Drug Sayings
Dont give me no lip!
Atorvastatin/Lipitor
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug
Indication:Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)
IMP Points:Levels must be checked/taken on empty stomach
Levothyroxine/Synthroid
Drug Class: Analgesic Salicylate
Aspirin/Any brand name
Antidepressent SSRI
Young adults may have suicidal thoughts when first taking an SSRi; not approved for children
Lisinopril
Prinivil
Gaby is Neurotic
Gabapentin/Neurontin
Drug Class: Analgesic (NSAID)
Indication: Pain/Inflammation related to arthritis,rheumatoid Arthritis Mod to severe Pain
IMP Points: Can increase risk of MI/CVA
Meloxicam/Mobic
Drug Class: Antihypertensive
Carvedilol/Coreg
Antibiotics
All antibiotics carry a risk of allergic response/anaphylaxis, contraindicated for pts. with severe liver disease and some other conditions
Vicodin/Norco
Acetaminophen-hydrocodone
There's a hole in my bucket dear. Liza dear. Liza
Omeprazole/Prilosec
Drug Class: Alpha-Blocker known as antiadrenergic agents
Indications: Urinary retention or obstruction in men w/benign
IMP Points: can cause dizziness fainting NOT for women or any other person under 18
Tamsulosin/Flomax
Drug Class: Anxiolytic Benzodiazepepine
Alprazolam/Xanax
Anti-inflammatory
Can weaken the immune system, long term use can cause bone loss and limit growth in children
Percocet
Acetaminophen-oxycodone
Pine tree falling down
Amlodipine/Norvasc
Drug Class: Antiplatelet Agent
Indication: Elevated blood clot/ stroke risk and circulation risk
Clopidogrel/Plavix
Drug Class: Antidepressant SSRI
Citalopram/Celexa
Narcotic/Opioid Analgesic
-Schedule IV (4) controlled substance, NOT taken during pregnancy
-Can cause/risk of seizures with excessive dose
-addiction, and NOT be taken with alcohol
Basaglar
Insulin Glargine
Don't get caught in the Desert without Tires!
Trazdone/Desyrel
Drug class: Minerals/electrolytes
Indications:Low Potassium Levels (hypokalemia)
IMP Points: require freq blood test, monitor levels, never be crushed or split open.
Potassium/Chloride/ Klor-Con, K-Tab
Drug Class: Combination of 2 Anitbiotics
Sulfamethoxiazoletrimethoprim/Bactrim
Antiemetic
Contraindicated for pts. with med. conditions = liver disease and long term QT syndrome (heart condition), can have serious & dangerous side effects including temporary vision loss and difficulty breathing
Microzide
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)