, Androderm, Striant, Testim)
Vasopressin [Antidiuretic Hormone, ADH] (Pitressin)

Hypercalcemia/Osteoporosis Agents
Etidronate Disodium (Didronel)
Gallium Nitrate (Ganite)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Pamidronate (Aredia)
Zoledronic acid (Zometa)

Obesity
Sibutramine (Meridia)

Osteoporosis Agents
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Raloxifene (Evista)
Risedronate (Actonel)
Teriparatide (Forteo)
Zoledronic acid (Zometa)

Thyroid/Antithyroid
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl)
Liothyronine (Cytomel)
Methimazole (Tapazole)
Potassium iodide [Lugol Solution] (SSKI, Thyro-Block)
Propylthiouracil [PTU]

Miscellaneous Endocrine Agents
Cinacalcet (Sensipar) Demeclocycline (Declomycin)
Diazoxide (Proglycem)

EAR (OTIC) AGENTS

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Acetic Acid & Aluminum Acetate (Otic Domeboro)
Benzocaine & Antipyrine (Auralgan)
Ciprofloxacin, Otic (Cipro HC Otic)
Neomycin, Colistin, & Hydrocortisone (Cortisporin-TC Otic Drops)
Neomycin, Colistin, Hydrocortisone, & Thonzonium (Cortisporin-TC Otic Suspension)
Polymyxin B & Hydrocortisone (Otobiotic Otic)
Sulfacetamide & Prednisolone (Blephamide)
Triethanolamine (Cerumenex)

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

2009-09-06T00:44:00.000-07:00

Calcium Acetate (Calphron, Phos-Ex, PhosLo)
Calcium Glubionate (Neo-Calglucon)
Calcium Salts [Chloride, Gluconate, Gluceptate]
Cholecalciferol [Vitamin D3] (Delta D)
Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12] (Nasocobal)
Ferric Gluconate
Complex (Ferrlecit)
Ferrous Gluconate (Fergon)
Ferrous Sulfate
Fish Oil (Omacor, OTC)
Folic Acid
Iron Dextran (DexFerrum, INFeD)
Iron Sucrose (Venofer)
Magnesium Oxide (Mag-Ox 400)
Magnesium Sulfate
Multivitamins
Phytonadione [Vitamin K] (Aqua- MEPHYTON)
Potassium Supplements (Kaon, Kaochlor, KLor, Slow-K, Micro-K, Klorvess)
Pyridoxine [Vitamin B6]
Sodium Bicarbonate [NaHCO3]
Thiamine [Vitamin B1]

DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS

2009-09-06T00:41:00.001-07:00

Acitretin (Soriatane)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Alefacept (Amevive)
Anthralin (Anthra-Derm)
Amphotericin B (Fungizone)
Bacitracin, Topical (Baciguent)
Bacitracin & Polymyxin B, Topical (Polysporin)
Bacitracin, Neomycin, & Polymyxin B, Topical (Neosporin Ointment)
Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, & Hydrocortisone, Topical (Cortisporin)
Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, & Lidocaine, Topical (Clomycin)
Botulinum toxin type A (Botox Cosmetic)
Calcipotriene (Dovonex)
Capsaicin (Capsin, Zostrix)
Ciclopirox (Loprox)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Clindamycin (Cleocin)
Clotrimazole & Betamethasone (Lotrisone)
Dapsone Topical (Aczone)
Dibucaine (Nupercainal)
Doxepin, Topical (Zonalon, Prudoxin)
Econazole (Spectazole)
Efalizumab (Raptiva)
Erythromycin, Topical (A/T/S, Eryderm, Erycette, T-Stat)
Finasteride (Propecia)
Gentamicin, Topical (Garamycin, G-Mycitin)
Imiquimod Cream, 5% (Aldara)
Isotretinoin [13-cis Retinoic acid] (Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Kunecatechins (Veregen)
Lactic Acid & Ammonium Hydroxide [Ammonium Lactate] (Lac-Hydrin)
Lindane (Kwell)
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Metronidazole (Flagyl, MetroGel)
Miconazole (Monistat)
Miconazole/zinc oxide/petrolatum (Vusion)
Minocycline (Solodyn)
Minoxidil (Loniten, Rogaine)
Mupirocin (Bactroban)
Naftifine (Naftin)
Neomycin Sulfate (Myciguent)
Nystatin (Mycostatin)
Oxiconazole (Oxistat)
Penciclovir (Denavir)
Permethrin (Nix, Elimite)
Pimecrolimus (Elidel)
Podophyllin (Podocon-25, Condylox Gel 0.5%, Condylox)
Pramoxine (Anusol Ointment, ProctoFoam-NS)
Pramoxine & Hydrocortisone (Enzone, ProctoFoam-HC)
Selenium Sulfide (Exsel Shampoo, Selsun Blue Shampoo, Selsun Shampoo)
Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene)
Steroids, Topical
Tacrolimus (Prograf, Protopic)
Tazarotene (Tazorac, Avage)
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Tolnaftate (Tinactin)
Tretinoin, Topical [Retinoic Acid] (Retin- A, Avita, Renova)
Vorinostat (Zolinza)

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

2009-09-06T00:34:00.000-07:00

Antianxiety Agents
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Buspirone (BuSpar)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Mitran, Libritabs)
Clorazepate (Tranxene)
Diazepam (Valium, Diastat)
Doxepin (Sinequan, Adapin)
Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown)
Oxazepam

Anticonvulsants
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Diazepam (Valium)
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Tiagabine (Gabitril)
Topiramate (Topamax)
Valproic Acid (Depakene, Depakote)
Zonisamide (Zonegran)

Antidepressants
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Desipramine (Norpramin)
Doxepin (Adapin)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Nefazodone (Serzone)
Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Selegiline transdermal (Emsam)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR)

