albuterol (Proventil)
Category: Bronchodilator, Use: Asthma, COPD, Precautions: tachycardia, tremors
albuterol and ipratropium (Combivent)
Catefory: anticholinergic/bronchodilator, Use: COPD, rhinorrhea, Precautions: palpitations, dry mouth
allopurinol (Zyloprim)
Category: Antihyperuricemic, Use: Gout, Precautions: Monitor uric acid levels
alprazolam (Xanax)
Category: Antianxiety, Use: anxiety/panic, Precautions: May cause dizziness, drowsiness and dependence
atenolol (Tenormin)
Category: Antihypertensive/ Beta Blocker, Use: Angina, Hypertension, Precautions: Monitor BP and HR prior to administration
benazepril (Lotensin)
Category: Antihypertensive/ACE inhibitor, Use: HTN, Precautions: Can cause cough and asthma attacks, Hyperkalemia
budesonide (Pulmicort)
Category: Glucocorticoid, Use: Rhinitis, Asthma, Precautions: May cause oral candidiasis- Rinse and spit after use
bumetanide ( Bumex)
Category: Loop diuretic, Use: CHF, Renal disease, ascites, Precautions: check for electorlyte abnormalities/ Ototoxicity
calcium acetate (PhosLO)
Use: Hyperphosphatemia- in dialysis clients, PrecautionsL Taek with food, monitor phosphate and calcium
captopril
Category: Antihypertensive/ ACE Inhibitor, Use: HTN, Precautions: Can cause cough and asthma attacks, Hyperkalemia
carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Category: Antihypertensive/ ACE Inhibitor, Use: HTN, PRecautions: can cause blood dyscrasias- monitor
carvedilol (Coreg)
Category: Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Blocker, Use: HTN, CHF, Angina, Precautions: Bradycardia, Bronchospasm
clonidine ( Catapres)
Category: Central Alpha Adrenergic Agonist, Use: Hypertension, Unlabeled- alcohol withdrawal, Precautions: May cause orthostatic HTN and CHF
colchicine (Colsalide)
Category: Antigout agent, Use: gout, gouty arthritis, Precautions: Pancytopenia, renal/hepatic cautions
cyanocobalamin
Category: B12- water soluble vitamin, UseL Pernicious anemia, Vitamin b12 deficiency, Precautions: Gastric intrinsic factor must be present for oral use
dalteparin (Fragmin)
Category: Low molecular weight heparin, Use: MI/DVT prevention, Precautions: Bleeding risk
diazepam (Valium)
Category: Antianxiety, anticonvulsant, Use: Anxiety/ Seizures/ Acute alcohol withdrawal, Precautions: respiratory depression
digoxin (Lanoxin)
Category: Cardiac glycosidase/ inotropic, Use: Hear failure, a-fib/ a-flutter, cardiogenic shock, PrecautionsL Apical HR < 60 HOLD, OD treated with digibind
diltiazem (Cardiazem)
Category: Calcium channel blocker, Use: Angina, Coronary artery spasm, SVT, a-fib/flutter, Precautions: Can cause heart block and hypotension
diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
Category: Antidiarrheal/ COntrolled Subst, Use: Chronic diarrhea, Precautions: Dry mouth, constipation, paralytic ileus
docusate calcium (Surfak)
Category: Laxative/ Stool Softener, Use: Prevention of dry, hard stools, Precautions: May take 3 days to soften stools and hold for diarrhea
docusate sodium (Colace)
Category: laxative/ Stool softener, Use: Prevention of dry, hard stools, Precautions: May take 3 days to soften stools and hold for diarrhea
enalapril (Vasotec)
Category: ACE Inhibitor, Use: Hypertension, CHF, PrecautionsL Monitor BP and watch for hyperkalemia
enoxaparin injection (Lovenox)
Category: Low molecular weight heparin, Use: Prevention of DVT/PE, unstable Angina/ MI, Precautions: Bleeding risk
epoetin alfa (Epogen)
Category: Anti anemic, biologic modifier, Use: Anemia caused by reduced erythropoietin production, Precautions: Usually give on dialysis days, can be IV
famotidine (Pepcid)
CategoryL H2-histamine receptor antagonist, USe: Peptic ulcers, GERD, heartburn, Precautions: IV doses, kept in fridge must be diluted
fluticasone and salmeterol (Advair Diskus)
Category: Corticosteroid/ Bronchodilator, UseL Chronic asthma, COPD, Precautions: Rinse mouth after use to prevent thrush/ Long act
fluticasone inhaler (Flovent)
Category: Corticosteroid, Use: Chronic asthma/ COPD, Precautions: Rinse mouth after use to prevent thrush/ Long acting
fluticasone propionate nasal (Flonase)
Category: Corticosteroid, Use: Allergic rhinitis, PrecautionsL Blow nose first, press opposite nostril closed,
fondaparinux sodium (Arixtra)
