| Brand Name (Generic Name) | Indications | Common Side Effects | Cautions |
| Stimulant used to improve attention, decrease symptoms of ADHD, approved for children >3 yr, long-acting form works 8–12 hr | Abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, decreased appetite, HA, insomnia, nasal congestion, irritability; may increase BP | Do not use with heart disease, HTN, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, anxiety/tension/agitation, Tourette syndrome, hx of drug abuse, hx of seizures, taking MAOIs; with skin patch could cause irritation at application site |
| Corticosteroid and bronchodilator; used for maintenance of asthma signs and symptoms; for frequent asthma symptoms, attacks, and use of rescue medicines | URT infections, throat irritation, ENT infections, nosebleeds, sinusitis, HA, GI discomfort and pain, N & V, candidiasis of the mouth or throat, fever, chest symptoms | Recent exposure to chickenpox, DM, heart disease, HTN, infection, liver disease, immune system disorders, overactive thyroid, seizure disorder, allergic reaction to steroids |
| Antihistamine, for seasonal allergic rhinitis/hay fever, for children >6 yr old | Colds or flu, coughing, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, HA, indigestion, menstrual problems, nausea, pain including back or ear pain | HTN, diabetes, heart disease, increased ocular pressure, prostate problems, hyperthyroidism; should not combine with erythromycin or ketoconazole; do not use within 2 wk of taking MAOI |
| Antibiotic; used for bacterial infections including otitis media, UTI, pneumonia, E. coli | N & V, diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, tooth discoloration, hepatitis, crystalluria, anemia, reversible hyperactivity, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, convulsions, behavioral changes, dizziness | Liver and kidney disease, asthma, bleeding disorder, mononucleosis; do not use if allergic to penicillin |
| Benzodiazepine, used in management of anxiety and in seizure/epilepsy | Dizziness, sleepiness, weakness, feeling unsteady, N & V, visual disturbance, insomnia, forgetfulness, change in appetite, skin rash | Caution with hx of depression or thoughts of suicide; hx of liver, kidney, or respiratory dysfunction; hx of alcohol abuse |
| Antibiotic; for bacterial infections including sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, UTI, skin infections | Mild diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, N & V, HA, skin rash or itching, white patches in mouth or throat, yeast infection | Liver and kidney disease, asthma, mononucleosis; call HCP with severe diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts >3 days, nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice |
| Blocks neurotransmitter transmission, inhibits acetylcholine; reduces spasticity by temporary weakening of muscle | HA, dizziness or drowsiness, soreness at injection site, nausea | Seek immediate attention with allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, talking, swallowing, unusual or excessive weakness, chest pain, irregular heartbeat |
| Antihistamine for seasonal allergic rhinitis/hay fever; for children >6 yr old | HA, nervousness, drowsiness, stomach pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, sore throat, hoarseness, eye redness, blurred vision, nosebleed, skin rash | Liver or kidney disease, ... |