MNGael Safani.

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Current Clinical Strategies

Physicians' Drug Manual
2003 Edition
■ Dosages, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, and Newly
Approved Drugs
■ Updated and Revised
Michael Safani, PharmD
Assistant Clinical Professor School of Pharmacy
University of California, San Francisco

Paul D. Chan, MD
Executive Editor

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Contents
Therapeutic Category Listing 4
Individual Drug Preparations 11
Combination Drugs 81
Common Cytochrome P450 Enzyme In-
hibitors 97
Index 99
Therapeutic Category Listing
Upper case lettering indicates combination drugs
Alpha-1 Blockers Enalaprilat ........ 33 Antiarrhythmics
Doxazosin ........ 32 Fosinopril ......... 40 Acebutolol 12
Prazosin ......... 64 Lisinopril ......... 50 Adenosine 13
Terazosin ........ 70 Moexipril ......... 54 Amiodarone 14
Perindopril ........ 62 Bretylium 19

Alzheimer’s Agents Quinapril ......... 66

Digoxin 30
Donepezil ........ 32 Ramipril .......... 66 Disopyramide 31
Galantamine ...... 61 Trandolapril ....... 74 Dofetilide 32
Rivastigmine 67 Esmolol 34
Tacrine .......... 70 Angiotensin-II Recep- Flecainide 37
tor Blockers Ibutilide 45

Analeptics Candesartan ........ Lidocaine 49

Modafinil ......... 54 Eprosartan . . 33, 95, 95 Mexiletine 54

Irbesartan ........ 46 Moricizine 55
Analgesics, Non-nar- cotic Losartan ......... 51 Procainamide 64
Telmisartan ....... 70 Propafenone 65
Acetaminophen .... 12 Valsartan ......... 76 Quinidine 66

Aspirin 16 Sotalol 69
Capsaicin ........ 21 Anorexiants and Tocainide 73
Choline Magnesium Tri- Lipase-Inhibitor Verapamil 76
salicylate ........ 25 Mazindol ...........
Diflunisal ......... 30 Phentermine ...... 62 Antiasthmatics
ESGIC ........... 86 Sibutramine ....... 68 Budesonide 20

Ketorolac ......... 48 Orlistat ........... 60 Beclomethasone 18

Tramadol 74 Cromolyn 27
Analgesics, Narcotic Antacids ........... Flunisolide 38

Aluminum carbonate 14 Fluticasone 39

Butorphanol ....... 20 Aluminum hydroxide 14 Montelukast 55

Codeine .......... 27 Calcium carbonate . 21 Nedocromil 56

DARVOCET-N 100 . 85 Magaldrate ....... 51 Triamcinolone 74

DARVON-CPD 65 . . 85 Magnesium Zafirlukast 77

Fentanyl 36 hydroxide ...... 51 Zileuton 77

FIORICET 86
FIORICET WITH CO- Anthelmintics Antibiotics, Systemic
DEINE ......... 86 Ivermectin ........ 47 Amikacin 14

FIORINAL ........ 86 Praziquantel ...... 64 Amoxicillin 15

FIORINAL WITH CO- Thiabendazole ..... 72 Ampicillin 16

DEINE ......... 86 AUGMENTIN 83

Hydromorphone . . . 44 Anti-acne Agents Azithromycin 17

LORTAB ......... 88 Adapalene ........ 13 BACTRIM 83

Meperidine ....... 52 Azelaic Acid ....... 17 Cefaclor 22

Morphine ......... 55 BENZAMYCIN ..... 83 Cefadroxil 22

Nalbuphine ....... 56 Benzoyl Peroxide . . 18 Cefazolin 22

Oxycodone ....... 60 Isotretinoin ........ 47 Cefdinir 22

PERCOCET ...... 91 Metronidazole ..... 54 Cefepime 22

PERCODAN ...... 91 Tazarotene ....... 70 Cefixime 22

Propoxyphene ..... 65 Tretinoin ......... 74 Cefoperazone 22

TALWIN NX 94 Cefotaxime 22
TYLOX ........... 95
Antianginals Cefotetan 22
ULTRACET . 33, 95, 95 Amlodipine ....... 15 Cefoxitin 22

VICODIN ......... 96 Atenolol .......... 16 Cefpodoxime 22

VICODIN ES ...... 96 Bepridil .......... 18 Cefprozil 23

Diltiazem ......... 31 Ceftazidime 23

Angiotensin Convert- ing Isosorbide ........ 46 Ceftibuten 23

Enzyme Inhibi- tors Metoprolol ........ 53 Ceftizoxime 23

Nifedipine ........ 57 Ceftriaxone 23

Benazepril ........ 18 Nitroglycerin ...... 58 Cefuroxime 23

Captopril ......... 21 Propranolol ....... 65 Cephalexin 23

Enalapril ......... 33 Cephradine 23

Cephapirin ........ 23 Argatroban ....... 16 Antiemetics

Chloramphenicol . . . 24 Bivalirudin ........ 19 Dronabinol 33
Ciprofloxacin ...... 25 Danaparoid ....... 28 Droperidol 33
Clarithromycin ..... 26 Dalteparin ........ 28 Granisetron 42
22Clindamycin ....... Enoxaparin ....... 33 Metoclopramide 53
Dicloxacillin ....... 30 Heparin .......... 43 Ondansetron 60
Dirithromycin ...... 31 Lepirudin ......... 48 Prochlorperazine 64
Doxycycline ....... 32 Tinzaparin ........ 72 Trimethobenz-
Enoxacin ......... 33 Warfarin 76 amide 75
Erythromycin 34 Antifungals, Systemic
Fosfomycin ....... 40 Anticonvulsants

Gatifloxacin ....... 41 Carbamazepine .... 21 Amphotericin B 15

Gentamicin ....... 41 Clonazepam ...... 26 Caspofungin 22
Imipenem ........ 45 Diazepam ........ 29 Fluconazole 37
Levofloxacin ...... 49 Divalproex ........ 31 Flucytosine 37
Linezolid ......... 50 Felbamate ........ 36 Griseofulvin 42
Lomefloxacin ...... 50 Fosphenytoin ...... 40 Itraconazole 47
Loracarbef ........ 50 Gabapentin ....... 41 Ketoconazole 47
Meropenem ....... 52 Lamotrigine ....... 48 Miconazole 54
Metronidazole ..... 54 Levetiracetam ..... 49 Nystatin 59
Minocycline ....... 54 Oxcarbazepine .... 60 Terbinafine 70
Moxifloxacin ...... 55 Phenobarbital 62
Nafcillin .......... 56 Phenytoin ........ 62
Antifungals, Topical
Neomycin ........ 57
Primidone ........ 64 Amphotericin B 15
Nitrofurantoin ...... 58
Tiagabine ........ 72 Butenafine 20
Norfloxacin ....... 58
Topiramate ....... 74 Butoconazole 20
Ofloxacin ......... 59
Valproic Acid ...... 75 Clotrimazole 27
Oxacillin ......... 60
Zonisamide ....... 78 Econazole 33

Penicillin G 61 LOTRISONE 88
Penicillin V ....... 61
Antidepressants Miconazole 54
Piperacillin ........ 63
Amitriptyline ....... 15 Naftifine 56
Quinupristin ....... 66
Amoxapine ....... 15 Nystatin 59
SEPTRA ......... 93
Bupropion ........ 20 Oxiconazole 60
Sparfloxacin ...... 69
Bupropion SR ..... 20 Terbinafine 70
Sulfacetamide ..... 69
Citalopram ........ 26 Terconazole 71
Sulfisoxazole ..... 69
Desipramine ...... 29 Tioconazole 72
Tetracycline ....... 71 Doxepin 32
Ticarcillin ........ 72 Fluoxetine ........ 38
Anti-gout Agents
TIMENTIN ........ 94
Fluvoxamine ...... 40 Allopurinol 14
Tobramycin ...... 73
Imipramine ....... 45 Colchicine 27
Trimethoprim ...... 75
Nefazodone ....... 57 Probenecid 64
Trovafloxacin ...... 75 Nortriptyline 59
UNASYN ......... 95 Paroxetine ........ 61
Antihistamines, Sys-

Vancomycin ....... 76 Protriptyline ....... 65

temic
ZOSYN .......... 96 Sertraline ......... 68
ACTIFED
Trazodone ........ 74
W/CODEINE . . . 82
Antibiotics, Topical Venlafaxine ....... 76
Azatadine 17
Azithromycin ...... 17
Azelastine 17
Antidiarrheals
Aztreonam ........ 17
Cetrizine 23
Bacitracin ........ 17 Bismuth Subsali- CLARITIN-D 84
Clindamycin ....... 26 cylate ......... 19
Clemastine 26
Metronidazole ..... 54 Kaolin ........... 47
DIMETANE DX 85
Mupirocin ........ 55 LOMOTIL ........ 87
DIMETAPP 85
MYCOLOG-II ..... 89 Loperamide ....... 50
DIMETAPP-DM 85

NEOSPORIN 89 Diphenhydramine . . 31
POLYSPORIN 92 Fexofenadine 37
Antidotes
Sulfisoxazole ...... 69
Hydroxyzine 44
Acetylcysteine 12

Anticholinergics Charcoal, Activated . 23

Atropine .......... 17 Digoxin Immune . . . 30
Benztropine ....... 18 Flumazenil 38
Meclizine ......... 51 Fomepizole 40
Trihexyphenidyl .... 75 Naloxone 56
Protamine 65

Anticoagulants
Ardeparin 16
Levocabastine ..... 49 ARTHROTEK ..... 82 Pyrimethamine 65
Loratadine ........ 50 Aspirin 16
PHENERGAN W/CO- Choline Magnesium Antiparkinsonian
DEINE ......... 91 Salicylate ....... 25
Agents
PHENERGAN Diclofenac ........ 29 Amantadine 14
W/DEXTROMETH- Etodolac ......... 36 Benztropine 18
ORPHAN ....... 92 Flurbiprofen ....... 39 Biperiden 19
PHENERGAN VC . 92 Ibuprofen ......... 45 Bromocriptine 19
PHENERGAN VC Indomethacin ...... 45 Entacapone 33
W/CODEINE .... 92 Ketoprofen ........ 48 Levodopa 49
RYNATAN ........ 93 Ketorolac ......... 48 Pergolide 62
TAVIST-D ........ 94 Meloxicam ........ 52 Pramipexole 64
TUSSIONEX ...... 95 Nabumetone ...... 55 Procyclidine 65
ZYRTEC-D ....... 96 Naproxen ......... 56 Ropinirole 67
Oxaprozin ........ 60 Selegiline 68

Antihistamines, Topi- cal Piroxicam ......... 63 SINEMET 94

Salsalate ......... 67 Tolcapone 73
Doxepin .......... 32 Sulindac ......... 70 Trihexyphenidyl 75
Olopatadine ....... 59 Tolmetin 74
Anti-hyperlipidemics . Antimalarials Antiplatelet Agents
Abciximab ..........
Atorvastatin ....... 16 FANSIDAR ....... 86 AGGRENOX
ADVICOR ........ 82 Hydroxychloroquine 44 Aspirin 16
Cholestyramine .... 24 MALARONE ...... 88 Clopidogrel 27
Colesevelam ...... 27 Primaquine ....... 64 Dipyridamole 31
Colestipol ........ 27 Pyrimethamine .... 65 Eptifibatide 33
Fenofibrate ....... 36 Quinine .......... 66 Ticlopidine 72

Fluvastatin 40 Tirofiban 73
Gemfibrozil ....... 41 Antimigraine Agents
Lovastatin ........ 51 CAFERGOT ...... 84 Anti-psoriatics
Niacin ........... 57 Dihydroergotamine . 30 Etretinate 36
Pravastatin ....... 64 Divalproex ........ 31 Tazarotene 70
Simvastatin ....... 68 Ergotamine 33
FIORICET ........ 86
Antipsychotics

Antihypertensive FIORICET WITH CO-

Chlorpromazine 24
Agents-Centrally Acting DEINE ......... 86
Clomipramine 26
Agents FIORINAL ........ 86
Clozapine 27

Clonidine ......... 27 FIORINAL WITH CO-

Fluphenazine 39
Guanabenz ....... 43 DEINE ......... 86
Haloperidol 43
Guanfacine ....... 43 Isometheptene .... 46
Loxapine 51
Methyldopa ....... 53 MIDRIN .......... 89
Olanzapine 59
Naratriptan ....... 56
Perphenazine 62

Antihypertensive Agents- Quetiapine

Sumatriptan ....... 70
66
Combination Agents Risperidone
WIGRAINE ....... 96
67
ACCURETIC 82 Thioridazine
Zolmitriptan ....... 77
72
Thiothixene 72

ATACAND-HCT . . . 83 Anti-osteoporotics Tolcapone 73

CAPOZIDE ....... 84 ACTIVELLA ....... 82 Trifluoperazine 75

DIOVAN/HCT ..... 85 Alendronate ....... 13 Ziprasidone 77

HYZAAR ......... 87 Calcitonin 20

LEXXEL .......... 87 Calcium Supplements21 Antipyretics

LOPRESSOR Estradiol ......... 34 Aspirin 16

HCTZ ........... 87 Estrogen ......... 35 Ibuprofen 45

LOTREL ......... 88 Estropipate ....... 35 Indomethacin 45

MONOPRIL-HCT . . 89 Etidronate 35

PRINZIDE ........ 92 Interferon Gamma-1B

Antirheumatics
TECZEM 45í 94 Auranofin 17
TENORETIC ...... 94 Raloxifene ........ 66 Etanercept 35
UNIRETIC ........ 95 Risedronate ....... 67 Leflunomide 48
VASERETIC 95 Methotrexate 53
ZESTORETIC ..... 96 Antiparasitics, Anti- Antiseborrheics
ZIAC ............ 96 protozoals

Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Atovaquone ....... 17 Acitretin 12

Nonsteroidal Dapsone ......... 29 Ketoconazole 47
Pentamidine ...... 62 Tazarotene 70

Antispasmodics Oseltamivir ....... 60 ADVAIR DISKUS . . 82

Rimantadine ...... 67 Albuterol 13
Dicyclomine ....... 30 Ritonavir ......... 67 Aminophylline 14
DONNATAL ...... 85 Saquinavir ........ 68 Bitolterol 19
Hyoscyamine ...... 44 Stavudine ........ 69 COMBIVENT 84
Oxybutynin ....... 60 Tenofovir ......... 70 Fenoterol 36
Tolterodine ....... 74 TRIZIVIR ......... 95 Formoterol 40
Valacyclovir ....... 75 Ipratropium 46

Antithyroid Agents Valganciclovir ..... 75 Levalbuterol 49

Methimazole ...... 52 Zalcitabine ........ 77 Pirbuterol 63

Propylthiouracil .... 65 Zanamivir ......... 77 Salmeterol 67
Zidovudine ........ 77 Theophylline 71, 72, 72

Antitussives Antivirals, Topical Calcium-blockers

ACTIFED
W/CODEINE .... 82 Acyclovir ......... 12 Amlodipine 15
Benzonatate ...... 18 Docosanol ........ 32 Diltiazem 31
Codeine .......... 27 Penciclovir ........ 61 Felodipine 36

Dextromethorphan . 29 Isradipine 47
DIMETAPP-DM .... 85 Anxiolytic Agents Nicardipine 57
HYCODAN ....... 87 Alprazolam ....... 14 Nifedipine 57
HYCOMINE ....... 87 Buspirone ........ 20 Nimodipine 58
PHENERGAN DM . . 92 Chlordiazepoxide . . 24 Nisoldipine 58

PHENERGAN W/CO- Clonazepam ...... 26 Verapamil 76

DEINE ......... 91 Clorazepate 27
PHENERGAN VC Diazepam ........ 29 Colony Stimulating
W/CODEINE .... 92 Hydroxyzine ...... 44 Factors
ROBITUSSIN A-C . . 93 Lorazepam ....... 50 Darbepoetin 29
ROBITUSSIN-CF . . 93 Midazolam ........ 54 Erythropoietin 34
ROBITUSSIN-DAC . 93 Oxazepam ........ 60 Filgrastin 37

TUSSI-ORGANIDIN 95 Appetite Stimulants Interleukin 46

TUSSI-ORGANIDIN
DM ............ 95 Dronabinol ........ 33 Contraceptives
TUSSIONEX ...... 95 Megestrol ......... 52 ALESSE 82
DEMULEN 85

Anti-ulcer Agents Beta-blockers DESOGEN 85

Cimetidine ........ 25 Acebutolol ........ 12 LEVLEN 87
Esomeprazole ..... 34 Atenolol .......... 16 Levonorgestrel-RIS 49
Famotidine ....... 36 Betaxolol ......... 19 LO/OVRAL 87
Lansoprazole ...... 48 Bisoprolol ........ 19 LOESTRIN 87
Misoprostol ....... 54 Carteolol ......... 22 LUNELLE 61
Nizatidine ......... 58 Carvedilol ........ 22 NORDETTE 90
Omeprazole ....... 59 Esmolol .......... 34 NORETHIN 90
Pantoprazole ...... 61 Labetalol ......... 48 NORINYL 90
Rabeprazole ...... 66 Metoprolol ........ 53 NORLESTRIN 90
Ranitidine ........ 66 Nadolol .......... 56 Medroxyproges-

Sucralfate ........ 69 Pindolol .......... 63 terone 51

TRITEC .......... 95 Propranolol ....... 65 ORTHO TRI-
Antivirals, Systemic Timolol 72 CYCLEN 90
ORTHO-CEPT 91
Abacavir ......... 12 Bone Stabilizers ORTHO-CYCLEN . . 91
Acyclovir ......... 12 Alendronate ....... 13 ORTHO-NOVUM . . . 91
Amantadine ....... 14 Etidronate ........ 35 OVRAL 91
Amprenavir ....... 16 Pamidronate ...... 61 Progesterone 65
Cidofovir ......... 25 Risedronate ....... 67 TRI-LEVLEN 94
COMBIVIR ........ 84 Tiludronate ....... 72 TRI-NORINYL 94
Delavirdine ....... 29 Zoledronic acid .... 77 TRIPHASIL 95
Didanosine 30

Efavirenz ......... 33 Bowel Disease Corticosteroids, Sys-

Famciclovir ....... 36 Balsalazide ....... 17 temic
Foscarnet ........ 40 Infliximab ......... 45 Beclomethasone . . . 18
Ganciclovir ....... 41 Mesalamine ....... 52 Betamethasone 18
Indinavir .......... 45 Olsalazine ........ 59 Dexamethasone 29
KALETRA ........ 87 Sulfasalazine ...... 69 Flunisolide 38

