1.

Dopamine Low dose- dilates renal & coronary arteries,

high-dose- vasoconstrictor
S/E: Incr ocular pressure, tachycardia, decr
urinary output
Headache- sign of drug excess
2. Valium,
Librium
Antianxiety, ***
S/E: lethargy, respiratory depression, ataxia
Don't take with alcohol
3. Ativan,
Xanax
Antianxiety, ***
S/E: CONFUSION, ataxia, drowsiness,
lethargy
Check renal/hepatic function
4. Antacid Meds S/E: Constipation, diarrhea, metabolic
acidosis
Absorp of other meds may be decr if given
together
Give with fluids
Monitor electrolytes
5. Lidocaine Antidysrhythmic Meds
S/E: Slurred speech, confusion, bradycardia,
seizures, dysrrhythmias
6. Propanolol Antidysrhythmic Meds
S/E: BRONCHOSPASM
Contraindicated for asthma, COPD
7. Amiodarone Antidysrhythmic Meds
S/E: Liver toxicity, photophobia
8. Gentamicin,
Neomycin
Aminoglycosides
S/E: Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
Encourage fluids, small frequent meal, check
renal function before administering
9. Cephalexin Cephalosporins, Keflex
S/E: Incr risk of bleeding, superinfections,
thrombophlebitis IV, GI distress
Take with food, avoid alcohol, CROSS
ALLERGY: penicillins
10. Ciprofloxacin Fluoroquinolones
S/E: Superinfections, hepatotoxicity,
vesicant, can lower seizure threshold, tendon
rupture and CF
Take on empty stomach, monitor liver
function
11. Silver
sulfadiazine
cream
Tx for burns
S/E: Neutropenia, burning
CROSS-ALLERGY: sulfonamides
12. Pyridium Genitourinary med, antispasmodic &
analgesic
S/E: Bright orange urine
13. Ditropan Genitourinary med, tx, incontinence,
antispasmodic
S/E: Drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, GI
upset, dizziness
May increase reflux,
NOT WITH GLAUCOMA OR GI
OBSTRUCTION
14. Atropine
sulfate
Tx of bradycardia- blocks parasympathetic
Nervous system
S/E: Headache, dry mouth, urinary retention,
tachycardia, constipation
Check for hx of glaucoma, asthma, HTN,
urinary obstruction
15. Atrovent Used for longterm tx of bronchospasm, asthma
no more than 12 doses in 24 hours
S/E: Dry mouth, cough, blurred vision
16. Cogentin Used for Parkinson's Disease to reduce
symptoms
S/E: Anticholinergic eff, orthostatic
hypotension, tachycardia, dry mouth,
constipation, urinary retention
Taper before d/c
17. Heparin Anticoagulant
S/E:heparin induced thrombocytopenia,
anemia, bleeding
Monitor PTT (90-175) Therapeutic range
Antidote: Protamine sulfate
18. Coumadin S/E: Diarrhea, rash, agranulocytosis, bleeding,
leukopenia
Monitor PT (16-25), avoid diet high in vit K
Antidote: Vitamin K
19. Klonopin Anticonvulsant, Benzodiazepine
DO NOT STOP ABRUPTLY!
S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, increased
salivation, hyperactivity
20. Dilantin Anticonvulsant
S/E: Hirsutism, GI upset, gingival hypertrophy,
bone marrow suppression, dermatitis, ataxia,
nystagmus
DO NOT TAKE WITH MILK.
