NAPLEX Review

Brand Generic Class Other

zidovudine
300mg/ See individual
Combivir NRTI combo
lamivudine drugs
150mg

zidovudine
300mg/
lamivudine See individual
Trizivir NRTI combo
150mg/ drugs
abacavir
300mg

tenofovir
300mg/ See individual
Truvada NRTI combo
emtricitabine drugs
200mg

abacavir
600mg/ See individual
Epzicom NRTI combo
lamivudine drugs
300mg

Rash, Gi
amprenavir
Agenerase PI intolerance, oral
(APV)
paresthesias

take with food,

hyperbilirubinemi
atazanavir
Reyataz PI a,
(ATV)
prolonged PR int
erval

fosamprenavir Skin Rash, with

Lexiva PI
(f-APV) or without food

Crixivan indinavir (IDV) PI take on empty

 stomach,
nephrolithiasis,
hyperbilirubinemi
a

Take with food,

lopinavir/
hypertriglyceride
Kaletra ritonavir PI
mia, GI
(LPV/r)
intolerance

nelfinavir Take with food,

Viracept PI
(NFV) severe diarrhea

hepatotoxicity, GI
intolerance,
pancreatitis, keep
Norvir ritonavir (RTV) PI
refrigerated, good
at room temp for
1 month

saquinavir
Invirase (hard gel) PI GI intolerance
(HGC)

GI intolerance,
saquinavir keep
Fortovase (soft gel) PI refridgerated,
(SGC) room temperature
for 3 months

delavirdine Rash, increased

Rescriptor NNRTI
(DLV) LFTs, HA

intial DOC, CNS

sx, rash, inc.
efavirenz
Sustiva NNRTI LFTs, teratogenic,
(EFV)
take on empty
stomach

Viramune nevirapine(NV NNRTI Rash,

P) symptomatic
 hepatitis, w/out
regard to meals

hypersensitivity,
Ziagen abacavir, ABC NRTI EtOH inc levels
by 41%

Pancreatitis,
periph.
didanosine, neuropathy, inc
Videx NRTI
ddI SE with d4T use,
take on empty
stomach

Min. toxicity,
emtricitabine, hyperpigmentatio
Emtriva NRTI
FTC n, do not use with
3TC

lamivudine, Min. toxicity, do

Epivir NRTI
3TC not use with FTC

Periph.
neuropathy,
lipoatrophy,
Zerit stavudine, d4T NRTI pancreatitis,
dyslipdemia, no
use w/ AZT, inc
SE w/ddI

Nephrotoxicity,
Viread tenofovir (TDF) NRTI
osteopenia

Periph.
zalcitabine, neuropathy,
Hivid NRTI
ddC stomatitis,
pancreatitis

Retrovir zidovudine, NRTI Bone-marrow

AZT, ZDV suppression,
useful in reducing
 Mother to Child
transmission, no
use with d4T

Keflex, Keftab cephalexin 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)

Duricef,
cefadroxil 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)
Ultracef

Velosef cephradine 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)

Cefadyl cephapirin 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)

Ancef, Kefzol Cefazolin 1st Gen. Ceph (blank)

Ceclor cefaclor 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)

good
Mefoxin cefoxitin 2nd Gen. Ceph antianaerobic
activity

Ceftin, Kefurox,
cefuroxime 2nd Gen. Ceph for UTIs
Zinacef

Monocid cefonicid 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)

disulfiram-like rx
Zefazone cefmetazole 2nd Gen. Ceph
with alcohol

good
antianaerobic
Cefotan cefotetan 2nd Gen. Ceph activity,
disulfiram-like rxn
with alcohol

Cefzil cefprozil 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)

Lorabid loracarbef 2nd Gen. Ceph (blank)

Omnicef cefdinir 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)

Spectracef cefditoren 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)

Suprax cefixime 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)

Vantin cefpodoxime 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)

good
antipseudomonal
Cefobid cefoperazone 3rd Gen. Ceph activity,
disulfiram-like rxn
with alcohol

good Strept.
Claforan cefotaxime 3rd Gen. Ceph
pneumoniae cov.

Cefizox ceftizoxime 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)

good S.
Rocephin ceftriaxone 3rd Gen. Ceph pneumoniae
coverage

Fortaz, good
Tazidime, ceftazidime 3rd Gen. Ceph antipseudomonal
Tazicef action

Cedax ceftibuten 3rd Gen. Ceph (blank)

good
Maxipime cefepime 4th Gen. Ceph antipseudomonal
activity

Vit B6 deficiency,
Nydrazide isoniazid antitubercular
hepatotoxicity

enzyme inducer,
hepatotoxic,
Rifadin,
rifampin antitubercular orange
Rimactane
discoloration of
bodily fluids

(blank) pyrazinamide antitubercular intial combo for

TB,
hepatotoxicity,
 hyperuricemia

Myambutol ethambutol antitubercular (blank)

aminoglycoside,
(blank) streptomycin antitubercular ototoxicity/nepthr
otoxicity

neuropsychiatric
Lariam mefloquine hcl antimalarials
AE

atovaquone/pr for chloroquine-

Malarone antimalarials
oguanil resistant strains,

monitor for ocular

or auditory
changes, may
Aralen chloroquine antimalarials cause
neuropathy,
worsen psoriasis
sx

also used for tx of

SLE and
hydroxychloro
Plaquenil antimalarials Rheumatoid
quine
arthritis,
phototoxicity

increased
cholesterol and
glucose,
bendroflumethi
Naturetin Thiazide Diuretic decrease K, Na,
azide
and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca

Aquatag, Exna benzthiazide Thiazide Diuretic increased

cholesterol and
glucose,
decrease K, Na,
and Mg,
 increased uric
acid and Ca

increased
cholesterol and
glucose,
Diruil Chlorothiazide Thiazide Diuretic decrease K, Na,
and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca

increased
cholesterol and
glucose,
Hygroton,
Chlorthalidone Thiazide Diuretic decrease K, Na,
Hylidone
and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca

increased
cholesterol and
glucose,
HydroDIURIL,
HCTZ Thiazide Diuretic decrease K, Na,
Microzide
and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca

increased
cholesterol and
glucose,
Saluron, Hydroflumethia
Thiazide Diuretic decrease K, Na,
Diucardin zide
and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca

(blank) Methyclothiazi Thiazide Diuretic increased

de cholesterol and
glucose,
decrease K, Na,
and Mg,
 increased uric
acid and Ca

increased
cholesterol and
glucose,
Renese Polythiazide Thiazide Diuretic decrease K, Na,
and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca

increased
cholesterol and
glucose,
Metahydrin, Trichlormethia
Thiazide Diuretic decrease K, Na,
Naqua zide
and Mg,
increased uric
acid and Ca

Less or no
Thiazide Like hypercholesteole
Mykrox Metalazone
diuretic mia than
thiazides

Less or no
hypercholesterole
Zaroxolyn Metolazone Thiazide Like
mia than
thiazides

Less or no
hypercholesterole
Lozol Indapamide Thiazide Like
mia than
thiazides

Midamor Amiloride K-sparing Hyperkalemia

Avoid with hx of
Dyrenium Triamterene K-sparing kidney stones or
hepatic disease

Hylorel Guanadrel Postganglionic Postural

 Adrenergic Hypotension,
Neuron Blocker diarrhea

Postganglionic Postural
Guanethidine
Ismelin Adrenergic Hypotension,
monosulfate
Neuron Blocker diarrhea