Lamivudine 48 Fluticasone 39
Bronchodilators
Nelfinavir ......... 57
Hydrocortisone 44
Nevirapine 57 Methylprednisolone 53
Prednisolone ...... 64 Spironolactone .... 69 Insulin NPH 46
Prednisone ....... 64 Torsemide ........ 74 Metformin 52
Triamcinolone 74 Erectogenics Miglitol 54
Nateglinide 56
Corticosteroids, Topi- cal Sildenafil ......... 68 NOVOLIN 70/30 . . . 90
Pioglitazone 63
Amcinonide ....... 14 Estrogens Repaglinide 66
Betamethasone .... 18 Estradiol, Rosiglitazone 67
Budesonide ....... 20 Oral Transdermal . 34
CORTISPORIN .... 84 ESTRATEST ...... 86 Immunosuppressants
Dexamethasone . . . 29 ESTRATEST-HS . . . 86 Azathioprine 17
Fluocinolone ...... 38 Estrogen, Conjugated Infliximab 45
Fluocinonide ...... 38 Esterified ....... 35 Mycophenolate Mofe-
Flurandrenolide .... 39 Estropipate ....... 35 til 55
Fluticasone ....... 39 Ethinyl Estradiol . . . 35 Sirolimus 68
Halobetasol ....... 43 PREMPHASE 92
Hydrocorti- PREMPRO ....... 92 Inotropic Agents
sone ........... 44 Digoxin 30
Mometasone ...... 55 Expectorants Dobutamine 32
MYCOLOG-II ..... 89 Guaifenesin ....... 43 Dopamine 32
PROCTOCREAM-HC92 ROBITUSSIN A-C . . 93 Milrinone 54
PROCTOFOAM HC 92 ROBITUSSIN-CF 93
Triamcinolone ..... 74 ROBITUSSIN-DAC . 93 Laxatives and Stool

ROBITUSSIN-PE . . 93 Softeners
COX-2 Inhibitors TUSSI-ORGANIDIN 95 Bisacodyl 19
Celecoxib ........ 23 TUSSI-ORGANIDIN Docusate 32
Rofecoxib 67 DM ............ 95 Lactulose 48
Valdecoxib 75 PERI-COLACE 91
Decongestants Gastrointestinal Stim- Polyethylene Glycol . 63
ulants Senna 68
ACTIFED 12 Bethanechol ...... 19 SENOKOT-S 93
HOUR .......... 82 Cisapride 25
ACTIFED Erythromycin ........
W/CODEINE .... 82 Metoclopramide 53
CLARITIN-D 84
DIMETANE DX .... 85
Hair Growth Remover
DIMETAPP ....... 85 Eflornithine 33
DIMETAPP-DM 85
DURATUSS ...... 85
Hair Growth

PHENERGAN VC . 92
Stimulants ........
PHENERGAN VC CO-
Finasteride 37
DEINE ......... 91
Minoxidil 54
Phenylephrine 62
ROBITUSSIN-DAC 93
Hormones
ROBITUSSIN-PE . . 93
Cosyntropin 27
RYNATAN ........ 93
Danazol 28
TAVIST-D ........ 94
Erythropoietin 34
ZYRTEC-D ....... 96
Filgrastim 37
Medroxyproges-

terone
Decongestants, Nasal
51
Octreotide
Oxymetazoline .... 61
59
Oxandrolone
Phenylephrine ..... 62
60
Testosterone 71

Diuretics Vasopressin 76
ALDACTAZIDE 82
Bumetanide ....... 20
Hypoglycemics
Chlorothiazide ..... 24
Acarbose 12
DYAZIDE ......... 85
Glargine 42
Ethacrynate ....... 35
Glimepiride 42
Furosemide ....... 41
Glipizide 42
Hydrochlorothiazide 44
GLUCOVANCE 86
Indapamide ....... 45
Glyburide 42
Mannitol .......... 51
HUMULIN 70/30 86
MAXZIDE ........ 89
Insulin Lispro 45
Metolazone ....... 53
Insulin Regular 46
MODURETIC 89
Mood Stabilizers Otic Agents Tenecteplase 70
Divalproex ........ 31 AURALGAN OTIC . 83 Tissue plasminogen
Lithium ........... 50 COLY-MYCIN-S . . 84 activator 73
Mouth and Throat CORTISPORIN . . . 84 Urokinase 75
Cevimeline 23 PEDIOTIC 91
Tuberculostatics

Muscle Relaxants Pediculicides and Clofazimine 26

Scabicides Cycloserine 28
Baclofen ......... 17 Lindane ......... 50 Ethambutol 35
Carisoprodol ...... 22 Permethrin ....... 62 Isoniazid 46
Chlorzoxazone .... 24 RID ............ 92 Pyrazinamide 65

Cyclobenzaprine . . . 28 Rifabutin 66
Dantrolene ........ 28 Phosphate Binders RIFAMATE 93
Methocarbamol 53 and Potassium-Re- Rifampin 67
NORGESIC 90 moving Resins Rifapentine 67
Orphenadrine ..... 60
Aluminum Acetate . 14 RIFATER 93

SOMA COM-
POUND ........ 94
Aluminum Carbo- Vaccines

nate ........... 14 Hepatitis A vaccine . 43

SOMA WITH Aluminum Hydrox- Hepatitis B vaccine . 43

CODEINE ....... 94
ide ............ 14 Influenza vaccine . . 45

Tizanidine ........ 73
Sevelamer ....... 68 Lyme disease 51

Sodium Polystyrene Meningococcal 52

Neuromuscular Blockers Sulfonate ...... 68 PCEC (Rabies)

vaccine 61
Atracurium ........ 17
Plasma Expanders Pneumococcal 63

Cis-atracurium ..... 26 Albumin ......... 13 Poliovirus 63

Pancuronium ...... 61 Hetastarch ....... 43 Tetanus toxoid

Vecuronium 76 Pressors vaccine 71

Ophthalmics Dopamine 32 Varicella vaccine 76
BLEPHAMIDE ..... 84 Epinephrine ...... 33 Vasodilators
Betaxolol ......... 19 Midodrine ........ 54 Bosentan 19

Brinzolamide ...... 19 Norepinephrine . . . 58 Fenoldopam 36

Chloramphenicol . . . 24 Hydralazine 43
Ciprofloxacin ...... 25
Prostatic Relaxant Minoxidil 54
CORTISPORIN .... 84
Doxazosin ....... 32 Nesiritide 57
COSOPT ......... 84
Prazosin ........ 64 Nitroglycerin 58

Cromolyn ......... 27
Tamsulosin ...... 70 Nitroprusside 58

Dorzolamide ...... 32
Terazosin 70

Diclofenac 29 Vitamins and Minerals

Emedastine ....... 33
Sedatives, Hypnotics Calcitriol 21
Erythromycin ...... 34
Chloral hydrate . . . 24 Cyanocobalamin

Gentamicin ....... 41
Dexmedetomidine . 29 (B-12) 28

Idoxuridine ........ 45
Flurazepam ...... 39 FERRO-

Ketorolac ......... 48
Midazolam ....... 54 SEQUELS 86

Ketotifen ......... 48
Quazepam ....... 66 Ferrous sulfate36, 68, 68
Latanoprost ....... 48
Temazepam ..... 70 Folic acid 40

Lodoxamide ....... 50
Triazolam ........ 74 Iron Sucrose 46
Levocabastine ..... 49
Zaleplon ........ 77 Leucovorin 49

MAXITROL ....... 88
Zolpidem ........ 77 Magnesium 51

NAPHCON-A 89 OS-CAL 500+D 91

NEOSPORIN ...... 89
Smoking Deterrents Paricalcitol 61
Norfloxacin ....... 58
Bupropion ....... 20 Phytonadione 63
Pemirolast ........ 61
Nicotine ......... 57 Potassium chloride . 63

POLYSPORIN 92 Potassium
POLYTRIM ....... 92
Stimulants phosphate 63
Prednisone ....... 64
ADDERALL ...... 82 Pyridoxine (B-6). 65
Prednisolone ...... 64
Dexmethylphenidate 29 Sodium ferric gluconate
Sulfacetamide ..... 69
Doxapram ....... 32 complex 68

Sulfisoxazole ...... 69
Methylphenidate . . 53 Sodium phosphate . 63

Thrombolytics
TobraDex ........ 94
Thiamine (B-1) 72
Anistreplase ..... 16 Vitamin E
Trifluridine ........ 75 76

Reteplase
VASOCIDIN ...... 95
66
Streptokinase 69

Individual Drug Preparations

Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Abacavir (Ziagen) Antiretroviral Tab: 300 mg 300 mg bid in combination with other antiretroviral agents. Fatal hyper-
Oral soln: 20 mg/mL sensitivity reactions, lactic acidosis.

Abciximab (ReoPro) Antiplatelet agent Inj: 5 mg/10 mL 0.25mg/kg IVP, then 0.125 mcg/kg/min (max 10 mcg/min) for 12 hrs.
Thrombocytopenia; possible anaphylaxis on re-exposure in 1 year.
Acarbose (Precose) Hypoglycemic Tab: 50, 100 mg Initially 25 mg (½ tab) tid, then 50-100 mg tid with first bite of each
meal. Delays carbohydrate absorption, modestly reduces glucose. Flatulence, bloating, diarrhea common.
Acebutolol (Sectral) Antiarrhythmic Cap: 200, 400 mg 200 mg bid, increase up to 600 mg bid; cardioselective, intrinsic beta-
Antihypertensive activity; less bradycardia at rest
Acetaminophen Analgesic Tab, cap: 160, 325, 325-650 mg (1-2 tab) tid-qid; overdose causes hepatotoxicity, renal (Tylenol)
Antipyretic 500, 650 mg failure
Elixir: 325 mg/5 mL, 160 mg/5 mL, 120 mg/5 mL
Suppository: 120, 125,
325, 650 mg
Acetylcysteine Antidote Soln: 10, 20% Acetaminophen overdose: Initially 140 mg/kg, then 70 mg/kg q4h (Mucomyst)
orally x 17 doses. All 17 doses must be given, even if acetaminophen
levels have declined to non-toxic range.
Acitretin (Soriatane) Antipsoriatic Cap: 10, 25 mg 25-50 mg qd, full benefit in 2-3 months. Mandatory contraception,
teratogenic, avoid alcohol and UV light exposure.
Acyclovir (Zovirax) Antiviral Tab: 400, 800 mg Herpes Simplex:
Cap: 200 mg Initial infection: 200 mg five times a day or 400 mg tid for 10 days or
Vial: 500, 1000 mg Susp: 200 mg/5 mL Recurrent infection: 400 mg tid or 800 mg bid for 5 days
Oint: 5% (3, 5 gm) Adapalene (Differin) Anti-acne Topical Severe infections or immunosuppressed: 5 mg/kg IV q8h for 5-7 days
gel: 0.1% [15, Suppressive therapy: 400 mg bid. Gastrointestinal upset.
45 gm] Herpes varicella/zoster:
Adenosine (Adeno- Antiarrhythmic Vial: 2 mL card) Immunocompetent patients: 800 mg q4h (5 times a day) for 7 days
Severely immunosuppressed or ophthalmic zoster: 10 mg/kg IV over 1 hour
q8h; keep patient well-hydrated; lethargy, confusion, tremor. May cause
meperidine toxicity.
Encephalitis: 10 mg/kg IV over 1 hour, q8h x 14 days Adjust dose in renal
failure, headache, rash.
Apply to lesion 6 times daily x 7 days
Apply qhs after washing; photosensitizing; contraception mandatory;
teratogenic
6 mg IV push, then 12 mg x 2 doses; max 30 mg; theophylline and
methylxanthines antagonize its effect

Albumin (Albuminar) Plasma expander Soln: 25% [50, 100 mL] 50-100 mL of 25% soln IV, increases plasma oncotic pressure.
5% [250, 500 mL] 250-500 mL of 5% soln IV; contains 130-160 mEq sodium per liter 1-2 puffs
Albuterol (Proventil, Bronchodilator Inhaler: [17 gm] bid-qid prn
Ventolin, Soln: 0.5% 0.5 mL in 2.5 mL NS q4-8h prn by nebulizer 4-8 mg sustained release tab
Repetabs: 4 mg bid
Tab: 2, 4 mg 2-4 mg tid-qid; cardiac side effects, insomnia, anxiety. 1-2 tab bid.
Volmax) Tab ER: 4, 8 mg
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Alendronate Anti-osteoporotic Tab: 5, 10, 35, 40, 70 Osteoporosis in post-menopausal women:
(Fosamax) Bone stabilizer mg Treatment: 10 mg qd, or 70 mg weekly Prevention: 5 mg qd, or 35 mg
weekly
Osteoporosis in men: 10 mg qd
Paget’s disease: 40 mg qd x 6 months
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Antigout Tab: 100, 300 mg 100-300 mg PO/IV qd; max 600 mg PO/IV qd. Rash, GI upset, hepati-
Inj: 500 mg/vial tis, marrow suppression.
Alprazolam (Xanax) Anxiolytic Tab: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg 0.25-0.5 mg tid; max 4 mg/day; decrease dosage in elderly; short
Soln: 0.5, 1 mg/mL acting, addictive
Aluminum acetate Phosphate binder Tab: 667 1-3 tabs prior to meals. Binds to intestinal phosphate
(PhosLo) 1-2 tab or cap or 5-10 mL tid-qid

Aluminum carbonate Antacid Tab and cap: 500 mg

(Basaljel) Phosphate binder Susp: 400 mg/mL
Aluminum hydroxide Antacid Tab: 300, 600 mg
(Amphojel, Alu-cap, Phosphate binder Cap: 475 mg
Alu-tab) Tab: 600 mg 1 tab tid-qid; may cause constipation 3 cap tid prior to meals
Susp: 320 mg/5 mL 3 tab tid
60 g] 15-30 mL tid-qid prn
200 mg qd or 100 mg bid; 100 mg qd in elderly; reduce in renal insuffi-
ciency. Confusion, anorexia, peripheral edema. Effective against influenza
A.
Apply to affected area(s) bid-tid

Amantadine Antiparkinsonian Cap: 100 mg

(Symmetrel) Antiviral Syr: 50 mg/5 mL
Amcinonide Topical cortico- Cr: 0.1% [15, 30,
(Cyclocort) steroid Lotion, oint: 0.1%
Amikacin (Amikin) Antibiotic Inj: 100, 500 mg/2 mL 7.5 mg/kg IV loading dose; then 5 mg/kg IV q8h; monitor serum levels.
Nephrotoxic, ototoxic.
Aminophylline Bronchodilator Tab: 100, 200 mg 100-200 qid
Inj: 25 mg/mL IV loading dose: 5.6 mg/kg (total weight) IV over 20-30 min, then 0.3-
0.9 mg/kg/h (ideal weight) IV infusion
Amiodarone Antiarrhythmic Tab: 200 mg PO loading dose: 400 mg tid x 15-30 days, then 200-400 mg qd (5-10
(Cordarone) Class III mg/kg); pneumonitis when dose >400 mg/d; elevation of digoxin
level, prolongation of prothrombin time (70-100%) with warfarin; pulmonary fibrosis, hepatitis, ocular opacities; proarrhythmic; monitor thyroid
function, liver function tests
Inj: 150 mg/3 mL amp 150 mg IV over 10 min, then 1 mg/min for 6 hrs, then 0.5 mg/min IV infusion(900 mg in 500 mL D5W).
Amitriptyline (Elavil, Antidepressant Tab: 10, 25, 50, 75, 50 mg qhs-bid, increase dose to 300 mg/d; may be given in single Endep)
100, 150 mg bedtime dose. Elderly: 10 mg tid; strong anticholinergic; urinary
retention, sedation; serum levels may be monitored.
Inj: 10 mg/mL 20-30 mg IM q6-8h Amlodipine (Norvasc) Calcium-blocker Tab: 2.5, 5, 10 mg 2.5-10 mg qd
Amoxapine (Asendin) Antidepressant Tab: 25, 50, 100, 150 50-100 mg bid-tid; max 400 mg/day; reduce dosage in elderly

mg
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Antibiotic Tab: 500, 875 mg 500-875 mg bid
Cap: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg q8h
Amphotericin B Antifungal Inj powd:: 50 mg Test dose of 1 mg over 60 min, gradually increase to 0.7 to 1 mg/kg/d
(Fungizone) in 500 mL of D5W over 4h for immunocompromised patients; 0.6-0.7
mg/kg/d for immunocompetent patients; monitor renal function,
serum K and Mg.
Susp: 100 mg/mL (24 100 mg po qid. Oral candidiasis; no systemic effect. mL)
Cream: 3% [20 gm] Apply liberally to affected area bid-qid. Lotion: 3% [30 mL]
Oint: 3% [20 gm]
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Amphotericin B, Antifungal Inj: 100 mg/20 mL Systemic: 5 mg/Kg/day infuse over 2 hours. Lipid-based amphotericin B
lipid-based is less nephrotoxic.

