Vicodin
GENERIC; acetaminophen & hydrocodone
USAGE: severe pain
DEFINE:Vicodin contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called opioid pain relievers.
CONTRADICTION:This product should not be administered to patie
Trimox
GENERIC: amoxicillin
USAGE: infection
DEFINE:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It fights bacteria in your body.
CONTRADICTION: Do not use Trimox if you are allergic to amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, and have liver and kid
Lipitor
GENERIC: atorvastatin
USAGE: hyperlipidemia
DEFINE: Lipitor is used to treat high cholesterol, and to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications
CONTRADICTION: You should not take Lipitor if you are allergic to atorvastatin, if y
Synthroid
GENERIC: levothyroxine
USAGE: hypothyroidism
DEFINE: Synthroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Levothyroxine is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland).
CONTRADICTION A. Synthroid is not expected to harm an unborn baby.
Zestril/ Prinivil
GENERIC: lisinopril
USAGE: hypertension
DEFINE: angiotensin converting enzyme.
Prinivil is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
CONTRADICTION: Don't use while pregnant, d
Zocor
GENERIC: simvastin
USAGE: high cholesterol
DEFINE: Zocor (simvastatin) reduces low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood.
CONTRADICTION:You should not take Zocor if you are allergic to simvastatin, if you have liver and kidney
Plavix
GENERIC: clopidogrel
USAGE: clot prevention
DEFINE: Plavix (clopidogrel) keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
CONTRADICTION: don't take
Nexium
GENERIC: esomeprazole
USAGE: reflux
DEFINE: Nexium (esomeprazole) belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
CONTRADICTION: Don't take if allergic and with alcholol, pregnant, li
Singulair
GENERIC: montelukast
USAGE: asthma
DEFINE: Singulair is a leukotriene inhibitor.Singulair is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 months old.
CONTRADICTION: Do not use Singulair if you are allergic to montelukast.
Toprol-XL
GENERIC: metoprolol
USAGE: hypertension
DEFINE: Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).Treats angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure
Lexapro
GENERIC: escitalopram
USAGE: depression
DEFINE:Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Treats anxiety in adults and major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents.
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Zithromax
GENERIC: azithromycin
USAGE: infection
DEFINE: Zithromax belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Zithromax fights bacteria in the body.
CONTRADICTION: Do not take if you have liver disease; kidney disease; myasthenia gravis.
Crestor
GENERIC: rosuvastatin
USAGE: hyperlipidemia
DEFINE: Crestor is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Rosuvastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while
ProAir HFA
albuterol sulfate; asthma
DEFINE: Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.
CONTRADICTION: Do nto take if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.
Glucophage XR
metformin; diabetes
DEFINE: Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Metformin is for people with type 2 diabetes.
CONTRADICTION: You should not use this medication if you are allergic to metformin, or if you are in a
Zoloft
sertraline; depression
DEFINE: Zoloft is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic str
Motrin
ibuprofen; pain
DEFINE: Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
CONTRADICTION: You should not use this medication if you have severe constipation, a blo
Ambien
zolpidem; insomnia
DEFINE: Ambien is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Ambien is used to treat insomnia.
CONTRADICTION: Ambien may cause a severe allergic
Advair Diskus
zolpidem; asthma
DEFINE: Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
CONTRADICTION: Do not use fluticasone and salmeterol to treat an asthma attack. Do not take if you have liver disease; heart dise
Lasix
furosemide; hypertension
DEFINE: Lasix is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine. Lasix treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure
HydroDiuril
hydrochlorothiazide; hypertension
DEFINE: Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Hydrochlorothiazide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with
Prilosec
omeprazole; reflux
DEFINE: Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Prilosec is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused byexcess stomach acid.
CONTRADICTION: Trouble or pain with
Desyrel
trazodone; depression
DEFINE: Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression Trazodone is used to treat depression.
CONTRADICTION: Do not take if you have liver or kidney diseas
Diovan
valsatan; hypertension
DEFINE: Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
CONTRADICTION: You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hyd
Ultram
tramdol; pain
DEFINE: Ultram (tramadol) is a narcotic-like pain reliever. Ultram is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
CONTRADICTION: You should not take if you are allergic to tramadol, if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you ha
Cymbalta
duloxetine; depression
DEFINE: Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. Treats fibromyalgia, treat pain caused by nerve damage.
