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Generic Desloratadine Brand Clarinex Cetirazine Zyrtec Fexophenadine Allegra Generic Fluticasone Brand Flonase Mometasone Nasonex Triamcinolone Nasacort AQ Rhinocort Aqua Budesonide ANTIHISTAMINES Indication(s) Usual Dose Allergic rhinitis (S&P), 5 mg once daily chronic idiopathic urticaria Allergic rhinitis (S&P), 2.5 to 10 mg once daily chronic idiopathic urticaria Allergic rhinitis (S&P), 60 mg twice daily chronic idiopathic urticaria NASAL CORTICOSTEROIDS Indication(s) Usual Dose Allergic rhinitis (S&P) Two sprays in each nostril once daily (200 mcg/ day) Allergic rhinitis (S&P) Two sprays in each nostril once daily Allergic rhinitis (S&P) Two sprays in each nostril once daily Allergic rhinitis (S&P), Two sprays in each nonallergic rhinitis nostril once daily HYPERTENSION COMBINATIONS Indication(s) Usual Dose Hypertension Start: one 2.5/6.25 mg once daily; titrate up to max: two 10/6.25 mg tabs daily Hypertension 50/12.5 mg to 100/25 mg once daily Hypertension 10/12.5 mg, 20/12.5 mg or 20/25 mg once daily Hypertension 2.5/10 mg, 5/10 mg, 5/20 mg, or 10/20 mg once daily Hypertension 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg once daily THYROID REPLACEMENT Indication(s) Usual Dose Hypothyroidism 25 to 300 mcg daily Generic Bisoprolol/ HCTZ Brand Ziac Losartan/ HCTZ Hyzaar Lisinopril/ HCTZ Zestoretic Amlodipine/ Benazepril Lotrel Valsartan/ HCTZ Diovan HCT Generic Levothyroxine Brand Synthroid, Levoxyl Generic Albuterol Brand Proventil Salmeterol Serevent Fluticasone Flovent Indication(s) Asthma, COPD, exercise-induced bronchospasm Asthma, COPD, exercise-induced bronchospasm Asthma Fluticasone/ Salmeterol Advair Asthma, COPD ASTHMA Usual Dose One to two inhalations every 4 to 6 hours One inhalation twice daily (morning and evening) 12 h apart 88 to 440 mcg twice daily One inhalation twice daily (12 h apart) Anticipated and Adverse Effects Headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, pharyngitis Drowsiness, somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth Rare: HA, drowsiness, throat irritation Anticipated and Adverse Effects Nasal burning, epistaxis, blood in nasal mucus, pharyngitis, nasal irritation, HA HA, viral infection, pharyngitis, epistaxis, cough, URTI, dysmenorrhea, muscle pain, sinusitis Pharyngitis, epistaxis, cough Nasal irritation, pharyngitis, cough, epistaxis Anticipated and Adverse Effects Fatigue, HA, dizziness, diarrhea URTI, dizziness, cough, back pain, rhabdomyolysis (rare) Dizziness, HA, fatigue, cough, diarrhea Cough, HA, dizziness, edema, angioedema, nausea, flushing, fatigue, abdominal pain Dizziness, viral infection, fatigue, pharyngitis, coughing diarrhea Anticipated and Adverse Effects Rare: fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure, fluid loss, tachycardia, anxiety, insomnia Anticipated and Adverse Effects N/V, nervousness, HA, insomnia, tremor, dizziness, hypertension, tachycardia, palpitations URTI, nasopharyngitis, nasal cavity/sinus disease, sinus HA, LRTI, cough, HA, tremor, GI upset Pharyngitis, nasal congestion, URTI URTI, pharyngitis, HA, N/V, sinusitis, bronchitis, cough, rash, angioedema Triamcinolone Azmacort Asthma Ipratroprium Atrovent COPD, bronchitis, emphysema Ipratroprium/ Albuterol Combivent COPD Montelukast Singulair Asthma Theophylline Theo-Dur, Various Asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema Generic Glyburide Brand Diabeta, Micronase Indication(s) Type II diabetes mellitus Glimepiride Amaryl Glipizide Glucotrol Type II diabetes mellitus Type II diabetes mellitus Metformin Glucophage Type II diabetes mellitus Pioglitazone