(Abelcet,
Amphotec, Inj: 50 mg/vial Systemic: 3-4 mg/Kg/day infuse over 3-4 hours.
AmBisome) Inj: 50 mg/vial Systemic: 3-5 mg/Kg/day infuse over 2 hours.
Cryptococcal meningitis: 6 mg/Kg/day infuse over 2 hours.
Dosage: 5 mg/kg IV qd over 2 hours; use in patients who are refractory to or
intolerant to conventional amphotericin B. Less nephrotoxic; more
expensive than amphotericin B.
0.5-2 gm IV q4-6h
125-500 mg qid
Amprenavir Antiretroviral Cap: 50, 150 mg 1200 mg bid. Diarrhea, rash, paraesthesias. Use with cisapride, diltiazem,
(Agenerase) Soln: 15 mg/mL amiodarone, or quinidine is contraindicated.
Amphotericin B Antifungal Susp for inj: 5 mg/mL
Liposomal (Abelcet) [20 mL/vial]
Ampicillin (Omnipen, Antibiotic Inj: 125, 250, 500 mg
Principen) Cap: 250, 500 mg
Anakinra (Kineret) Antirheumatic Inj: 100 mg 100 mg SC qd. Injection site reaction common
Anistreplase Thrombolytic Vial: 30 U Myocardial Infarction: 30 U IV over 2 min; pre-hospital use
(Eminase)
Ardeparin (Normiflo) Anticoagulant Inj: 5000, 10,000 U Prophylaxis: 50 U/kg SC q12h
LMW Heparin
Argatroban (Acova) Anticoagulant Inj: 250 mg/2.5mL 2 mcg/kg/min IV infusion (250 mg in 250 mL NS or D5W). Direct
thrombin inhibitor for use in venous thrombosis. Hypotension, fever.
No antidote available.
Aspirin (Bayer, NSAID Tab: 325 mg, 975 mg Analgesia: 325-650 mg qd-qid; max 12 tab day; may cause GI upset,
Ecotrin, Easprin, Halfprin) Tab SR: 800 mg Tab: peptic ulcer, bleeding
Atenolol (Tenormin) Beta-blocker 81, 165 mg Antiplatelet: One tab qd
Antianginal Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg 25-100 mg qd; contraindicated in heart failure, asthma, diabetes.
Amps: 5 mg/10 mL Supraventricular tachycardia: 5-10 mg IV.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Antihyperlipid- Tab: 10, 20, 40 mg 10 mg qhs then up to 80 mg qd. Lowers LDL and triglycerides.
emic
Atovaquone Antiprotozoal Susp: 750 mg/5 mL PCP prevention: 1500 mg po qd with food.
(Mepron)
PCP treatment: 750 mg po bid with food x 21 days
Atracurium (Tracrium)Neuromuscular Inj: 10 mg/mL 0.4-0.5 mg/kg IV push, then 0.08-0.1 mg/kg/hr.
blocker
Atropine Anticholinergic Inj: 1 mg/mL, 1 mg/10 Bradycardia or asystole: 0.5 mg IV, repeat q5min, max 3 mg
mL
Auranofin (Ridaura) Antirheumatic Cap: 3 mg 6 mg qd or 3 mg bid
Azatadine (Optimine) Antihistamine Tab: 1 mg 1-2 mg bid
Azathioprine (Imuran) Immunosup- Tab: 50 mg 1-2 mg/kg/d PO/IM in divided doses; max 2.5 mg/kg/d; GI intolerance,
pressive Inj: 100 mg monitor blood count
Azelaic acid (Azelex) Anti-acne Cream: 20% [30 gm] Apply to affected areas bid. Less irritating than tretinoin; equal efficacy,
but more expensive
Azelastine (Astelin) Antihistamine, Nasal spray: 17 2 sprays per nostril bid. Bitter taste.
Antiallergic mg/bottle [2 bottle
pack]
Azithromycin Antibiotic Cap: 250 mg [6 pack] 500 mg x 1, then 250 mg qd x 4 days; increases theophylline levels.
(Zithromax) Tab: 600 mg Prolongation of QT if taken with astemizole.
Susp: 100, 200 mg/5 Mycoplasma avium complex prophylaxis: 1200 mg once weekly mL
Chlamydia: 1 gm PO once
Inj: 500 mg
500 mg IV q24h x 10-14 days; monotherapy for community-acquired
pneumonia and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Aztreonam (Azactam)Antibiotic Vial: 0.5, 1, 2 gm 1-2 gm IV q6-8h; max 8 g/day; Gram negative bacilli only
Bacitracin (Bacitracin)Antibiotic Ophth oint: 500 U/g [1, Apply to affected area(s) qd-qid
3.5 gm]
Oint topical: 500 U/gm Apply to affected area(s) qd-qid prn
[1, 15, 30 gm]
Baclofen (Lioresal) Muscle relaxant Tab: 10, 20 mg 10 mg tid, increase to a max of 80 mg/day
Balsalazide (Colazal) Ulcerative colitis Cap: 750 mg 3 caps tid x 8 weeks. Headache, abdominal pain.

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Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Beclomethasone Corticosteroid Aerosol: [16.8 gm] Two puffs tid-qid; oral thrush.

Dipropionate Nasal aerosol: [16.8 One spray in each nostril bid-qid

(Beclovent, gm]
Beconase, Aqueous nasal spray: One spray in each nostril bid-qid
Beconase AQ) 0.042% [25 gm]
Benazepril (Lotensin) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 5, 10, 20, 40 mg 10-20 mg qd-bid; increase to 20-40 mg qd; max 80 mg/day; orthostatic
hypotension, cough; hyperkalemia in renal failure.
Antitussive Cap: 100, 200 mg 100-200 mg tid. Headache, dizziness, confusion.
Anti-acne Lotion: 5, 10% Apply to affected area(s) qd-bid; 10% is more irritating, but not more
Liq: 5, 10% effective than 5%.
Gel: 2.5, 5, 10%
Benzonatate (Tessalon)
Benzoyl peroxide

Benztropine Anticholinergic Tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg; inj: 1 Extrapyramidal symptoms: 1-2 mg IV/PO bid prn mg/mL
(Cogentin)
Bepridil (Vascor) Antianginal Tab: 200, 300, 400 mg Initially: 200 mg qd, max 400 mg qd; for unstable angina only;
Betamethasone Corticosteroid Tab: 0.6 mg proarrhythmic, agranulocytosis.
(Celestone) Corticosteroid Gel, oint: 0.05% [15, 0.6-7.2 mg qd.
Betamethasone 45 gm] Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid
dipropionate Lotion: 0.05% [30, 60 Apply to affected area(s) qd-bid Apply to affected area(s) qd-tid
augmented mL]
(Diprolene, Diprolene Cr: 0.05%
AF) Corticosteroid Oint, Cr, lotion: 0.05%
Betamethasone [15, 45 gm]
dipropionate Oint, lotion, aerosol: 0.1% [15, 45 gm]
(Diprolene, Dipro-
sone, Maxivate)
Betamethasone Corticosteroid Cr, oint : 0.1% [15, 45 Apply to affected area(s) qd-tid valerate (Valisone) gm]
Lotion: 0.1% [60 mL]
Betaxolol (Kerlone, Beta-blocker Tab: 10, 20 mg Initially: 10-20 mg qd, increase prn to a max of 40 mg qd. Elderly: Start
Betoptic, Betoptic with 5 mg qd.
S) Antiglaucoma Ophth soln: 0.5, 0.25% 1 drop in each eye bid; may cause bradycardia.
[2.5, 5, 10, 15 mL]
Bethanechol GI stimulant Tab: 5, 10, 25, 50 mg 10-20 mg PO tid-qid, 1-2 hrs after meals. Abdominal cramps, diarrhea,
(Urecholine) urinary urgency, vasomotor responses, bronchial constriction.
Biperiden (Akineton) Antiparkinsonian Tab: 2 mg 2 mg tid-qid, max 8 tab/day Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Laxative, irritant Tab: 5
mg 10-15 mg qhs prn
Suppository: 10 mg 10 mg PR prn
Bismuth subsalicylate Antidiarrheal Tab: 162 mg 2 tab or 30 mL prn; max 8 doses per day. (Pepto-Bismol)
Liq: 120, 240, 360, 480
mL
Bisoprolol (Zebeta) Antihypertensive Tab: 5, 10 mg 2.5-10 mg qd; max 20 mg qd; cardioselective beta-blocker. Bitolterol
(Tornalate) Bronchodilator Aerosol: [15 mL] 2-3 puffs tid-qid prn
Bivalirudin Anticoagulant Inj: 250 mg/vial PCI: 1 mg/Kg IVP, then 2.5 mg/Kg/hr cont inf x 4 hours. A dosage
(Angiomax) reduction may be required if used with a GP 2b/3a receptor blocker.
Bosentan (Tracleer) Vasodilator Tab: 62.5, 125 mg Pulmonary arterial hypertension: 62.5-125 mg PO bid. Hepatotoxic,
teratogenic. Lowers effectiveness of cyclosporin, glyburide, statins,
and hormonal contraceptives.
Bretylium (Bretylol) Antiarrhythmic Inj: 500 mg/10 mL 5-10 mg/kg IV over 5-10 min, then maintenance of 1-4 mg/min IV
Class III infusion.
Brinzolamide (Azopt) Antiglaucoma Ophth susp: 1% (10, One drop tid. Bitter or sour taste, blurred vision.
15 mL)
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Bromocriptine Parkinsonian Tab: 2.5 mg Parkinson’s disease: 1.25-2.5 mg bid with meals, increase prn to a

(Parlodel) agent Cap: 5 mg max of 100 mg/day

Lactation suppression: 2.5 mg bid x 14-21 days
Budesonide Nausea, vertigo, confusion, abnormal involuntary movements, halluci-
Glucocorticoid Nasal spray: 32 nations, depression; prevent pregnancy.
(Rhinocort,
mcg/spray Resp inh: Two sprays in each nostril bid.
Pulmicort
200mcg/spray 1-2 inhalations bid; max 4 inhalations bid.
Turbuhaler)

Bumetanide (Bumex) Diuretic Tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg 0.5-2.0 mg qAM

Inj: 0.25 mg/mL 0.5-1 mg IV q2-3h until response; then 0.5-1.0 mg IV q8-24h
Bupropion (Zyban, Smoking deterrentTab: 150 mg 150 mg qd x 3, then 150 mg bid x 7-12 weeks. Taper and stop smok- ing
Wellbutrin Antidepressant after 2 weeks; use with nicotine patch. Insomnia, impaired con- centration,
Wellbutrin SR) Tab: 75, 100 mg dry mouth.
Tabs SR: 100, 150 mg 100 mg bid; increase to 100 mg tid after 4 days; max 450 mg/day; useful if
patient had sexual dysfunction with other antidepressants; agitation, dry
mouth, insomnia, headache, tremor, contraindicated in seizures.
150-200 mg bid (max 450 mg/day)

Buspirone (BuSpar) Anxiolytic Tab: 5, 10, 15, 30 mg 5-10 mg bid-tid; start with 5 mg and increase to 15-25 mg day; max 60
mg/day; nonaddicting
Butenafine (Mentax) Antifungal Cream 1%: [2, 15, 30 Apply to affected areas once daily x 4 weeks
gm]
Butoconazole Antifungal Vaginal cream: 2% [28 One applicatorful intravaginally qhs for 3-6 nights; do not use in first
(Femstat) gm] trimester.
Butorphanol (Stadol, Narcotic analg esic Inj: 1 mg/mL 0.5-2 mg IV q3-4h; max 2 mg or 1-4 mg IM
Stadol NS) Antimigraine Nasal spray: 1 Migraine headache: 1 spray (in one nostril only). May repeat in 60-
mg/spray [2.5 mL] 90
min, then q3-4h. Potential for addiction.
Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Anti-osteoporotic Nasal spray: [2 mL] One spray (200 IU) per day in alternating nostrils; analgesic properties are
Inj: 200 IU/mL Calcitriol (Rocaltrol, Vitamin D analog Cap: 0.25, useful in patients with arthritis.
0.5 mcg 100 IU SQ/IM qod-qd 0.25-0.5 mcg qd
Oral soln: 1 mcg/mL 1-2 mcg SQ/IM 3 X weekly. Monitor Ca, phos, and PTH. 2-4 tab with each
Calcijex) Inj: 1, 2 mcg/mL meal
Calcium acetate Mineral Tab: 667 mg (PhosLo) One tab qd-tid
Calcium carbonate Mineral Tab: 500, 600 mg; 1.5 Recommend daily allowance: 1500 mg calcium/day
(Tums, Os-cal, gm 1-2 gm IV at 1 gm/hr (1 gm in 50 mL D5W or NS). One tab tid
Caltrate 600, Os-cal 1-2 gm IV at 1 gm/hr (1 gm in 50 mL D5W or NS). 500 mg-2 g in divided
500) doses.
Calcium chloride Mineral Inj: 10% [10 mL] 8-16 mg qd-bid. Headache, dizziness. Apply to affected area(s) tid-qid.
Calcium citrate Mineral Tab: 950 mg (Citracal) 12.5-150 mg bid-tid; rash, proteinuria, cough, hyperkalemia in renal failure.
Calcium gluconate Mineral Soln: 10% [10, 30 mL] Initially: 200-400 mg bid; increase to max 1200 mg/day; bone marrow
Tab: 500, 650, 1,000 suppression, monitor CBC, reticulocytes, and serum levels. Reduces the
mg Candesartan Angiotensin-II re- Tab: 4, 8, 16 mg effect of oral contraceptives. Neurotoxicity with diltiazem.
(Atacand) ceptor blocker 200-400 mg po bid; max 1.2 g daily.
Capsaicin (Zostrix, Topical analgesic Cr: 0.025% [45, 90 gm] Trigeminal neuralgia: 100 mg bid; titrate to 400 mg bid. Macrolide antibiotics
Zostrix-HP) Cr: 0.075% [30, 60 gm] elevate carbamazepine level.
Captopril (Capoten) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 12.5, 25, 50, 100
mg Carbamazepine Anticonvulsant Tab: 100, 200 mg
(Tegretol, Chew tab: 100 mg
Tegretol-XR) Tab ER: 100, 200, 400 mg
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Carisoprodol (Soma) Muscle relaxant Tab: 350 mg 350 mg tid-qid; sedation
Carteolol (Cartrol) Beta-blocker Tab: 2.5, 5 mg 2.5-10 mg qd; intrinsic sympathomimetic activity.
Carvedilol (Coreg) Alpha-1/beta Tab: 3.125, 6.25, 12.5, CHF: 3.125 mg po bid x 2 weeks, then double the dose q2weeks to 25
blocker 25 mg mg bid (50 mg bid if >85 kg); take with food.
Caspofungin Antifungal HTN: 6.25 mg po bid, then double the dose q1-2weeks to 25 mg bid.
(Cancidas) Inj: 50, 70 mg Invasive aspergillosis: 70 mg IV loading, then 50 mg IV q24h.
Cefaclor (Ceclor, Antibiotic Headache, increase ALT, AST. Concurrent use with cyclosporine is not recommended.
Ceclor CD) Cap: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg tid; low bioavailability; serum sickness. Tab ER: 375, 500 mg
Cefadroxil (Duricef, Antibiotic 375-500 mg po bid.
Ultracef) Cap: 500 mg 500-1000 mg bid
Cefazolin (Ancef) Antibiotic Tab: 1000 mg
Inj: 250, 500, 1,000 mg 0.5-2 gm IV/IM q8h

Cefdinir (Omnicef) Antibiotic Cap: 300 mg 300 mg bid x 10 days; for bronchitis, sinusitis; community-acquired
Cefepime (Maxipime) Antibiotic Susp: 125 mg/5mL pneumonia.
Cefixime (Suprax) Antibiotic Inj: 0.5, 1, 2 gm 1 to 2 gm IV q12h for infections due to Pseudomonas, Klebsiella
Cefoperazone Antibiotic Tab: 200, 400 mg pneumoniae, Enterobacter sp.
(Cefobid) Vial: 1, 2 gm Febrile neutropenia: 2 gm q8h as monotherapy. 200 mg q12h or 400 mg qd
Cefotaxime Antibiotic Vial: 1, 2 gm Gonorrhea: 400 mg PO once 1-2 gm IV/IM q8-12h
(Claforan) Vial: 1, 2 gm 1-2 gm IV/IM q4-6h
Cefotetan (Cefotan) Antibiotic Vial: 1, 2 gm 1-2 gm IV/IM q12h
Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) Antibiotic 1-2 gm IV/IM q6-8h
Cefpodoxime (Vantin)Antibiotic Tab: 100, 200 mg Community acquired pneumonia: 200 mg bid
Susp: 50, 100 mg/5mL
Bronchitis, pharyngitis: 100 mg bid
(100 mL) Skin, skin structure: 400 mg bid
Cystitis: 100 mg bid
Gonorrhea: 200 mg x 1
Cefprozil (Cefzil) Antibiotic Tab: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg qd-bid
Ceftazidime (Fortaz) Antibiotic Vial: 0.5, 1, 2 gm 0.5-1 gm IV/IM q8h; max 12 gm/day
Ceftibuten (Cedax) Antibiotic Cap: 400 mg 400 mg qd on an empty stomach. Gram-positive cocci and gram-
Susp: 90, 180 mg/5 mL negative bacilli activity. Inadequate for pneumococcal otitis.
Ceftizoxime (Cefizox) Antibiotic Vial: 1, 2 gm 1-2 gm IV/IM q8h
Ceftriaxone Antibiotic Vial: 250, 500 mg; 1, 2 1-2 gm IV/IM q12-24h; delayed action because highly bound to serum
(Rocephin) gm proteins
Gonorrhea: 250 mg IM x 1
Cefuroxime axetil Antibiotic Tab: 125, 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg bid; max 4 g/day (Ceftin)
Cefuroxime sodium Antibiotic Vial: 0.75, 1.5, 7.5 gm 0.75-1.5 gm IV/IM q8h for 5-10 days (Zinacef)
Celecoxib (Celebrex) COX-2 inhibitor Cap: 100, 200 mg 100-200 bid. Slightly less effective than NSAIDS. Abdominal pain,
diarrhea; less GI ulceration than NSAIDS. No effect on platelet aggregation.
Cephalexin (Keflex) Antibiotic Cap: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg q6h Cephapirin (Cefadyl) Antibiotic Vial: 500 mg, 1, 2,
gm 500 mg-1 gm IV q4-6h Cephradine (Velosef) Antibiotic Cap: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg q6h
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Antihistamine Tab: 5, 10 mg Allergic rhinitis or urticaria: 5-10 mg qd; non-sedating; arrhythmias
Syr: 1 mg/mL have not been reported with macrolides, fluconazole, or
ketoconazole.
Cevimeline (Evoxac) Mouth and throat Cap: 30 mg 30 mg PO tid for xerostomia in Sjögren’s Syndrome. Cholinergic
effects including sweating, bradycardia, blurred vision, vomiting.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Charcoal, activated Antidote Susp: 25 gm/120 mL 50-100 gm x 1 after GI lavage; in tricyclic antidepressant or phenothi-

with sorbitol azine overdose continue 50g q6h until drug level non-toxic. Keep
patient’s head at 45 degree angle to prevent aspiration.
Chloral hydrate Sedative Cap: 250, 500 mg Sleep: 500 mg qhs
(Noctec)
Chloramphenicol Antibiotic Inj: 1 gm 0.5-1 gm IV q6h. Monitor levels and reticulocyte count. Apply tid-qid
(Chloromycetin) Ophth oint: 10 mg/gm [3.5gm] 1-2 drops q4-6h
Chlordiazepoxide Ophth soln: 5 mg/mL 5-25 mg tid-qid. Prevention of alcohol withdrawal: 50-100 mg PO/IV/IM q6h
(Librium, Libritabs) Anxiolytic Cap: 5, 10, 25 mg x 72 hours.
Tab: 5, 10, 25 mg 25-100 mg IM/IV q4-6h
Inj: 100 mg/amp