CONTRADICTION: Do not take if you have kidney and liver disease, bipolar, beeding or b
Coumadin
warfarin; clot prevention
DEFINE: Coumadin (warfarin) is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). Coumadin reduces blood clots. Coumadin is used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, andblood clots in veins and arteries.
CONTRADICTION:Coumadin can cause birth defec
Norvasc
amlodipine; hypertension
DEFINE: Norvasc relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. Norvasc is used to treat high blood pressure.
CONTRADICTION: Do not take if you have congestive heart failure, liver and kidney disease.
Percocet
oxycodone; pain
DEFINE: Percocet contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Percocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
CONTRADICTION: Do not use Percocet if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or oxycodone, kideny and liver d
Bactrim/ Septra
sulfamethoxazole; infection
DEFINE: reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Septra and other antibacterial drugs. Treats bacterial infections.
CONTRADICTION: Sulfonamides pass the placenta and are excreted in th
Seroquel
quetiapine; psychosis
DEFINE: Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. It is also used to
Phenergan
promethazine; nausea
DEFINE: Phenergan is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.Phenergan is used to treat allergies. Treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedat
Flonase
fluticasone; respiratory inflammation
DEFINE: Flonase is a steroid nasal spray.Flonase nasal spray is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
CONTRADICTION: Do not take if you h
Xanax
alprazolam; anxiety
DEFINE: Xanax belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused
Klonopin
clonazepam; seizures
DEFINE: Klonopin is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Klonopin is used to treat seizure disorders or panic disorder.
CONTRADICTION: You should not use Klonopin if you have severe liver disease, of if you are allergic and kid
Augmentin
amoxicillin clavulanate; infection
DEFINE: Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic. Augmentin contains a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin fights bacteria in the body.
CONTRADICTION: Do not use Augmentin if you are allergic to
Actos
pioglitazone; diabetes
DEFINE: Actos (pioglitazone) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
CONTRADICTION: You should not use Actos if you are allergic to pioglitazone, if you have severe heart failure, if you have active bladd
Pravachol
pravastatin; hyperlipidemia
DEFINE: Pravachol (pravastatin) is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Pravastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL). Pravachol is used to lower cholesterol
Prozac
fluoxetine; depression
DEFINE: Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressant. Prozac is used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder) obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, a
Lantus
insulin glargine; diabetes
DEFINE Lantus is a man-made form of a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
CONTRADICTION: Do not use Lantus if you are allergic to insulin glargine. Avoid drinking al
Tenormin
atenolol; hypertension
DEFINE: Tenormin is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Tenormin is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressur
Diflucan
fluconazole; infection
DEFINE: Diflucan is an antifungal antibiotic. Diflucan is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. Diflucan
Levaquin
levofloxacin; infection
DEFINE:Levaquin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Levaquin fights bacteria in the body. Levaquin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate. It is also used to trea
Aricept
donepezil; alzheimer's disease
DEFINE: Aricept improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. Aricept is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
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Celebrex
celecoxib; pain
DEFINE: Celebrex belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Treats arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain. It
Tylenol #3
acetaminophen/codeine; pain
DEFINE: Tylenol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Tylenol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
CONTRADICTION: An overdose of acetaminophen ca
Nasonex
mometasone furoate; respiratory inflammation
DEFINE: Nasonex is used to treat and prevent nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Nasonex is also used to treat growths in the nose (nasal poly
Cipro
ciprofloxacin; infection
DEFINE: Cipro is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.
CONTRADICTION: You should not use Cipro if you are also taking tizanidine (Zanaflex); you have
Dyazide
triamterene; hypertension
DEFINE: Dyazide is used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that also prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium level
Deltasone
prednisone; inflammation
DEFINE: Prednisone provides relief for inflamed areas of the body. It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
CONTRADICTION: if allergic, do not take. It does not harm pregnan