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Allopurinal 

Action: Allopurinol is used to treat gout, high levels of uric acid in the body
caused by certain cancer medications, and kidney stones.
Uses: Allopurinol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or
twice a day, preferably after a meal.
Dosage: Tablet taken orally
Adverse effects: Skin rash
Contraindications: children, do not restart drug in pt's who show adverse
reactions
 
2. Aleve
(Naproxen)
 
Action: inhibits COX-1, COX-2 by blocking arachidonate, agalgesic, antiinflamatory, antipyretic
Uses: used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Dosage: Orally, 250-500 mg BID, max mg/day 1250
Adverse effects: dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, tremors, confusion
Contraindications: Pregnancy D, hypersensitivity
 
3. Aspirin
(ASA)
 
Action: Blicks pain impluses in CNS, reduces inflammation by inhibition of prostatglandin
synthesis
Uses: mild to moderate pain or fever including rheumatoid arthritis
Dosage: PO 3 g/day in divided doses q4-6hr
Adverse effects: stimulation, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, seizures, coma
Contraindications: Pregnancy D, breast feeding, children <12 yr, children with flulike symptoms
 
4. Bacitracin
(Topical Antiinfective)
 
Action: Interferes with bacterial proteon synthesis
Uses: Skin infections, minor burns, wounds, skin grafts, primary pyodermas
Dosage:
Adverse effects: Rash, urtricaria, scaling, redness
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, large areas, burns, ulcerations
 
5. Betadine
( Povidone-iodine)
 
Action:
Uses: Microbicidal against bacteria, fungi, viruses, spores
Dosage: varies
Adverse effects: dermatitis, irritation, burning
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6.Benzocaine
(lanacane)
 
Action: inhibits conduction of nerve impulses
Uses: Topical anesthesia in local skin disorders
Dosage:apply to affected area
Adverse effects: rare hypersensitivity, local burning, stinging, tenderness
Contraindications: hypersensitivity infants<1 yr
 
7.Benzocaine
(Topical anesthetic)
 
Action:inhibits conduction of never impulses
Uses: oral irritation, sore throat, toothache, cold sore, canker sore, sunbirn
Dosage: TOP apply QID as needed
Adverse effects: Rash, irritation, sensitization
Contraindications: hypersensitvity infants<1 yr, application to large areas
 
8.Baclofen 
Action: Inhibits synaptic responses in CNS ny stimulating GABAb receptor subtype
Uses: Spasticity in spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis
Dosage: PO 5 mg TID x 3 days, then 10 MG TID x 3 days, then 15 mg TID x 3 days, then 20 ng TID x
3 days, then titrated to response
Adverse effects: Dizziness, weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity
 
9.Celebrex
(celecoxib)
 
Action: Inhibits prostraglandin synthesis by selectively inhibiting cyclooxygenase 2
Uses: Acute, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain,
Dosage: PO 400 mg, then 200 mg if needed, then 200 mg BID prn
Adverse effects: Fatigue, anxiety, depression, nervousness, paresthesia, dizziness, insomnia
Contraindications: Pregnancy D, hypersensitivity to salicylates
 
10.Chlorhexidine
(Germicide)

 
Action:
Uses: surgical scrub
Dosage: varies
Adverse effects: Irritation, dermatitis, photosensitivity, deafness
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11.Carisoprodol 
Action: depresses CNA
Uses: relieving pain, stiffness
Dosage: PO 305 MG TID and at bedtime, max 3 wks
Adverse effects: seizures, weakness, dizziness, headache, tremor
Contraindications: hypersensitivity
 
12.Dilaudid 
Action: Inhibits ascending pain pathways in CNS
Uses: as antitussive to suppress cough, moderate to severe pain
Dosage: PO 1 mg q3-4hr prn
Adverse effects: seizures, dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, confusion
Contraindications: hypersensitivity
 
13.Demerol 
Action: depresses pain impluse transmission at the spinal cord
Uses: moderate to severe pain, preoperativity
Dosage: PO/SUBCUT/IM 50-150 mg q3-4hr prn
Adverse effects: drowsiness, dizzines, confusion, euphoria, sedation, headache
Contraindications: hypersensitivity, addiction
 
14.Erythromycin 
Action: Reduces production of aqueous humor
Uses: Ocular hypertension, chronic open angle glaucoma
Dosage:
Adverse effects: hypertension, headache, burning stinging
Contraindications: hypersensitivity
 
15.Flexeril 
Action:reduction of tonic muscle activity at the brain stem
Uses: adjunct for relief of muscle spasm and apin
Dosage: PO 5 mg tid x 1 wk, max 30 mg/day x 3wk
Adverse effects: dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, headache, tremor, depression
Contraindications: acute recovery phase of MI, dysrhytmias, heart block
 
16.Fentanyl 
Action: inhibits ascending pain pathways in CNS
Uses: controls moderate to severe pain
Dosage: IV 25-100 mcg q2-3min prn
Adverse effects: Dizziness, delirium, euphoria, sedation
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to opiates
 
17.Gentomicin 
Action: interfers with protein synthesis in bacterial cell by binding to ribosomal subunit
Uses: severe systemic infections of CNS
Dosage: IV INF 3-6 mg/kg/day in 3 divided does q8hr
Adverse effects:confusion, depression, numbness, tremors, seizures
Contraindications:hypersensitivity, fungal/viral infection
 
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36.Pilocarpine 
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37.Reclast 
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39.Soma
(carisoprodol)
 
Action: depresses CNS by blocking interneuronal activity in descending reticular formation of
spinal cord
Uses: relieving pain, stiffiness in musculo-skeletal disorders
Dosage: PO 350 mg TID and at bedtime, max 3 wk
Adverse effects: dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, headache, tremor, depression, insomnia,
seizures
Contraindications: hypersensitvity
 
40.Timolol 
Action: competitively blocks stimulation of B-adrenergic receptor within vascular smooth muscle
Uses: mild to moderate hypertension, migraine prophylaxis
Dosage: PO 10 mg BID, or 20 mg/day
Adverse effects: Insomnia, dizziness, hallucinations, anxiety, fatigue, depression, headache
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to B-blockers, cardiogenic shock, heart block
 
41.Toradel
(ketorolac)
 
Action: inhibits prostalandin synthesis by an enzyne needed for biosynthesis, analgesic,
antiinflammatory, antipretic effects
Uses: mild to moderate pain, decreased ocular itching in seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
Dosage: PO 20 mg, the 10 mg q4-6hr prn, max 40 mg/day
Adverse effects: dizziness, drowsiness, tremors, seizures
Contraindications: Pregnancy D, hypersensitivity, asthma, hepatic disease
 
42.Viroptic
(triflurdine)
 
Action: keratoconjunctivitis keratitis
Uses: anitviral
Dosage: 1 gtt onto the corner of infected eyes while awake
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43.Valium
(diazepam)
 
Action: Potenitiates the action of GABA, especially in the limbic system
Uses: anxiety, acute alcohol withdraw, adjunt to seizure disorders
Dosage: PO 2-10 mg BIP-QID; IM/IV 2-10 mg q3-hr
Adverse effects:dizziness, drowsiness, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, fatigue
Contraindications: Pregnancy D, hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, closed-angle glaucoma,
coma
 
44.Zovirax
(acyclovir)
 
Action: Interferes with DNA synthesis by conversion to acyclovir triphosphate
Uses: mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus, herpes genitalis,
Dosage: PO/IV CCr> 50 ML/min 100% dose q8hr
Adverse effects: Tremors, confusion, lethargy, hallucinations, seizures, dizziness, headache
Contraindications: hypersensitivity