Actos Type II diabetes mellitus Rosiglitazone Avandia Exenatide Byetta Pramlintide Symlin Type II diabetes mellitus Type II diabetes mellitus Type I or II diabetes mellitus Lispro Regular Humalog, Novalog R NPH N Glargine Lantus Insulin Detemir Levemir Generic Alprazolam Brand Xanax Clonazepam Klonipin Two inhalations three to four times daily (max 16 inhalations daily) Two inhalations three to four times daily (max 12 inhalations daily) Two inhalations four times daily (max 12 inhalations daily) 10 mg daily (take in evening) 400 to 900 mg (depending on titration) DIABETES Usual Dose 1.25 to 5 mg at breakfast (max 10 mg twice daily) 1 to 4 mg at breakfast (max 8 mg daily) 2.5 to 5 mg at breakfast (titrate up to max 20 mg twice daily) 500 mg twice daily with meals (titrate up to max 2550 mg daily) 15 to 30 mg daily (titrate up to 45 mg once daily) 4 mg once or twice daily to 8 mg daily 5 mcg twice daily (titrate up) Variable doses, prior to meals INSULINS Type I or II diabetes Individualized mellitus Type I or II diabetes Individualized mellitus Type I or II diabetes Individualized mellitus Type I or II diabetes Individualized mellitus Type I or II diabetes Individualized mellitus BENZODIAZEPINES Indication(s) Usual Dose Anxiety disorders 0.25 to 0.5 mg three times daily (max 4 mg daily) Epilepsy (petit mal 0.5 mg three times daily seizures) initially (titrate up to max 20 mg daily) Hoarseness, dry mouth Cough, oropharynx disease, nervousness, dizziness, HA, GI distress, dry mouth Bronchitis, URTI, HA, dyspnea, cough HA, influenza, cough, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, dizziness GI upset, N/V, abdominal pain, nervousness, HA, insomnia, agitation, dizziness, muscle cramp, tremor, cardiac events Anticipated and Adverse Effects Nausea, heartburn, pruritus, urticaria Dizziness, asthenia, HA, nausea Nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, pruritus, urticaria Decreased B12 absorption, lactic acidosis, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, flatulence, anorexia, bloating, metallic taste URTI, HA, sinusitis, myalgia, tooth disorder, aggrevation of diabetes, pharyngitis URTI, HA, back pain, hyperglycemia, fatigue, sinusitis, diarrhea N/V, diarrhea, dizziness, HA, dyspepsia, hypoglycemia N/V, HA, anorexia, abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness, coughing, pharyngitis Hypoglycemia, hypersensitivity reactions Hypoglycemia, hypersensitivity reactions Hypoglycemia, hypersensitivity reactions Hypoglycemia, hypersensitivity reactions Hypoglycemia, hypersensitivity reactions Anticipated and Adverse Effects Drowsiness, hypotension Drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue Diazepam Valium Anxiety disorders, alcoholism withdrawals, convulsive disorders Anxiety disorders, insomnia, status epilepticus Insomnia (short term treatment) 2 to 10 mg, two to four times a day Drowsiness, ataxia, fatigue Lorazepam Ativan 2 to 6 mg daily (in divided doses- largest dose at bedtime) 7.5 to 30 mg 30 min before bedtime Drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, weakness Temazepam Restoril Zolpidem Ambien Generic Dextroamphetamine/ Amphetamine Brand Adderall Methylphenidate Ritalin, Concerta Generic Olanzapine Brand Zyprexa ANTIPSYCHOTICS Indication(s) Usual Dose Psychotic disorders 10 to 15 mg once daily with food Risperidone Risperdal Psychotic disorders Generic Brimonidine Brand Alphagan Latanoprost Xalatan Indication(s) Glaucoma, ocular hypertension Glaucoma, ocular hypertension Tobramycin/ Dexamethasone Tobrex Generic Tamsulosin Brand Flomax Generic Neomycin, Polymixin, Hydrocortisone Brand Cortisporin Insomnia (short term