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Ipratropium bromide
07/04/2009 16:24
Ipratropium bromide
Brand Name: Alti-Ipratropium (CAN), Apo-Ipravent (CAN), Atrovent, Novo-Ipramide (CAN)
Pregnancy Category B
Drug classes: Anticholinergic, Antimuscarinic agent, Parasympatholytic
Therapeutic actions
Anticholinergic, chemically related to atropine, which blocks vagally mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine.
Indications
· Bronchodilator for maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with...
Allopurinol
31/03/2009 11:05
Allopurinol
Brand name: Apo-Allopurinol (CAN), Purinol (CAN), Zyloprim
Pregnancy Category C
Drug class: Antigout drug
Therapeutic actions
Inhibits the enzyme responsible for the conversion of purines to uric acid, thus reducing the production of uric acid with a decrease in serum and sometimes in urinary uric acid levels, relieving the signs and symptoms of gout
Indications
· Management of the signs and symptoms of primary and secondary gout
· Management...
Aminophylline; Theophylline Ethylenediamine
31/03/2009 11:09
Aminophylline (theophylline ethylenediamine)
Brand Name: Truphylline
Pregnancy Category C
Drug classes: Bronchodilator, Xanthine
Therapeutic actions
Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, causing bronchodilation and increasing vital capacity, which has been impaired by bronchospasm and air trapping; in higher concentrations, it also inhibits the release of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) and histamine.
Indications
· Symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial...
Amlodipine Besylate; Norvasc
31/03/2009 11:14
Amlodipine besylate
Brand Name: Norvasc
Pregnancy Category C
Drug classes: Calcium channel-blocker, Antianginal drug, Antihypertensive
Therapeutic actions
Inhibits the movement of calcium ions across the membranes of cardiac and arterial muscle cells; inhibits transmembrane calcium flow, which results in the depression of impulse formation in specialized cardiac pacemaker cells, slowing of the velocity of conduction of the cardiac impulse, depression of myocardial contractility, and...
Amoxicillin trihydrate
31/03/2009 11:47
Amoxicillin trihydrate
Brand Name: Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, Apo-Amoxi (CAN), Novamoxin (CAN), Nu-Amoxi (CAN), Trimox, Trimox Pediatric Drops, Wymox
Pregnancy Category B
Drug class: Antibiotic, penicillin–ampicillin type
Therapeutic actions
Bactericidal: inhibits synthesis of cell wall of sensitive organisms, causing cell death.
Indications
· Infections due to susceptible strains of Haemophilus influenzae, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae,...
Ampicillin Sodium
31/03/2009 11:53
Ampicillin Sodium
Brand Name:
Oral: Ampicin (CAN), Apo-Ampi (CAN), Marcillin, Novo-Ampicillin (CAN), Nu-Ampi (CAN), Omnipen, Penbritin (CAN), Principen, Totacillin
Parenteral: Omnipen-N
Pregnancy Category B
Drug classes: Antibiotic, Penicillin
Therapeutic actions
Bactericidal action against sensitive organisms; inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.
Indications
· Treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of Shigella, Salmonella, E....
Aspirin
31/03/2009 12:08
Aspirin
Apo-ASA (CAN), Aspergum, Bayer, Easprin, Ecotrin, Empirin, Entrophen (CAN), Genprin, Halfprin 81, 1/2 Halfprin, Heartline, Norwich, Novasen (CAN), PMS-ASA (CAN), ZORprin
Buffered aspirin products:
Alka-Seltzer, Ascriptin, Asprimox, Bufferin, Buffex, Magnaprin
Pregnancy Category D
Drug classes:
Antipyretic
Analgesic (non-narcotic)
Anti-inflammatory
Antirheumatic
Antiplatelet
Salicylate
NSAID
Therapeutic actions
Analgesic and antirheumatic effects are attributable to...