Chlorothiazide (Diuril) Diuretic Tab: 250 mg 250 mg bid

Inj: 500 mg/vial 500 mg IV over 30 min qd-bid
Chlorpromazine Antipsychotic Tab: 10, 25, 50, 100, 10-100 mg PO/IM bid-qid; sedation, extrapyramidal symptoms com- mon;
(Thorazine) 200mg alpha-adrenergic blocking effects.
Chlorzoxazone Inj: 25 mg/mL 25-100 mg PR q6-8h prn 250-750 mg tid-qid
(Parafon, Paraflex) Syr: 10 mg/5 mL [120 mL]
Suppository: 25, 100 mg
Muscle relaxant Tab: 250 mg
Cap: 500 mg
Cholestyramine Antihyperlipidemic Chewable bar: 4 gm 4 gm bar bid with meals; up to 6 times daily; max 36 gm/day. (Cholybar,
Questran, Questran Powder: 4 gm 1 scoop or packet in cold beverage or applesauce bid before meals;
Light) increase gradually prn, up to 3 packets or scoops bid. Lowers LDL
cholesterol; levothyroxine, warfarin, digoxin, diuretics should not be taken within 1 hour because of decreased absorption. May reduce effect
of warfarin.
Choline magnesium Analgesic Tab: 500, 750, 1000 500-1500 mg bid salicylate (Trilisate) Antiinflammatory mg

Cidofovir (Vistide) Antiviral Inj: 75 mg/mL Cytomegalovirus retinitis: 5 mg/kg q week x 2 weeks, then biweekly;
contraindicated in renal insufficiency. Coadminister with oral
probenecid; nephrotoxic.
Cilostazol (Pletal) Anti-claudicant Tab: 50, 100 mg 100 mg bid. Reduce dose to 50 mg bid if taking azoles, macrolides,
diltiazem, or omeprazole. Headache, palpitations, diarrhea. Contra-
indicated in class III-IV congestive heart failure
Cimetidine (Tagamet) H2-blocker Tab: 200, 300, 400, Initial dose: 400 mg bid or 800 mg qhs. Increases theophylline level.
800 mg
GERD: 800 mg bid or 400 mg qid.
Liq: 300 mg/ 5 mL
Maintenance: 400 mg qhs; can cause confusion in elderly and in renal failure.
Inj: 300 mg/2 mL
300 mg IV q6-8h or 900-1200 mg in 250 mL D5W at 11 mL/hr Ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Antibiotic Tab: 100, 250, 500,
250-750 mg bid; GI upset; contraindicated in pregnancy, seizure
750 mg disorder, or <16 years of age; increases theophylline level; poor coverage for S pneumonia.
Ciloxan, Inj: 200, 400 mg 200-400 mg IV q12h
Ophth soln: 0.3% [2.5, 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) q2-4h 5 mL]
Cipro Cystitis Pack) Tab: 100 mg [6] 100 mg bid x 3 days. Acute uncomplicated cystitis in women.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Cisapride (Propulsid) GI stimulant Tab: 10, 20 mg 10-20 mg qid; 15-30 min before meals and qhs. Fatal QT prolongation may
Susp: 1 mg/mL occur when used alone or in combination with azole antifungals or
macrolides. Contraindicated in CHF, COPD, and multiple organ
failure.
Cisatracurium Neuromuscular Inj: 2 mg/mL blocker 0.15 mg/kg IV, then 0.3 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; titrate between 0.5-1.0
(Nimbex) Antidepressant Tab: 10, 20, 40 mg mcg/kg/min. Intermediate acting, Hoffman elimination.
Citalopram (Celexa) Oral soln: 10 mg/5 mL 20 mg qd; max 40 mg qd. SSRI. Male sexual dysfunction. 250-500 mg bid;
Clarithromycin Antibiotic Tab: 250-500 mg Susp: increases theophylline.
(Biaxin, 125, 250 mg/5 2 tabs qd with food x 7 days
Biaxin XL) mL
Tab ER: 500 mg

Clemastine (Tavist 1, Antihistamine Tab: 2.68 mg One tab bid-tid; max 3 tabs/day
Tavist) Tab: 1.34 mg 1.34 mg bid
Syr: 0.5mg/5mL
Clindamycin (Cleocin, Antibiotic Cap: 75, 150, 300 mg 150-450 mg qid
Cleocin-T) Cream vag: 2% [40 gm] One applicatorful intravaginally qhs x 7 days Apply to affected area(s) bid
Clofazimine Gel, soln: 10 mg/mL [7.5, 30 gm] 600-900 mg IV q8h; diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis.
(Lamprene) Inj: 150 mg/mL 50-200 mg qd; take with meals; may discolor skin (pink to brownish
Clomipramine Tuberculostatic Cap: 50, 100 mg black); may cause skin dryness, GI intolerance.
(Anafranil) Antipsychotic Cap: 25, 50, 75 mg 25 mg qhs, increase to 100 mg/day; sedation, anticholinergic, sei- zures.
Clonazepam Anxiolytic/Anticon Tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg Also used for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
(Klonopin) vulsant 0.5-2 mg qd-tid; useful in anoxic seizures.

Clonidine (Catapres, Antihypertensive Tab: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mg 0.1-0.4 mg bid-tid; max 2.4 mg/day
Catapres-TTS Transdermal: 0.1 0.1-0.3 mg/24h; apply new patch every 7 days; onset of effect requires
mg/24h, 0.2 mg/24h, 3 days; sedation, rebound hypertension.
0.3 mg/24h
Duraclon) Analgesic Inj:500 mcg/mL 30 mcg/hr cont epidural infusion or 75-150 mcg epidural over 5 min.
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Antiplatelet Tab: 75 mg 75 mg qd; irreversibly binds to platelets; neutropenia 0.04%.
Clorazepate Anxiolytic Tab: 3.75, 7.5, 15 mg 3.75-15 mg tid (Tranxene,
Tranxene-SD) Tab: 22.5 mg One tab qd
Clotrimazole (Gyne- Antifungal OTC Cream vag: 1% [45, 90 One applicatorful intravaginally qhs x 7days. Lotrimin, Lotrimin,
gm]
Tab vag: 100, 500 mg 2 tab intravaginally qhs for 3 days or 500 mg qhs, single dose. Cream: 1% [15, 30, 45, Apply to affected area bid for
up to 4 wk.
90 gm]
Mycelex) Troches: 10 mg Oropharyngeal fungal infections: One troche 5 times daily.
Clozapine (Clozaril) Antipsychotic Tab: 25, 100 mg 25 mg qd-bid, increase by 25-50 mg/day to 350-450 mg/day; max 900
mg/day; monitor CBC; agranulocytosis; drowsiness, seizures.
Codeine Narcotic analgesicTab: 15, 30, 60 mg 15-60 mg q4-6h prn pain Antitussive 10-20
mg q4-6h prn cough
Colchicine Antigout Tab: 0.5, 0.6 mg 0.5-0.6 mg bid; caution in renal impairment; GI upset, diarrhea.
Inj: 1 mg 0.5-1 mg IV qd-bid
Colesevelam Antihyperlipidemic Tab: 625 mg 3 tabs bid or 6 tabs qd with meals alone or in combination with statins.
(Welchol) Bile acid sequestrant. Constipation, abd pain and cramping.
Colestipol (Colestid) Antihyperlipidemic Granules: 5 gm/pkt Initially: 5 gm qd-bid with liquid; max 30 gm/day; 4 hour interval be-
tween other medications. Lowers LDL cholesterol.
Tab: 1 gm 2 gm PO qd-bid initially. Usual maintenance 2-8 gm bid.
Cosyntropin Hormone Inj: 250 mcg 250 mcg/IVP/IM x 1. Obtain cortisol level just before and 60 minutes
(Cortrosyn) after for assessment of adrenal insufficiency.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Cromolyn (Intal, Antiasthma Intal aerosol: 800 2 puffs qid; prophylactic agent; several days required for effect; may

Mast cell stabilizer mcg/puff [8.1, 14.2 cause bronchospasm.

gm] One cap inhaled qid
Inhaler cap: 20 mg Inhale 2 mL qid
Nebulizer soln: 20
mg/2 mL
Nasalcrom, Nasalcrom nasal spray: 1 spray in each nostril tid-qid
5.2 mg [13 mL]
Opticrom ophth soln:
Opticrom, 4% [2.5, 10 mL] 1-2 drops in each eye qid
Gastrocrom cap: 100
Gastrocrom) mg 200 mg PO qid, 30 min before meals and at bedtime.
Cyanocobalamin (Vi- Vitamin Tab: 500-1000 mcg 500-1000 mcg/day
tamin B-12) Inj: 30, 100, 1000 30 mcg IV/IM/SQ qd x 5-10 days, then 1000 mcg /month; peripheral mcg/mL
neuropathy at high doses.
Cyclobenzaprine Muscle relaxant Tab: 10 mg 10 mg tid; sedative, anticholinergic effects (Flexeril)
Cycloserine Tuberculostatic Cap: 250 mg 250-500 mg bid. Neurotoxic, CHF. Pyridoxine 100 mg bid to prevent
(Seromycin) neurotoxicity.
Dalteparin (Fragmin) Anticoagulant Inj: 2500, 5000, 10,000 Prophylaxis: 2500-5000 IU SC qd.
LMW heparin IU
Venous thrombosis: 100 IU/kg SC q12h or 200 IU/kg SC qd.
Acute coronary syndrome:120 IU/kg (max 10,000 u) SC q12h.
Danaparoid Anticoagulant Inj: 750 units/0.6 mL 750 units SQ bid x 7-14 days after hip replacement.
(Orgaran) LMW heparin DVT and PE prophylaxis: 750 units SC 12h x 7-14 days. May be used in patients
with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Danazol (Danocrine) Antiestrogenic Cap: 50, 100, 200 mg 100-400 mg bid
Dantrolene Muscle relaxant Cap: 25, 50, 100 mg 25 mg qd; increase by 25 mg per week to max 400 mg day in divided
(Dantrium) doses.
Powd for Inj: 20 mg. 1 mg/kg/h IV for up to 10 hours
Dapsone Antiprotozoal Tab: 25, 100 mg P. carinii pneumonia prophylaxis: 50 mg bid or 100 mg twice/week
or 200 mg once/week
Darbepoetin Erythrocyte stim- Inj: 25, 40, 60, 100, 0.45 mcg/kg IV/SC once weekly. Hypertension, thrombosis (Aranesp)
ulating factor 200 mcg
Delavirdine Antiviral (HIV-1) Tab: 100 mg 4 tabs tid. Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. (Rescriptor)
Desipramine Antidepressant Tab: 10, 25, 50, 75, 25-200 mg qhs or 25-150 mg bid; anticholinergic effects.
(Norpramin) 100, 150 mg
Dexamethasone Corticosteroid Tab: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 0.25-6 mg q6h
(Decadron) 1.5, 2, 4, 6 mg
Inj : 4, 10, 20 mg/mL 4-10 mg IV q6h
Ophth soln: 0.1% [5 1-2 drops in each eye q4-6h mL]
Dexmedetomidine Sedative, hypnoticInj: 100 mcg/ML Loading 1mcg/kg over 10 min, then 0.2-0.7 mcg/kg/hr. Titrate to level
(Precedex) of sedation while on mechanical ventilator. Hypotension,
bradycardia. Half-life 2 hrs.
Dexmethylphenidate Stimulant Tab: 2.5, 5, 10 mg 2.5 - 10 mg po bid. Glaucoma (Focalin)
Dextromethorphan Antitussive Syr: 10 mg/5 mL [120, 10-30 mg q4-8h; max 120 mg/24 hrs
(Benylin DM, 240 mL]
Delsym) Liq SR: 30 mg/5 mL 10 mL q12h
[90 mL]
Diazepam (Valium, Anxiolytic Tab: 2, 5, 10 mg 2-10 mg bid-qid
Anticonvulsant Inj: 5 mg/mL Seizures: 5-10 mg slow IV q10-15 min; max 30 mg.
Sedation: 2-5 mg IV q3-4h
Diastat) Rectal gel: 10, 15, 20 Seizures: 10-20 mg PR as an alternative to inj if IV line unavailable.
mg
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Diclofenac (Voltaren, NSAID Tab: 25, 50, 75, 100 25-75 mg tid-qid; GI upset
mg Osteoarthritis: 100 mg PO qd; max 200 mg/d Voltaren XR, Antiallergic Tab ER: 100 mg
Rheumatoid arthritis: 100 mg PO qd;
max 100 mg bid
Ophth soln: 0.1% [2.5,
Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) qid; allergic conjunctivitis. 5 mL]
Solaraze) Keratolytic Gel: 3% (25, 50 gm)
Apply to lesions bid. Avoid sun, skin hypertrophy, paresthesia.
Dicloxacillin Antibiotic Cap: 125, 250, 500 mg 125-500 mg q6h; antistaphylococcal penicillin (Dynapen)
Dicyclomine (Bentyl) Antispasmodic Cap: 10, 20 mg Initially, 20 mg qid; anticholinergic
Tab: 20 mg One tab qid
Didanosine, DDI Antiretroviral Tab: 25, 50, 100, 150 >60 kg: 200 mg (two 100-mg tablets) bid or 250 mg of powder bid (Videx)
mg <60 kg: 125 mg (100 mg tablet plus a 25-mg tablet) bid or 167 mg of
Powd: 100, 167, 250, powder bid; reduce in renal failure; diarrhea, peripheral neuropathy, 375 mg pancreatitis
Diflunisal (Dolobid) Analgesic Tab: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg q8-12h prn Digoxin (Lanoxicaps, Inotrope Cap: 0.05,
0.1, 0.2 mg 0.05-0.2 mg qd
Lanoxin) Antidysrhythmic Tab/inj : 0.125, 0.25, Loading dose: 0.5 mg PO/IV, then 0.25 mg PO/IV q4h x 2 doses.
0.5 mg Maintenance dose: 0.125-0.25 mg PO/IV qd; low potassium or magne- sium levels potentiate toxicity; reduce dose in
renal failure; toxicity indicated by nausea, headache, visual disturbances (yellow-green halos), ventricular arrhythmias. Quinidine, verapamil,
and amiodaro ne elevate digoxin level.
Digoxin immune Digoxin-binding Vial: 40 mg Dosage: (number of 40 mg vials) (Digibind) Antidote
= Digoxin level x body weight (kg)
100
100-150 mL of NS IV over 15-30 minutes; use 0.22 micron in-line filter; anaphylaxis.

Dihydroergotamine Antimigraine Inj: 1 mg/mL 1 mg IM or 2 mg IV; max 6 mg per week

(DHE45, Migranal) Nasal spray kit One spray in each nostril, may repeat in 15 min; max 6 sprays in 24h;
rhinitis, nausea, altered sense of taste.
Diltiazem (Cardizem) Calcium-blocker Tab: 30, 60, 90, 120 30-120 mg tid-qid; contraindicated in atrioventricular block, mg
hypotension.
Cap SR: 60, 90, 120 60-120 mg bid
mg
Cap CD: 120,180, 240, 120-360 mg qd
300, 360 mg
Inj: 25, 50 mg/mL Rate control in atrial fibrillation or flutter: 0.25 mg/kg (20 mg) IVP over 10 min; then 5-15 mg/hr IV infusion; may repeat
bolus with 0.35 mg/kg x 1.
Diphenhydramine Antihistamine Cap: 25, 50 mg 25-50 mg tid-qid; anticholinergic, dry mouth, urinary retention (Benadryl)
(OTC) Inj: 10, 50 mg/mL 25-50 mg IV/IM; max 400 mg/dose
Diphenoxylate Antidiarrheal Tab: 2.5 mg 2.5-5.0 mg q4-6h prn; max 30 mg per day; contraindicated in acute (Lomotil)
Liq: 2.5 mg/5 mL [60 diarrhea
mL]
Dipyridamole Antiplatelet Tab: 25, 50, 75 mg 75-100 mg tid-qid; nausea, vomiting (Persantine)
Disopyramide (Nor- Antidysrhythmic Cap: 100, 150 mg 100-300 mg tid-qid
pace, Norpace CR) Class IA Cap CR: 100, 150 mg 100-300 mg bid; may induce heart failure. Dirithromycin Antibiotic
Tab: 250 mg Two tabs once daily x 7-14 days.
(Dynabac) Macrolide
Disulfiram (Antabuse) Anti-alcoholic Tab: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg qd; max 500 mg/day; monitor blood count, liver function.
Divalproex Anticonvulsant Delayed-rel tab: 125, Epilepsy:250-500 mg tid-qid; monitor serum levels; hepatotoxic,
(Depakote Antimigraine 250, 500 mg pancreatitis.
Mood stabilizer Sprinkle capsules: 125
Mania: 250 mg tid, titrate to max 60 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. mg Migraine prophylaxis: 250 mg bid for
3 days, then 500 mg bid.
Depakote ER) Tab ER: 500 mg
500-1000 mg once daily.

Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Dobutamine Inotrope Inj: 250 mg 2.5-10 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; max of 14 mcg/kg/min (Dobutrex)
Docosanol (Abreva) Antiviral CR: 10% (2gm) Apply to affected areas x 10 days. Recurrent herpes labialis. Docusate
(Colace) Stool softener Tab: 100 mg 100 mg qd-tid
Dofetilide (Tikosyn) Antiarrhythmic Caps: 125, 250, 500 500 mcg bid if creatinine clearance > 60 ml/min, 250 mcg bid if Ccr 40-
(class III) mcg 60 ml/min, 125 mcg bid if Ccr 20-39 ml/min. Contraindicated if Ccr <
20 ml/min, QTc > 440 mSec, or concomitant use with verapamil, cimetidine, trimethoprim, or ketoconazole. Reduce dose by 50% if the QTc >
440 mSec or increases by > 15% after the first dose. Dose-related QT prolongation. Does not reduce contractility.
Donepezil (Aricept) Alzheimer’s agent Tabs: 5, 10 mg 5 mg qhs x 4-6 weeks, then 10 mg qhs. Less hepatotoxic than tacrine.
Dopamine (Intropin) Inotrope Vial: 200 mg/5 mL, 400 Renal perfusion dose: 1-3 mcg/kg/min (dopaminergic range)
mg/5 mL, 800 mg/5
Cardiac inotropic dose: 5-10 mcg/kg/min (beta-adrenergic) mL Vasoconstricting dose: >10 mcg/kg/min (alpha-
adrenergic)
Dorzolamide Antiglaucoma Ophth soln: 2% (5, 10 One drop tid. Bitter taste, photophobia. (Trusopt)
mL)
Doxapram (Dopram) CNS stimulant Inj: 20 mg/mL 1 mg/min IV infusion; titrate to 2-3 mg/min to correct hypercapnia;
tremors, anxiety.
Doxazosin (Cardura) Antihypertensive Tab: 1, 2, 4, 8 mg Initially: 1 mg qhs, then 2 mg/day, then increase as indicated to 10
mg day; max 20 mg/day.
Prostate relaxant
Benign prostatic hyperplasia: 1-2 mg qhs; orthostatic hypotension initially; more effective than finasteride.
Doxepin (Adapin, Antidepressant Cap: 10, 25, 50, 75, 10-150 mg qhs; max 300 mg/day; anticholinergic, sedation, orthostatic
Sinequan) 100, 150 mg hypotension; potent antihistamine.
Antihistamine Cream: 5% [30 gm] Apply thin layer qid
Doxycycline Antibiotic Cap: 50, 100 mg 100 mg bid; photosensitizing, hepatotoxic. (Vibramycin,
Powd for inj: 100, 200 100 mg IV q12h
mg
Periostat) Cap: 20 mg 20 mg bid up to 9 months following scaling and root planning.

