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MEDICATION KEY
Adrenergic Blockers
Receptor Antagonists Candesartan (Atacand)
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic (Ciloxan) Erythromycin Ophthalmic (Iloticin Ophthalmic) Gentamicin Ophthalmic. Garamycin, Genoptic, Gentacidin, Gentak) Neomycin & Dexam-. Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide and simethicone (Mylanta, Mylanta II, Maalox Plus) Aluminum hydroxide. Naphazoline and pheniramine acetate (Naphcon A) Nepafenac (Nevanac) Olopatadine (Patanol) Pemirolast (Alamast) Rimexolone (Vexol. Ophthalmic).
Pentazocine (Talwin) Propoxyphene (Darvon) Propoxyphene & Acetaminophen (Darvocet) Propoxyphene & Aspirin. Darvon compound- 65, Darvon-N with aspirin). Hydrocodone, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Acetaminophen and Caffeine (Hycomin), Potassium Iodide (SSKI, . Thyro-Block) Pseudoephedrine.
GENERIC DRUG DATA
Protease Inhibitor (Prolastin) [Alpha Protease In- hibitor Replacement/Respiratory agent] Uses: * α 1 -Antitrypsin
1 gtt in eye(s) tid (wait 15 min to insert contacts) Caution: [B, ?] Contra: MAOI therapy Disp: 0.2% soln SE: Local irritation, HA, fatigue Interactions: ↑Antihypertensive effects, BB, cardiac glycosides, CNS depressants; ↓effects with/. Bleeding with anticoagulants; ↑nephrotoxicity with aminoglycosides, loop of Henle diuretics; ↑ effects with probenecid; ↓effects with antacids, chloramphenicol; ↓effects of oral contraceptives Laboratories:+ Direct Coombs test; ↑LFT, alkaline phosphatase,. Verapamil Labs Effects: Monitor lipids NIPE: Take with food and fluids Colestipol (Colestid) [antilipemic/bile acid sequestrant].
John's wort, alfalfa sprouts, astragalus, echinacea, licorice; ↓effects OF immunizations Labs:↑SCr, BUN, total bilirubin, K+, alkaline phosphatase, lipidsNIPE: Monitor for hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, risk of photosensitivity - use sunscreen. 4 mg/kg q48h Caution:[B, ?] w/HMG-CoA inhibitors Disp:Inj 250, 500 mg/10 mLLSE:Constipation, N/V/D, HA, rash, site Rxn, muscle pain/weakness, edema , cellulitis, hypo/hyperglycemia, ↑alkaline phosphatase, cough, back pain, abdominal pain, ↓K+, anxiety, chest pain, sore throat, heart failure, confusion, Candida InfxnsNotes: Monitor CPK weekly; Consider D/C to stop HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (↑myopathy risk) Interactions:↑effects OF anticoagulants; ↓effects OF tobramycin; ↓effects with tobramycin; Labs: Monitor CPK, LFTs, PT, INR;. CNS depressants, antihistamines, opioids, MAOIs, TCAs, EtOH; ↑effects OF metoprololLabs:↓Response to allergic skin test NIPE:↑Risk of photosensitivity - use sunscreen.
C (D if given short term), +] PO Anticoagulants, MRX, Hypoglycaemic Agents, Phenytoin, CyclosporineContra:Infants <2 months Disp:Susperythromycin Ethylsuccinate 200mg/Sulfisoxazole 600mg/5ml ml) SE:GI Disorder Additional interactions:↑ Effects of sulfonamides with ASA, diuretics, NSAIDs, probenecid Labs: False + urine protein NIPE: ↑ Risk of photosensitivity – use sunscreen. Nausea, bloating, breast enlargement/tenderness, edema, HA, hypertriglyceridemia, gallbladder Dz Interactions: ↑Effects OF Corticosteroids; ↓effects with. Effects OF ASA, Benzodiazepines, Metoprolol, TCAs NIPE: Check for changes in vision or ↓tolerance of contact lenses.
Ingredient Sensitivity Disp.: Tabs mg SE: Fatigue, Dizziness, HA, Pruritus, N/D Interactions: ↑Effects with Cimetidine, Probenecid, Theophylline; ↑ effects of digoxin NIPE: It is not affected by food, therapy is most effective if taken after 72 hours of rash. Risk of hypokalemia with amphotericin B, thiazide diuretics, loop of Henle diuretics; ↓effects with rifampin, barbiturates, hydantoins; ↓effects of ASA, INH Labs:↓Serum K+NIPE:Eval for fluid retention. Reversal sedative effects of benzodiazepines and general anesthesia* Action: benzodiazepine receptor antagonist Dose: Adults. 0.2 mg IV over 15 s; repeat PRN, up to 1 mg max (3 mg max in benzodiazepine OD).
Total T4 levels Interactions:↑Effects with anesthetics, EtOH, echinacea; ↑effects of anticoagulants, cyclosporine, insulin, hypoglycemia, tacrolimus; ↓effects w/. Interferon β-1b (Betaseron) [Immunomodulator] Use: *MS, relapsing-remitting and secondary progressive* Action: Biological response modifier Dose:0.25 mg SQ qd Warning:[C, ?] Contra:Allergy to human albumin products Disp: Powder for injection 0.3 mg SE: Flu-like syndrome, depression, blood dyscrasias; Interactions:↑Effects OF theophylline, zidovudine Labs:↑LFTs, BUN, urine protein NIPE:↑Risk of photosensitivity—use sunscreen, abortion;. Effects OF myelosuppressants, theophylline, zidovudine NIPE:↑Fluids up to 2–3 L/d,NEtOH, CNS depressants; activated charcoal more effective.
Fatigue,↓BPinteractions:↑Risk OF hyperkalemia with K-sparing diuretics, trimethoprim, K supls; ↑effects FROM Li Labs:↑BUN, SCr; ↓HmgNIPE:NPRG, breastfeeding. Effects with α-blockers, diuretics ↑risk OF hyperkalemia with K-sparing diuretics, trimethoprim, salt substitutes; ↑risk OF cough with capsaicin; ↑effects of insulin,. Allergy to other quinolones, children < 18 y Disp:Tabs 400 mg SE:Photosensitivity, Szs, HA, dizziness Interactions:↑Effects with cimetidine, probenecid; ↑effects of cyclosporine, warfarin, caffeine; ↓effects with antacids Labs:↑LFTs,↓K+ NIPE:↑Risk of photosensitivity—use sunscreen, ↑fluids up to 2 L/d.
Disp: Caps 200, 400 mg; susp 100, 200 mg/5 mL SE:D Interactions:↑Effects with probenecid; ↑effects OF warfarin; ↑ nephrotoxicity w/ aminoglycosides, furosemide NIPE: Take without food.
