brand/generic
Imdur
Isosorbide mononitrate
The most common side effect for all blood thinners
bleeding
Lamotrigine
This drug can help with propecia
Finasteride
Potassium chloride
full glass of water, with food, don’t lie down
Topiramate
Topamax
This drug can cause “Smurf Syndrome,” making your skin blueish-gray when exposed to sunlight
Amiodarone
This drug can cause Nystagmus and gingival hyperplasia
Phenytoin
This drug can used in a low dose for BPH or a higher dose for a “fun night”
cialis
Nitroglycerin
SL, 1q5min x3 po prn, go to ER if not better, sit down
Dilantin
Phenytoin
This drug can cause unusual urges (gambling and sexual) as well as staining sheets
Sinemet
This drug can cause peripheral edema/wt gain a (CV)
What are the three DMARDs
Hydroxychloroquine, Methotrexate, and Humira
Amiodarone
watch iodine allergy, can cause thyroid issues, watch for lung and vision changes, liver function testing, sun sensitivity, avoid grapefruit
Fioricet
Butalbital, APAP, Caffeine
This drug can cause confusion and constipation in Alzheimer’s pts
Namenda
This beta 3 agonist can increase HR and BP
Myrbetriq
Dont take these with clopidegrel
PPIs
Epileptics
dont stop abruptly (may seize), mood changes, pregnancy caution
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Tolterodine
This drug can cause nerve pain/tingling/numbness
Topamax
This drug can decrease libido and cause ED
Finasteride
This drug is used to prevent neural tube defects and in alcoholics
Folic acid
Sumatriptan
chest tightness/numbness/tingling/heavy feeling, watch with pts with heart disease, rebound HA