Dronabinol (Marinol) Antiemetic Tab: 2.5, 5, 10 mg 2.5 mg PO bid, before lunch and dinner; up to 10 mg bid.
Appetite stimulant Anticholinergic effects.
Droperidol (Inapsine) Antiemetic Inj: 2.5 mg/mL 0.625-2.5 mg IV/IM q3-4h prn.
Econazole Topical antifungal Cream: 1% [15, 30, 85 Apply to affected area once daily (Spectazole) gm]
Efavirenz (Sustiva) Antiretroviral Cap: 50, 100, 200 mg 600 mg once qhs with a protease or nucleoside analog inhibitor.
Depression, impaired concentration (50%), avoid clarithromycin.
Eflornithine (Vaniqa) Facial hair CR: 13.9% (30 gm) Apply thin layer to facial area bid. Do not wash for 4 hrs. removal
Emedastine Antihistamine Ophth sol: 0.05% [5 One drop in the affected eye(s) qid; allergic conjunctivitis; headache
(Emadine) mL] frequent.
Enalapril (Vasotec) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg 2.5-20 mg bid; first dose hypotension; hyperkalemia in renal failure;
cough.
Enalaprilat (Vasotec ACE-inhibitor Vial: 1.25 mg/mL 1.25-5.0 mg IV q6h IV)
Enoxacin (Penetrex) Antibiotic Tab: 200, 400 mg 200-400 mg q12h; 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Enoxaparin
Anticoagulant Inj: 30, 40, 60, 80, 90, Acute coronary syndrome: 1 mg/kg SC q12h.
(Lovenox) LMW heparin 100, 120, 150 mg
DVT Prophylaxis: 30 mg SC q12h or 40 mg SQ q24h.
DVT/PE: 1 mg/Kg SC q12h or 1.5 mg/kg SQ q24h. Continue enoxaparin for 5 days and overlap with warfarin for 3-4 days.
Entacapone Antiparkinsonian Tab: 200 mg 200 mg tid-qid concurrently with levodopa/carbidopa; max 1600/day.
(Comtan) agent Adjunct therapy only. Dyskinesia, hyperkinesia, GI upset.
Epinephrine Vasopressor Inj: 25, 50 mg/mL 5-10 mg IV q5-10 min in cardiac arrest. Eprosartan (Teveten) Angiotensin-II
re- Tab: 400, 600 mg 600 mg qd; max 400 mg bid.
ceptor blocker
Eptifibatide (Integrilin)Antiplatelet Inj: 20 mg/10 mL, 180 mcg/kg IV over 2 min, then 2 mcg/kg/min x 24-72 hrs.
75 mg/100 mL Reversible platelet binding.
Ergotamine Antimigraine Tab: 2 mg One tab under tongue with onset; max 3 tab in 24 hours; max 5
(Ergostat) Suppository: 100 mg tab/week.
1-2 suppository rectally.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Erythromycin base Antibiotic Tab EC: 333 mg 1 tab po tid.

(E-Mycin, Tab EC: 500 mg 1 tab po tid-qid.

Ery-Tabs, PCE)
Erythromycin estolate Antibiotic Cap: 250 mg 250-500 mg qid; increases theophylline; GI upset; cholestatic jaundice
(Ilosone) Tab: 500 mg in adults.
Erythromycin Susp: 125, 250 mg/5 mL 200-400 mg qid; increases theophylline; GI upset.
ethylsuccinate Antibiotic Tab: 400 mg
(EES) Susp: 200, 400 mg/5 mL

Erythromycin Antibiotic Inj: 0.5, 1.0 gm/vial 0.5-1.0 gm IV q6h; increases theophylline; GI upset.
lactobionate GI Stimulant: 125-250 mg IV q8h.
Erythromycin stearateAntibiotic Tab: 250, 500 250-500 mg qid; increases theophylline; GI upset; increases
(Eramycin theophylline.
Ilotycin) Ophth oint: 0.5% [3.5 gm] Apply to affected eye(s) 6 times daily x 7-10 days.
Erythropoietin Erythrocyte stimu- Inj. 2000, 3000, 4000, 100-200 U/kg IV/SQ 3x weekly; max 300 U/kg 3x weekly.

(Epogen) lating factor 10,000 units/mL Life-threatening anemia: 100-150 U/kg IV/SQ qd
Esmolol (Brevibloc) Beta-blocker Amps: 2.5 gm 500 mcg/kg IV over 1 min, then 50 mcg/kg/min IV infusion (5.0 gm in
500 mL D5W); titrate to heart rate; max of 300 mcg/kg/min; contrain- dicated in heart failure, asthma, diabetes.
Esomeprazole Antiulcer Cap: 20, 40 mg 20-40 mg qd with food. Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain. (Nexium)

Estradiol (Estrace, Estrogen Tab: 1, 2 mg 1-2 mg qd

Vag cr: 0.01% [42 gm] 1 gm intravaginally qhs
Estraderm Transdermal: 50,100 Apply patch twice weekly; skin irritation. Breast tenderness, headache,
mcg/day edema. Risk of endometrial cancer diminished by concurrent proges-
terone use. Contraindicated in thromboembolic disorder, breast cancer, or estrogen-dependent malignancy.
Climara) Transdermal: 25, 50, 1 patch once a week.
75, 100 mcg/day
Estrogen, conjugated Estrogen Tab: 0.3, 0.625, 0.9, 0.625 mg PO qd or 2-4 gm intravaginally qhs
(Premarin) 1.25, 2.5 mg Breast tenderness, headache, edema. Risk of endometrial cancer Cream:
0.625 mg/gm diminished by concurrent progesterone use. Contraindicated in
[42.5 gm] thromboembolic disorder, breast cancer, or any estrogen-dependent malignancy.
Inj: 25 mg/vial 25 mg IV/IM
Estrogen, esterified Estrogen Tab: 0.3, 0.625, 2.5 mg 1.25-2.5 mg qd. (Estratab)
Estropipate (Ogen) Estrogen Tab: 0.625,1.25,2.5,5 0.625-5 mg qd
mg
Etanercept (Enbrel) Antirheumatic Inj: 25 mg/vial 25 mg SQ biweekly. May predispose to serious infections, respiratory
symptoms. Demyelination, pancytopenia Ethacrynate (Edecrin)Diuretic Powd for inj: 50 mg 50-100 mg IV in 50-100 mL D5W
over 30-60 min
Tab: 25, 50 mg 50-100 mg PO qd
Ethambutol Tuberculostatic Tab scored: 100, 400 15 mg/kg/d (400 mg bid-tid); can cause reversible changes in visual
(Myambutol) mg acuity; Gl upset.
Ethinyl Estradiol Estrogen Tab: 0.02, 0.05, 0.5 mg 0.02-2.0 mg qd (Estinyl)
Etidronate (Didronel) Anti-osteoporotic Inj: 300 mg/amp 7.5 mg/kg/day x 3 days
Bone stabilizer Tab: 200, 400 mg 5-10 mg/kg/day, max 6 months or 10-20 mg/kg/day, max 3 months.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Etodolac NSAID Cap: 200, 300 mg 200-400 mg bid-tid

(Lodine, Tab: 400 mg

Lodine XL) Tab ER: 400, 600 mg 400-1200 mg qd.
Etretinate Antipsoriatic Cap: 10, 25 mg 0.75-1.0 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses x 8-16 wk, then 0.5-0.75
(Tegison) mg/kg/day for maintenance; prolonged teratogenic effects; contrain- dicated in women who may ever become
pregnant.
Famciclovir (Famvir) Antiviral Tab: 125, 250, 500 mg Herpes zoster: 500 mg q8h x 7 days.
Herpes simplex: 125 mg bid x 10 days (initial); 125 mg bid x 5 days (recurrence).
Adjust dose in renal insufficiency; most effective within 48 hours of rash; not more effective than acyclovir. Headache.
Famotidine (Pepcid) H2-blocker Tab: 20, 40 mg 20 mg PO/IV q12h or 40 mg PO/IV qhs
Inj: 10 mg/mL
Susp: 40 mg/5 mL [50 mL]

Felbamate (Felbatol) Anticonvulsant Tab: 400, 600 mg 1200-3600 mg/day in 3-4 divided doses; aplastic anemia rarely; for
Susp: 600 mg/5 mL seizures that are refractory to other anticonvulsants.
Felodipine (Plendil) Calcium-blocker Tab: 2.5, 5, 10 mg 5-10 mg qd; max 10 mg/day
Fenofibrate (Tricor) Antihyperlipidemic Cap: 67 mg 67 mg qAM or qhs with meals, max 201 mg qd; pancreatitis. Fenoldopam
Vasodilator Inj: 10 mg/mL 0.01 mcg/kg/min IV infusion, adjust dose by 0.025-0.05 mcg/kg/min
(Corlopam) q15min to 0.3 mcg/kg/min; reflex tachycardia, headache.
Fenoterol (Berotec) Bronchodilator Aerosol: 200 mcg/puff 2 puffs bid-qid; beta-2 agonist
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Narcotic Patch: 25, 50, 75, 100 Apply 1 patch to hairless skin q3 days. 25 mcg/hr patch is equal to 100
Analgesic mcg/h mg of oral morphine per day. 1-2 days for full effect
Ferrous gluconate Mineral Tab: 300, 320, 325 mg One tab bid-tid
Elixir: 300 mg/5 mL
Ferrous sulfate Mineral Tab: 320 mg 1- 2 tab bid-tid

Inj: 50 mg/mL 0.5 mL IM by “Z” tract injection technique as test dose, if no reaction
within an hour, then inject 1 mL in each buttock qd x 10-20 days.
Watch for anaphylaxis after the test dose.
(Fergon, Infed, Cap SR: 159 mg 1 cap SR qd PO
Elixir: 220 mg/5 mL 5 mL bid-tid
Cap: 190 mg 1 cap bid
Slow Fe) Tab SR: 160 mg 1-2 tab qd-qid
Fexofenadine Antihistamine Cap: 60 mg One cap bid; non-sedating
(Allegra) Tab ER: 180 mg 180 mg qd
Filgrastim Leukocyte-stimu- Inj: 300 mcg/mL 5 mcg/kg/day IV/SC
(Neupogen) lating factor
Finasteride Hair growth stim- Tab: 1 mg 1 tab qd. For men only, sexual dysfunction, decreases PSA by 50%.
(Propecia) ulant Requires 6-12 months of therapy.
Finasteride (Proscar ) Antiandrogen Tab: 5 mg 5 mg qd; 3-6 months required for effect. Improvement occurs in only
33-50%; less effective than alpha-blockers.
Flecainide Antiarrhythmic Tab: 50, 100, 150 mg 50-100 mg q12h, max 400 mg/d; class I-C antiarrhythmic. Useful in
(Tambocor) atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
Fluconazole Antifungal Tab: 50, 100, 150, 200 Vulvovaginal candidiasis: 150 mg single dose
(Diflucan) mg
Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis: 200 mg PO/IV initially, Inj: 200 mg/100 mL, then 100 mg PO/IV qd x 14
Flucytosine, 5-FC days.
(Ancobon) 400 mg/200 mL
Candida cystitis: 50-100 mg PO/IV qd x 5-7 days
Cryptococcal meningitis: 400 mg PO/IV initially, then 200 mg PO/IV qd until CSF culture negative x 10-12 weeks. Not
effective against non-albicans candida.
Histoplasmosis: 400 mg bid
Antifungal Cap: 250, 500 mg 37.5 mg/kg q6h; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; bone marrow suppres-
sion; monitor serum levels
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Fludrocortisone Mineralocorticoid Tab: 0.1 mg 0.1 mg qd-tid

(Florinef)
Flumazenil Benzodiazepine Inj: 0.1 mg/mL 0.2 mg IV at 1 minute intervals, up to 3 mg. Excessive dosage may
(Romazicon) antagonist precipitate seizures.
Flunisolide (AeroBid, Corticosteroid Aerosol: 250 mcg puff 2-4 inhalations bid; may cause oral candidiasis; not indicated for acute
AeroBid-M, asthma; AeroBid-M has a menthol taste.
Nasalide) Spray: 25 mcg spray 2 sprays in each nostril bid Fluocinolone Corticosteroid Oint:
0.25% [15, 60 Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid.
(Synalar) gm]
Soln: 0.01% [20, 60
mL]
Cream: 0.025, 0.01,
0.2% [15, 60 gm]
Fluocinonide (Lidex) Corticosteroid Oint, cream: 0.05% Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid; high potency, skin atrophy, systemic
[30, 60, 120 gm] steroid effects.
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Antidepressant Caps: 10, 20, 40 mg Depression: 10-20 mg qam; max 80 mg qam. SSRI, sexual dysfunc- tion,
Prozac Weekly, Oral soln: 20 mg/5 mL weight loss, irritability.
Sarafem) Tab EC: 90 mg Caps: 10, 20 mg Obsessive-compulsive disorder: 20 mg qam; max 80 mg qam.
Alcoholism: 40 mg qam; max 80 mg qam.
Anorexia nervosa: 20 mg qam; max 80 mg qam.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: 20 mg qam; max 60 mg qam.
Bipolar II affective disorder:20 mg qam; max 80 mg qam.
Personality disorder: 5 mg qam; max 80 mg qam.
Narcolepsy: 20 mg qam; max 40 mg qam.
Chronic daily migraine headache: 20 mg qam; max 40 mg qam.
Panic disorder: 10 mg qam; max 60 mg qam.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: 5 mg qam; max 40 mg qam. 1 tab weekly
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: 20 mg qam; max 80 mg qam.

Fluphenazine Antipsychotic Tab: 1, 2.5, 5, 10 mg 0.5-10 mg qd; cholestatic jaundice, neuroleptic malignant syndrome,
(Prolixin, Permitil) Antipsychotic Elixir: 2.5 mg/mL extrapyramidal symptoms.
Fluphenazine deca- Corticosteroid Inj: 2.5 mg/mL 1.25-2.5 mg IM qd-tid
noate (Prolixin, Sedative Tab: 1, 2.5, 5, 10 mg 12.5-25 mg PO/IM q4-6 wk; reduce dosage in elderly; monitor liver function;
Decanoate) Hypnotic Inj: 2.5 mg/mL Elixir: may cause drowsiness
Flurandrenolide 2.5 mg/5 mL Cream, Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid
(Cordran) oint: 0.025, 15-30 mg qhs; reduce dosage in elderly; long half-life may cause daytime
Flurazepam 0.05% [30, 60 gm] sedation.
(Dalmane) Tab: 15, 30 mg

Flurbiprofen (Ansaid) NSAID Tab: 50, 100 mg 25-100 mg qd-tid

Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Fluticasone (Flovent, Corticosteroid Inhaler: 44, 110, 220 2 inhalations bid; not for acute bronchospasm; rinse mouth after each use
mcg/puff to prevent oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Flovent Diskus, Diskus inh: 50, 100, 100-500 mcg by inhalation bid.
250 mcg 1-2 sprays per nostril qd-bid. Apply to affected areas bid-qid.
Flonase, Nasal spray: [9, 16 gm] 20-40 mg qhs; reduces LDL cholesterol 80 mg PO qhs.
Cutivate) Cream: 0.05% [30, 60 gm] 50 mg qhs, increase by 50 mg increments q4-7 days prn until 50-150 mg
Oint: 0.005% [15, 30, bid; also used for obsessive-compulsive disorder. All SSRIs use can cause
60 gm] Fluvastatin (Lescol, Antihyperlipidemic Cap: 20, 40 mg impotence and abnormal ejaculation. Contraindicated with MAO-inhibitors,
Lescol XL) Tab ER: 80 mg cisapride, astemizole.
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Antidepressant Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg

Folic acid (Folvite) Mineral Tab: 0.1, 0.4, 0.8, 1 mg 1 mg PO/IV/IM qd

Inj: 5, 10 mg/mL
Fomepizole (Antizol) Antidote Inj: 1 gm/mL Formoterol Loading dose 15 mg/kg IV, then 10 mg/kg q12h x 4, then 15 mg/kg q12h
(Foradil) Bronchodilator Inh: 12 mcg/cap Foscarnet until ethylene glycol level < 20 mg/dL; infuse over 30 min.
(Foscavir) Antiretroviral Inj: 24 mg/mL 1 cap by aerosolized inhalation bid. Not for acute bronchospasm; tremor,
Fosfomycin (Monurol)Antibiotic Granules: 3 gm tachycardia, insomnia.
Fosinopril (Monopril) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 10, 20, 40 mg Cytomegalovirus retinitis induction: 60 mg/kg IV q8h x 3 wks
Maintenance: 90-120 mg/kg IV qd; adjust dose in renal failure; nephrotoxic,
hypocalcemia. Possible seizures with ciprofloxacin.
3 gm in 3-4 oz. water once. For uncomplicated acute cystitis only.
10-40 mg qd; decrease dosage in the elderly; persistent nonproductive
cough, orthostatic hypotension after first dose
Fosphenytoin Anticonvulsant Inj: 150, 750 mg 20 mg/kg IV/IM at max rate of 75 mg/min, then 150 mg IV/IM q8h. (Cerebyx)
Metabolized to active metabolite, phenytoin; fosphenytoin 150 mg =
phenytoin 100 mg; fosphenytoin may be given IM, unlike phenytoin.
Frovatriptan (Frova) Antimigraine Tab: 2.5 mg 2.5 mg PO qd with fluids; MR x 1 after 2 hours (max 3 tabs/24h)
Tremor, anxiety, tachycardia.
Furosemide (Lasix) Diuretic Tab: 20, 40, 80 mg Oral: 20-80 mg qd-bid; monitor magnesium and potassium levels; high Soln:
40 mg/5 mL; 10 doses in the presence of azotemia may cause ototoxicity
mg/mL [60, 120 mL]
Parenteral: 20-80 mg IV qd-q6h, max 1000 mg/d or 20-40 mg/hr IV Inj: 10 mg/mL infusion (1000 mg in 100 mL of D5W or NS;
conc: 10 mg/mL); IV
infusion is more effective than large, intermittent IV doses.
Gabapentin Anticonvulsant Cap: 100, 300, 400 300-400 mg bid-tid; max 1800 mg/day. Adjunctive therapy; somno-
(Neurontin) Tab: 600 mg lence, dizziness, nystagmus. Adjust in renal failure.

