Antidepressants
This SSRI is commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety and is known by the brand name Zoloft.
sertraline
This macrolide antibiotic is commonly used to treat respiratory infections and is known as a “Z-pack.”
azithromycin
This ACE inhibitor is commonly prescribed for hypertension and has the brand name Zestril.
lisinopril
This schedule includes drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use.
Schedule I
This federal law regulates controlled substances and established drug schedules.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA)
This class of antidepressants works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin.
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
This antibiotic class works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis and includes drugs like amoxicillin.
penicillins
This class of drugs lowers blood pressure by blocking calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle
calcium channel blockers
This schedule includes drugs like morphine and oxycodone with high abuse potential but accepted medical use.
Schedule II
This agency enforces controlled substance laws in the United States.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
This antidepressant, brand name Prozac, has a long half-life compared to others in its class.
fluoxetine
This antibiotic, brand name Cipro, belongs to the fluoroquinolone class
ciprofloxacin
This beta-blocker is commonly used after myocardial infarction and for hypertension.
metoprolol
This schedule allows refills and includes drugs with moderate to low potential for dependence, such as combination products with codeine
Schedule III
This law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients
OBRA '90
This class of antidepressants can cause a hypertensive crisis if taken with tyramine-rich foods.
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
This serious adverse effect of fluoroquinolones involves increased risk of tendon rupture.
tendonitis or tendon rupture
This side effect is commonly associated with ACE inhibitors and involves persistent coughing.
dry cough
This schedule includes benzodiazepines such as alprazolam.
Schedule IV
This is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule III and IV medications within 6 months.
5 refills
This serious condition can result from excess serotonin and includes symptoms like agitation, confusion, and hyperreflexia.
serotonin syndrome
This antibiotic is commonly associated with causing Clostridioides difficile infection.
clindamycin
This serious adverse effect of ACE inhibitors involves swelling of the face, lips, and airway.
angioedema
This schedule includes drugs with the lowest abuse potential, such as cough preparations with limited amounts of codeine.
Schedule V
This form is required for ordering Schedule II controlled substances.
DEA Form 222