Nasal congestion,
sedation,
depression,
Postganglionic activation of
Serpasil reserpine Adrenergic peptic ulcer,
Neuron Blocker memory
impairment, wt
gain, sleep
disturbances

sedation, dry
mouth,
Centrally active
Catapres clonidine HCl bradycardia,
alpha 2 agonists
withdrawal HTN,
impotence

sedation, dry
mouth,
guanabenz Centrally active
Wytensin bradycardia,
acetate alpha 2 agonists
withdrawal HTN,
impotence

sedation, dry
mouth,
guanfacine Centrally active
Tenex bradycardia,
HCl alpha 2 agonists
withdrawal HTN,
impotence

sedation, dry
mouth,
Centrally Active
Aldomet Methyldopa bradycardia,
alpha 2 agonists
withdrawal HTN,
impotence
 syncope,
diarrhea, wt gain,
Peripherally edema, dry
doxazosin
Cardura acting alpha 1 mouth, priapism,
mesylate
blockers no effects on
glucose or
cholesterol

syncope,
diarrhea, wt gain,
Peripherally edema, dry
Minipress Prazosin hcl acting alpha 1 mouth, priapism,
blockers no effects on
glucose or
cholesterol

syncope,
diarrhea, wt gain,
Peripherally edema, dry
Hytrin Terazosin hcl acting alpha 1 mouth, priapism,
blockers no effects on
glucose or
cholesterol

may mask
Kerlone Betaxolol BB
hypoglycemia

Cartrol Carteolol BB ISA

penbutolol
Levatol BB ISA
sulfate

Blocadren timolol maleate BB (blank)

Normodyne,
labetalol BB/alpha blocker (blank)
Trandate

HA, fluid
Hydralazine
Apresoline Direct Vasodilator retention,
hcl
tachycardia
Loniten minoxidil Direct vasodilator Hirsutism

edema of the
CCB ankle, flushing,
DynaCirc, CR isradipine
dihydropyridine HA, gingival
hyperplasia

edema of the
CCB ankle, flushing,
Caredene SR nicardipine
dihydropyridine HA, gingival
hyperplasia

edema of the
CCB ankle, flushing,
Sular nisoldipine
dihydropyridine HA, gingival
hyperplasia

cough,
angiodema,
Univasc moexipril ACEI
hyperkalemia,
loss of taste

cough,
angiodema,
Aceon perindopril ACEI
hyperkalemia,
loss of taste

cough,
angiodema,
Mavik trandolapril ACEI
hyperkalemia,
loss of taste

angioedema,
Teveten eprosartan ARB
hyperkalemia

angioedema,
Cozaar losartan ARB
hyperkalemia

angioedema,
Micardis telmisartan ARB
hyperkalemia
 increases HR,
contractility,
myocardial O2
Intropin dopamine Inotrope demand, use for
systemic
hypotension or
cardigenic shock

increases HR,
contractility,
myocardial O2
Dobutrex dobutamine Inotrope
demand, not
useful to increase
BP

arrhythmias,
hypotension, HA,
alt to
Primacor milrinone Inotrope
dopamine/dobuta
mine, may be
useful if on BB

Hypotension, HA,
tachycardia,
cyanide and
Arterial and
Nipride nitroprusside thiocyanate
venous dilator
toxicity,
myocardial
ischemia

hypotension, HA
arterial and w/diuretics, is a
Natrecor nesiritide
venous dilator B-type natriuretic
peptide

Quinaglute
Dura-Tabs, QTc prolongation,
Quinidine Antiarrhythmic
Duraquin, torsades de
gluconate Class Ia
Quinalan, pointes, diarrhea
Quinatime
 QTc prolongation,
Quinidex, Cin- Quinidine Antiarrhythmic
torsades de
Quin, Quinora sulfate Class Ia
pointes, diarrhea

Quinidine QTc prolongation,

Antiarrhythmic
Cardioquin polygalacturat torsades de
Class Ia
e pointes, diarrhea

Lupus-like
syndrome, QTc
prolongation,
Procanbid, Antiarrhythmic torsades de
procainamide
Pronestyl Class Ia pointes,
hypotension,
dizziness, blurred
vision, GI distress

Anticholinergic
side effects,
decreased
cardiac
Antiarrhythmic
Norpace, CR disopyramide contractility, HF,
Class Ia
QTc prolongation,
torsades de
pointes,
hypoglycemia

dizziness,
Antiarrhythmic nausea,
Ethmozine moricizine
Class Ia paresthesias,
proarrhythmia

CNS toxicity:
paresthesias,
Antiarrhythmic
Lidocaine Lidocaine dizziness,
Class Ib
confusion, N/V,
seizures

Tonocard tocainide Antiarrhythmic GI distress, CNS:

Class Ib tremor, dizziness,
 confusion,
seizures;
pulmonary
fibrosis/pneumoni
tis,
agranulocytosis

GI distress,
tremor, dizziness,
confusion,
nystagmus,
Antiarrhythmic
Mexitil mexiletine diplopia,
Class Ib
hypotension, AV
block, sinus
bradycardia,
vertigo

proarrhythmia,
prolongedPR inte
Antiarrhythmic rval and QRS
Tambocor flecainide
Class Ic complex, HF,
blurred vision,
dizziness

metallic/bitter
taste, HF, liver
Antiarrhythmic
Rythmol propafenone injury,
Class Ic
agranulocytosis,
CNS, GI distress

Antiarrhythmic
Lopressor metoprolol (blank)
Class II

Antiarrhythmic
Inderal, LA propranolol (blank)
Class II

Antiarrhythmic
Breviblock esmolol (blank)
Class II

Bretylol bretylium Antiarrhythmic Adrenergic

 blocking effects,
inital HTN
followed by
Class III
hypotension,
hyperthermia, GI
distress

corneal
microdeposits,
photophobia,
increased liver
enzymes,
photosensitivity,
Antiarrhythmic
Cordarone amiodarone blue-gray skin
Class III
discoloration,
pulmonary
fibrosis, hyper-
and
hypothyroidism,
polyneuropathy

bradycardia,
fatigue, dyspnea,
bronchospasm,
Antiarrhythmic
Betapace, AF sotalol HF, QTc
Class III
prolongation,
torsades de
pointes

QTc prolongation,
Antiarrhythmic
Corvert ibutilide torsades de
Class III
pointes

QTc prolongation,
Antiarrhythmic
Tikosyn dofetilide torsades de
Class III
pointes

Calan, Isoptin, Bradycardia,

Antiarrhythmic
Covera-HS, verapamil hypotension, HF,
Class IV
Verelan constipation
Cardizem,
Antiarrhythmic Hypotension,
Cartia, Dilacor, Diltiazem
Class IV bradycardia, HF
Diltia, Tiazac

misc
Adenocard adenosine (blank)
antiarrhythmic

Lanoxin, misc
Digoxin (blank)
Lanoxicaps antiarrhythmic

misc
Atropine atropine (blank)
antiarrhythmic

Viagra sildenafil (blank) (blank)

Levitra vardenafil (blank) (blank)

Cialis tadalafil (blank) (blank)

antibody,
bleeding,
Glycoprotein
thrombocytopenia
Reopro abciximab IIb/IIIa Receptor
, allergic rxn from
Inhibitor
repeated
exposure

Glycoprotein
bleeding,
Integrillin eptifibatide IIb/IIIa Receptor
thrombocytopenia
Inhibitor

Glycoprotein
bleeding,
Aggrastat tirofiban IIb/IIIa Receptor
thrombocytopenia
Inhibitor

bleeding,
intracranial
Streptase, SK streptokinase Thrombolytic
hemorrhage,
stroke, epistaxis

Alteplase, tPA tissue Thrombolytic bleeding,

plasminogen intracranial
 hemorrhage,
activator
stroke, epistaxis

bleeding,
intracranial
Retevase, rPA reteplase Thrombolytic
hemorrhage,
stroke, epistaxis

bleeding,
intracranial
TNKase, TNK tenecteplase Thrombolytic
hemorrhage,
stroke, epistaxis

myopathy,
myalgia,
rhabdomyolysis,
Lescol fluvastatin Statin
elevated liver
enzymes, flu-like
symptoms, HA

myopathy,
myalgia,
rhabdomyolysis,
Altoprev lovastatin XR Statin
elevated liver
enzymes, flu-like
symptoms, HA

