Respiratory medications
contraindicated in hypertension
pseudoephedrine
can cause orthostatic hypotension, used to treat urinary retention/obstruction
Alpha-blockers
Should be taken 30-60 minutes before a meal
proton pump inhibitors
Must be taken on an empty stomach
thyroid replacement agents
Can cause liver toxicity or enlargement, must be on lookout for signs such as jaundice
ART drugs
Must be started within the first few days of symptoms
antiviral agents
helps relieve pain in UTIs
phenazopyridine
Used to treat diarrhea
antimotility agents
Not recommended for residents with kidney problems
metformin
Have an increased risk of infection with these medications
immunosuppressive agents
This medication/medication class helps to thin mucus to make it easier to cough out
expectorant/Mucinex
Used in treatment of chronic renal failure
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Statins
can help soften stool/relieve straining that cause hemorrhoids
stool softeners
contraindicated in residents taking sulfa drugs
glipizide, glimepiride
Used to treat severity and reduce length of illness in shingles
antiviral medications
Drug class used to treat PE (pulmonary embolism)
anticoagulants
cannot be taken with nitroglycerin
PDE5 inhibitors
Adds beneficial bacteria back to the gut
probiotics
Boxed warning for risk of heart attack, treats type 2 diabetes
rosiglitazone
can be used to decrease inflammation in lupus, cannot be stopped abruptly
corticosteroids
Drug class used for relief of asthma attack
short-acting bronchodilators
Helps relieve bladder spams
antispasmodics
Helps with digestion
pancreatic enzymes
cannot be taken by residents with COPD or asthma
inhaled insulin
Class of drugs that slows the progression of RA
DMARDs