Antiparkinson Agents
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Apomorphine (Apokyn)
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
Carbidopa/Levodopa (Sinemet)
Entacapone (Comtan)
Pramipexole (Mirapex)
Rasagiline mesylate (Azilect)
Ropinirole (Requip)
Selegiline (Eldepryl, Zelapar)
Tolcapone (Tasmar)
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)

Antipsychotics
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Clozapine (Clozaril, FazaClo)
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Lithium Carbonate (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Molindone (Moban)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Paliperidone (Invega)
Perphenazine (Trilafon)
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Quetiapine (Seroquel, Seroquil XR)
Risperidone (Risperdal, Risperdal Constra, Risperidal M-Tab )
Thioridazine (Mellaril)
Thiothixene (Navane)
Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)

Sedative Hypnotics
Chloral Hydrate (Aquachloval, Supprettes)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Estazolam (ProSom)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
Midazolam
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Phenobarbital
Propofol (Diprivan)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Temazepam (Restoril)
Triazolam (Halcion)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Zolpidem (Ambien)

Miscellaneous CNS Agents
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Galantamine (Razadyne)
Interferon beta 1a (Rebif)
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Memantine (Namenda)
Methylphenidate, Oral (Concerta, Ritalin, Ritalin-SR others)
Methylphenidate, Transdermal (Daytrana)
Natalizumab (Tysabri)
Nimodipine (Nimotop)
Rivastigmine (Exelon)
Sodium Oxybate (Xyrem)
Tacrine (Cognex)

CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) AGENTS

2009-09-06T00:09:00.000-07:00

Aldosterone Antagonist
Eplerenone (Inspra)

Alpha1-Adrenergic Blockers
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Prazosin (Minipress)
Terazosin (Hytrin)

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
Benazepril (Lotensin)
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Fosinopril (Monopril)
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Moexipril (Univasc)
Perindopril Erbumine (Aceon)
Quinapril (Accupril)
Ramipril (Altace)
Trandolapril (Mavik)

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
Candesartan (Atacand)
Eprosartan (Teveten)
Irbesartan (Avapro)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Telmisartan (Micardis)
Valsartan (Diovan)

Antiarrhythmic Agents
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)
Atropine
Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps)
Disopyramide (NAPamide, Norpace,
Norpace CR, Rhythmodan)
Dofetilide (Tikosyn)
Esmolol (Brevibloc)
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Ibutilide (Corvert)
Lidocaine (Anestacon
Topical, Xylocaine)
Mexiletine (Mexitil)
Procainamide (Pronestyl, Pronestyl SR, Procanbid)
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute)
Sotalol (Betapace, Betapace AF)

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Acebutolol (Sectral)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Atenolol & Chlorthalidone (Tenoretic)
Betaxolol (Kerlone)
Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
Carteolol (Cartrol, Ocupress Ophthalmic)
Carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)
Labetalol (Trandate, Normodyne)
Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
Nadolol (Corgard)
Penbutolol (Levatol)
Pindolol (Visken)
Propranolol (Inderal)
Timolol (Blocadren)

Calcium Channel Antagonists
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor,
Diltia XT, Taztia XT, Tiamate, Tiazac)
Felodipine (Plendil)
Isradipine (DynaCirc)
Nicardipine (Cardene)
Nifedipine (Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat, Adalat CC)
Nimodipine (Nimotop)
Nisoldipine (Sular)
Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)

Centrally Acting Antihypertensive Agents
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)

Diuretics
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Amiloride (Midamor)
Bumetanide (Bumex)
Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL, Esidrix)
Hydrochlorothiazide & Amiloride (Moduretic)
Hydrochlorothiazide & Spironolactone (Aldactazide)
Hydrochlorothiazide & Triamterene (Dyazide, Maxzide)
Indapamide (Lozol)
Mannitol
Metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Torsemide (Demadex)
Triamterene (Dyrenium)

Inotropic/Pressor Agents
Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps)
Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
Dopamine (Intropin)
Epinephrine (Adrenalin, Sus-Phrine, EpiPen)
Inamrinone (Inocor)
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
Milrinone (Primacor)
Nesiritide (Natrecor)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Phenylephrine (Neo- Synephrine)

Lipid-Lowering Agents
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Cholestyramine (Questran, LoCholest)
Colesevelam (WelChol)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Ezetimibe (Zetia)
Fenofibrate (TriCor, Anatra, Lipofen, Triglide)
Fluvastatin (Lescol)
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor)
Niacin (Niaspan)
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)

Lipid-Lowering/Antihypertensive Combos
Amlodipine/Atorvastatin (Caduet)

Vasodilators
Alprostadil [Prostaglandin E1] (Prostin VR)
Epoprostenol (Flolan)
Fenoldopam (Corlopam)
Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Iloprost (Ventavis)
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil, Sorbitrate, Dilatrate-SR)
Isosorbide Mononitrate (Ismo, Imdur)
Minoxidil (Loniten, Rogaine)
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro- Bid Ointment, Nitro- Bid IV, Nitrodisc, Transderm-Nitro)
Nitroprusside (Nipride, Nitropress)
Tolazoline (Priscoline)
Treprostinil Sodium (Remodulin)

Miscellaneous Cardiovascular Agents
Aliskiren (Tekturna)
Conivaptan (Vaprisol)
Ranolazine (Ranexa)

ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS

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Alkylating Agents
Altretamine (Hexalen)
Busulfan (Myleran, Busulfex)
Carboplatin (Paraplatin)
Cisplatin (Platinol)
Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin)
Procarbazine (Matulane)
Triethylenetriphosphamide (Thio-Tepa)

NITROGEN MUSTARDS
Chlorambucil (Leukeran)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar)
Ifosfamide (Ifex, Holoxan)
Mechlorethamine (Mustargen)
Melphalan [L-PAM] (Alkeran)

NITROSOUREAS
Carmustine [BCNU] (BiCNU, Gliadel)
Streptozocin (Zanosar)