GI distress,
palatability
cholestryramin
Questran Resin, BAS problems,
e
constipation in
elderly

GI distress,
palatability
Colestid colestipol Resin, BAS problems,
constipation in
elderly

WelChol colesevelam Resin, BAS GI distress,

 palatability
problems,
constipation in
elderly

flushing,
Nicotinic acid,
hyperglycemia
Niacor immediate Nicotinic acid
risk,
release
hyperuricemia

flushing,
Nicotinic acid,
hyperglycemia
Slo-Niacin sustained Nicotinic acid
risk,
release
hyperuricemia

flushing,
Nicotinic acid,
hyperglycemia
Niaspan extended Nicotinic acid
risk,
release
hyperuricemia

myopathy,
myalgia,
rhabdomyolysis,
elevated liver
Combo
Niaspan + enzymes, flu-like
Advicor Cholesterol
Lovasatin symptoms, HA,
product
flushing,
hyperglycemia
risk,
hyperuricemia

GI, hematologic,
disulfiram-like
acetohexamid 1st gen
Dymelor rxn, SIADH, wt
e sulfonylurea
gain,
hypoglycemia

Diabinese chlorpropamid 1st gen GI, hematologic,

e sulfonylurea disulfiram-like
rxn, SIADH, wt
 gain,
hypoglycemia

GI, hematologic,
1st gen disulfiram-like
Tolinase tolazamide
sulfonylurea rxn, wt gain,
hypoglycemia

GI, hematologic,
disulfiram-like
1st gen
Orinase tolbutamide rxn, wt gain,
sulfonylurea
hypoglycemia,
SIADH

Alpha glucosidase GI, decreased

Glyset miglitol
inhibitor serum iron

meglitinides/nons hypoglycemia, wt
Prandin repaglinide ulfonylurea gain, URI, back
secretagogues pain, flu sx

meglitinides/nons hypoglycemia, wt
Starlix nateglinide ulfonylurea gain, URI, back
secretagogues pain, flu sx

glyburide and combo diabetic

Glucovance (blank)
metformin medication

tachycardia,
arrhythmia,
angina, Mi, HA,
insomnia,
Cytomel, irritability, D/V,
liothyronine T3 Thyroid Tx
Triostat cramps, wt loss,
excessive
sweating, heat
intolerance, fever,
hair loss

Thyrolar Liotrix T4 + T3 (blank) tachycardia,

(4:1) arrhythmia,
 angina, Mi, HA,
insomnia,
irritability, D/V,
cramps, wt loss,
excessive
sweating, heat
intolerance, fever,
hair loss

Fever, HA, rash,

jaundice,
PTU propylthiouracil Antithyroid agranulocytosis,
leukopenia, DOC
in pregnacy

fever, HA, rash,

juandice,
hepatitis,
Tapazole methimazole Antithyroid
agranulocytosis,
leukopenia,
bleeding

fever, HA, rash,

5% iodine and juandice,
10% K iodide, hepatitis,
Lugol's solution Antithyroid
6.3 mg agranulocytosis,
iodine/drop leukopenia,
bleeding

Saturated fever, HA, rash,

solution of juandice,
potassium hepatitis,
SSKI Antithyroid
iodide 1 g/ml, agranulocytosis,
38 mg leukopenia,
iodine/drop bleeding

rash, weakness,
aminoglutethi Tx of cushing's
Cytadren hypotension, loss
mide syndrome
of appetite
 nausea, vomiting,
Tx of cushing's
Lysodren mitotane diarrhea,
syndrome
tiredness

Tx of cushing's N/V, dizziness,

Metopirone metyrapoine
syndrome sedation

angina, MI,
vasoconstriction,
Pitressin vasopressin (blank)
hyponatremia,
gangrene,

abd pain, HA,

flushing, nasal
Stimate
desmopressin (blank) irritaiton, vulvar
(DDAVP)
pain, nosebleed,
rhinitis

Cortone cortisone corticosteroid (blank)

Cortef,
Hydrocortone, hydrocortisone corticosteroid (blank)
Solu-Cortef

Deltasone,
prednisone corticosteroid (blank)
Liquid Pred

Prelone,
Pediapred, prednisolone corticosteroid (blank)
Delta-Cortef

Medrol, Solu-
Medrol, Depo- methylprednis
corticosteroid (blank)
Medrol, A- olone
Methapred

Aristocort,
Kenacort, triamcinolone corticosteroid (blank)
Kenalog

Decadron, dexamethason corticosteroid (blank)

dexameth,
Dexone, e
Hexadrol

bethamethaso
Celestone corticosteroid (blank)
ne

Florinef fludrocortisone corticosteroid (blank)

diagnosis of
Cortrosyn cosyntropin adrenal (blank)
insufficiency

diagnosis of
Acthar (ACTH) corticotropin adrenal (blank)
insufficiency

jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
testosterone
Testoderm, hypercholesterole
transdermal Androgen
Androderm mia, increased
system
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
AndroGel 1%, hypercholesterole
testosterone Androgen
Testim mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

Depo- testosterone Androgen jaundice,

 hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
cypionate (in
Testosterone mia, increased
oil)
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
Android, methyltestoste hypercholesterole
Androgen
Testred rone mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
fluoxymestero hypercholesterole
Halotestin Androgen
ne mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

Anadrol-50 oxymetholone Anabolic Steroid jaundice,

hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
 effects in women
and men

jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
Winstrol stanozolol Anabolic Steroid
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
hypercholesterole
Oxandrin oxandrolone Androgen
mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

jaundice,
hepatitis, edema,
high abuse
potential,
nandrolone hypercholesterole
Deca-Durabolin Androgen
deconoate mia, increased
aggression and
libiod, certain
effects in women
and men

Premarin conjugated Hormone increased risks

equine replacement fro VTE, stroke,
estrogens therapy CHD, and breast
(CEE) cancer, breast
 tenderness,
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

increased risks
fro VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
Estradiol, Hormone
Micronized cancer, breast
Estrace, replacement
estradiol tenderness,
Gynodiol therapy
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

increased risks
fro VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
Estropipate, Hormone
cancer, breast
Ortho-Est, Estrone sulfate replacement
tenderness,
Ogen therapy
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

increased risks
fro VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
Hormone
Estratab, Esterified cancer, breast
replacement
Menest estrogens tenderness,
therapy
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

increased risks
fro VTE, stroke,
Estraderm, CHD, and breast
Estradiol Hormone
Alora, Climara, cancer, breast
transdermal replacement
Esclim, Vivelle, tenderness,
system therapy
Vivelle-Dot heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea
 increased risks
fro VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
Hormone
Estrace vaginal 0.1 mg cancer, breast
replacement
cream estradiol/g tenderness,
therapy
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

increased risks
fro VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
Hormone
Ogen vaginal 1.5 mg cancer, breast
replacement
cream estropipate/g tenderness,
therapy
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

increased risks
fro VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
0.625 mg Hormone
Premarin cancer, breast
conjugated replacement
vaginal cream tenderness,
estrogen/g therapy
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

ring remains in
vaginal for 3
months,
increased risks
2 mg estradiol Hormone fro VTE, stroke,
Estring vaginal
ring releases replacement CHD, and breast
ring
7.5 ug/24 h therapy cancer, breast
tenderness,
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

Vagifem vaginal 25 ug Hormone increased risks

 fro VTE, stroke,
CHD, and breast
cancer, breast
replacement
tablet estradiol/tablet tenderness,
therapy
heavy bleeding,
headache,
nausea