Urine/sweat may turn red/brown, incr exposure
to sunlight
21. Magnesium
sulfate
Anticonvulsant, used for pre-eclampsia
Hold if resp. <12/min; Antidote: calcium
gluconate
S/E: Flushing, extreme thirst, hypotension
Toxic doses: arreflexia, resp. depression
22. Nardil,
Marplan
MAOi
S/E: Hypertensive crisis when taken with foods
containing tyramine, anti cholenergic effects,
sexual dysfunction
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23. Prozac,
Zoloft
Antidepressive, SSRI
S/E: Dry mouth, dizziness, HA, insomnia (give
in morning), weight gain/loss, monitor for
thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and anemia
24. Elavil Antidepressive, Tricyclic
S/E: Photosensitivity, anticholinergic effs,
sedation,
Therapeutic eff in 1-3 wks, give at night
25. Humalog Rapid-acting Insulin, used in insulin pumps
Onset: 5-15 min, peak: 2-3 hr, duration: 4-6hr
Give within 15 min of a meal
26. Humalin R Short-acting insulin
Onset: 30-60 min, peak: 2-3 hr, duration: 4-6hr
May be given through IV
27. NPH Intermediate-acting insulin
Onset: 1-2hr, peak: 6-12 hr, 16-20 hr
28. Lantus Very long acting insulin
Onset: 1 hr, peak: none (continuous), duration:
24 hr
29. Insulin S/E: Hypoglycemia
Have pts rotate sites, only reg insulin given IV,
all others SQ
-when mixing insulin in one syringe, draw up
regular (clear) before Lantus (cloudy)
30. Lisinopril AntiHTN, ACE inhibitor
S/E: Tachycardia, MI, persistent dry cough,
proteinuria
Monitor renal function
Small, freq meals, change position slowly
31. Propanolol AntiHTN, Beta Blocker
S/E: Bradycardia, cardiac dysrhythmias,
impotence, bronchospasm, can cause bizzare
dreams
Monitor pulse
Do not dc abruptly, provide rest periods, take
with meals.
32. Cardizem AntiHTN, Calcium Channel Blocker
S/E: Peripheral edema, angina, flushing, rash,
impotence, HA, hypotension, constipation
Do not chew sustained-release tabs, avoid
grapefruit juice, monitor VS
33. Lithium Bipolar med, mood stabilizer
S/E: Fine hand tremors, leukocytosis, polyuria
>2=Toxic signs: N/V/D, drowsiness, ataxia
Have good fluid and salt intake
34. Haldol Antipsychotic, high potency
S/E: Low sedative effect, Extra pyramidal
symptoms severe, anticholenergic
35. Thorazine Antipsychotic, low potency
S/E: High sedative effect, hypotension,
anticholenergic, extrapyradidal effects,
Cogentin, Artane for parkinson symptoms
36. Prophylthiouracil
(PTU)
Antithyroid
S/E: Leukopenia, fever, jaundice
Check CBC and hepatic function
37. Synthroid Thyroid Replacement
S/E: Nervousness, palpitations,
insomnia
Take in morning, monitor weight, tell pt
to report chest pain, sweating, obtain
baseline VS
38. Rifampin Antitubercular
S/E: Hepatitis, fever
Orange urine, tears, saliva, check Liver
Function Tests, take with food,
peripheral neuropathy
39. Aminophylline Bronchodilators
S/E: Nervousness, dizziness,
tachycardia, GI distress, dysrrhythmias,
take with food, avoid caffeine, >20-toxic
range
40. Digoxin positive inotrope, negative chronotrope
S/E: Bradycardia, visual disturbances,
abdom pain, hypercalcemia
Monitor renal func, take apical pulse
before admin dose
>2-TOXIC! (hypokalemia increases
toxicity)
Toxic S/E: Halos around dark objects,
heart block, dysrhythmias, N/V
41. Furosemide Diuretics- Lasix
S/E: Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia,
hypotension, increases cholesterol
Monitor BP, potassium. Weigh pt daily,
don't give at bedtime, encourage K+
foods
42. Morphine sulfate Opioid, *** Narcan Antidote (have
available)
S/E: Sedation, resp depression,
constipation, N/V, hypotension
43. Ibuprofen NSAIDs
S/E: GI upset, dizziness, headache
Use cautiously with aspirin allergy
44. Narcan Antidote for narcotic (opiod)-induced
respiratory depression; 0.1mg to 0/4mg
IV every 2-3 minutes as needed until 1mg
is achieved
45. Premarin Conjugated Estrogens - Hormone -
Treating certain symptoms of
menopause ( hot flashes , vaginal
dryness or itching ) . it is used to prevent
osteoporosis ( weak bones ) after
menopause in the certain patients.
46. Prilosec Proton Pump Inhibitor
SE: HA, N/V/D, rash, dizziness and Ab pain,
tinnitus, vertigo
Must be taken whole, 30 min before
Breakfast
47. Pepcid Histimine Antagonist: end in -tidine
SE: HA, Nausea, Dry mouth
CIGARRETES MAY INTERFER WITH
ACTION!