Galantamine Alzheimer’s agent Tab: 4, 8, 12 mg 4-8 mg bid; max 16 mg bid. Nausea, vomiting. Ketoconazole and (Reminyl)
paroxetine increase the galantamine by 30-40%.
Ganciclovir Antiretroviral Vial: 500 mg Cytomegalovirus retinitis induction: 5 mg/kg IV bid x 14-21 days, (Cytovene)
followed by maintenance of 5 mg/kg IV qd or 6 mg/kg IV 5 days a
week; neutropenia, thrombocytopenia; adjust in renal failure Cap: 250 mg Oral Maintenance: 1000 mg PO tid or 500 mg 6 times a day with
food; oral therapy is less effective than IV therapy.
Gatifloxacin (Tequin) Antibiotic Tab: 200, 400 mg 400 mg PO/IV q24h for bronchitis, sinusitis, community-acquired
Inj: 200, 400 mg pneumonia, cystitis, pyelonephritis.
Uncomplicated urethral or rectal gonorrhea: 400 mg PO/IV once.
Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Antihyperlipidemic Cap: 300 mg 600 mg bid, 30 min before meals. GI symptoms, hepatotoxic.
Tab: 600 mg
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Gentamicin Antibiotic Inj: 2, 10, 40, 60, 80, 2 mg/kg, then 1-1.5 mg/kg IV q8h; monitor levels; nephrotoxic, ototoxic;
(Garamycin) 100 mg decrease dose in azotemia.

Once daily dosing: 5 mg/kg IV q24h. Maintain peak level of 20-24 and
trough <0.1 mcg/mL. Not suitable in azotemia.
Ophth soln: 3 mg/mL [5 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) qid mL]
Ophth oint: 3 mg/gm Apply 0.5 inch to affected eye(s) bid-tid [3.5 gm]
Glargine (Lantus) Hypoglycemic Inj: 100 units/mL Initially 10U SC qhs. Faster onset and longer duration than NPH.

Glimepiride (Amaryl) Second genera- Tablets: 1, 2, 4 mg Starting dose: 1-2 mg qAM with breakfast. Maintenance: 1-4 mg qAM;
tion sulfonylurea max 8 mg/d; monotherapy or combination with insulin.
Glipizide (Glucotrol, Hypoglycemic Tab: 5, 10 mg Initially 5 mg qd, increase by 5 mg increments; max 20 mg/day; GI
Glucotrol XL) Tab ER: 5, 10 mg upset common, SIADH, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.
Glucagon (Glucagon) Hyperglycemic Vial: 1, 10 mg vials 1 mg IV bolus, then 1-2 mg/h IV
Glyburide (Micronase, Hypoglycemic Tab: 1.25, 2.5, 5mg Initially 1.25-5 mg qd, increase if necessary to max 20 mg/day in 2
DiaBeta, Micronized: 1.5, 3, 6 mg divided doses.
Glynase PresTab) Initially 1.5-3 mg qd; maintenance 0.75-12 mg qd

Granisetron (Kytril) Antiemetic Tab: 1 mg 1 mg bid or 2 mg qd an hour prior to chemotherapy. Leukopenia, anemia.
Inj: 1 mg/mL Griseofulvin (Fulvicin Antifungal Fulvicin 10 mcg/kg IV over 5 min; 30 min prior to chemo.
PG: 125, 165, 330-500 mg daily in single or two divided doses; hepatotoxic; monitor

PG, Fulvicin UF, Grifulvin V) 250 mg LFTs with extended therapy; GI absorption is improved with food
Fulvicin UF: 250, 500 mg
Grifulvin V: 125, 250,
500 mg
Guaifenesin Expectorant Syr: 100 mg/5 mL [120 100-400 mg q4h prn (Robitussin, mL]
Organidin) Cap: 200, 300 mg One cap bid
Guanabenz Antihypertensive Tab: 4, 8 mg 4-8 mg bid, max 32 mg bid (Wytensin)
Guanfacine (Tenex) Antihypertensive Tab: 1, 2 mg 1-3 mg qhs; sedation, drowsiness, rebound hypertension Halobetasol
Corticosteroid Cream, oint: 0.05% Apply to affected area bid
(Ultravate) [15, 45 gm]
Haloperidol (Haldol) Antipsychotic Tab: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 0.5-5 mg bid-tid; extrapyramidal symptoms; reduce in elderly; alpha-
mg blocking effects.
Inj: 2 , 5 mg/mL 2-5 mg IM/IV q4-8h
Haloperidol Antipsychotic Inj: 50, 100 mg/mL 25-100 mg IM q4 weeks; long acting. Reduce dose in elderly; decanoate
(Haldol extrapyramidal symptoms, alpha-blocking effects, high doses may
Decanoate) prolong QT interval.
Heparin Anticoagulant Inj: 10, 100, 1000, 75-100 U/kg IV push, then 15 U/kg/hr; or 5000 U SQ q8h; titrate to
10,000 U/mL PTT 1.5-2 x control; thrombocytopenia; antidote is protamine sulfate.
Hepatitis A vaccine Vaccine Inj: 1 mL 1 mL IM; followed by 1 mL IM 6-12 months later. 96% effective. For (Havrix)
immediate protection, give immune globulin (0.02 mL/kg IM) simulta-
neously.
Hepatitis B vaccine Vaccine Inj: 10 mcg/mL 1 mL IM/SC; repeat in 1 and 6 months. Immunity to hepatitis B; also
(Recombivax-HB, Inj: (dialysis form): 40 protects against hepatitis D.
mcg/mL
Engerix-B) Inj: 20 mcg/mL
Hetastarch (Hespan) Volume expander Inj: 500 mL 500-1000 mL IV over 30-60 min; max 1500 mL/day; platelet dysfunc-
tion

Hydralazine Vasodilator Tab: 10, 25, 50, 100 10-100 mg qid

(Apresoline) mg
Inj: 20 mg/mL 10-50 mg IV/IM q3-6h; 0.1-0.5 mg/kg/dose
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Hydrochlorothiazide Diuretic Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg 25 mg qd; may increase to 50-100 mg qd; hypokalemia, (Esidrix)
hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia
Hydrocortisone (Solu-Corticosteroid Inj: 100, 200, 500, 200-500 mg IV q4-6h
Cortef) 1,000 mg
Hydrocortisone Corticosteroid Tab: 5, 10, 20 mg 20-240 mg qd (Cortef, Cortenema, Enema: 100 mg/60 mL
1 enema PR qhs
Cream, oint: 1, 2.5% Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid [15, 30, 60 gm]
Hytone, Lotion: 1, 2.5% [60, Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid.
120 mL]
ProctoCream-HC) Cream: 2.5% [30 gm] Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid.
Hydrocortisone ace- Corticosteroid Cream: 0.5, 1% [30 Apply to affected area(s) bid-qid prn tate (Cort-dome,
gm]
Anusol HC, Suppository: 10, 25 mg One suppository PR bid-qid
Cortifoam) Aerosol foam: 1, 10% Apply to affected area(s) tid-qid [20 gm]
Hydrocortisone Corticosteroid Cream, oint: 0.2% [15, Apply to affected area(s) bid-tid; low potency. Valerate (Westcort)
45, 60, 120 gm]
Hydromorphone Narcotic Tab: 1, 2, 3, 4 mg 2-4 mg q4-6h prn pain
(Dilaudid) Analgesic Inj: 1, 2, 3, 4 mg 1-4 mg IM/SC/IV q4-6h Hydroxychloroquine Antimalarial Tab: 200 mg
Malaria: 200-600 mg qd
(Plaquenil) Antirheumatic
Rheumatoid arthritis: 400-600 mg qd x 1-2 weeks, then 200-400 mg qd; dose-dependent retinopathy.
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Antihistamine Tab: 10, 25, 50, 100 25-100 mg qid; drowsiness, anticholinergic. Atarax)
mg
Inj: 25, 50, 100 mg/mL 25-100 mg IM q4-6h prn Hyoscyamine Antispasmodic, GITab: 0.125 mg 0.125-0.25 mg tid-qid
(Levsin, Levsinex) SR cap: 0.375 mg 0.375-0.75 mg bid
Ibuprofen (Advil, NSAID Medipren, Tab, cap: 100, 200, 400-800 mg tid-qid prn; GI upset, bleeding, nephropathy.
Motrin) 300, 400, 600, 800 1 mg IV over 10 min (0.01 mg/kg if <60 kg), may repeat x 1. For
Ibutilide (Corvert) Antiarrhythmic mg cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or flutter; may prolong QT.
Class III Idoxuridine (Herplex) Antiviral Inj: 1 mg/vial One drop in affected eye(s) q3h x 7-21 days. HSV 1 and 2
Imipramine (Tofranil, Antidepressant Ophth soln: 0.1% [15 75-150 mg qhs; high sedation, high anticholinergic 25-50 mg IM bid-tid
Tofranil PM) mL] 75-200 mg qhs; max 300 mg.
Imipenem (Primaxin) Antibiotic Tab: 10, 25, 50 mg 0.5-1.0 gm IV q6-8h. Reduce dose in azotemia; seizures. 1.25-5 mg qd
Indapamide (Lozol) Diuretic Indinavir Inj: 25 mg/2 mL 800 mg q8h; use in combination to prevent resistance; nephrolithiasis
(Crixivan) Antiretroviral Cap: 75, 100, 125, 150 (8%); maintain fluid intake; hyperbilirubinemia.
Protease inhibitor mg
Inj: 250, 500 mg
Tab: 1.25, 2.5 mg
Caps: 200 mg, 400 mg

Indomethacin NSAID Cap: 25, 50 mg (Indocin) 25-50 mg tid; contraindicated in renal failure. 75 mg qd
Antipyretic Cap SR: 75 mg 1 mg IV q12-24h x 3 doses
Inj: 1 mg Infliximab (Remicade)Chrohn’s disease Inj: 100 mg 5 mg/kg IV over 2 hrs x 1 only. Fever, chill, dyspnea during infusion.
Influenza virus Vaccine Inj: 0.5 mL 0.5 mL IM in October or November of each year
Interferon Gamma-1BAntiosteoporotic Inj: 100 mcg/0.5mL 50 mcg/m² if BSA>0.5m² and 1.5 mcg/kg if BSA <0.5m² 3 times weekly.
(Actimmune) Delays progression of disease in malignant cases. De- creased mental
Infliximab (Remicade)Immuno- Inj: 100 mg status, cardiomyopathy, myelosuppression.
suppressant Rheumatoid arthritis: 3 mg/kg IV infusion; MR at 2 and 6 weeks, then every
Insulin lispro Hypoglycemic Inj: 100 U/mL (Humalog) 8 weeks.
Crohn’s disease: 5 mg/kg IV infusion x 1 only. Coughing, opportunis- tic
infection.
Give SQ within 15 min of meal; use with long-acting NPH insulin. Faster
onset and shorter duration than regular insulin.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Insulin regular Hypoglycemic Inj: 100 U/mL [10 mL] Subcutaneous injection: 2-4 injections per day. Give 2/3 of total insu- lin
(Humulin-R) requirement as NPH and 1/3 as regular; requires titration.

IV infusion: 3-5 U/h (50 U in 250 mL of normal saline; flush IV tubing

with 20 mL of soln before starting infusion).
Insulin NPH Hypoglycemic Inj: 100 U/mL [10 mL] Once or twice daily dosing; 2/3 of total insulin is given as NPH and 1/3
(Humulin-N) as regular. 20-60 U/day; requires titration.
Interleukin 11 Megacaryocyte- Inj: 5 mg/vial 50 mcg/kg SC qd x 21 or until platelet >50,000. Fever, edema, atrial
(Neumega) stimulating fac - fibrillation
tor 2-4 puffs tid-qid; minimal anticholinergic effects
Ipratropium (Atrovent)Bronchodilator Inhaler: [14 gm] 2 sprays intranasally tid-qid; 0.06% solution is for allergic rhinitis; 0.03% is
Nasal spray: 0.03, for rhinorrhea from the common cold.
0.06% 500 mcg nebulized 3-4 times a day
Inh soln: 500 mcg/2.5mL

Irbesartan (Avapro) Angiotensin-II an- Tab: 75, 150, 300 mg Initially 150 mg qd, range 75-300 mg qd; hypotension common.
tagonist
Iron sucrose Mineral Inj: 100 mg 100 mg IV 3 times/week at 20 mg/min through the dialysis line. Use
(Venofer) with erythropoietin. Hypotension, flushing, urticaria, leg cramps.
Isometheptene Antimigraine Tab: 65 mg Initially 2 tab, then 1 tab q1h prn; up to 5 tab within 12h period
(Midrin)
Isoniazid (INH) Tuberculostatic Tab: 100, 300 mg 300 mg PO/IV qd; hepatitis; monitor LFTs if >35 years. Add pyridoxine 50-
Syr: 50 mg/5 mL Inj: 100 mg/mL 100 mg qd to prevent peripheral neuropathy. Enhances the effect of
phenytoin. Consumption of tyramine-rich foods may cause palpita-
tions, tachypnea, urticaria.
Isoproterenol Beta-1 and 2 ago- Inj: 0.2 mg/mL 5 mcg/min IV infusion (1 mg in 500 mL of D5W) for high grade
(Isuprel) nist atrioventricular block.
Isosorbide (Isordil) Antianginal Tab SL: 2.5, 5, 10 mg 2.5-10 mg SL tid
Isosorbide mono- Tab: 5, 10, 20, 30 40 5-40 mg tid-qid; tolerance less common with shorter acting agents.
nitrate (ISMN, Imdur) mg 40 mg bid
Isotretinoin Tab SR: 40 mg 20 mg bid One tab qd
(Accutane) Antianginal ISMN tab: 20 mg Imdur 0.5-2 mg/kg/day in divided doses; teratogenic; contraception manda- tory.
tab: 30, 60, 120 Suicidal ideation
mg
Anti-acne Cap: 10, 20, 40 mg

Isradipine (DynaCirc, Calcium-blocker Tab: 2.5, 5 mg 2.5-5 mg bid; max 20 mg/day

DynaCirc CR) Tab CR: 5, 10 mg 5 mg qd; max 20 mg/day
Itraconazole Antifungal Cap: 100 mg Blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis: 200 mg bid.
(Sporanox) Anthelmintic Tab: 6 mg Oropharyngeal, esophageal candidiasis: 100 mg qd.
Ivermectin Antidiarrheal Tab: 750 mg Onychomycosis: 200 mg bid x 7 days each month x 3 months.
(Stromectol) Liq: 600 mg/15 mL [180, 480 mL] Vaginal candidiasis: 200 mg qd x 3; cutaneous mycosis: 100 mg qd x 12-18
Kaolin (Donnagel, Antifungal Tab: 200 mg months. Take with food; headache, nausea, diarrhea.
Kaopectate) Antiseborrheic Cr: 2% [15, 30, 60gm] Strongyloidiasis: 200 mcg/kg once only. Onchocerciasis:150 mcg/kg; repeat
Ketoconazole Shampoo: 2% [4 oz] q3-12 months; pruritus, rash, lymph node enlarge- ment.
(Nizoral) Two tabs initially, then one tab tid prn.
2 tablespoonfuls after each loose bowel movement; max 7 doses/day.
Oropharyngeal candidiasis: 200-400 mg qd
Esophagitis: 200 mg bid; hepatotoxic; long-term use requires liver function
monitoring; poor absorption in low gastric acid states.
Apply to affected area(s) qd-bid.
Shampoo twice a week x 4 wk; equally effective to selenium sham- poos,
but more expensive and irritating.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Ketoprofen (Orudis, NSAID Tab: 25, 50, 75 mg 25-50 mg q6-8h prn; max 300 mg/day

Oruvail) Analgesic Cap SR: 200 mg 1 cap qd

Ketorolac (Toradol, NSAID Inj: 15, 30 mg 30-60 mg IM/IV, then 15-30 mg IM/IV q6h
Analgesic Tab: 10 mg 10 mg q4-6h prn
Acular) Antiallergic Ophth soln: 0.5% [5, Instill one drop in affected eye(s) qid.
10 mL]
Ketotifen (Zaditor) Ophth antihista- Ophth soln: 0.025% (5, 1 drop in the affected eye(s) q8-12h. mine 7.5 mL)
Labetalol (Trandate, Antihypertensive Tab: 100, 200, 300 mg 100-400 mg bid; max 1200 mg/day. Ideal for decreasing pulse pres-
Normodyne) sure in the presence of an aneurysm.
Inj: 5 mg/mL 20 mg IV bolus (0.25 mg/kg), then 20-80 mg IV q10-15min prn or 0.5-
2.0 mg/min IV infusion.
Lactulose Laxative Syr: 10 gm/15 mL [480 30 mL qhs
(Chronulac, mL] Hepatic encephalopathy: 30-45 mL PO tid-qid, or 250 mL PR qid Duphalac)
[300 mL of lactulose combined with 700 mL of water]; instill via rectal
tube, then clamp tube for 45 min.
Lamivudine (Epivir, Antiretroviral Tab: 150 mg HIV: 150 mg po bid in combination therapy; adjust dose in azotemia; 3TC
Oral soln: 10 mg/mL nausea, headache.
Epivir-HBV) Tab: 100 mg
Chronic Hepatitis B: 100 mg po qd. Reduce dose in azotemia.
Oral soln: 5 mg/mL
Lamotrigine Anticonvulsant Tab: 25, 100, 150, 200 Initially: 25-50 mg qd for 2 weeks, then 50-250 mg bid; adjunctive (Lamictal)
mg therapy.
Lansoprazole Proton pump in- Caps: 15, 30 mg Peptic ulcer: 15 mg qd (Prevacid) hibitor Susp: 3 mg/mL
Reflux esophagitis:
30 mg qd
Latanoprost (Xalatan) Antiglaucoma Ophth soln: 0.005% One drop qhs. Photophobia, iris hyperpigmentation.
(2.5mL)
Leflunomide (Arava) Antirheumatic Tab: 10, 20, 100 mg 100 mg qd x 3, then 10-20 mg qd. Alopecia, rash, anaphylaxis,
diarrhea, and elevation of LFTs. No advantage over methotrexate.
Lepirudin (Refludan) Anticoagulant Inj: 50 mg/vial 0.4 mg/kg IVP, then 0.15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion. Reduce bolus dose to
(thrombin-inhibi- 0.02mg/kg IV if GFR < 50mLs/min. Reduce infusion dose by 50% if
tor) GFR < 50mLs/min, by 70% if GFR < 35mLs/min, and by 85% if GFR
< 25mLs/min. Monitor aPTT. Allergic reactions common; no antidote exists, removed by hemodialysis.
Leucovorin calcium Folic acid deriva- Tab: 5, 10, 15, 25 mg 10 to 20 mg PO/IV/IM qd (up to 50 mg qd); used with pyrimethamine in
(Wellcovorin) tive Inj: 50, 100, 350 mg treatment of toxoplasmosis.
Levalbuterol Bronchodilator Inh: 0.63 mg/3mL, 0.63-1.25 mg by nebulization q6-8h prn. Nervousness, tremors. Nebul
(Xopenex) 1.25 mg/3mL izer use only; no advantage over albuterol.
Levetiracetam Anticonvulsant Tab: 250, 500 mg 500 mg bid; max 1500 mg bid. Asthenia, somnolence (Keppra)
Levocabastine Ophthalmic anti- Ophth soln: 5 mL One drop in each eye qid (Livostin) histamine
Levodopa (Larodopa, Antiparkinsonian Tab: 100, 250, 500 mg Initial dose of 250 mg qid, increased as tolerated to 1-2 gm/day. Dopar)
Cap: 100, 250, 500 mg
Levofloxacin Antibiotic Tab: 250, 500 mg Cystitis and pyelonephritis: 250 mg qd; bronchitis and pneumonia: (Levaquin,
Inj: 250, 500 mg 500 mg qd.
Quixin) Ophth soln: 0.5% (2.5, Instill 1-2 drops in affected eyes 8 times per day x 2 days, then qid for 5 mL)
total of 7 days.
Levonorgestrel-RIS Contraceptive Intrauterine system: 52 Insert a single unit into the uterine cavity once every 5 years. Do not
(Minera) mg levonorgestrel use if history of PID. Syncope, depression, acne.
Levothyroxine Thyroid hormone Tab: 25, 50, 75, 88, 25-200 mcg PO/IV qd. IV dose is 2/3 of oral dose. (Synthroid)
100, 112, 125, 150,
175, 200, 300 mcg
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Antiarrhythmic Inj: 100 mg/5 mL, 2 50-100 mg IV, then 2-4 mg/min IV infusion (2 gm in 500 mL D5W; Class Ib
gm/500 mL conc=4 mg/mL).
Oint: 2.5, 5% [50 gm] Apply to affected area(s) prn Oral soln: 2% [100, 450 30 mL swish and spit prn
mL]
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Lindane (Kwell) Scabicide Cream: 1% [60 gm] Scabies: Apply thin layer from neck down and wash off after 10 hours.