Antibiotics
Bleomycin Sulfate (Blenoxane)
Dactinomycin (Cosmegen)
Daunorubicin (Daunomycin, Cerubidine)
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, Rubex)
Epirubicin (Ellence)
Idarubicin (Idamycin)
Mitomycin (Mutamycin)

Antimetabolites
Clofarabine (Clolar)
Cytarabine [ARA-C] (Cytosar-U)
Cytarabine Liposome (DepoCyt)
Floxuridine (FUDR)
Fludarabine Phosphate (Flamp, Fludara)
Fluorouracil [5-FU] (Adrucil)
Gemcitabine (Gemzar)
Mercaptopurine [6-MP] (Purinethol)
Methotrexate (Folex, Rheumatrex)
Nelarabine (Arranon)
Pemetrexed (Alimta)
6-Thioguanine [6-TG]

Hormones
Anastrozole (Arimidex)
Bicalutamide (Casodex)
Estramustine Phosphate (Estracyt, Emcyt)
Exemestane (Aromasin)
Flutamide (Eulexin)
Fulvestrant (Faslodex)
Goserelin (Zoladex)
Leuprolide (Lupron, Viadur, Eligard)
Levamisole (Ergamisol)
Megestrol Acetate (Megace)
Nilutamide (Nilandron)
Tamoxifen
Triptorelin (Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA)

Mitotic Inhibitors
Etoposide [VP-16] (VePesid)
Vinblastine (Velban, Velbe)
Vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar PFS)
Vinorelbine (Navelbine)

Monoclonal Antibodies
Cetuximab (Erbitux)
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
Panitumumab (Vectibix)
Trastuzumab (Herceptin)

Miscellaneous Antineoplastic Agents
Aldesleukin [Interleukin-2, IL-2] (Proleukin)
Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
L-Asparaginase (Elspar, Oncaspar)
BCG [Bacillus Calmette- Guérin] (TheraCys, Tice BCG)
Bevacizumab (Avastin)
Bortezomib (Velcade)
Cladribine (Leustatin)
Dacarbazine (DTIC)
Docetaxel (Taxotere)
Gefitinib (Iressa)
Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (Mylotarg)
Hydroxyurea (Hydrea, Droxia)
Imatinib (Gleevec)
Irinotecan (Camptosar)
Letrozole (Femara)
Leucovorin (Wellcovorin)
Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)
Paclitaxel (Taxol, Abraxane)
Panitumumab (Vectibix)
Pemetrexed (Alimta)
Rasburicase (Elitek)
Sorafenib (Nexavar)
Sunitinib (Sutent)
Temsirolimus (Torisel Kit)
Thalidomide (Thalomid)
Topotecan (Hycamtin)
Tretinoin, Topical [Retinoic Acid] (Retin- A, Avita, Renova, Retin-A Micro)

Miscellaneous Antiviral Agents

2009-09-05T23:57:00.000-07:00

Atovaquone (Mepron)
Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone)
Daptomycin (Cubicin)
Pentamidine (Pentam 300, NebuPent)
Retapamulin (Altabax)
Trimetrexate (Neutrexin)

Antivirals

2009-09-05T23:55:00.000-07:00

Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Adefovir (Hepsera)
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Cidofovir (Vistide)
Emtricitabine (Emtriva)
Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
Famciclovir (Famvir)
Foscarnet (Foscavir)
Ganciclovir (Cytovene, Vitrasert)
Interferon Alfa-2b & Ribavirin Combo (Rebetron)
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
Palivizumab (Synagis)
Peg Interferon Alfa 2a (Peg Intron)
Penciclovir (Denavir)
Ribavirin (Virazole)
Rimantadine (Flumadine)
Telbivudine (Tyzeka)
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Valganciclovir (Valcyte)
Zanamivir (Relenza)

ANTIRETROVIRALS

2009-09-05T23:54:00.002-07:00

Abacavir (Ziagen)
Amprenavir (Agenerase)
Daptomycin (Cubicin)
Delavirdine (Rescriptor)
Didanosine [ddI] (Videx)
Efavirenz (Sustiva)
Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir (Atripla)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
Indinavir (Crixivan)
Lamivudine (Epivir, Epivir-HBV)
Lopinavir/Ritonavir (Kaletra)
Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Nevirapine (Viramune)
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Saquinavir (Fortovase)
Stavudine (Zerit)
Tenofovir (Viread)
Tenofovir/Emtricitabine (Truvada)
Pentamidine (Pentam 300, NebuPent)
Retapamulin (Altabax)
Telbivudine (Tyzeka)
Trimetrexate (Neutrexin)
Zidovudine (Retrovir)
Zidovudine & Lamivudine (Combivir)

Antiprotozoals

2009-09-05T23:54:00.001-07:00

Nitazoxanide (Alinia)
Tinidazole (Tindamax)

Antimycobacterials

2009-09-05T23:53:00.000-07:00

Dapsone, oral
Ethambutol (Myambutol)
Isoniazid (INH)
Pyrazinamide
Rifabutin (Mycobutin)
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Rifapentine (Priftin)
Streptomycin

ANTIFUNGALS

2009-09-05T23:51:00.000-07:00

Amphotericin B (Fungizone)
Amphotericin B Cholesteryl (Amphotec)
Amphotericin B Lipid Complex (Abelcet)
Amphotericin B Liposomal (AmBisome)
Anidulafungin (Eraxis)
Caspofungin (Cancidas)
Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)
Clotrimazole & Betamethasone (Lotrisone)
Econazole (Spectazole)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Miconazole (Monistat)
Nystatin (Mycostatin)
Oxiconazole (Oxistat)
Sertaconazole (Ertaczo)
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Triamcinolone & Nystatin (Mycolog-II)
Voriconazole (VFEND)

