Antidepressants
This SSRI is commonly known by the brand name Zoloft.
sertraline
This antibiotic, brand name Zithromax, is a macrolide commonly used for respiratory infections.
azithromycin
This ACE inhibitor is commonly known by the brand name Prinivil
lisinopril
This schedule includes drugs with accepted medical use and low abuse potential, such as cough preparations with limited codeine.
Schedule V
This law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients.
OBRA '90
This class of antidepressants works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin.
SSRIs
This class of antibiotics includes drugs like amoxicillin and works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
penicillins
This class of antihypertensives works by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.
beta blockers
This schedule includes drugs like morphine and oxycodone with high abuse potential but accepted medical use.
Schedule II
This act regulates controlled substances and established drug schedules.
the Controlled Substances Act
This antidepressant, brand name Prozac, has a long half-life and is often used for depression and OCD.
fluoxetine
This antibiotic is commonly associated with the adverse effect of tendon rupture and belongs to the fluoroquinolone class.
ciprofloxacin
This drug class, including losartan, blocks angiotensin II receptors.
ARBs
This schedule classification includes drugs with no accepted medical use and high abuse potential.
Schedule I
This is the maximum days’ supply allowed on a Schedule II prescription under federal law.
no limit (but no refills allowed)
This class of antidepressants can cause hypertensive crisis if taken with tyramine-rich foods.
MAOIs
This antibiotic requires avoidance of alcohol due to a disulfiram-like reaction.
metronidazole
This common side effect of ACE inhibitors presents as a persistent dry cough.
dry cough
This is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule III and IV medications within 6 months.
5 refills
This law governs patient privacy and protection of health information.
HIPAA
This boxed warning associated with many antidepressants involves an increased risk in young patients.
increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors
This broad-spectrum antibiotic carries a boxed warning for causing Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea.
clindamycin
This serious adverse effect of ACE inhibitors involves swelling of the face and airway.
angioedema
This federal agency enforces controlled substance laws in the United States.
the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
This requirement ensures prescriptions include patient name, drug name, strength, directions, and prescriber information.
valid prescription requirements