Most Common Drugs

Acid Reflux

• famotidine (Pepcid)
  • histamine h2 antagonist- tx of ulcers- no carbonation
• ranitidine (Zantac)
  • histamine h2 antagonist- tx of ulcers- take full course

Acne

• Retin-A
  • Generic – Tretinoin
  • Drug Category – Retinoids
  • Uses/Indications – Tx acne
• Accutane
  • Generic – Isotretinoin
  • Drug Category – Retinoids
  • Uses/Indications – Treatment of severe acne
• Cleocin
  • Generic – Clindamycin
    
  • Drug Category – acne prep
    
  • Uses/Indication – Tx acne

Anxiety

• diazepam (valium)
  • antianxiety- tx of Anxiety- risk for addiction
• lorazepam (Ativan)
  • benzodiazepine- tx of anxiety- monitor risk for falls
• alprazolam (Xanax)
  • benzodiazepine- tx of anxiety- may cause drowsiness

Asthma

• albuterol (Proventil, proair HFC)
  • bronchodilator-tx asthma- paradoxical bronchospasm more likely with 1st dose on new canister
• fluticasone and salmeterol (Advair)
  • bronchodilator- tx of asthma- monitor mood
• montelukast (singulair)
  • bronchodilator- tx of asthma- oral care

Bacterial Infection

• ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- encourage increased fluid intake
• ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- used in patients with penicillin allergy
• trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, septra)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- encourage fluids
• clindamycin (cleocin)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- use alternative birth control
• gentamicin (garamycin)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- check blood glucose
• ampicillin (polycillin, omnipen)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- assess for penicillin allergy
• amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (augmentin)
  • antibiotic- tx bacterial infection- finish prescription
• vancomycin (vancocin)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- can cause red man syndrome
• azithromycin (Zithromax)
  • antibiotic- tx bacterial infection -monitor for diarrhea/ rash
• metronidazole (flagyl)
  • antibiotic- tx of bacterial infection- watch for drug interactions

Bipolar Disorder

• lithium (Eskalith)
  • mood stabilizer- tx of bi-polar disorder- monitor mood

Blood Clot Prevention

• heparin
  • anticoagulant- prevent blood clotting- rotate injection sites
• enoxaparin (lovenox)
  • anticoagulant- prevent blood clotting- risk for bleeding
• warfarin (Coumadin)
  • anticoagulant- prevent blood clotting- risk for bleeding

CVA

• clopidogrel (Plavix)
  • antiplatelet- tx of CVA- monitor clotting times

Depression

• fluoxetine (Prozac)
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- mouth care
• sertraline (Zoloft)
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- monitor for suicide risk
• duloxetine (Cymbalta)
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- risk for suicide
• escitalopram (Lexapro)
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- monitor mood
• citalopram(celexa)
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- suicide risk
• Trazadone
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- monitor for suicide risk
• venlafaxine (Effexor)
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- monitor for risk of suicide
• bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  • antidepressant- tx of depression- suicide risk

Diabetes

• metformin (Glucophage)
  • antidiabetics- tx of type 2 diabetes- monitor bloof glucose / a1c
• glyburide (micronase, DiaBeta)
  • antidiabetics- tx of type 2 diabetes- check blood glucose
• insulin glargine (lantus)
  • antidiabetic- tx of hyperglycemia- need 2nd nurse check
• combo regular insulin with nph (Humulin 70/30)
  • antidiabetic- tx of hyperglycemia- clear to cloudy
• regular insulin (Humulin R)
  • antidiabetic- tx of hyperglycemia- 15 min before eating
• NPH (isophane insulin suspension)
  • antidiabetic- tx of hyperglycemia

Fungal Infections

• amphotericin-B deoxycholate (fungizone)
  • antifungal- tx of fungal infection- don’t mix with other drugs
• Lotrimin-AF
  • Generic – Clotrimazole AF
    
  • Drug Category – Antifungals
    
  • Uses/Indications – Tx of fungal

GERD

• esomeprazole (Nexium)
  • PPI- tx of GERD- capsule may be opened, directions in med book

Gout

• allopurinol (alloprim)
  • antigout agent- tx of gout- alkaline diet

HTN

• carvedilol (coreg)
  • beta-blocker- tx of HTN- taper dose
• dopamine (intropin, revimine)
  • adrenergics- tx of HTN- monitor blood pressure
     

Infection

• Neosporin Ointment
  • Generic – Neomycin
    
  • Drug Category – Topical Steroid
    
  • Uses/Indications – Prevents infection

Inflammation

• Cortaid
  • Generic – Hydrocortisone
    
  • Drug Category – Corticosteroids
    
  • Uses/Indication – Tx inflammation
• Cipro
  • Generic – Ciprofloxacin
    
  • Drug Category – Anti-infective
    
  • Uses/Indications – Tx skin infections

Insomnia

• zolpidem (ambien)
  • sedative- tx of insomnia- risk for dependency
     

Muscle Relaxant

• cyclobenzaprine
  • muscle relaxant- tx of muscle spasms – avoid alcohol

Nausea and Vomiting

Pain meds

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  • analgesic- tx of pain- check all otc meds for acetaminophen and do not exceed 4000mg/d
• ibuprofen
  • NSAID- tx of pain- monitor bleeding
• naproxen (Aleve)
  • NSAID- tx of pain- risk for bleeding- risk for bleeding
• celecoxib (Celebrex)
  • NSAID- tx of pain- monitor for SJS
• Morphine Sulfate
  • opioid- tx of pain- watch respiratory rate
• meperidine (Demerol)
  • opioid- tx of pain- monitor respirations
• oxycodone/ acetaminophen (Percocet)
  • opioid- tx of pain- monitor respirations
• oxycodone/ aspirin (Percodan)
  • opioid- tx of pain- monitor respirations
• hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin)
  • opioid- tx of pain- monitor respirations
• naloxone (narcan)
  • antidote- opioid antagonist- immediately in pain

Parkinson

• carbidopa and levodopa (sinemet)
  • anti-parkinsons- tremor relief- tolerance to drug may be built

Schizophrenia

• quetiapine (Seroquel)
  • antipsychotic- tx of schizophrenia- assess for suicide risk
• ziprasidone (geodone)
  • antipsychotic- tx of schizophrenia- suicide risk
• risperidone (Risperdal)
  • antipsychotic- tx of schizophrenia- monitor for suicide risk
• aripiprazole (abilify)
  • antipsychotic- tx of schizophrenia- assess for suicide risk
• olanzapine (Zyprexa)
  • antipsychotic- tx of schizophrenia- monitor dose

Seizure

• topiramate (Topamax)
  • anticonvulsant- tx of seizures- seizure precaution
• phenobarbital (luminal)
  • anticonvulsant- tx of seizures- monitor LOC
• divaloprex sodium (Depakote)
  • anticonvulsant- tx of seizures- risk for bleeding

Urticaria

• Benadryl
  • Generic – Diphenhydramine
    
  • Drug Category – Antihistamine
    
  • Uses/Indications – Tx urticaria

Viral Infections

• acyclovir (zovirax)
  • antiviral- tx of herpes- give with full glass of water
• foscarnet (foscavir)
  • antiviral- tx of viral infection- educate on possible s/s
     

Most Common Drugs MC