DO NOT take within 1hr of antacid- HS
dosing
48. Zantac Histimine Antagonist: end in -tidine
SE: HA, Nausea, Dry mouth
CIGARRETES MAY INTERFER WITH
ACTION!
DO NOT take within 1hr of antacid- HS
dosing
49. Tagamet Histimine Antagonist: end in -tidine
SE: HA, N/V/D, fatigue, consipation,
gynecomastia
CIGARRETES MAY INTERFER WITH
ACTION!
DO NOT take within 1hr of antacid- HS
dosing
50. Lovenox Anticoagulant
Protamine sulfate can be used as an antidote
but not as effective as with heparin.
SE: Bleeding, thrombocytopenia
Monitor PT (16-25) and INR(2-3.5)
Therapeutic Range
51. Pitocin Uterine Stimulant: Dilute w/ NS and use
Pump
SE: Hypotension, Dysrhythmias, N/V,
hypertonic contractions
Antidote: Magnesium Sulfate
52. Augmentin Amoxicillin/Clavulanate-Allergies
common(rash/itching reaction) Not affected
by food
SE: N/V/D, taste alteration, Lethargy,
twitching
53. Erythromycin Macrolide- w/ Foods
SE: N/V/D, HA, vertigo, chest pain, dyspnea
cross allergies with PCN
54. Methicillin Staphcillin- Allergies! Empty Stomach!
SE: N/V/D, skin Rash
55. Vancomycin Vancocin- MRSA & C Diff TX
SE: Extravasion, Nausea, Oto & Nephro-
toxicity, hypotension
56. Diflucan SE: N/V/D, Myalgia, skin rash,
photosensitivity
57. Miconazole Monistat- Yeast infections
SE: skin irritation, Ab pain
58. Betamethasone Celestone, Class: Corticosteroid
MOA: Supresses inflammation and
immune repsonses, lecithin ratio
S/E: dysrrhythmias
59. Bumetanide Bumex, loop diuretic: used for HF
side effects: hypokalemia, hypotension,
dehydration, SULFA allergy, increased
cholesterol
60. Wellbutrin Bupropion, norepinephire help to stop
smoking, extended release, ** can cause
seizure in rare instance, education, no wt
gain, sexual dysfunction
61. Calcitriol Rocaltrol, the active form of vitamin D
(secreted by the kidneys) that promotes
absorption of calcium from foods in the GI
tract into the blood, helping to further
increase blood calcium level
62. Ceforanide Precef
63. Ceftazidime Fortaz
64. Flexeril Cyclobenzaprine- Muscle relaxant DO NOT
crush tablet
SE: dizziness, fatigue, liver damage
65. Vasotec Enalapril, Angiotensin Converting Ezyme
Inhibitors (ACE)
66. Delalutin Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate
67. Toradol Ketorolac, (ketorolac) used short-term (5
days or less) to treat moderate to severe
pain, usually after surgery.
68. Demerol Meperidine analgesic, narcotic agonist Side
Effects- N/V, allergic reaction, urinary
retention, sedation, resp depression,
dizziness
2-4 hr duration
69. Lopressor Metoprolol, beta blocker Side effects:
dizziness, fatigue, depression, shortness of
breath, diarrhea, slow heart beat, can cause
bizarre dreams
70. Nystatin Mycostatin- Athletes foot TX
SE: Skin irritation
71. Oxymetholone Anadrol, USE: Androgen replacement
TOXICITY: Polycythemia, HTN; liver
tumour; gynecomastia; acne; azoospermia,
BPH
72. Pergolide Permax, Off the market because it affected
heart valves; parkinson's medicine;
ergotamine derivative
73. Prazepam Centrax, benzodiazepine
74. Prednisone Auto immune disease
SE: Cushings syndrome (glucose
intolerance, osteoporosis, hypertension),
mood changes, growth failure
75. Novocain Procaine, blocks pain neurotransmitters from receptor sites
76. Phenergan Promethazine Treatment for N/V
Side effects: drowsiness, rash, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dry mouth
77. Darvon Propoxyphene, Analgesic
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, HA, itching, sweating, N/V, weakness.
78. Sudafed Pseudoephinrine, vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal
congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
79. Restoril Temazepam, (temazepam) Anxiety or insomnia treatment
80. Tinactin Tolnaftate- Anti Fungal
SE: Skin irritation