Miscellaneous Antibiotic Agents

2009-09-05T23:49:00.002-07:00

Aztreonam (Azactam)
Clindamycin (Cleocin, Cleocin-T)
Fosfomycin (Monurol)
Linezolid (Zyvox)
Metronidazole (Flagyl, MetroGel)
Quinupristin-Dalfopristin (Synercid)
Rifaximin (Xifaxan)
Trimethopnim
Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole [Co-Trimoxazole] (Bactrim, Septra)
Vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled)

TETRACYCLINES

2009-09-05T23:49:00.001-07:00

Doxycycline (Adoxa, Periostat, Oracea, Vibramycin, Vibra- Tabs)
Tetracycline (Achromycin V, Sumycin)
Tigecycline (Tygacil)

PENICILLINS

2009-09-05T23:48:00.001-07:00

Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Polymox)
Amoxicillin & Clavulanic Acid (Augmentin)
Ampicillin (Amcill, Omnipen)
Ampicillin-Sulbactam (Unasyn)
Dicloxacillin (Dynapen, Dycill)
Nafcillin (Nallpen)
Oxacillin (Bactocill, Prostaphlin)
Penicillin G, Aqueous (Potassium or Sodium) (Pfizerpen, Pentids)
Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin)
Penicillin G Procaine (Wycillin)
Penicillin V (Pen-Vee K, Veetids)
Piperacillin (Pipracil)
Piperacillin-Tazobactam (Zosyn)
Ticarcillin (Ticar)
Ticarcillin/Potassium Clavulanate (Timentin)

KETOLIDE

2009-09-05T23:46:00.000-07:00

Telithromycin (Ketek)

MACROLIDES

2009-09-05T23:45:00.001-07:00

Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Dirithromycin (Dynabac)
Erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab)
Erythromycin & Sulfisoxazole (Eryzole, Pediazole)

FLUOROQUINOLONES

2009-09-05T23:41:00.001-07:00

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Gemifloxacin (Factive)
Levofloxacin (Levaquin, Quixin Ophthalmic)
Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin)
Moxifloxacin (Avelox)
Norfloxacin (Noroxin, Chibroxin Ophthalmic)
Ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox Ophthalmic)

CEPHALOSPORINS, FOURTH GENERATION

2009-09-05T23:40:00.000-07:00

Cefepime (Maxipime)

CEPHALOSPORINS, THIRD GENERATION

2009-09-05T23:38:00.001-07:00

Cefdinir (Omnicef)
Cefditoren (Spectracef)
Cefixime (Suprax)
Cefoperazone (Cefobid)
Cefotaxime (Claforan)
Cefpodoxime (Vantin)
Ceftazidime (Fortaz, Ceptaz, Tazidime, Tazicef)
Ceftibuten (Cedax)
Ceftizoxime (Cefizox)
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

CEPHALOSPORINS, SECOND GENERATION

2009-09-05T23:34:00.000-07:00

Cefaclor (Ceclor)
Cefotetan (Cefotan)
Cefoxitin (Mefoxin)
Cefprozil (Cefzil)
Cefuroxime (Ceftin [oral], Zinacef [parenteral])
Loracarbef (Lorabid)

CEPHALOSPORINS, FIRST GENERATION

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Cefadroxil (Duricef, Ultracef)
Cefazolin (Ancef,Kefzol)
Cephalexin (Keflex,Keftab)
Cephradine (Velosef)

CARBAPENEMS

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Ertapenem (Invanz)
Imipenem-Cilastatin (Primaxin)
Meropenem (Merrem)

AMINOGLYCOSIDES

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Amikacin (Amikin)
Gentamicin (Garamycin, G-Mycitin)
Neomycin
Streptomycin
Tobramycin (Nebcin)

ANTIDOTES

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Acetylcysteine (Acetadote, Mucomyst)
Amifostine (Ethyol)
Atropine (AtroPen)
Charcoal (SuperChar, Actidose, Liqui-Char Activated)
Deferasirox (Exjade)
Dexrazoxane (Zinecard)
Digoxin Immune Fab (Digibind, DigiFab)
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit)
Ipecac Syrup (OTC Syrup)
Mesna (Mesnex)
Naloxone
Physostigmine (Antilirium)
Succimer (Chemet)

Antihistamines

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Azelastine (Astelin,Optivar)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec D)
Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
Clemastine Fumarate (Tavist)
Cyproheptadine (Periactin)
Desloratadine (Clarinex)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
Loratadine (Claritin, Alavert)

Miscellaneous Antiallergy Agents
Budesonide (Rhinocort, Pulmicort)
Cromolyn Sodium (Intal, NasalCrom, Opticrom)
Montelukast (Singulair)

Opioids for Pain Control

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Drug Class:
analgesics, opioids

Drugs:
buprenorphine [Subutex, Subutone - partial opioid agonist],
codeine [Tylenol #1,2,3,4, CodeineContin],
fentanyl [Duragesic],
hydromorphone [Dilaudid, HydromorphContin],
meperidine [Demerol],
methadone,
morphine [Statex, MSContin, M-Eslon],
oxycodone [Percocet-contains acetaminophen, Supeudol, OxyContin],
pentazocine [Talwin - opioid agonist-antagonist],
propoxyphene [Darvon – weak opioid agonist]

Mechanism of Action & Indications
Acts on opioid receptors in the central nervous system.
For cancer pain, the opioids are generally titrated to achieve significant pain relief with minimal side effects. For non-cancer pain, the opioids are titrated to achieve optimal function.

Common Dosages
Hydromorphone 0.5-1mg SC/IV q4h and hydromorphone 0.5mg IV q1h prn
Morphine 5-10mg PO q4h and morphine 1mg IV q1h prn

Adverse Effects
Central nervous system: drowsiness, respiratory depression, agitation, vivid dreams, tactile and visual hallucinations, myoclonus, seizures, and hyperalgesia.
Gastrointestinal: constipation, nausea.
Genitourinary: retention of urine (not often).
Skin: cause histamine release with erythema and pruritus.