treatment) 10 mg immediately before bedtime ADHD Indication(s) Usual Dose ADHD, narcolepsy 5 to 60 mg daily (in divided doses) ADD, narcolepsy 10 to 60 mg in two or three divided doses 1 mg twice daily initially (titrate up to max 16 mg daily) OPHTHALMIC Usual Dose One drop in eye three times daily (8 h apart) One drop in eye once daily in the evening External eye infections Solution: one or two drops in eye every 4 h Ointment: apply half inch ribbon in eye two to four times daily BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA Indication(s) Usual Dose Benign Prostatic 0.4 to 0.8 mg once daily Hyperplasia (following same meal) OTIC PREPARATIONS Indication(s) Usual Dose Bacterial infection of 4 drops 3 to 4 times the ear, swimmer's ear daily in ear Drowsiness, dizziness, lethargy, confusion, euphoria, diarrhea, weakness, anorexia HA, drowsiness, nausea Anticipated and Adverse Effects Restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, euphoria, tremor, HA, palpitations, tachycardia, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea or constipation, anorexia Nervousness, insomnia, anorexia, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, HA, angina, drowsiness Anticipated and Adverse Effects Somnolence, agitation, insomnia, nervousness, hostility, dizziness, rhinitis, anxiety, constipation, dry mouth, weight gain Extra pyramidal symptoms, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, somnolence, N/V, constipation, dyspepsia, rhinitis, tachycardia, dry skin, rash Anticipated and Adverse Effects Allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, eye pruritis Blurred vision, burning and stinging, foreign body sensation, itching, increased iris pigmentation Itching, swelling, conjunctival erythema Anticipated and Adverse Effects HA, dizziness, rhinitis, infection, asthenia, abnormal ejaculation, back pain, pharyngitis, diarrhea, chest pain, cough, somnolence, insomnia, nausea, sinusitis Anticipated and Adverse Effects Ofloxacin Floxin Otic Otitis externa, chronic 5 to 10 drops in ear suppurative otitis twice daily media, acute otitis media Acute otitis externa 4 drops in ear twice (swimmer's ear) daily for 7 days ANTIBIOTICS Indication(s) Usual Dose SULFONAMIDES Bacterial infections Varying doses Ciprofloxacin/ Hydrocortisone Cipro HC Otic Generic Brand Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim Bactrim, Septra Ciprofloxacin Cipro FLUOROQUINOLONE ANTIBIOTICS Infections Varying doses Levofloxacin Levaquin Infections Varying doses Gatifloxacin Tequin Infections Varying doses Generic Promethazine Brand Phenergan Hydroxyzine Atarax, Vistaril Metoclopramide Reglan Meclizine Antivert ANTINAUSEA Indication(s) Usual Dose Motion sickness, N/V, 12.5 to 25 mg every 4 allergies to 6 h PRN Anxiety, preoperative 25 to 100 mg every 4 to sedation, antipruritic 6 h PRN N/V, gastroesophageal reflux Motion sickness, vertigo 1 to 2 mg/kg daily 25 to 50 mg prior to motion, or 25 to 100 mg daily for vertigo Dizziness, vertigo, pruritus, rash, taste perversion, paresthesia HA, dizziness, increased skin sensitivity Anticipated and Adverse Effects Sun sensitivity, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, N/V, diarrhea, dizziness, anorexia, rash Nausea, rash, diarrhea, sun sensitivity, dizziness Nausea, diarrhea, HA, constipation, taste perversion Nausea, vaginitis, diarrhea, HA, dizziness Anticipated and Adverse Effects Drowsiness, rash, N/V, blurred vision, dry mouth, dizziness Drowsiness, HA, fatigue, nervousness, dizziness, dry mouth, paresthesia, seizure, blurred vision, thick mucus Restlessness, drowsiness, tardive dyskinesia, fatigue Drowsiness, dry mouth