Lotion: 1% [30, 60 mL] Pediculosis: Apply shampoo to hair; add water after 4 min, then rinse and
Shampoo: 1% [30, 60 towel dry.
mL]
Linezolid (Zyvox) Antibiotic Tab: 400, 600 mg 600 mg PO/IV q12h for VRE and MRSA infections. 400 mg PO q12h
Inj: 2 mg/mL for uncomplicated skin infections. Active against E. faecium, E.
Lisinopril (Zestril, ACE-inhibitor Tab: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30, faecalis, and MRSA. Thrombocytopenia, myelosuppression.
Prinivil) 40 mg 5-40 mg qd; dizziness, headache, persistent cough. Hyperkalemia in renal
Lithium carbonate Mood stabilizer Cap: 150, 300, 600 mg failure; improved survival if used within 24 hours of myocardial infarction.
(Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithobid SR: 300 mg Eskalith CR: 450 mg 300 mg tid-qid
Eskalith CR) 300-600 mg bid; titrate to levels; polyuria, tremor common; adjust in renal
impairment; hyponatremia potentiates toxicity. ACE-Inhibitors may elevate
lithium levels.

Lodoxamide Mast cell stabilizerOphth soln: 0.1% [10 1-2 drops in each eye qid; effective for contact lens conjunctivitis;
(Alomide) mL] several days required for effect.
Lomefloxacin Antibiotic Tab: 400 mg Lower respiratory and urinary tract infections: 400 mg qd. Uncomp
(Maxaquin) cated gonorrhea: 400 mg once; photosensitivity.
li-
Loperamide Antidiarrheal Cap, tab: 2 mg 2-4 mg q6h prn; max 16 mg/day; OTC
(Imodium)
Loracarbef (Lorabid) Antibiotic Cap: 200, 400 mg 200-400 mg bid; covers community-acquired lower and upper respira- tory
Susp: 100, 200 tract infections.
mg/5mL
Loratadine (Claritin) Antihistamine Tab: 10 mg One tab qd on an empty stomach. QT prolongation not reported with
Syr: 1 mg/mL azole antifungals or macrolide antibiotics.
RediTab: 10 mg One tab qd. Dissolves on the tongue for quick action.
Lorazepam (Ativan) Anxiolytic Tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg 1-2 mg tid-qid
Oral soln: 2 mg/mL
Parenteral: 2, 4 mg/mL 0.5-4 mg IV/IM q4-6h prn; decrease in elderly
Losartan (Cozaar) Angiotensin-II re- Tab: 25, 50 mg 25-50 mg qd-bid; hyperkalemia in renal insufficiency, cough or ceptor antago-
angioedema rare.
nist
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Antihyperlipidemic Tab: 10, 20, 40 mg 20-80 mg qhs; take with food; monitor LFTs; headache, myositis. Loxapine
(Loxitane) Antipsychotic Tab: 5, 10, 25, 50 mg 10 mg tid, titrate to 60-100 mg/day in divided doses; max 250 mg/day
Liq conc: 25 mg/mL
Parenteral: 50 mg/mL 12.5-50 mg IM q4-12h
Lyme disease vac- Vaccine Inj: 30 mcg/0.5 mL 0.5 mL IM, repeat in 1 and 12 months. 78% efficacy.
cine (LYMErix)
Magaldrate (Riopan) Antacid Susp: 540 mg/5 mL 15-30 mL tid and qhs
Magnesium chloride Mineral Tab: 64 mg 1-2 tabs bid (64 mg elemental Mg/tab)
(Slow-Mag)
Magnesium Mineral Tab: 500 mg 1-2 tabs bid-tid (29 mg elemental Mg/tab)
gluconate
(Magtrate)
Magnesium hydrox- Antacid Susp: 400 mg/5 mL 15-30 mL tid and qhs
ide (Maalox,
Mylanta)
Magnesium oxide Mineral Tab: 400 mg 1-2 tabs bid (241mg elemental Mg/tab)
(Mag-Ox 400)
Magnesium sulfate Mineral Inj: 10, 12.5, 50% 2-4 gm in 100 mL of D5W at 1 gm/hr; reduce to 1-2 g in azotemia.
Mannitol (Osmitrol) Osmotic diuretic Inj: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25% 0.5-1.0 gm/kg IV; may worsen heart failure. Mazindol (Sanorex) Anorexiant
Tab: 1, 2 mg 1 mg qd-tid an hour before meals. GI upset. Meclizine (Antivert) Antivertigo Tab: 12.5, 25, 50 mg
25-50 mg tid-qid; anticholinergic effects; OTC
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

MedroxyprogesteroneProgestin Tab: 2.5, 5, 10 mg 2.5 mg qd continuously or 5 mg qd for 5-10 days on the 16th day of

(Provera, cycle; contraindicated in active thromboembolic or hepatic disease.

Depo-Provera) Contraceptive Inj: 150 mg/mL 150 mg IM q3 months; initiation within 5 days of menses ensures
patient is not pregnant and contraception is immediate; pregnancy test if >15 weeks since last dose; fertility delayed for up to 1 year after
discontinuation.
Megestrol (Megace) Appetite stimulant Tab: 20, 40 mg 80 mg qid; max 800 mg qd.
Meloxicam (Mobic) NSAID Tab: 7.5 mg 7.5 mg qd; max 15 mg qd. GI ulceration. Meningococcal Vaccine
Inj: 50 mcg/0.5 mL 0.5 mL SC x 1. Fever, headache, malaise.
vaccine (Menomune)
Meperidine (Demerol)Narcotic Tab: 50, 100 mg 50-100 mg q4-6h prn; respiratory depression; accumulation of normep-
Analgesic Syr: 50 mg/5 mL eridine in renal insufficiency may result in seizures.
Inj: 50, 100 mg/mL 25-100 mg IV/IM q4-6h prn; Phenergan, 25 mg, IV/IM is added to enhance analgesia and prevent nausea.
Meropenem (Merrem)Antibiotic Inj: 500 mg 500-1000 mg IV q8h; reduce in renal insufficiency; similar to
imipenem-cilastatin for resistant infections.
Mesalamine (Asacol, Ulcerative colitis Tab: 400 mg 400-800 mg tid Pentasa, Rowasa) Cap: 250 mg
1 gm qid
Suppository: 500 mg One suppository PR bid
Rectal susp: 4000 One enema PR qhs; retain for 6-8h mg/60 mL

Metformin Antidiabetic Tab: 500, 850, 1000 500-1000 mg PO bid with meals. Metabolic acidosis in presence of
(Glucophage, mg azotemia; GI upset; lactic acidosis in the presence of heart failure,
shock, hepatic or renal failure, alcohol intoxication.
Glucophage XR) Tab XR: 500 mg 500-2000 mg PO once daily
Methimazole Anti-thyroid Tab: 5, 10 mg 5-20 mg tid; monitor for agranulocytosis, hepatitis.
(Tapazole)
Methocarbamol Muscle relaxant Tab: 500, 750 mg 500-1000 mg PO/IV q4-6h; drowsiness.
(Robaxin) Antirheumatic Tab: 2.5 mg 7.5 mg once weekly or 2.5 mg q12h x 3 doses once weekly; max 20
Methotrexate mg weekly; monitor CBC, LFTs monthly. Mandatory contraception, teratogenic.
(Rheumatrex) Antihypertensive Tab: 125, 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg PO/IV q6h; may cause impotence.
Methyldopa (Aldomet) Inj: 250 mg
Methylphenidate Glucocorticoid Tab: 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32 30-10 mg qd; hyperglycemia, fluid retention. mg
(Ritalin, Metadate ER, Inj: 40, 125, 500, 1000 40-60 mg IV q6h
Metadate CD) mg
Methylprednisolone
acetate (Depo-
Medrol)
Methylprednisolone
(Medrol, Solu- Medrol)
Metoclopramide
(Reglan)
Metolazone
(Zaroxolyn)
Metoprolol (Lopressor,
Toprol XL)

CNS stimulant
Tab: 5, 10, 20 mg 5-20 mg po AC tid
Tab ER: 10, 20 mg 10-30 mg AC bid
Cap ER: 20 mg 20-60 mg AC qAM
Glucocorticoid Inj: 20, 40, 80 mg 20-80 mg IM q1-4 wk
Antiemetic Tab: 5, 10 mg 5-10 mg PO/IV/IM q6h, max 30 mg q6h; drowsiness, fatigue; dystonic
Liq: 5 mg/5 mL reactions may occur.
Inj: 10 mg/mL
Diuretic Tab: 2.5, 5, 10 mg 2.5-10 mg qd; max 20 mg/d; 30 min before loop diuretic.
Beta-blocker Tab: 50, 100 mg 25-100 mg bid; heart failure: 12.5 mg bid
Tab ER: 50, 100, 200 50-200 mg qd
mg
Inj: 5 mg 5 mg IV q6h
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Metronidazole Antibiotic Tab: 250, 375, 500 mg 250-750 mg tid x 7 days; disulfiram-like reaction, metallic taste.
(Flagyl, MetroGel, Inj: 500 mg 500 mg IV q6-8h
MetroGel Vaginal) Vag gel: 0.75% [70 gm] One applicatorful intravaginally bid x 5 days
Mexiletine (Mexitil) Antiarrhythmic Cap: 150, 200, 250 mg 150-300 mg tid; confusion and nausea common. One suppository
Class IB Miconazole nitrate Monistat-3 suppository: intravaginally qhs x 3
Antifungal 200 mg [3/pak] One 1 suppository intravaginally qhs x 7 One applicatorful intravaginally
(Monistat-3, Monistat-7, Monistat, Monistat-7 suppository: qhs x 7 Apply to affected areas bid.
Micatin) 100 mg [7/pak] 2-5 mg IV doses q1-4h prn; or 0.02-0.1 mg/kg/hr IV infusion.
Midazolam (Versed) Hypnotic Monistat cr: 2% [45 gm] Initially 2.5 mg tid, titrate to 10 mg tid. Paresthesia, piloerection, urinary
Midodrine Pressor Micatin cr: 2% [15, 30 retention; used for orthostatic hypotension.
(ProAmatine) gm] 25 mg tid, then 50-100 mg tid with the first bite of each meal. Delays
Miglitol (Glyset) Hypoglycemic Inj: 1, 5 mg/mL carbohydrate absorption. Rash, GI upset.
Milrinone (Primacor) Inotropic agent Tab: 2.5, 5 mg 50 mcg/kg IV over 10 min, then 0.375-0.75 mcg/kg/min infusion (40 mg in
Minocycline (Minocin) Antibiotic Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg 200 mL NS); proarrhythmic
Inj: 1 mg/mL [10, 20 mL] 100-200 mg PO bid; photosensitivity.
Tab: 50, 100 mg

Minoxidil (Loniten, Antihypertensive Tab: 2.5, 10 mg 5-20 mg qid

Rogaine) Hair growth stimu- Soln: 20 mg/mL Apply 2-3 mL to scalp bid; OTC; effectiveness is doubtful; continuous use
lant required to maintain hair growth.
Mirtazapine Antidepressant Tab: 15, 30,45 mg 15 mg qhs; max 45 mg qhs
(Remeron) 100-200 mg qid; reduce dosage if diarrhea; abortifacient, contracep- tion
Misoprostol (Cytotec) Anti-ulcer Tab: 100, 200 mg mandatory.

Modafinil (Provigil) Analeptic Tab: 100, 200 mg 200 mg qAM; max 400 mg qAM. Nausea, headache. May reduce
effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Moexipril (Univasc) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 7.5, 15 mg One tab qd-bid; max 30 mg/day
Mometasone Corticosteroids Cr: 0.1% (15, 45 gm) Apply a thin layer to affected areas once daily. Pruritus, skin atrophy.
(Elocon)
Montelukast Leukotriene modi- Tab: 5, 10 mg 10 mg qd at bedtime for chronic asthma. Headache, abdominal pain;
(Singulair) fier, Anti-asthma no hepatotoxicity.
Moricizine Antiarrhythmic Tab: 200, 250, 300 mg 200-300 mg q8h; max 900 mg/d (Ethmozine) (Class I)
Morphine sulfate Narcotic Inj: 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 mg 2-8 mg IV/IM q4h prn or 0.03-0.05 mg/kg/hr IV infusion (100 mg/D5W
Analgesic Tab: 10, 15, 30 mg 250 mL).
(MS Contin, Tab CR: 15, 30, 60, 10-30 mg PO q4h prn
100, 200 mg
Oramorph SR, Tab SR:15, 30, 1 tab q8-12h; do not crush tablets 60,100mg
Roxanol Supp: 5, 10, 20, 30 mg 1 tab q12h. Do not break in half or crush tabs.
Kadian) Cap SR: 20, 50, 100 5-30 mg PR Q3-4h prn mg 1 cap qd
Moxifloxacin (Avelox) Antibiotic Tab: 400 mg 400 mg po q24h for sinusitis, and community-acquired pneumonia. QT
prolongation. No advantage over other fluoroquinolones.
Mycophenolate Immunosuppres- Cap: 250 mg 1.0-1.5 gm IV/PO bid. Myelosuppression, hypertension, tremor, Mofetil
(CellCept) sant Tab: 500 mg diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
Susp: 200 mg/mL
Inj: 500 mg/vial
Mupirocin Topical antibiotic Oint: 2% [15, 30 gm] Apply to affected areas tid. Active against gram positive cocci (Bactroban)
Nasal oint: 2% [1 gm] 0.5 gm (½ tube) in each nostril bid x 5 days for MRSA nasal carriers
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Mycophenolate Cap: 250 mg Renal transplant: 1 gm IV/PO bid Tab: 500 mg Cardiac transplant: 1.5 gm
IV/PO bid
Susp: 200 mg/mL
Hepatic transplant: 1 gm IV bid or 1.5 gm PO bid Inj: 500 mg/vial