Practical Tips
Stay away from meperidine (Demerol). It has high risk of neurotoxicity with repeated dosing (due to toxic metabolite) and anti-cholinergic properties, thereby leading to confusion or even seizures. Also avoid partial agonists as they have greater incidence of side effects and are not as effective as analgesics.

Opioids should be prescribed on both an around-the-clock (q4h for short-acting morphine, hydromorphone and oxycodone)and q1h prn basis (for breakthroughpain).

The hand tha prescribes the opioid must also prescribe the laxative, as a general rule. Constipation occurs in the majority of patients and generally this side effect will persist as long as the opioid is being used.

For opioid naïve patients, consider having metoclopramide coverage to deal with opioid induced nausea which can be very severe and generally resolves within a week.

If the patient(e.g. elderly) is sensitive to the sideeffects of the opioid, the dose should be smaller and a dose interval of q6h or q8h may be needed.

The dose of parenteral opioids is usually one-half of the oral dose. A common mistake is “morphine Xmg PO/SC/IM/IV”.

Long acting opioid preparations are generally not effective for acute pain. Short acting formulations are much better to get a quick response and to allow for rapid titration. Hence, when the existing chronic pain has destabilized or in the presence of acute moderate to severe pain, short acting formulations are superior.

Proper use of opioids is generally not associated with addiction. Patients’ fears should be explored around this issue.

There is no ceiling to the dosages of opioids. Careful titration is needed to find a
balance between pain control and opioid toxicities.

Tylenol #3 does not require a triplicate prescription.
Written by Vincent Thai and Sharon Watanabe; reviewed by Raj Padwal and Jeff Whissell

Advanced Tips
Sustained/slow release opioid agents are not appropriate for acute or breakthrough pain. This includes products like fentanyl patches, MS Contin or M-Eslon, and Codeine Contin.
Therapeutic levels of fentanyl when released from fentanyl patches are only reached after 6 to 12 hours and steady state may take up to 36 to 48 hours after the application of the patch. Hence, there is a risk of respiratory depression with the transdermal fentanyl patches if they are titrated too rapidly.

If the patient is experiencing significant opioid toxicities:
Check for precipitating factors such as dehydration, renal failure, and infection.
If the pain is well-controlled, consider decreasing the dose of opioid.
If the dose cannot be decreased due to concerns about pain control, consider
switching (rotating) the opioid.

Opioid rotations and equianalgesic ratios (taking morphine as potency of 1):
Hydromorphone: 5x more potent.
Oxycodone: 1.5x more potent.
Codeine: 0.1x as potent.
Fentanyl: 10µg is equivalent to 1mg of SC morphine (usually given as infusion
or as transdermal preparation).
Methadone: variable depending on the dose of morphine and how long the patient has been on it. Methadone has a longer duration of action than the other opioid agents. Preferably consult Palliative Care or the Pain specialist as improper use of methadone can cause respiratory depression and death. Only designated prescribers can prescribe methadone.

Note that these equianalgesic ratios are only based on single dose studies. Clinical judgment is very important in the final dose calculation.

It is customary to decrease the dose of the new opioid by approximately 25-30% to account for incomplete cross-tolerance.

Even after removal of a transdermal fentanyl patch, the fentanyl is still being released from the subcutaneous tissue at the same rate for the next 8-12 hours.

Hence, when switching from transdermal fentanyl to another opioid, it is prudent to wait for at least 8-12 hours before instituting the new regimen of opioids. The patient can use the breakthrough doses in the meanwhile.

The same principle applies to the long acting oral formulations of the opioids. e.g. MS Contin will last for about 8-12 hours as well.

If the patient is using escalating doses of breakthrough opioids, you always need to exclude delirium.

Only codeine, morphine and hydromorphone are available in both oral and parenteral form. The preferred route for parenteral opioid administration is subcutaneous, for reasons of comfort and convenience. Fentanyl is only available in parenteral and transdermal preparation. Methadone is available in oral and sometimes rectal formulation, and oxycodone is generally available in the oral formulation.

Generally, opioids are not CONTRAINDICATED in moderate liver failure. The dose can be reduced and the interval extended to q4-6h for morphine, oxycodone and hydromorphone.
In renal failure, the interval can be extended to q8h up to even once a day.

“The young physician starts life with twenty drugs for each disease, and the old physician ends life with one drug for twenty diseases.”

Bean WB. Sir William Osler: Aphorisms, 122.
Written by Vincent Thai and Sharon Watanab; reviewed by Raj Padwal and Jeff Whissell

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

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Drug Class:

antipyretics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelets

Drugs:

ASA

Non-selective NSAIDs—diclofenac [Voltaren], ibuprofen [Advil, Motrin], indomethacin [Indocin], naproxen [Anaprox, Naprosyn]

COX-2 selective NSAIDs—celecoxib [Celebrex]

Mechanism of Action & Indications

All act by inhibition of prostaglandin formation by cyclooxygenase (COX), which converts the substrate arachidonic acid. COX-1 is present in gastric mucosa and platelets, while COX-2 is present in inflamed tissue and the afferent arteriole of the kidney.

For the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever. Also for inflammation associated with non-infectious causes, usually of MSK origin, but also of pericarditis or pleuritis. Other specific indications include the use of low dose ASA for platelet inhibition.

Common Dosages

Celecoxib 100-200mg PO BID

Diclofenac 50mg PO BID-TID

Diclofenac topical 1.5, 2, or 5% apply BID over affected area

Ibuprofen 300-800mg PO TID-QID

Indomethacin 25-50mg PO BID-TID

Adverse Effects & Contraindications

Gastric ulcer, gastritis, or GI discomfort. The degree of GI side effects varies depending on which class of NSAID drug is used (i.e. indomethacin>ASA>ibuprofen).

