Xopenex
Generic: levalbuterolTC: beta2 adrenergic agonistForms: Aerosol, NEBRoutes: POXtra info: concentrated for nebulization
Rhinocort Aqua
Generic: budesonideTC: nasal corticosteroidForms: SUSP; internasal sprayRoutes: nasalXtra info: prime before useStrengths: 32mcg per use
nitroglycerin
TC: vasodilatorForms: CAP(ext rel); infusion; TOP; TAB; SPRAY; TRANSDERMALRoutes: PO, SKIN, IVXtra info: measured in grainsStrengths: 0.4mg = 1/150grain; 0.6mg = 1/100grain
Nexium
Generic: esomeprazoleTC: PPIForms: CAP(delayed rel); GRAN; POW for INJRoutes: PO; IVXtra info: called the "healing, purple pill"; for GERD
Catapres
Generic: clonidineTC: alpha2 adrenergic agonistForms: TAB, TTS (transdermal)Routes: PO, SKIN
Zestoretic
Generic: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideTC: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor; thiazide diureticForms: TABRoutes: PO
Avapro
Generic: irbesartanTC: angiotensin II receptor blockerForms: TABRoutes: PO
Zetia
Generic: ezetimibeTC: antilipemic agent (high cholesterol)Forms: TABRoutes: POStrengths: 10mg
Zocor
Generic: simvastatinTC: antilipemic agent, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitorForms: TABRoutes: PO
Combivent
Generic: ipratropium and albuterolTC: BronchodilatorForms: AERO inhalerRoutes: PO
gtt
drop(s)
DUR
drug utilization review
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drug
RTS
return to stock
EC
enteric coated
Ad. Lib.
as desired; at pleasure
c
with
MS
morphine sulfate
mg
milligram
gm
gram