1 mg estradiol,
Combination Progestin:
0.5 mg
Activella estrogen- depression, HA,
norethindrone
progestin irritability
acetate

2.5 or 5 ug
ethinyl
Combination Progestin:
estradiol, 0.5
femhrt estrogen- depression, HA,
or 1 mg
progestin irritability
norethindrone
acetate

conjugated
Combination Progestin:
estrogen and
Prempro estrogen- depression, HA,
medroxyproge
progestin irritability
sterone

2 weeks of
estrogen alone, 2
conjugated
Combination weeks of
estrogen, 5 mg
Premphase estrogen- combination;
medroxyproge
progestin Progestin:
sterone
depression, HA,
irritability

0.045 mg
Combination Progestin:
Climara Pro estradiol; 0.15
estrogen- depression, HA,
(transdermal .) mg
progestin irritability
levonorgestrel

Combi. 0.05 mg Combination Progestin:

estradiol; 0.14 estrogen- depression, HA,
 or 0.25 mg
norethindrone progestin irritability
acetate

0.625 mg androgen: fluid

esterified retention,
Combination
Estartest H.S., estrogens, undesirable
estrogen-
Syntest H.S. 1.25 mg changes in lipid
androgen product
methyltestoste profile, virilization
rone (lower HDL)

0.625 mg androgen: fluid

esterified retention,
Combination
Estratest, estrogens, 2.5 undesirable
estrogen-
Syntest D.S. mg changes in lipid
androgen product
methyltestoste profile, virilization
rone (lower HDL)

24% calcium
content, take
without regard to
Citracal (+ Vit calcium citrate Calcium
meals, GI upset,
D) (+ 200 IU) supplement
HA,
hypophosphatemi
a, hypercalcemia

40% calcium
Caltrate 600, content, take with
Titralac, Tums, food to facilitate
Calcium Calcium
Viactive Chews, absorption, GI
carbonate supplement
Mylanta upset, HA,
lozenges hypophosphatemi
a, hypercalcemia

Caltrate 600 +
D, Calcilyte + Calcium GI upset, HA,
Calcium
vitamin D, carbonate + Vit hypophosphatemi
supplement
Oscal + vitamin D a, hypercalcemia
D
 39% calcium
Calcium
content, GI upset,
Posture, phosphate Calcium
HA,
Posture-D tribasic (125 IU supplement
hypophosphatemi
vit D)
a, hypercalcemia

abdominal pain,
dyspepsia,
N/C/D/F, HA must
be taken with a
full glass of water
Fosamax Alendronate bisphosphonate (8oz) 30 minutes
prior to first meal
of the day must
remain upright for
at least 30 mins
following

abdominal pain,
dyspepsia,
N/C/D/F, HA must
be taken with a
full glass of water
Actonel risedronate bisphosphonate (8oz) 30 minutes
prior to first meal
of the day must
remain upright for
at least 30 mins
following

hot flashes, chest

pain, N/V/D,
selective estrogen
arthralgia,
Evista raloxifene receptor
myalgia,
modulator
insomnia,
sweating

Miacalcin calcitonin anti osteoporosis facial flushing

agent and hand
flushing, N/V/D,
 salty taste,
rhinitis, nasal
dryness

pain, arthralgia,
Parathyroid
paresthesias,
hormone, PTH,
Forteo teriparatide N/D, metallic
anti osteoporosis
taste, injection
agent
pain

HTN, RBC
erythropoietic aplasia, seizures,
Epogen, Procrit Epoetin alfa
growth factors polycythemia,
thrombocytosis

HTN, RBC
Darbepoetin erythropoietic aplasia, seizures,
Aranesp
alfa growth factors polycythemia,
thrombocytosis

Fer-In-Sol, stomach
Feosol, Slow Ferrous sulfate iron supplements cramping, N/V/C,
FE dark stools

stomach
Femiron, Ferrous
iron supplements cramping, N/V/C,
Vitron-C fumarate
dark stools

stomach
Ferrous
Fergon iron supplements cramping, N/V/C,
gluconate
dark stools

stomach
polysaccharide
Hytinic, Niferec iron supplement cramping, N/V/C,
iron
dark stools

stomach
heme iron
Proferrin-ES iron supplement cramping, N/V/C,
polypeptide
dark stools

Ferrlecit sodium ferric iron supplement hypersensitivity

 gluconate

Venofer Iron sucrose iron supplement hypersensitivity

InFeD,
Iron dextran iron supplement hypersensitivity
Dexferrum

treatment of iron
Desferal deferoxamine (blank)
overload

hypercalcemia,
Drisdol, Vitamin D hyperphosphate
Ergocalciferol
Calciferol precursor mia, adynamic
bone disease

hypercalcemia,
Calcijex, hyperphosphate
Calcitriol Active Vit D
Rocaltrol mia, adynamic
bone disease

hypercalcemia,
hyperphosphate
Zemplar Paricalcitol Vit D analog
mia, adynamic
bone disease

hypercalcemia,
hyperphosphate
Hectorol doxercalciferol Vit D analog
mia, adynamic
bone disease

Nephrocaps,
Nephrovite,
Vit B complex, Water soluble Vit dependent on
Nephrovite Rx,
Vit C, folic acid supplements vitamin
Renavite, Biotin
Forte

Nephrovite Rx Vit B complex,

water soluble vit dependent on
+ Iron, Vit C, folic
supplement vitamin
NephrPlex Rx acid, and iron

Allbee with C Vitamin B water soluble vit dependne on

 complex supplement vitamin

Toradol Ketorolac Analgesic Max use 5 days

acute and short

Versed midazolam Benzo
term <24-73 h

use when rapid

Diprivan profofol Sedative awakening
needed

general NMB of
Pavulon pancuronium NMB choice,
tachycardia

use in
hemodynamic
Norcuron vecuronium NMB instability, renal
dysfunction,
cardiac disease

use in renal and

Nimbex cisatracurium NMB hepatic
dysfunction

recombinant
drotrecogin
Xigris Sepsis agent human activated
alfa
protein C

Na polystyrene Anti hyperkalemia

Kayexalate (blank)
sulfonate agent

myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
mechlorethami chemotherapy
Mustargen amenorrhea and
ne alklyalting agent
azoospermia,
seizures

Cytoxan, cyclophospha chemotherapy myleosuprresion,

Neosar mide alklyalting agent alopeica, N/V,
amenorrhea and
 azoospermia,
seizures

myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
chemotherapy
Ifex Ifosfamide amenorrhea and
alklyalting agent
azoospermia,
seizures

myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
chemotherapy
BICNU carmustine amenorrhea and
alklyalting agent
azoospermia,
seizures

myleosuprresion,
alopeica, N/V,
chemotherapy
Zanosar streptozocin amenorrhea and
alklyalting agent
azoospermia,
seizures

severe diarrhea,
chemotherapy
Alimta pemitrexed n/v, faitigue,
antimetabolite
alopeica

severe diarrhea,
chemotherapy n/v, faitigue,
Rheumatrex methotrexate
antimetabolite alopeica, renal
toxicity, mucositis

Hand-foot
syndrome,
fluorouracil, 5- chemotherapy
Adrucil stomatitis,
FU antimetabolite
mucositis, renal
toxicity