Hypertension, fluid retention, renal dysfunction, interstitial nephritis.

Impaired platelet function.

Hypersensitivity with angioedema, hives, and bronchospasm.

Less commonly causes abnormal liver function tests.

Recent reports of COX-2 selective inhibitors and other NSAIDs increasing cardiovascular risk. Use with caution in patients at risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Benefits of these agents should to be weighed against the potential adverse effects.

Contra-indications include:

Hypersensitivity (ASA sensitivity): severe reactions to one are frequently associated with cross reaction to all NSAIDs, particularly in asthmatics.

Significant renal impairment, hypertension, or CHF. All may lead to an increase in creatinine, increase in blood pressure, fluid and salt retention, and hyperkalemia, particularly at higher doses.

Active acid peptic disease.

Practical Tips

ASA is the prototype. It has unique, irreversible effects at low doses on platelets. Other non-specific NSAIDs (diclofenac, naproxen, and indomethacin) have reversible platelet effects. COX-2 selective inhibitors (celecoxib, valdecoxib) do not cause platelet inhibition, and less risk for gastric ulceration.

Topical diclofenac is safer than oral only a small quantity is systemically absorbed.

Interactions:

May reverse the therapeutic effect of some anti-hypertensive medications (thiazide, ß-blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs). With concurrent ACE inhibitor use, there is also a risk of hyperkalemia and acute renal failure.

Increased risk of bleeding with anti-coagulants.

Increased risk of lithium toxicity.

Acetaminophen

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Drug Class:
antipyretics, analgesics

Drug:
acetaminophen [Tylenol], acetaminophen with codeine [Tylenol #1, #2, #3, #4]

Mechanism of Action & Indications
Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in the central nervous system and peripherally,
blocking pain impulse generation. Antipyretic action by inhibition of hypothalamic heat-regulating center.

Common Dosages
Acetaminophen 325-650mg PO q4-6h, maximum dose 4g/day
Acetaminophen extra-strength 500-1000mg PO q4-6h, maximum dose 4g/day

Adverse Effects
Generally a well-tolerated medication with minimal side effects if used appropriately.
The toxic metabolite N-acetyl-p-benzoquinoneimine (NAPQI) is normally inactivated by glutathione (sulfhydryl donor). In the setting of large amount of this toxic metabolite (=4g daily), glutathione conjugation becomes insufficient. NAPQI then binds covalently with cellular macromolecules, causing potential hepatic cell necrosis and acute renal failure. N-acetylcysteine, the antidote, regenerates hepatic glutathione stores.

Acute overdose with a single dose of >10g (twenty 500mg tablets) can produce liver injury. Fulminant hepatic failure is associated with ingestion >25g.
Chronic liver damage has been reported with long term use in adults of 5-8g/day for several weeks, or 3-4 g/day for one year.

Practical Tips
For patients with liver disease/cirrhosis or malnutrition, limited low-dose therapy is usually well tolerated. However, hepatotoxicity at dosages <4 style="font-weight: bold;"> Treatment of acetaminophen overdose with N-acetylcysteine:
150mg/kg (~60ml) in 200cc D5W over 1hr, then 50mg/kg (~20ml) in 500cc D5W over 4hr, then 100mg/kg (~40ml) in 1L D5W over 16hr.

Alternatively, N-acetylcysteine 140mg/kg PO/NG, followed by 70mg/kg q4h for 17 doses.

Source
Written by David Hui; reviewed by Raj Padwal and Jeff Whissell

Principles of Drug Interactions

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Naturally, we are not able to remember all of the different types of interactions that may occur between pharmaceutical preparations. Practically, it is more useful to concentrate on learning basic principles and a few key drugs and drug classes that are notorious for causing interactions. This list is not meant to be exhaustive.

Basic Principles
1. Not all interactions are clinically significant. An interaction is more likely to be clinically significant if:
# A drug has a narrow therapeutic window.
# A drug has serious, dose dependent toxicity.
# The change in serum drug level is at least 30%.

2. There are two basic types of interactions:
# Pharmacokinetic (what body does to drug):
occurs with changes to the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of a drug. For example, P-glycoprotein is a membrane transport pump found in many areas of the body including the GI tract, blood brain barrier and kidneys, which limits the distribution of certain drugs into tissues. It acts like a nightclub bouncer, preventing certain drugs from crossing the membrane (i.e. into the bloodstream from the gut or past the blood brain barrier).
Inhibition of - glycoprotein by a drug facilitates the entry of certain drugs into tissues.

# Pharmacodynamic (what drug does to body): can be thought of as the additive effects of two drugs – e.g. concomitant metoprolol and verapamil therapy will both slow the heart rate.

3. There are two major types of drug metabolism (both occur primarily in the liver):
# Phase I reactions (cytochrome P450 enzyme system):
There are over 100 different P450 families and these enzymes are responsible for metabolizing both exogenous and endogenous substances. The major P450 systems involved in drug metabolism are shown in the pie chart below. CYP 3A4 is the most common enzyme system involved in interactions.

# Phase II reactions:
acetylation, methylation glucuronidation, sulfation.

4. Overall, the goal of drug metabolism is to take a relatively non-polar substance and make it more polar, thus facilitating its excretion in the urine.
Phase I reactions will involve exposing an oxygen moiety on the drug molecule (oxidation-reduction type of reaction).
Then a Phase II reaction can act on this moiety and, in the process, stick on a polar side group. The drug is then more readily excreted by the kidneys.

5. The following are some common medications involved in P450 pathway:
# CYP 450 inhibitors: clarithromycin, erythromycin, protease inhibitors (nelfinavir, ritonavir, indinavir), amiodarone, fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, diltiazem, verapamil, itraconazole, ketoconazole, isoniazid (2C9), fluoroquinolones, quinidine.
# CYP 450 inducers: rifampin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, isoniazid (2E1).
# CYP 450 substrates: theophylline, amitriptyline, phenytoin, phenobarbital, propafenone, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, clarithromycin, erythromycin, quinidine, alprazolam, diazepam, triazolam, ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, amlodipine, nifedipine, felodipine, verapamil, diltiazem, clozapine.

