Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Annotate Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content +++ Index to More Commonly Used Medications ++ Table Graphic Jump Location|Download (.pdf)|Print Index to More Commonly Used Medications Drug Classification Actonel Bone resorption blocker Adderall CNS stimulant Advair Inhaled steroid plus bronchodilator Albuterol Bronchodilator Ambien Sedative (sleep medicine) Amiodarone Anti-arrhythmia Amlodipine (Norvasc) Ca++ blocker Aricept (donepezil) Alzheimer Atenolol (Tenormin) Beta blocker Altace (ramipril) ACE inhibitor Boniva Bone resorption blocker Calan (verapamil) Ca++ blocker Capoten ACE inhibitor Celebrex NSAID Cardizem (Diltiazem) Ca++ blocker Coreg (carvedilol) Beta blocker Coumadin Anticoagulant Dilantin Antiseizure/convulsant Diovan (valsartan) Angiotensin renin blocker (ARB) Dulera Aerosol steroid plus bronchodilator Exelon patch Anti-Alzheimer Lanoxin (digoxin) Positive inotrope Lantus Long-acting insulin Lasix Diuretic Lexapro Antianxiety Lipitor Lipid lowering Lisinopril (Prinivil) ACE inhibitor Lortab Pain med Lovenox Anticoagulant Lunesta Sedative Lyrica Anticonvulsant Namenda (memantine) Anti-Alzheimer Naproxen (Naprosyn) NSAID Niaspan ↑ HDL Nitroglycerine Nitrate: anti-angina Norvasc (amlodipine) Ca++ blocker Oxycontin Pain med Paxil Anti-anxiety/antidepressant Percocet Pain med Phenergan Sedative/antianxiety Plavix Antiplatelet Prednisone Steroid: Anti-inflammatory Spiriva Bronchodilator Toprol (metoprolol) Beta blocker Tramadol Pain med Vytorin (Zetia & Zocor) Lipid-lowering Xopinex Bronchodilator Zocor Lipid-lowering +++ Traditional Medications ++ Table Graphic Jump Location|Download (.pdf)|Print Anti-Alzheimer Caprylidene (Axona)Donepezil (Aricept)Galantamine (Reminyl)Memantine (Namenda)Rivastigmine (Exelon)Tacrine (Cognex) Indications: Management of dementia Effect: ↑ Amount of acetylcholine in CNS (inhibits cholinesterase); temperature ↑ cognitive function & QOL Common side effects: Fatigue, dizziness, HA, diarrhea, nausea, incontinence, tremor, arthritis, muscle cramps Contraind: Hypersensitivity Use cautiously: W/hepatic reaction Antianemics AnadrolChromagen Cyanocobalamin Hydroxocobalamin (vit B12 prep) Folic acidDarbepoetinEpoetin (Procrit)Nandrolone (Decan) Carbonyl iron (Feosol)Ferracon Ferrex 150 Ferrous fumarate (Femiron)Ferrous gluconate Ferrous sulfate (Slow Fe)Ferumoxytol (Feraheme)Integra Iron (Dextran) Indications: Prevention & treatment of anemias Effect: RBC & Hb production Common side effects: 1. Oral Fe ↓ absorption of tetracyclines 2. Vit E ↓ response to Fe 3. Phenytoin (anticonvulsant) ↓ absorption of folic acid 4. Darbepoetin & epoetin may ↑ heparin need in hemodialysis Other side effects: Dizziness, HA, nausea, vomiting Contraind: All are contraind in undiagnosed anemias, uncontrolled HTN, hemolytic anemias Use cautiously: Use parenteral iron cautiously in patient/clients w/hypersensitive reactions or allergies Antianginals Nitrates Isosorbide dinitrateIsordil Nitroglycerin Beta Blockers Nitrates Indications: Treat & prevent angina attacks & acute angina Effect: Dilate coronary arteries; cause systemic vasodilation Atenolol (Tenormin) Carteolol (Cartrol) Carvedilol (Coreg) Labetalol (Normodyne) Metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor) Nadolol (Corgard) Ca+ Channel Blockers Amlodipine (Norvasc) Bepridil (Vascor) Diltiazem (Cardizem) Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin) Common side effects: Nitrates cause headaches; need to develop tolerance Ca+ Channel Blockers & Beta Blockers Indications: Long-term management of angina Effect: Beta blockers ↓ Myocardial O2 consumption: ↓ HR Ca+ Channel Blockers Smooth muscle arterial relaxation (systemic) Common side effects: Hypotension/dizziness, particularly w/position changes (orthostatic hypotension) Contraind/cautions: Beta blockers & Ca+ channel blockers: contraind in advanced heart block, cardiogenic shock, & uncomp heart failure Antianxiety Benzodiazepines Alprazolam (Xanax) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Clonazepam (Klonopin) Diazepam (Valium) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Lorazepam (Ativan) Midazolam ... Your Access profile is currently affiliated with [InstitutionA] and is in the process of switching affiliations to [InstitutionB]. Please select how you would like to proceed. Keep the current affiliation with [InstitutionA] and continue with the Access profile sign in process Switch affiliation to [InstitutionB] and continue with the Access profile sign in process Get Free Access Through Your Institution Learn how to see if your library subscribes to McGraw Hill Medical products. Subscribe: Institutional or Individual Sign In Error: Incorrect UserName or Password Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Sign in Forgot Password? Forgot Username? Download the Access App: iOS | Android Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth You already have access! Please proceed to your institution's subscription. Create a free profile for additional features.