Hand-food
chemotherapy
Xeloda capecitabine syndrome,
antimetabolite
stomatitis

Purinethol mercaptopurin chemotherapy (blank)

 e antimetabolite

rash and fever,

chemotherapy flu-like sx,
Gemzar gemcitabine
antimetabolite hemolytic uremic
syndrome

severe diarrhea,
gi damage, n/v,
myleosupression,
chemotherapy
Fludara fludarabine alopecia,
antimetabolite
neurotoxicity,
opportunistic
infections

severe n/v,
alopecial,
stomatitis,
Adriamycin, antitumor
doxorubicin cardiac toxicty,
Doxil antibiotics
limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing

severe n/v,
alopecial,
stomatitis,
Cerubidine, antitumor
daunorubicin cardiac toxicty,
Daunoxome antibiotic
limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing

severe n/v,
alopecial,
stomatitis,
antitumor
idamycin Idarubicin cardiac toxicty,
antibiotic
limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing

Cosmegen dactinomycin anti tumor severe n/v,

 alopecial,
stomatitis,
cardiac toxicty,
limit on
cumulative
lifetime dosing,
antibiotic
renal toxicity,
leukopenia,
increased
pigmentation of
previously
radiated skin

For breast and

megestrol
Megace Progestin endometrial
acetate
cancer

Nolvadex tamoxifen antiestrogen breast cancer

Faslodex fulvestrant antiestrogen breast cancer

Fareston toremifene antiestrogen breast cancer

aromatase
Arimidex anastrozole breast cancer
inhibitor

aromatase
Femara letrozole breast cancer
inhibitor

Casodex bicalutamide antiandrogen prostate cancer

prostate, breast
Lupron, Eligard leuprolide LHRH agonist
cancer

prostate cancer,
black box
Plenaxis abarelix GNRH agonist warning for
hypotension and
syncope

Taxotere doxetaxel Plant alkaloids myelosoupressio

 n, mucositis, N/V,
chemotherapy
alopecia, edema

hypotension/hype
Plant alkaloids
Taxol, Abraxane paclitaxel rsensitivty upon
chemotherapy
admin

diarrhea, HA,
Plant alkaloids
VePesid etoposide secondary
chemotherapy
malignancies

diarrhea, HA,
Plant alkaloids
Vumon teniposide secondary
chemotherapy
malignancies

diarrhea, HA,
Plant alkaloids
Camptosar irinotecan secondary
chemotherapy
malignancies

diarrhea, HA,
Plant alkaloids
Hycamtin topotecan secondary
chemotherapy
malignancies

Plant alkaloids neurotoxicity,

Oncovin vincristine
chemotherapy SIADH

Plant alkaloids
Velban vinblastine SIADH
chemotherapy

Plant alkaloids
Navelbine vinorelbine SIADH
chemotherapy

Proleukin aldesleukin immune therapy (blank)

interferon-alfa
Intron A immune therapy (blank)
2b

monoclonal
Rituxan rituximab (blank)
antibody

Herceptin trastuxumab monoclonal (blank)

 antibody

monoclonal
Mylotarg gemtuzumab (blank)
antibody

monoclonal
Campath alemtuzumab (blank)
antibody

monoclonal
Avastin bevacizumab (blank)
antibody

monoclonal
Erbitux cetuximab (blank)
antibody

Denileukin monoclonal
Ontak (blank)
diftitox antibody

ibritumomab monoclonal
Zevalin (blank)
fluxetan antibody

monoclonal
Bexxar tositumomab (blank)
antibody

nephrotoxicity,
peripheral
neurotoxicity,
chemotherapy myelosuppressio
Platinol-AQ cisplatin
platinum n, ototoxicity, N/V,
hydration therapy
and premdication
are needed

nephrotoxicity,
peripheral
chemotherapy
Paraplatin carboplatin neurotoxicity,
platinum
myelosuppressio
n, ototoxicity, N/V

Eloxatin oxaliplatin chemotherapy nephrotoxicity,

platinum peripheral
neurotoxicity,
 myelosuppressio
n, ototoxicity, N/V

myelosuppressio
chemotherapy n, h yperuricemia,
Elspar asparaginase
enzyme hyperglycemia,
renal problems

phila
chromosome,
imatinib tyrosine kinase
Gleevac hepatotoxicty,
mesylate inhibitor
fluid retention,
neutropenia, n/V

Her-1, EGFR,
rash, diarrhea,
anorexia,
tyrosine kinase
Tarceva erlotinib stomatitis,
inhibitor
intersitital lung
disease, for
NSCLC

EGRF, 3rd line

tyrosine kinase agent for NSCLC,
Iressa gefitinib
inhibitor diarrhea, rash,
acne, dry skin

HA, constipation,
blurred vision,
Anzemet dolasetron 5-HT3 rec antag
elevated liver
enzymes

HA, constipation,
blurred vision,
Kytril granisetron 5-HT3 rec antag
elevated liver
enzymes

Zofran ondansetron 5-HT3 rec antag HA, constipation,

blurred vision,
elevated liver
 enzymes

HA, constipation,
blurred vision,
Aloxi palonosetron 5-HT3 rec antag
elevated liver
enzymes

n/v with cancer,

drowsiness,
Marinol dronabinol cannabinoids
euphoria, dry
mouth

n/v with cancer,

neurokinin-1
Emend aprepitant somnolence,
antagonist
fatigue, diarrhea

seizure,
hallucinations,
gingival
Sandimmune, immunosuppress hyperplasia,
cyclosporine
Neoral ant hypertension,
hepato and
nephrotoxicity,
DM

seizure,
immunosuppress hallucinations,
Prograf tacrolimus
ant alopeica, HTN,
DM, anemia

anorexia, oral
ulcers, diarrhea,
immunosuppress
Rapamune sirolimus rash, acne,
ant
hyperlipidemia,
HTN

retinopathy,
immunosuppress
Imuran azathioprine n/v/d/a, rash, skin
ant
cancer, penias

Cellcept mycophenolat immunosuppress n/v/d/abd pain,

 e mofetil ant hematologic

ha, neuralgia,
alopecia, n/v/d/a,
immunosuppress
Arava leflunomide DM,
ant
hyperlipidemia,
hyperthyroidism

use if biaxin and

flagyl resistance
Furoxone furazolidone antibacterial
is suspected in
PUD tx regimens

n/v/a,
hypersensitivity
Azulfidine sulasalazine aminosalicylate
rxn, altered
spermatogenesis

asacol,
pentasa, mesalamine aminosalicylate better tolerated
rowasa

colazal balsalazide aminosalicylate abd pain

5 HT4 serotonin for IBS, diarrhea,

Zelnorm tergaserod receptor nausea, HA, abd
antagonist pain

Enbrel etanercepet DMARD (blank)

Remicade Infliximab DMARD (blank)

Humira adalimumab DMARD (blank)

for gout, uric acid

stones, take with
Benemid probenecid uricosuric agent
food to avoid abd
discomfort

Anturane sulfinpyrazone uricosuric agent gi discomfort and

uric stone
 formation

N/V, weakness in
legs, myalgia,
Ergomar,
Migraine tx numbness and
ergostat, Ergotamine
Abortive tingling, angina
Gynergen
like pain, tachy or
bradycardia

N/V, weakness in
Ergotamine
legs, myalgia,
0.3mg/pentoba
Migraine tx numbness and
Bellergal rbital
Abortive tingling, angina
20mg/bellafolin
like pain, tachy or
e 0.1 mg
bradycardia

N/V, weakness in
Bellamine, ergotamine 0.6
legs, myalgia,
Bellamine S, mg/pentobarbit
Migraine tx numbness and
Bellaphen S, al 40 mg/
Abortive tingling, angina
Bellergal-S, belladonna 0.2
like pain, tachy or
Duragal S mg
bradycardia

Isometheptene
65 mg/
dichloralphena Migraine tx
Midrin (blank)
zone 100 Abortive
mg/APAP 325
mg

tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
Abortive migraine warmth in head,
Axert almotriptan
tx neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness

Imitrex sumatriptain Abortive migraine tingling and

 paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
tx neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness

tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
Abortive migraine warmth in head,
Relpax eletriptan
tx neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness

tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
abortive migraine warmth in head,
Frova frovatriptan
tx neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness

tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
abortive migraine warmth in head,
Maxalt rizatriptan
tx neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness

Zomig zolmitriptan abortive migraine tingling and

tx paresthesias,
sensations of
warmth in head,
neck, chest,
 limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness

tingling and
paresthesias,
sensations of
abortive migraine warmth in head,
Amerge naratriptan
tx neck, chest,
limbs, flushing,
neck pain or
stiffness

rash, N/V, FDA

BBW:
Tegretol, carbamazepin
anticonvulsant hepatotoxicity
Carbatrol e
and aplastic
anemia

hyperactivity in
children, lower
Barbital, memory and
Luminal, phenobarbital anticonvulsant concentration
Solfoton abilities, folate
deficiency, SJS,
hepatic failure

peripheral
neuropathy,
hydantoin facies,
acne, hirsuitism,
Dilantin phenytoin anticonvulsant
GINGIVAL
HYPERPLASIA,
osteomalcia,
SJS, teratogenic

Depakene, Divalproex anticonvulsant wt gain, alopecia,

Depakote, sodium, tremor, FDA
Depacon sodium BBW:
valproate hepatotoxicity
 and hemorrhagic
(Depacon) pancreatitis, and
teratogenic

rarely used, sig

wt loss, FDA
newer
Felbatol felbamate BBW:
anticonvulsant
hepatotoxicity,
aplastic anemia

severe life-
newer
Neurontin Gabapentin threatening side
anticonvulsant
effects NONE

newer FDA BBW: skin

Lamictal Lamotrigine
anticonvulsant rash

kidney stones,
word finding
difficulties, loss of
newer
Topamax topiramate appetite, FDA
anticonvulsant
BBW:
Oligohidrosis
(may not sweat)

Severe life
newer
Gabitril tiagabine threatening side
anticonvulsant
effects NONE

kidney stones, wt
newer loss, psychosis,
Zonegran zonisamide
anticonvulsant Bold warning for
oligohidrosis

newer dizziness, faitgue,

Keppra Levetiracetam
anticonvulsant sedation

more sedating,
chlorpromazin Typical more orthostasis,
Thorazine
e antipsychotic more weight gain
and Anti-ACh sx
 more sedating,
more orthostasis,
Typical more weight gain
Mellaril thioridazine
antipsychotic and Anti-ACh sx,
BBW: QT
prolongation

Typical
Prolixin fluphenazine more EPS sx
antipsychotic

Typical
Haldol haloperidol more EPS sx
antipsychotic

Typical not commonly

Trilafon perphenazine
antipsychotic used

Typical not commonly

Navane thiothixene
antipsychotic used

Typical not commonly

Stelazine trifluoperazine
antipsychotic used

Typical not commonly

Loxitane loxapine
antipsychotic used

sedation, wt gain,
hypersalivation,
seizure risk >600
Atypical mg/d, no EPS or
Clozaril clozapine
antipsychotic TD, Weekly CBC!
Refractory
schizophrenia
only

Risperdal, risperidone Atypical dose related

Risperdal antipsychotic EPS, +\- wt gain
Consta and sedation,
prolactin
elevation,
orthostasis, do
not mix with teas
 or colas

Zyprexa, Atypical sedation,

Olanzapine
Zyprexa Zydis antipsychotic orthostasis

Atypical
Seroquel Quetiapine low EPS risk
antipsychotic

+\- sedation and

Atypical wt gain, QT
Geodon Ziprasidone
antipsychotic prolongation
warning

possible
Atypical
Abilify aripiprazole insomnia, +\- wt
antipsychotic
gain, QD dosing

tremor,
polydipsia/polyuri
Eskalith CR,
lithium Mood stabilizer a, N/D, wt gain,
Lithobid
hypothyroidism,
mental dulling

Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
Elavil amitriptyline TCA, tertiary anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction

Pamelor, nortriptyline TCA, secondary Orthostatic

Aventyl hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
 gain, sexual
dysfunction

Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
Tofranil Imipramine TCA, tertiary anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction

Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
Sinequan doxepin TCA, tertiary anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction

Orthostatic
hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
Anafranil clomipramine TCA, tertiary anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction

Norpramin Desipramine TCA, secondary Orthostatic

hypotension,
tachycardia,
sedation,
anticholingergic
effects, prolonged
QT interval, wt
 gain, sexual
dysfunction

Orthostatic
hypotension, wt
gain, sexual
dysfunction,
Nardil phenelzine MAOI
anticholinergic
effects, and
hypertensive
crisis

Orthostatic
hypotension, wt
gain, sexual
tranylcypromin dysfunction,
Parnate MAOI
e anticholinergic
effects, and
hypertensive
crisis

geriatric pts,
fewer DI, GI
complaints,
Clexa citalopram SSRI insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness

GI complaints,
insomnia, HA,
Lexapro escitalopram SSRI fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness

Luvox fluvoxamine SSRI For OCD DI, GI

complaints,
insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
 nervousness

GI complaints,
insomnia, HA,
Paxil, Paxil CR paroxetine SSRI fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness

Longer t1/2 no
tapering, GI
complaints,
Prozac,
fluoxetine SSRI insomnia, HA,
Sarafem
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness

geriatric pts,
fewer DI, GI
complaints,
Zoloft Sertraline SSRI insomnia, HA,
fatigue, sexual
dysfunction,
nervousness

SNRI GI upset,anxiety,
Effexor, Effexor
Venlafaxine (serotonin/norepin insominia, HA,
XR
ephrine) elevation in BP,

Gi upset, dry
mouth, dizziness,
decreased
Cymbalta Duloxetine SNRI
appetite,
elevation in BP,
urinary hesitation

Wellbutrin, SR, buproprion NDRI (NE/DA GI upset,

XL, Zyban reuptake inhibitor) insomnia, anxiety,
HA and
psychosis, less
sexual
 dysfunction,
decreases
seizure threshold

extremly
sedating,
Desyrel trazodone SSRI orthostatic
hypotension,
priapism

Gi upset,
sedation, dry
mouth,
constipation,
lightheadedness,
Serzone Nefazodone SNRI minimal sexual
dysfunction
and/or orthostatic
hypotension,
BBW:
hepatotoxicity

sedation,
increased
appetite, wt gain,
Remeron, constipation,
Remeron mirtazapine Antidepressant elevation in LFTs,
Soltab increase in TGs,
small risk of
agranulocytosis
or neutropenia

Xanax, Niravam alprazolam BZD sedation,

dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
 cognitive
dysfunction

sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
chlordiazepoxi syncope, residual
Librium BZD
de daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
Tranxene clorazepate BZD
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
ProSom estazolam BzD
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

Dalmane flurazepam BZD sedation,

dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
 syncope, residual
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
Paxipam halazepam BZD
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
Serax oxazepam BZD
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
Centrax prazepam BZD
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction
 sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
Doral quazepam BZD
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

sedation,
dizziness,
confusion, blurred
vision, diplopia,
syncope, residual
Halcion triazolam BZD
daytime sedation,
reduced
psychomotor and
cognitive
dysfunction

Gi upset, HA,
nervousness,
less sedating
than BZDs, little
BuSpar buspirone Anti anxiety to no
psychomotor or
cognitive
impairment, no
abuse potential

BBW increased
olanzapine/fluo
Symbyax antidepressant suicide thinking
xetine
and behavior