Source:
Drugs and drugs: a Practical Guide to the safe use of Common Drugs in Adults, 2nd Ed. ISBN: 1-55195-200-9
Sir William Osler. The Treatment of Disease. Brit Med J 1909;2:185-9.
Written by Raj Padwal; reviewed by Dawna Gilchrist, Dayle Strachan and Jeff Whissell

Principles of Prescription

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1. write clearly and legibly.

2. Do not forget to Include the date and the time of patient orders.

3. Write your name and designation not in abbreviation.

4. For very toxic drug with which you are not familiar, Always have your prescriptions reviewed.

5. Chemotherapy must be prescribed only by hematologists and oncologists.

6. Methadone must be prescribed by authorized prescribers only. A temporary license may be obtained.

7. If you were about to prescribe a drug that you are unfamiliar with, first learn about the drug from a reference.

8. Always review a patient’s allergies to medication before prescribing drugs. When documenting past adverse drug reactions, state the nature and severity of reaction.

9. Obtain the patient’s medical history before prescribing, and consider how their history will impact your prescribing decisions.

10. When giving a patient a drug ensure they know the following; what they are taking, what it is used for, how they should take it, and what are the side effects.

11. Must write the drug name, dose, route and frequency.

12. Consider to reduce the dose in the presence of liver, renal or cardiac dysfunction.

13. consider to reduce the dose in the elderly. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is invariably reduced in the elderly and the serum creatinine will over-estimate the GFR.

14. Consider teratogenicity of any drugs given to a patient who might be, or could become, pregnant.

15. If the patient might be pregnant, confirm with ßhCG before prescribing. If the patient is breastfeeding, review use of the drug in lactation.

16. Always use the least toxic alternative. Example: Acetaminophen is generally safer than a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory to treat pain.

17. Always ensure that there is a clear indication for the drug and that you have considered the potential toxic side effects. What is the risk-benefit ratio?
Example: gentamicin is associated with significant renal toxicity and ototoxicity.

18. It would be inappropriate to put the patient at risk if there was a safer alternative or if the diagnosis of a serious infection is unlikely.

19. Avoid abbreviations for drugs.
Example: HCTZ can be read as hydrochlorothiazide or hydrocortisone.

20. Avoid trade names unless it is a combination drug.
Example: Dyazide contains hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene.

21. Do NOT use a trailing zero after a decimal point.
Example: Morphine sulphate 10.0 mg can be read as 100mg.

22. Always use a leading zero before a decimal point.
Example: Digoxin .25 mg should be written as Digoxin 0.25 mg.

23. Avoid open ended prescriptions.
Example: Gentamicin 400 mg intravenously daily should be written as Gentamicin 400 mg intravenously daily for three days and then review.

24. Provide specific guidelines when prescribing a dose range.
Example: For a pain scale <5 give morphine sulphate 10 mg subcutaneous and or a pain scale 6-10 give morphine sulphate 15 mg subcutaneous.

Source:
Written by Peter Hamilton; reviewed by Dawna Gilchrist, Dayle Strachan and Jeff Whissell
Drugs and drugs: a Practical Guide to the safe use of Common Drugs in Adults, 2nd Ed.
ISBN: 1-55195-200-9