Category: Anticoagulant/ factor Xa inhibitor, Use: Prevention of DVT/PE, Precautions: Bleeding risk
furosemide (Lasix)
Category: Lood diuretic, Use: Pulmonary Edema, CHF, HTN, Nephrotic syndrome, Precautions: Ototoxic if IVP too rapid monitor electrolytes K+
gabapentin (Neurontin)
Category: Anticonvulsant, Use: Partial seizure/ Diabetic neuropathy unlabeled use, Precautions: Can cause drowsiness, confusion
glimepiride (Amaryl)
Category: Sulfonylurea, Antidiabetic, Use: Type 2 DM, Precautions: Monitor for hypoglycemia
glipizide (Glucotrol)
Category: Sulfonylurea, Antidiabetic, Use: Type 2 DM, Precautions: Monitor for hypoglycemia,
glyburide (Diabeta)
Category: Sulfonylurea, Antidiabetic, Use: Type 2 DM, Precautions: Monitor for hypoglycemia
guaifenesin (Mucinex)
Category: Expectorant, Use: Productive and nonproductive cough, Precautions: Increase fluids if possible
heparin (Heparin Sodium)
Category: Anticoagulant/ antithrombotic, Use: DVT/MI, a-fib and for flushing IV lines at times, Precautions: HIGH ALERT MEDICATION
human insulin (Humulin R)
Category: Antidiabetic/ Short acting insulin, Use: Tupe 1 or tyle 2 DM, Precautions: HIGH ALERT MEDICATION
human isophane insulin (Humulin N)
Category: Antidiabetic/ Intermediate acting insulin, Use: Type 1 or Type 2 DM, Precautions: HIGH ALERT MEDICATION
hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Category: Opiate analgesic, Use: Moderate- Severe Pain, Cough, Precautions: Controlled substance, respiratory depression
insulin glargine (Lantus)
Category: Insulin, Use: Type 1 or Type 2 DMm Precautions: Do not mix with other insulins
ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
Category: Anticholinergic/Bronchodilator, Use: COPD, rhinorrhea, PrecautionsL Dry mouth, anxiety, dizziness
iprtropium-albuterol inhalation (Duoneb)
Category: Anticholinergic/Bronchodilator, Use: COPD, Precautions: May cause tachycardia and increased BP
isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur)
Category: Antianginal/ vasodilator/ nitrate. Use: Treatment and prevention of stable angina pectoris, Precautions: Monitor for hypotension, vascular headache
ketorolac (Torodol)
Category: NSAID, Use: Mild to moderate pain, Precautions: MAX DOSE- 60 mg/day for 5 days
lactulose (Cephulac)
Category: Laxative, ammonia detoxicant, Use: Chronic constipation, portal-system encephalopathy, Precautions: nausea, vomiting, and cramps, Can give enema
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Category: Sntiulcer, PPI, Use: GERD, Ulcers, maintenance of healed ulcers, Precautions: Monitor for B12 deficiency in long term use
levetiracetam (Keppra)
Category: Anticonvulsant, Use: Seizures, Precautions: Monitor H&H and possible suicidal ideation
levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
Category: Thyroid hormone, USe: Hypothyroidism, myxedema coma, pituitary TSH suppression, Precautions: Monitor T4 and TSH, Can be given IV, doses in mcg
lisinopril (Prinivil)
Category: Antihypertensive, ACE Inhibitor, Use: Mild to moderate HTN, CHF< MI, Precautions: Hypotension, Hyperkalemia, Dry cough
lispro insulin (Humalog R)
Category: Antidiabetic/ rapid acting insulin, Use: Type 1 or Type 2 DM, Precautions: HIGH ALERT MEDICATION
lispro protamine insulin (Humalog N)
Category: Antidiabetic/ Intermediate Acting insulin, Use: Type 1 or Type 2 DM, Precautions: HIGH ALERT MEDICATION;
lorazepam (Ativan)
Category: Benzodiazepine, sedative, hypnotic, Use: Anxiety, irritability, pre-op insomnia, Precautions: Hypotension, dizziness, Dilute for IV use
metaprolol (Lopressor)
Category: Beta-blocker, Antihypertensive, Use: HTN, Acute MI, Angina, Heart Failure, Precautions: Bradycardia, Hypotension
nicardipine (Cardene)
Category: Calcium channel blocker, Use; Chronic Angina, HTN, Precautions: Bradycardia, Hypotension
nifedipine (Procardia)
Category: Calcium channel blocker, Use: Chronic Angina, HTN, vasospasm, Precautions: Bradycardia, Hypotension
nitroglycerin patch (Nitro-Dur)
Category: Coronary vasodilator/ anti-anginal, Use: Angina, CHF, Precautions: Headache, hypotension
olmesartan (Benicar)
Category: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker, Use: HTN, Precautions: Monitor BP,
omeprazole (Prilosec)
