Top 20 Prescription Drugs

Name: Alessandra Menendez Date: 1/11/2018

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Side 1: Drug name as listed below

Side 2: Classification, brand name, primary and secondary purposes (what the medication is used for), routes
of administration, most common side effects, and serious adverse effects

Atorvastatin Calcium Statins, Brand name is Liptor, primarily used for lowering cholesterol and can also lower
the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular issues, mainly taken in pill form.
Side effects are usually upset stomach, muscle and joint pain, and diarrhea. This can
cause liver problems and high blood sugar.
Levothyroxine Thyroid drug, Synthroid is the brand name, primarily used for when the thyroid doesn’t
produce enough of its own hormone or is enlarged, this comes in pill for but also in an
injection. Side effects are fever, vomiting, change in appetite, difficulty breathing, chest
pain, and rapid heartbeat. Serious adverse effects are heart failure, heart attack, and
cardiac arrest.
Lisinopril ACE Inhibitor, Zestril is the band name, Primarily used to treat hypertension but can also
be used to increase survival after a heart attack and congestive heart failure, Mainly
comes in pill form but it also comes in liquid. Common side effects are blurred vision,
dizziness, sweating, and weakness. Serious effects are fainting, infection, changes in
urine, and irregular heartbeat.
Omeprazole proton pump inhibitor, Brand name is PriLOSEC, primarily used to treat heartburn but
can also heal damage from heartburn. Mainly comes in pill but also powder form. Most
common side effects are headache, stomach pain, nausea, and constipation. Serious
effects are low magnesium levels, bone fractures, and chronic inflammation

Metformin Non-sulfonylureas drug, Brand name is Fortamet, Primarily used to control blood sugar
but can also help lower it. Mainly comes in pill form but liquid version is available for
injection. Common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Serious effects
are lactic acidosis, irregular heartbeat. and trouble breathing.
Amlodipine Blocking agent drug, Brand name is Norvasc, Primarily used to widen blood vessels and
increase circulation but can also be used for hypertension, chest pain, and other
problems from coronary artery disease. Mainly comes in pill form. Common side effects
are muscle cramps, heartburn, upset stomach, and drowsiness. Serious side effects are
swelling, heart attack, and condition can get worse
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Simvastatin Statins, Brand name is Zocor, Primarily used for lowering cholesterol and a type of fat in
the blood but can also help with heart complication and other cardiovascular problems.
Comes in pill form. Side effects can be headache, cold symptoms, and nausea. Serious
effects could be memory, muscle, and liver problems.
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Narcotic analgesics, Brand name is Hysingla ER, Primarily used to get rid of pain. Mainly
come in pill form. Side effects are nausea, constipation, and dry mouth. Serious side
effects are addiction, depression, weakness, and difficulty breathing.
Metoprolol ER beta-blocker, Brand name is Lopressor, Primarily used to treat chest pain but can also be
used to treat and prevent heart attacks. This mainly comes in pill form. Side effects are
dizziness, rash, trouble sleeping, and diarrhea. Serious side effects are shortness of
breath, irregular heartbeat, reduce blood flow, and mood changes (depression)
Losartan Angiotensin receptor antagonists, Brand name is Cozaar, Primarily used for hypertension
but can also reduce the risk of stroke and slow kidney damage. This mainly comes in pill
form. Side effects are body ache, sore throat, cough, and nasal congestion. Serious side
effects are bleeding gums, muscle spasm, swelling, and dark urine.
Azithromycin Antibiotic, Brand name is Zithromax, Primarily used to treat many different infections.
This comes in pill, liquid, and powder form. Side effects are rare but are usually dry
mouth, drowsiness, and weakness. Serious side effects are blistering, change in urine or
stool, and vomiting.
Zolpidem Sedative, Brand name is Ambien, Primarily used to treat insomnia and or keep you
asleep, This comes in pill form. Side effects are sleepiness, stomach pain, lack of
appetite, and weakness. Serious side effects are depression, unsteadiness, and difficulty
breathing.
Hydrochlorothiazide thiazide diuretic, Brand name is Aquazide H, primarily used to treat fluid retention but
can also be used to treat hypertension. This comes in pill, liquid pill, and powder form.
Side effects are rare but usually cramping, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and sunburn,
Serious side effects are nose bleeding, blurred vision, and bloody urine/stool.
Furosemide loop diuretic, Brand name is Lasix, primarily used to treat fluid retention, This pill comes
in pill, liquid, injection, powder, and iv form. Side effects are rare but usually hives,
redness in skin, spinning, and sunburn, Seroius side effects are wheezing, painful
urination, and chest pain.
Metoprolol beta-blocker, Brand name is Lopressor, primarily used to treat chest pain and
hypertension but can help to prevent and treat a heart attack. This pill comes in pill,
injection, and powder, Side effects are dry mouth, feeling bloated, trouble sleeping, and
belching. Serious side effects are irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, and shortness of
breath.
Pantoprazole proton pump inhibitor, Brand name is Protonix, primarily used to treat damage from
acid-reflux and decrease it. This comes in pill, powder solution for injection, and iv, Side
effects are trouble sleeping, bloating, excess gas, and belching. Serious side effects are
blurred vision, increased urination, and trouble breathing.
Gabapentin anti-epileptic, Brand name is Gralise, primarily used to treat nerve pain from by herpes
virus or shingles but can also be used to treat seizures and RLS. This comes in pill,
powder, and oral solution form. Side effects are trembling, back pain, and cold
symptoms. Serious side effects are anxiety, depression, and clumsiness.
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Amoxicillin penicillin antibiotic, Brand name is Moxatag, primarily used to treat infections from
bacteria but combined with another antibiotic can treat stomach ulcers. This comes in
pill and powder form. Side effects are change in taste, discoloration of teeth, and
sleepiness. Serious side effects are blood in stool or urine, stomach pain, and difficulty
swallowing.
Prednisone Glucocorticoid, Brand name is Rayos, primarily used to treat inflammation in skin
conditions but could also be used for breathing disorders. This comes in pill, liquid, and
powder. Side effects are acne, increase appetite, dry scalp, and red face. Serious side
effects are numbness, trouble breathing, and irregular heartbeat.
Sertraline selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Brand name is Zoloft, primarily used to treat
depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, and OCD. This comes in pill, capsule, and oral
solution. Side effects are stomach pain, heartburn, and drowsiness. Serious side effects
are lack of energy, overactive reflexes, and convulsions.

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