Mentax,
butenafine topical antifungal (blank)
Lotrimin Ultra

Accutane, isotretinoin anti acne for severe,

 nodulocystic,
draining acne,
iPLEDGE
program, take
with food,
TERATOGENIC,
Amnesteem,
Cheilitis, Dry
Claravis, Sotret
mouth, Dry skin,
Pruritus, Dry
nose, Dry eyes,
muscular
soreness or
stiffness

scalp dermatitis,
hypertrichosis on
Rogaine Minoxidil Anti Alopecia
areas other than
scalp

gynecomastia,
hypersensitvity,
Finasteride decreased libido,
Propecia anti alopecia
1mg ED, ejaculatory
dysfunction, CI in
women

Aquacare, keratin-softening
urea (blank)
Carmol agent

LactiCare, keratin-softening
Lactic Acid (blank)
Lowila Cake agent

Alphosyl, keratin-softening
allantoin (blank)
Psorex, Tegrin agent

Burow's aluminum
astringent (blank)
solution acetate

hamamelis
Witch hazel astringent (blank)
water
 topical striae, thinning of
fluocinolone
Synalar corticosteroid epidermis,
acetate
medium potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

Cordran flurandrenolide corticosteroid epidermis,
medium potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

hydrocortisone
Locoid corticosteroid epidermis,
butyrate
medium potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

hydrocortisone
Westcort corticosteroid epidermis,
valerate
medium potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

Valisone, Betamethason
corticosteroid epidermis,
Dermabet e valerate
medium potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

desoximetason
Topicort corticosteroid epidermis,
e
Very high potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

Maxiflor, diflorasone
corticosteroid very epidermis,
Psorcon diacetate
high potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

Lidex fluocinonide corticosteroid very epidermis,
high potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

Halog halcinonide corticosteroid very epidermis,
high potency systemic effects

Diprosone, topical striae, thinning of

betamethason
Maxivate, corticosteroid epidermis,
e dipropionate
Diprolene AF ultra high potency systemic effects

Temovate clobetasol topical striae, thinning of

 corticosteroid epidermis,
propionate
ultra high potency systemic effects

topical striae, thinning of

Halobetasol
Ultravate corticosteroid epidermis,
propionate
ultra high potency systemic effects

stinging, burning,
pruritus, rare flu-
Protopic tacrolimus immunomodulator
like sx, use
sunscreen

stinging, burning,
pruritus, rare flu-
Elidel pimecrolimus immunomodulator
like sx, use
sunscreen

Rid, A-200, Must repeat tx,

Barc, End-Lice, irritation,
Synergized
Pronto, R&C anti pediculosis erythema, itching,
pyrethrins
shampoo, Triple do not use if
X ragweed allergy

One time tx, CI in

Nix, Elimite,
Permethrin anti pediculosis chrysanthemum
Acticin
allergy

enhance memory
and
Ginkgo biloba ginkgo biloba herbal
concentration, d/c
prior to surgery

depression/anxiet
Hypericum
St. John's wort herbal y use,
perforatum
photosensitvity

Asian ginseng asian ginseng herbal fatigue/enhance

concentration,
SE: HTN,
euphoria,
insomnia, D/C
 prior to surgery

lower cholesterol,
allium sativum
Garlic herbal D/C prior to
L.
surgery

Use cold/RTI, CI
Echinacea echinacea
herbal if allergy to daisy
purpurea purpurea
family

serenoa BPH, SE: HTN,

Saw palmetto herbal
repens UT sx

anxiety/stress
use, SE similar to
kava-kava kava-kava herbal alcohol, kava
dermopathy, liver
failure

Ma huang ephedra herbal withdrew in 2004

S- depression/osteo
nonbotanical
adenosylmethio SAMe arthritis use, SE:
natural products
nine gas, V/N/D

sleep
nonbotanical disorders/jet lag
Melatonin melatonin
natural products use, SE: infertility,
HA

depression,
general anti-
aging effects,
Dehydroepiandr nonbotanical osteoporosis,
DHEA
osterone natural products antidiabetogenic,
SE ily skin,
acne, hirsuitism,
abnormal menses

Glucosamine glucosamine nonbotanical osteoarthritis, SE:

natural products nausea,
 heartburn

nonprescription
Unisom doxylamine (blank)
insomnia product

diphenhydrami nonprescription
Nytol, sominex (blank)
ne insomnia product

cough,
beclomethaso inhaled
QVAR dysphonia, oral
ne HFA corticosteroid
thrush

cough,
inhaled
Pulmicort budesonide dysphonia, oral
corticosteroid
thrush

cough,
inhaled
Aerobid flunisolide dysphonia, oral
corticosteroid
thrush

cough,
inhaled
Flovent fluticasone dysphonia, oral
corticosteroid
thrush

cough,
inhaled
Azmacort triamcinolone dysphonia, oral
corticosteroid
thrush

tachycardia,
muscle tremor,
long acting
hypokalemia,
Foradil formoterol inhaled B2
prolongation of
agonist
QTc interval in
overdose

tachycardia,
muscle tremor,
long acting
hypokalemia,
Serevent salmeterol inhaled B2
prolongation of
agonist
QTc interval in
overdose
 tachycardia,
tremor,
short acting hypokalemia,
Maxair pirbuterol
inhaled b2 agonist increased lactic
acid, HA,
hyperglycemia

nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity, peak
Amikin amikacin aminoglycoside
15-30 ug/ml,
trough <5 ug/ml

nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity, peak
Garamycin gentamicin aminoglycoside
4-10 ug/ml,
trough <2 ug/ml

nephrotoxicity,
kanamycin kanamycin aminoglycoside
ototoxicity

nephrotoxicity,
neomycin neomycin aminoglycoside
ototoxicity

nephrotoxicity,
netilmicin netilmicin aminoglycoside
ototoxicity

nephrotoxicity,
streptomycin streptomycin aminoglycoside
ototoxicity

nephrotoxicity
tobramycin, and ototoxicity,
tobramycin aminoglycoside
Tobi trough <2 ug/ml,
peak 4-10 ug/ml

Pfizerpen Penicillin G natural penicillin allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
 interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
penicillin G
Wycillin natural penicillin insufficiencey,
procaine
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Penicillin G
Bicillin LA natural penicillin insufficiencey,
benzathine
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Pen-Vee K,
Penicillin V natural penicillin insufficiencey,
Veetids
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

Prostaphilin, oxacillin penicillinase- allergic rx, n/v

Bactocil resistant with po use,
penicillins seizures with high
doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
 interstital
neprhritis,
increased
transaminases

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
penicillinase- insufficiencey,
Nafcil, Unipen nafcillin resistant hematologic
penicillins reactions,
interstital
neprhritis,
increased
transaminases

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
penicillinase- doses with renal
Cloxapen cloxacillin resistant insufficiencey,
penicillins hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
penicillinase- doses with renal
Dynapen, Dycil dicloxacillin resistant insufficiencey,
penicillins hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

Omnipen, ampicillin aminopenicillins allergic rx, n/v

Principen with po use,
seizures with high
 doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Amoxil, Trimox amoxicillin aminopenicillins insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Spectrobid bacampicillin aminopenicillin insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Geopen carbenicillin carboxypenicillin insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

Ticar ticarcillin carboxypenicillin allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
 doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Azlin azlocillin ureidopenicillins insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Mezlin mezlocillin ureidopenicillins insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
doses with renal
Pipracil piperacillin ureidopenicillins insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

Augmentin amoxicillin/clav penicillin plus allergic rx, n/v

ulanic acid Beta lactamase with po use,
inhibitor seizures with high
 doses with renal
insufficiencey,
hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
penicillin plus doses with renal
Ampicillin/sulb
Unasyn Beta lactamase insufficiencey,
actam
inhibitor hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
penicillin plus doses with renal
Piperacillin/taz
Zosyn Beta lactamase insufficiencey,
obactam
inhibitor hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

allergic rx, n/v

with po use,
seizures with high
Penicillin plus doses with renal
ticarcillin/clavul
Timentin beta lactamase insufficiencey,
anic acid
inhibitor hematologic
reactions,
interstital
neprhritis

hematologic
gram positive
Zyvox Linezolid effects, MAO
antibiotic
inhibition
 thrombophlebitis,
hyperbilirubinemi
Quinupristin/da gram positive
Synercid a,
lfopristin antibiotic
arthralgias/myalgi
as

nephrotoxicity,
ototoxicity,
gram positive
Vancocin vancomycin thrombophlebitis,
antibiotic
red-man
syndrome