Category: Antiulcer, PPI, Use: GERD, Ulcers, maintenance of healed ulcers, Precautions: Monitor for B12 deficiency in long term use
ondansetron (Zofran)
Category: Antiemetic, Use: Nausea, vomiting, Precautions: may cause headaches, dizziness, EPS
oxycodone (Oxycontin)
Category: Opiate analgesic, Use: Moderate to severe pain, Precautions: Drowsiness, bradycardia, respiratory depression
oxycodone/APAP (Percocet)
Category: Opiate analgesic/antipyretic, Use: Moderate to severe pain, Precautions: Drowsiness, bradycardia, respiratory depression
oxycodone/ ASA tablet (Percodan)
Category: Opiate analgesic/ antipyretic, Use: Moderate to severe pain, Precautions: Drowsiness, bradycardia, respiratory depression
pantoprazole (Protonix)
Cateogry: PPI, Use: GERD, Ulcers, Hypersecretory conditions, Precautions:Monitor for B12 deciciency in long term use
phenytoin sodium (Dilantin)
Category: Anticonvulsant, antidysrhythmic, Use: Seizures, Bell's Palsy, Precautions: Mix IV with NSS only, purple glove syndrome
potassium chloride (K-dur/ K-lyte)
Category: Electrolyte replacement, Use: Prevention and treatment of hypokalemia, Precautions: Never give IV/Im bolus, monitor levels
prednisone tablet (Prednisone)
Category: Corticosteroid, Use: Sever inflammation, immunosuppression, Precautions: Limit use due to extensive side effects, taper off
pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Category: Cholinergic, Anticholeristinase, Use: Myasthenia Gravis, Precautions: May cause cram,ps, increased peristalsi
ramipril (Altace)
Cateogry: Antihypertensive, ACE Inhibitor, Use: HTN, CHF, Precautions: Can cause cough and asthma attacks, Hyperkalemia
rantidine (Zantac)
Category: H2-histamine receptor antagonist, Use: Ulcers, GERD, heartburn, Precautions: May cause constipation, nausea vomiting, hepatotoxicity
salmeterol (Serevent)
Category: Long -acting bronchodilator, Use: PREVENTION of exercise induced asthma, COPD, Precautions: DO NOT confuse with a rescue inhaler
simvastin (Zocor)
Category: Antilipidemic, Use: hypercholestrolemia, seriosu burns, Precautions: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, encourage diet changes,
spironolactone (Aldactone)
Category: Potassium sparing diuretic, Use: CHF, HTN, Unlabeled use PMS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Precautions: Hyperkalemia, rash, itching
tiotroprium (Spiriva)
Category: Anticholinergic, Bronchodilator, Use: COPD, Bronchospasm, Precautions: Capsule should not be swallowed, puncture/inhale
verapamil (Calan)
Category: Calcium Channel Blocker, Use: HTN, Angina, SVT, Precautions: Can cause CHF and dysrhythmias
warfarin (Coumadin)
Category: Anticoagulant, Use: DVT/Stroke prophylaxis, a-fib, Angina, Precautions: HIGH ALERT MEDICATION
amiodarone
Category: Antidysrhymic, Use: V-tach, SVT, Precautions: Monitor for EKG changes
amlodipine besylate (Norvasc)
Category: Antihypertensive/Calcium Channel Blocker, Use: Angina, HTN, Precautions: Monitor BP
carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)
Category: Antiparkinsonian, Use: Parkinson's Disease/ Restless Leg syndrome, Precautions: Long list of CNS side effects, dry mouth , NVD
clopidogrel (Plavix)
Category: Platelet aggregation inhibitor, Use: Reduce risk of stroke, MI, PAD, TIA and Angina, Precautions: Bleeding risk
cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Category: Skeletal Muscle relaxant, Use; Spasticity n MS, spinal cord injury and CP, Precautions: Dizziness, weakness, nausea
dexamethasone (Decadron)
Category: Corticosteroid, Use: Inflammation, cerebral edema, Precautions: Long list of steroid complications
donepezil (Aricept)
Category: Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, Use: Severe dementia in Alzheimer's Disease, Precautions: Twitching, nausea, vomiting and seating may indicate OD
dutasterode (Avodart)
Category: 5A Reductase inhibitor, Use: BPH (often in combo with tamsulosin)- Alopecia, Precautions: Can cause serious skin infections
fluoxetine (Prozac)
Category: SSRI Antidepressant, Use: Depression, OCD, Panic, Precautions: CNS symptoms common
lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Category: Antiulcer, PPI, Use: GERD, Ulcers, maintenance of healed ulcers, Precautions: Monitor for B12 deficiency in long term use