Abbreviation of Drug Precriptions

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v: check or monitor
Ab: antibody
ABMT: autologous bone marrow transplantation
ACE: angiotensin-converting enzyme
ACLS: advanced cardiac life support
ACS: acute coronary syndrome, American Cancer Society,American College of Surgeons
ADH: antidiuretic hormone
ADHD: attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADR: adverse drug reaction
AF: atrial fibrillation
ALL: acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALT: alanine aminotransferase
AMI: acute myocardial infarction
AML: acute myelogenous leukemia
amp: ampule
ANC: absolute neutrophil count
aPTT: activated partial thromboplastin time
APAP: acetaminophen [N-acetyl-p-aminophenol]
ARB: angiotensin II receptor blocker
ARDS: adult respiratory distress syndrome
ASA: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
AUC: area under the curve
AUB: abnormal uterine/vaginal bleeding
AV: atrioventricular
AVM: arteriovenous malformation
BCL: B-cell lymphoma
BM: bone marrow; bowel movement
?BM: bone marrow suppression, myelosuppression
BMT: bone marrow transplantation
BOO: bladder outlet obstruction
?BP: hypotension
BSA: body surface area
BUN: blood urea nitrogen
Ca: calcium
CA: cancer
CAD: coronary artery disease
CAP: community acquired pneumonia
CBC: complete blood count
CCB: calcium channel blocker
CF: cystic fibrosis
CHF: congestive heart failure
CLL: chronic lymphocytic leukemia
CML: chronic myelogenous leukemia
CMV: cytomegalovirus
Contra: contraindicated
COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP: chest pain
CPP: central precocious puberty
CR: controlled release
CrCl: creatinine clearance
CRF: chronic renal failure
CV: cardiovascular
CVA: cerebrovascular accident, costovertebral angle
CVH: common variable hypergammaglobulinemia
D: diarrhea
D5LR: 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer’s solution
D5NS: 5% dextrose in normal saline
D5W: 5% dextrose in water
D/C: discontinue
DI: diabetes insipidus
Disp: dispensed as, how the drug is supplied
DKA: diabetic ketoacidosis
dL: deciliter
DM: diabetes mellitus
DMARD: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; drugs in randomized trials to decrease erosions and joint space narrowing in rheumatoid arthritis (eg, D- penicillamine, methotrexate, azathioprine)
DN: diabetic nephropathy
dppr: dropper
DOT: directly observed therapy
DVT: deep venous thrombosis
Dz: disease
EC: enteric-coated
ECC: emergency cardiac care
ECG: electrocardiogram
ED: erectile dysfunction
ELISA: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
EMIT: enzyme-multiplied immunoassay test
EPS: extrapyramidal symptoms (tardive dyskinesia, tremors and rigidity, restlessness [akathisia], muscle contractions [dystonia], changes in breathing and heart rate)
ER: extended release
ESRD: end-stage renal disease
ET: endotracheal
EtOH: ethanol
FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone
5-FU: fluorouracil
Fxn: function
G-CSF: granulocyte colony- stimulating factor gen: generation
GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease
GF: growth factor
GFR: glomerular filtration rate
GI: gastrointestinal
GIST: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
GM-CSF: granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor
GnRH: gonadotropin-releasing hormone
gtt: drop, drops (gutta)
GUHD Graft URS Host Disease
HA: headache
HCL: hairy cell leukemia
Hct: hematocrit
HCTZ: hydrochlorothiazide
HD: hemodialysis
Hgb: hemoglobin
HIT: heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus
HMG-CoA: hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A
HR: heart rate
?HR: increased heart rate (tachycardia)
hs: at bedtime (hora somni)
HSV: herpes simplex virus
5-HT: 5-hydroxytryptamine
HTN: hypertension
Hx: history of
IBD: irritable bowel disease
IBS: irritable bowel syndrome
ICP: intracranial pressure
IFIS: Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome
Ig: immunoglobulin
IM: intramuscular
Inf: infusion
Infxn: infection
Inh: inhalation
INH: isoniazid
INR: international normalized ratio
Insuff: insufficiency
Intravag: intravaginal
IOP: intraocular pressure
ISA: intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
IT: intrathecal
ITP: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IV: intravenous
K/K+ : potassium
LA: long acting
LDL: low-density lipoprotein
LFT: liver function test
LH: luteinizing hormone
LHRH: luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
LMW: low molecular weight
LVD: left ventricular dysfunction
LVSD: left ventricular systolic dysfunction
MAC: Mycobacterium avium complex
MAO/MAOI: monoamine oxidase/inhibitor
MDI: multidose inhaler
mEq: milliequivalent
MI: myocardial infarction, mitral insufficiency
Mg/Mg+2: magnesium
mL: milliliter
MoAb: monoclonal antibody
MRSA: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MS: multiple sclerosis
MSSA: methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
MTT: monotetrazolium
MTX: methotrexate
MyG: myasthenia gravis
N: nausea
NA: narrow angle
NAG: narrow angle glaucoma
ng: nanogram
NG: nasogastric
NHL: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
nl: normal
NO: nitric oxide
NPO: nothing by mouth (nil per os)
NRTI: nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
NS: normal saline
NSAID: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
NSCLC: non-small-cell lung cancer
N/V: nausea and vomiting
N/V/D: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
OAB: overactive bladder
OCP: oral contraceptive pill
OD: overdose
ODT: orally disintegrating tablets
OK: recommended
OTC: over the counter
PAT: paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
pc: after eating (post cibum)
PCa: cancer of the prostate
PCI: percutaneous coronary intervention
PCN: penicillin
PCP: Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia
PCWP: pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
PDE5: phosphodiesterase type 5
PDGF: platelet-derived growth factor
PE: pulmonary embolus, physical examination, pleural effusion
PFT: pulmonary function test
pg: picogram
PID: pelvic inflammatory disease plt: platelet
?plt: decreased platelets (thrombocytopenia)
PMDD: premenstrual dysphoric disorder
PO: by mouth (per os)
PPD: purified protein derivative
PR: by rectum
PRG: pregnancy
PRN: as often as needed (pro re nata)
PSVT: paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
pt: patient
PT: prothrombin time
PTCA: percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
PTH: parathyroid hormone
PTT: partial thromboplastin time
PUD: peptic ulcer disease
PVC: premature ventricular contraction
PWP: pulmonary wedge pressure
Px: prevention
q: every (quaque)
q_h: every _ hours
q day: every day
qh: every hour
qhs: every hour of sleep (before bedtime)
qid: four times a day (quater in die)
q other day: every other day
RA: rheumatoid arthritis
RCC: renal cell carcinoma
RDA: recommended dietary allowance
RDS: respiratory distress syndrome
resp: respiratory
RSV: respiratory syncytial virus
RT: reverse transcriptase
RTA: renal tubular acidosis
Rx: prescription or therapy
Rxn: reaction
SCr: serum creatinine
SDV: single-dose vial
SIADH: syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
SL: sublingual
SLE: systemic lupus erythematosus
Sol/soln: solution
SPAG: small particle aerosol generator
Sp: species
SNRIs: serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
SQ: subcutaneous
SR: sustained release
SSRI: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
SSS: sick sinus syndrome
S/Sys: signs & symptoms
stat: immediately (statim)
supl: supplement
supp: suppository
SVT: supraventricular tachycardia
Sx: symptom
Sz: seizure
tab/tabs: tablet/tablets
TB: tuberculosis
TCA: tricyclic antidepressant
TTS: transdermal therapeutic system
TFT: thyroid function test
TIA: transient ischemic attack
tid: three times a day (ter in die)
TMP: trimethoprim
TMP—SMX: trimethoprim—sulfamethoxazole
tox: toxicity
TPA: tissue plasminogen activator
tri: trimester
TTP: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Tx: treatment
uln: upper limits of normal
URI: upper respiratory infection
UTI: urinary tract infection
Vag: vaginal
VF: ventricular fibrillation
VRE: vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
VT: ventricular tachycardia
WHI: Women’s Health Initiative
WNL: within normal limits
WPW: Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
XR: extended release
ZE: Zollinger–Ellison (syndrome)