N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
Penetrex enoxacin fluoroquinolone
prolongation,
photosensitivity,

N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
Tequin gatifloxacin fluoroquinolone
prolongation,
photosensitivity,

N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
Maxaquin lomefloxacin fluoroquinolone
prolongation,
photosensitivity,

N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
Avelox moxifloxacin fluroquinolone
prolongation,
photosensitivity,

N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
Noroxin norfloxacin fluroquinolone
prolongation,
photosensitivity,

Zagam sparfloxacin fluroquinolone N/dyspepsia, HA,

insomnia, Qt
prolongation,
 photosensitivity,

N/dyspepsia, HA,
insomnia, Qt
Trovan trovafloxacin fluoroquinolone
prolongation,
photosensitivity,

no gram positive
Cinoxacin,
cinoxacin quinolone activity, only for
Cinobac
GU and Gi tracts

no gram positive
NegGram nalidixic acid quinolone activity, only for
GU and Gi tracts

photosensitivity,
demeclocyclin not in children <8,
Declomycin tetracycline
e hepatotoxicity,
N/D/A

photosensitivity,
not in children <8,
Methacycline methacycline tetracycline
hepatotoxicity,
N/D/A

photosensitivity,
Oxytetracyclin not in children <8,
Terramycin tetracycline
e hepatotoxicity,
N/D/A

photosensitivity,
Achromycin V,
not in children <8,
Sumycin, tetracycline tetracycline
hepatotoxicity,
Tetracyn
N/D/A

hypersensitivity,
Sulfadiazine sulfadiazine sulfonamide
dermatologic rxns

hypersensitivity,
Urobiotic sulfamethizole sulfonamide
dermatologic rxns
 Sulfamethoxaz hypersensitivity,
Spetra sulfonamide
ole dermatologic rxns

hypersensitivity,
Gantrisin sulfisoxazole sulfonamide
dermatologic rxns

gi adverse
imipenem/cilas effects,
Primaxin antibiotic
tatin hematologic rxns,
seizures

fever, chills,
hypotension
rigors, upton
Fungizone amphotericin B antifungal agent infusion,
nephrotoxicity,
hematologic
effects

hepatic effects,
Cancidas caspofungin antifungal agent sensitivity rxns,
infusion rxns

gi effects, hepatic
effects, renal
Ancobon flucytosine antifungal agent effects, nervous
system effects,
sensitivity rxns

paresthesias of
hands and feet
after prolonged
Fulvicin P/G griseofulvin antifungal agent therapy,
epigastric pain,
N/V/D/gas, lupus
like rxn

mild nausea and

Mycostatin nystatin antifungal agent
diarrhea

Lamisil Terbinafine antifungal agent haptic failure,

 anaphylactoid
rxn, SJS,
erythema
multiforme

hepatitis,
cholestasis,
Vfend voriconazole antifungal agent anaphylactoid
rxn, SJS,
photosensitivity

n/v/d/gas, SJS,
chf, edema,
Sporanox itraconazole antifungal agent prolonged QT
interval,
increased LFTs

N/V/D/A, vitamin
Aminosalicylic antitubercular B12, folic acid,
Paser
acid agent and iron
malabsorption

ocular effects,
antitubercular loss of red-green
Myambutol ethambutol
agent color
discrimination

peripheral
neuritis, rarely
seizures,
antitubercular
Isoniazid isoniazid (INH) increases in
agents
bilirubin, AST and
ALT, hematologic
effects

pyrazinamide antitubercular increased liver

Pyrazinamide
(PZA) agents enzymes, gout

Rifampin rifampin antitubercular n/v/d, increased

agents bilirubin, AST and
 ALT

anorexia,
abdominal pain,
Ritalin,
HA, insomnia,
Methylin, methylphenida
Stimulant jitteriness, social
Metadate ER, te
withdrawal,
Concerta
transient motor
tics, wt loss

anorexia,
abdominal pain,
Dexedrine, HA, insomnia,
Dextrostat, amphetamine Stimulant jitteriness, social
Adderall, Xr withdrawal,
transient motor
tics, wt loss

D-threo- anorexia,
enantiomer of abdominal pain,
racemic HA, insomnia,
Focalin methylphenida Stimulant jitteriness, social
te, withdrawal,
dexmethylphe transient motor
nidate tics, wt loss

anorexia,
abdominal pain,
HA, insomnia,
Strattera atomoxetine Stimulant jitteriness, social
withdrawal,
transient motor
tics, wt loss

Alzheimer's
Cognex tacrine (blank)
disease tx

Alzheimer's
Aricept donepezil N/V
disease tx
 Alzheimer's N/V, gi upset, sig
Exelon rivastigmine
disease tx wt loss

Alzheimer's
Razadyne galantamine n/v, gi upset
disease tx

take on empty
carbidopa/levo Parkinson's stomach, n/v,
Sinemet
dopa disease tx agitation,
depression

Parkinson's n/v, agitation,

Parlodel bromocriptine
disease tx depression

N/V, agitation,
confusion,
Permax pergolide parkinson's dz tx
depression,
dyskinetic movts

N/V, agitation,
confusion,
Mirapex pramipexole parkinson's dz tx
depression,
dyskinetic movts

N/V, agitation,
confusion,
Requip ropinirole parkinson's dz tx
depression,
dyskinetic movts

N/V, insomnia,
Eldepryl, dizziness,
Carbex, Atapryl, selegiline parkinson's dz tx agitation,
Selpak anorexia,
dyskinetic movts

N/VD, dyskinesia,
Comtan entacapone parkinson's dz tx
urine coloration

N/VD, dyskinesia,
Tasmar tolcapone parkinson's dz tx urine coloration,
liver toxicity
 confusion,
dizziness,
Symmetrel amantadine parkinson's dz tx depression,
anxiety, insomnia,
psychoses

anti SLUD,
confusion,
Cogentin benztropine parkinson's dz tx
agitation,
psychoses

anti SLUD,
confusion,
Artane trihexyphenidyl parkinson's dz tx
agitation,
psychoses

Ocupress Carteolol Glaucoma Tx (blank)

Betagen levobunolol Glaucoma Tx Nonselective

OptiPranolol metipranolol Glaucoma Tx Nonselective

Betoptic betaxolol Glaucoma Tx B1 antag

Betaxon levobetaxolol Glaucoma Tx B1 antag

carbonic
Diamox acetazolamide Glaucoma Tx anhydrase
inhibitor

carbonic
Trusopt dorzolamide Glaucoma Tx anhydrase
inhibitor

carbonic
methazolamid
Neptazane Glaucoma Tx anhydrase
e
inhibitor

carbonic
Azopt brinzolamide Glaucoma Tx anhydrase
inhibitor
 prostaglandin
Xalatan latanoprost Glaucoma Tx
analog

prostaglandin
Lumigan brimatoprost glaucoma tx
analog

prostaglandin
Travatan travoprost glaucoma tx
analog

prostaglandin
Rescula unoprostone glaucoma tx
analog

alpha2
Alphagan brimonidine gluacoma tx adrenergic
agonist

alpha adrenergic
Propine dipivefrin gluacoma tx
agonist

Pilocar,
pilocarpine glaucoma tx cholinergic, miotic
Ocuserts