Atenolol
31/03/2009 12:45
Atenolol
Brand Name: Apo-Atenolol (CAN), Gen-Atenolol (CAN), Novo-Atenol (CAN), Tenolin (CAN), Tenormin
Pregnancy Category D
Drug classes: Beta1-selective adrenergic blocking agent, Antianginal drug, antihypertensive drug
Therapeutic actions
Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system in the heart and juxtaglomerular apparatus (kidney), thus decreasing the excitability of the heart, decreasing cardiac output and oxygen consumption, decreasing the release of...
Atropine sulfate
31/03/2009 12:55
Atropine sulfate
Parenteral and oral preparations:
Minims (CAN), Sal-Tropine
Ophthalmic solution:
Atropine Sulfate S.O.P., Atropisol, Isopto-Atropine Ophthalmic
Pregnancy Category C
Drug classes: Anticholinergic, Antimuscarinic, Parasympatholytic, Antiparkinsonism drug, Antidote, Diagnostic agent (ophthalmic preparations), Belladonna alkaloid
Therapeutic actions
Competitively blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic cholinergic receptors that mediate the effects of...
Azithromycin; Zithromax
31/03/2009 13:00
Azithromycin
Brand Name: Zithromax
Pregnancy Category B
Drug class: Macrolide antibiotic
Therapeutic actions
Bacteriostatic or bactericidal in susceptible bacteria.
Indications
· Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections: acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD due to H. influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, S. pneumoniae; community-acquired pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae
· Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections: streptococcal...
Benazepril Hydrochloride
03/04/2009 19:30
Benazepril hydrochloride
Brand Name: Lotensin
Pregnancy Category C (first trimester), Pregnancy Category D (second, third trimesters)
Drug classes: Antihypertensive, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Therapeutic actions
Blocks ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, leading to decreased BP, decreased aldosterone secretion, a small increase in serum potassium levels, and sodium and fluid loss; increased prostaglandin synthesis also may...
Betamethasone
31/03/2009 13:41
Betamethasone
Brand Name: betamethasone benzoate, Topical dermatologic ointment, cream, lotion, gel: Bepen (CAN), Uticort, betamethasone dipropionate
Pregnancy Category C
Drug classes: Corticosteroid (long acting), Glucocorticoid, Hormonal agent
Therapeutic actions
Binds to intracellular corticosteroid receptors, thereby initiating many natural complex reactions that are responsible for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.
Indications
• Systemic administration:...
Butemanide
03/04/2009 19:28
Bumetanide
Brand Name: Bumex, Burinex (CAN)
Pregnancy Category C
Drug class: Loop (high ceiling) diuretic
Therapeutic actions
Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the proximal and distal renal tubules and the loop of Henle, leading to a natriuretic diuresis.
Indications
· Edema associated with CHF, cirrhosis, renal disease
· Acute pulmonary edema (IV)
· Unlabeled use: treatment of adult nocturia (not effective in men with...
Calcitonin
03/04/2009 19:32
Calcitonin
Brand Name: Cibacalcin, calcitonin, salmon, Calcimar, Caltine (CAN), Miacalcin, Miacalcin Nasal Spray, Osteocalcin, Salmonine
Pregnancy Category C (human), Pregnancy Category B (salmon)
Drug classes: Hormonal agent, Calcium regulator
Therapeutic actions
The calcitonins are polypeptide hormones secreted by the thyroid; human calcitonin is a synthetic product classified as an orphan drug; salmon calcitonin appears to be a chemically identical polypeptide but with greater potency...
Captopril
03/04/2009 19:33
Captopril
Brand Name: Apo-Capto (CAN), Capoten, Gen-Captopril (CAN), Novo-Captopril (CAN), Nu-Capto (CAN)
Pregnancy Category C (first trimester), Pregnancy Category D (second, third trimesters)
Drug classes: Antihypertensive, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Therapeutic actions
Blocks ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a powerful vasoconstrictor, leading to decreased blood pressure, decreased aldosterone secretion, a small increase in serum potassium...
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