Nabumetone NSAID Tab: 500, 750 mg 500-1000 mg qd-bid

(Relafen)
Nadolol (Corgard) Beta-blocker Tab: 20, 40, 80, 120, 40-80 mg qd, max 320 mg qd; non-cardioselective. Adjust dose in
160 mg azotemia.
Nafarelin (Synarel) GNRH-agonist Nasal soln: 2 mg/mL One spray bid in alternating nostrils; menopausal-like side effects;
[10 mL] usage limited to 6 months because of osteoporosis.
Nafcillin (Nafcil, Antibiotic Inj: 0.5, 1, 2, 10 g 1-2 gm IV q4-6h
Unipen) Tab: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg PO qid
Naftifine (Naftin) Antifungal Cr: 1% [15, 30, 60 gm] Apply to affected area qd-bid. Not effective against Candida sp.
Gel: 1% [20, 40, 60
gm]
Nalbuphine (Nubain) Narcotic Inj: 10, 20 mg/mL 10 mg IM/SC/IV q3-6h prn
Analgesic Naloxone (Narcan) Inj: 0.4, 1 mg/mL 0.4-2 mg IV; can precipitate acute withdrawal in addicts
Narcotic
Antagonist
Naproxen (Naprosyn NSAID Tab: 250, 375, 500 mg 250-500 mg q6-8h
Naprelan) Tab SR: 375, 500 mg 750-1000 mg once daily
Naproxen sodium NSAID Tab: 275 mg 550 mg, then 275 mg q6-8h; gastrointestinal upset
(Aleve, Anaprox, Tab DS: 550 mg 550 mg bid
Anaprox-DS)
Naratriptan (Amerge) Antimigraine Tab: 1, 2.5 mg 1-2.5 mg x 1; may repeat in 4 hrs; max 5 mg/24 hrs. Contraindicated in
coronary artery disease, severe azotemia, peripheral or cerebro-
vascular disease. Serotonin syndrome with SSRIs.
Nateglinide (Starlix) Hypoglycemic Tab: 60, 120 mg 60-120 mg tid before meals, alone or with metformin. Significantly
metabolized by cytochrome p450.
Nedocromil (Tilade) Mast cell stabilizerAerosol: [16.2 gm] 2 puffs qid; asthma prophylaxis in stable patients
Nefazodone Antidepressant Tab: 100, 150, 200, 100 mg bid; increase to 200-300 mg bid; headache, somnolence, dry
(Serzone) 250 mg mouth, blurred vision.
Nelfinavir (Viracept) Antiretroviral pro- Tab: 250 mg 750 mg tid or 1250 mg bid in a combination regimen; diarrhea,
tease inhibitor Powder: 50 mg/g hepatotoxic.
Neomycin Antibiotic Tab: 500 mg (Mycifradin, 1 gm q4-6h for GI tract sterilization Apply to affected area(s) qd-qid
Cream, oint: 0.5% [15, 2 mcg/kg IV bolus, then 0.01 mcg/kg/min; titrate dose no sooner than q3h
Myciguent) 30 gm] to max 0.03 mcg/kg/min. Mild diuretic effect.
Nesiritide (Natrecor) Vasodilator Inj: 1.5 mg/vial 200 mg bid in a combination regimen; rash, diarrhea, drug fever,
Nevirapine Antiretroviral Tab: 200 mg (Viramune) hepatotoxic
Niacin Antihyperlipidemic Tab: 100, 250, 500 mg 100-250 mg qd with meals; max 3000 mg/day; flushing reaction re- duced
(Niaspan) Tab ER: 500, 750, by 1 aspirin 30 min before; contraindicated in hepatic disease, Diabetes, or
1000 mg Nicardipine (Cardene,Calcium blocker Cap: 20, 30 mg gout.
Cardene SR, Cap SR: 30, 45, 60 mg 500 mg qhs x 1-4 weeks, then 750-1000 mg qhs. Aspirin 325 mg 30
Cardene IV) Inj: 25 mg/10mL minutes prior to each dose, may reduce flushing.
Nicotine (Nicotrol NS, Smoking deterrentNasal spray: 20-40 mg tid
0.5mg/spray [10 mL] 30-60 mg bid
Habitrol, Nicoderm, Patch: 7, 14, 21 mg 5 mg/hr IV inf, then titrate by 2.5 mg/hr q15 min to 15 mg/hr. Tachycar-
Nicorette) Gum: 2, 4 mg dia, flushing, local phlebitis. Contraindicated in acute CHF.
1 spray in each nostril, 1-2 times/h; max 10 sprays/hr or 80 sprays/day for
8 weeks, taper over next 4 weeks; higher levels than patches.
21 mg qd x 6 wk, then 14 mg qd x 2 wk, then 7 mg qd x 2 wk; OTC Chew
one piece slowly over 20 min when the urge to smoke is felt, up
to 10-12/day. Caution in cardiovascular disease.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Nifedipine (Procardia, Calcium blocker Cap: 10, 20 mg 10-20 mg q6-8h; reflex tachycardia, pedal edema. Non-sustained
release formulations may cause unpredictable hypotension resulting in cardiac or CNS ischemia.
Procardia-XL) Tab: 30, 60, 90 mg 30-120 mg qd
Nimodipine (Nimotop)Calcium blocker Cap: 30 mg 60 mg q4h; reduces vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage; initiate
within 96 hours of event for 21 days; hypotension.
Nisoldipine (Sular) Calcium blocker Tab: 10, 20, 30, 40 mg 20-40 mg qd; max 60 mg/day.
Nitrofurantoin Antibiotic Caps: 100 mg 100 mg bid with food; GI side effects common; take with food; intersti-

(Macrobid) tial pneumonitis.

50-100 mg q6h
Nitrofurantoin Antibiotic Tab: 50, 100 mg
(Macrodantin) Cap: 25, 50, 100 mg
Nitroglycerin (Tridil, Vasodilator Inj: 25, 50 mg
Antianginal
Nitro-bid, Transderm-nitro, Cap CR: 2.5, 6.5, 9.0 5-10 mcg/min IV infusion; titrate to reduce chest pain or blood pres- sure
Nitro-dur, Nitrostat SL) Transderm-nitro patc- (50 mg in 500 mL D5W; conc=0.1 mg/mL).
hes: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 2.5-9.0 mg bid
0.6 mg/h One patch qd, applied to hairless area; tolerance is prevented with a
Nitrostat SL tab: 0.15, nitrate-free period; apply after dinner, remove mid-day the next day.
0.3, 0.4, 0.6 mg Anginal pain follows a circadian rhythm.
Nitro-bid oint: 2% [30, One tab SL q5min x 3 prn chest pain.
60 gm] ½-2 inches topically q6h

Nitroprusside sodium Vasodilator Inj: 50 mg Initially: 0.25-1.0 mcg/kg/min IV (50 mg in 250 mL of D5W), titrate to
(Nipride) BP; range 0.25-8 mcg/kg/min; risk of cyanide or thiocyanate toxicity
increases with prolonged use or in renal failure.
Nizatidine (Axid) H2-blocker Cap: 150, 300 mg 300 mg qhs or 150 mg bid
Norepinephrine Vasoconstrictor Amps: 1 mg/mL 8-12 mcg/min IV infusion (4 mg in 500 mL of D5W), titrate to adequate
(Levophed) perfusion pressure
Norfloxacin (Noroxin, Antibiotic Tab: 400 mg 400 mg bid; contraindicated in pregnancy and <16 years of age;
increases theophylline.
Chibroxin) Ophth soln: 0.3% [5 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) q3h.
mL]
Nortriptyline Antidepressant Tab: 10, 25, 50, 75 mg 25 mg tid-qid; max 150 mg/day; anticholinergic effects.
(Pamelor)
Nystatin (Mycostatin, Antifungal Vag tab: 100,000 unit One tab intravaginally qhs for 14 days
Nilstat, Mycostatin) Susp: 100,000 U/mL 5-10 mL, swish and swallow, qid or 2 tab tid; not systemically ab-
[60 mL] sorbed.
Cream & oint: Apply to affected areas 2-3 times daily.
100,000U/g (15, 30g)
Octreotide Somatostatin ana-Inj: 50, 100, 500 Variceal bleeding: 50 mcg IV over 5-10 min, then 50 mcg/hr IV
(Sandostatin, logue mcg/mL infusion; nausea, abdominal discomfort.
Sandostatin LAR) Inj: 10, 20, 30 mg
VIPoma: 20 mg IM q4weeks.
Ofloxacin (Floxin Antibiotic Tab: 200, 300, 400 mg 200-400 mg PO/IV bid; poor coverage for gram positive infections.
Inj: 200, 400 mg Pelvic inflammatory disease: 400 mg PO bid x 2 weeks
Ocuflox) Ophth soln: 0.3% (1, 5, Instill 1-2 drops in affected eyes, 8 times per day x 2 days, then qid for
10 mL) total of 7 days.
Olanzapine Antipsychotic Tab: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 5-10 mg qd; max 20 mg qd. Orthostatic hypotension, hyperthermia
(Zyprexa) 20 mg with heat exposure.
Tab, orally disintegrat- Schizophrenia: 5-10 mg qd; max 20 mg qd. ing: 5, 10, 15, 20 mg Bipolar Mania: 10-15 mg qd; max 20 mg qd.
Olopatadine Antihistamine Ophth soln: 0.1% 1-2 drops in each affected eye bid; headache frequent.

(Patanol) (5mL)
Olsalazine Ulcerative colitis Cap: 250 mg 500 mg bid; take with food; bowel anti-inflammatory.
(Dipentum)
Omeprazole Proton pump in- Cap SR: 10, 20 mg 10-20 mg qd-bid; constipation, rash.
(Prilosec) hibitor
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Ondansetron (Zofran Antiemetic Tab: 4, 8, 24, mg 4-8 mg bid-tid or 24 mg x 1 an hour before chemotherapy. May cause

Soln: 4 mg/5 mL EPS.

Inj: 2 mg/mL 0.15 mg/kg IV over 15 min, 30 min prior to chemotherapy; diarrhea,
headache.
Zofran ODT) Orally disintegrating 8 mg bid-tid tabs: 4, 8, mg
Orlistat (Xenical) Lipase-inhibitor Cap: 120 mg 1 capsule tid with each fatty meal. Flatulence and fecal urgency fre-
quent.
Orphenadrine Muscle relaxant Tab SR: 100 mg 100 mg bid or 60 mg IM/IV q12h; anticholinergic effects. (Norflex)
Inj: 30 mg/mL
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Antiviral Cap: 75 mg 75 mg bid x 5 days. GI upset, insomnia, dizziness. Influenza A and B. Susp:
12 mg/mL Decreases severity and duration of viral illness by 1-2 days .
Oxacillin (Prostaphlin)Antibiotic Vial: 250, 500 mg, 4 1-2 gm IV q4-6h
gm
Oxandrolone Anabolic steroid Tab: 2.5 mg 2.5 mg bid-qid x 2-4 weeks; may repeat course prn. Cholestatic jaun-
(Oxandrin) dice, skin discoloration, ankle swelling, increase INR on warfarin.
Oxaprozin (Daypro) NSAID Tab: 600 mg 1-2 tab qd Oxazepam (Serax) Anxiolytic Cap: 10, 15, 30 mg
10-15 mg tid
Oxcarbazepine Anticonvulsant Tab: 150, 300, 600 mg 300-600 mg bid; max 600 mg q6h. Hyponatremia, headache, ataxia,
(Trileptal) nystagmus.
Oxiconazole (Oxistat) Antifungal Cream: 1% [15, 30, 60 Apply to affected areas qd-bid
gm]
Lotion: 1% [30 mL]
Oxybutynin (Ditropan,Antispasmodic Tab: 5 mg 5 mg bid-qid; max 20 mg/day; anticholinergic effects.
Syrup: 1mg/mL
Ditropan XL) Tab ER: 5, 10 mg 5-30 mg qd.
Oxycodone (Roxico- Narcotic Tab: 5 mg 5 mg q4-6h prn pain done, OxyContin) Analgesic CR Tab: 10, 20, 40,
80 1 tab q12h
mg
Oxymetazoline (Afrin) Nasal deconges- Soln & spray: 0.05% 2-3 drops or sprays bid x 3-5 days. Rebound congestion. tant
Pamidronate (Aredia) Bone stabilizer Inj: 30, 60, 90 mg Hypercalcemia: 60-90 mg IV infusion over 2-24 hrs. May repeat x 1
after 7 days.
Pancuronium Neuromuscular Inj: 1 mg/mL 0.08 mg/kg IV push, then 0.03 mg/kg/hr; tachycardia. (Pavulon)
blocker
Pantoprazole Proton pump Tab: 20, 40 mg 40 mg IV/PO qd (Protonix) inhibitor Inj: 40 mg
Paricalcitol (Zemplar) Vitamin D Inj: 5 mcg/mL 0.04-0.1 mcg/kg IV 3 times/week during dialysis. Edema, chills.
Analog
Paroxetine (Paxil) Antidepressant Tab: 10, 20, 30, 40 mg 20-50 mg qd; SSRI, sexual dysfunction, dizziness, diarrhea, dry
Oral soln: 10 mg/5 mL mouth.
PCEC (RabAvert) Rabies Vaccine Inj: 1 mL 1 mL IM post-exposure, repeat on days 3, 7, 14, and 28 (total 5
doses). No allergic reaction.
Pemirolast (Alamast) Antiallergic Ophth soln: 0.1% (10 1-2 drops in each affected eye qid. Headache, rhinitis, cold/flu symp-
mL) toms.
Penciclovir (Denavir) Antiviral Cream: 1% [2 gm/tube] Apply to lesions q2h while awake x 4 days. For HSV-1 and 2 labialis.
Penicillin G benza- Antibiotic Bicillin L-A inj: 0.3 Syphilis: 2.4 MU IM. Streptococcal infections: 1.2 MU IM. Many thine (Bicillin L-
A) MU/mL streptococcal strains are now resistant to penicillin.

Penicillin G potas- Antibiotic Tab: 200,000; 250,000; 200,000-500,000 U q6h sium (Pentids) 400,000;
500,000 U
Inj: 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 1.0-2.0 million U IV q4-6h
MU/vial
Penicillin G procaine Antibiotic Inj: 600,000 U/mL 0.6-1.2 MU IM qd. (Wycillin)
Penicillin V potas- Antibiotic Tab: 125, 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg q6h sium (V-Cillin,
Veetids)
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Pentamidine Anti-protozoal Inj: 300 mg 300 mg (4 mg/kg) in 100 mL of D5W over 1h IV qd for 14-21d;

(Pentam, hypoglycemia; hypotension with rapid IV.

NebuPent) Aerosol: 300 mg 300 mg in 6 mL water nebulized over 20 min q4 wk.
Pentosan (Elmiron) Bladder analgesic Caps: 100 mg 100 mg tid with water on an empty stomach; used for pain of interstitial
cystitis; heparin-like compound; may cause bleeding.
Pentoxifylline Anti-claudicant Tab ER: 400 mg 400 mg tid with meals; minimally effective. (Trental)
Pergolide (Permax) Antiparkinson Tab: 0.05, 0.25, 1 mg 0.05-1 mg tid. Dopamine agonist; orthostatic hypotension, hallucina-
tions.
Perindopril (Aceon) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 2, 4, 8 mg 4-8 mg qd; max 16 mg/day. Higher doses may be given in 2 divided
doses.
Permethrin (Elimite, Scabicide Cream: 5% [60 gm] Apply liberally head to toe; rinse off in 12 hours.
Nix) Cream rinse: 1% [60 Apply to hair liberally for 10 minutes. May repeat in a week. mL]
Perphenazine Antipsychotic Tab: 2, 4, 8, 16 mg; 8-16 mg tid-qid; max 64 mg/day (Trilafon)
conc: 16 mg/5 mL;
inj: 5 mg/mL 2-16 mg IV/IM q6h; intermediate potency.
Phenazopyridine Urinary analgesic Tab: 100, 200 mg 100-200 mg tid; GI disturbances; red-orange urine can stain clothing;
(Pyridium) reduce dose in azotemia.
Phenobarbital Anticonvulsant Tab: 8, 16, 32, 65, 100 Loading dose 15 mg/kg IV, then 30-120 mg PO/IV/IM bid. Reduces the mg
effect of oral contraceptives.
Inj: 30, 60, 65, 100
mg/mL
Phentermine Anorexiant Cap: 15, 30 mg 15-30 mg qAM; agitation, irritability, insomnia. (Ionamin, Fastin)
Phenylephrine Nasal deconges- Soln: 0.125, 0.25, 0.5 1-2 sprays in each nostril q4h x 3-5 days. Rebound congestion.
(Neosynephrine) tant % [15 mL]
Phenytoin (Dilantin) Anticonvulsant Cap: 100 mg 200-300 mg PO/IV qd-bid; cardiac depressant IV; monitor levels;
Inj: 100 mg nystagmus and ataxia are early signs of toxicity; gum hyperplasia,
hirsutism; avoid in pregnancy. Reduces the effect of carbamazepine
and oral contraceptives.
Phosphate (K-Phos, Mineral Cap, packet: 250 mg 1-2 cap or packet tid; may cause diarrhea. Neutraphos)
Phytonadione Vitamin K Tab: 5 mg 5-10 mg qd
(Mephyton) Inj: 1 mg, 10 mg Partial reversal of INR: 0.5-1 mg; complete reversal: 10 mg SQ/IV over 1 hr.
Pindolol (Visken) Beta-blocker Tab: 5, 10 mg 5-30 mg bid; non-selective antagonist with intrinsic sympathomimetic

activity.
Pioglitazone (Actos) Hypoglycemic Tab: 15, 30, 45 mg 15-30 mg qd, max 45 mg qd. Hepatotoxic
Piperacillin (Pipracil) Antibiotic Inj: 2, 3, 4 gm 2-4 gm IV q4-6h
Pirbuterol (Maxair) Bronchodilator Inhaler: [25.6 gm] 2 puffs q4-6h prn; max 12 puffs/day; selective beta-2 agonist.
Piroxicam (Feldene) NSAID Cap: 10, 20 mg 10 mg bid or 20 mg qd
Pneumococcal Vaccine Inj: 25 mcg/0.5mL 0.5 mL SC x 1. Fever, myalgia.
vaccine (Pneumo-
vax 23)
Podofilox (Condylox) Keratolytic Soln: 0.5% [3.5 mL] Apply to affected area(s) bid Poliovirus (IPOL) Vaccine Inj: 3
types of poliovirus 0.5 mL SC; repeat in 1 and 6 months.
Polyethylene glycol Laxative Soln: 1 gal 8 ounces q10min until 1 gallon finished
(CoLyte, Soln: 4 Liters
GoLYTELY)
Potassium chloride Mineral Tab: 10, 20 mEq 1-2 tabs qd-bid
(K-Dur, Micro-K, Tab: 10 mEq 1-2 tabs qd-bid
Slow-K) Tab: 8 mEq 1-2 tabs qd-bid
Liq: 20 mEq/15 mL 20-40 mEq qd-bid
Potassium phosphate Mineral Inj: 3 mmol/mL 0.25-0.5 mmol/kg IV at 10 mmol/hr
(K-Phos)
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Pramipexole Antiparkinson Tab: 0.125, 0.25, 1, 1.5 0.125 mg tid; max 1.5 mg tid. Hallucinations, somnolence, dry mouth,
(Mirapex) mg dyskinesia. Reduce dose if azotemia.
Pravastatin Antihyperlipidemic Tab: 10, 20, 40 mg 10-40 mg qhs; reduces LDL cholesterol; reverses atherosclerosis (Pravachol)
Praziquantel Anthelmintic Tab: 600 mg 20 mg/kg (1200-1800 mg) tid x 3 doses. (Biltricide)
Prazosin (Minipress) Vasodilator Cap: 1, 2, 5 mg Initially 1 mg bid-tid; increase 5-15 mg bid-tid; orthostatic hypotension;
first dose at bedtime; caution in coronary artery disease.
Prostate relaxant Benign prostatic hypertrophy: 1-2 mg qhs.

Prednisolone (Delta Glucocorticoid Tab: 5 mg 5.0-60 mg qAM

Cortef, Pred Forte) Ophth susp: 1% [5, 10, 1 drop in affected eye(s) tid-qid
15 mL]
Prednisolone Glucocorticoid Inj: 20 mg/mL 40-60 IV/IM qAM
Prednisone Corticosteroid Ophth soln: 1% [5, 10 1 drop in affected eye(s) q1-4h 5-60 mg qd
(Inflamase) mL] One tab qd x 2 weeks concurrently with chloroquine. Initially 125 mg qd,
Prednisone Glucocorticoid Tab: 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, increase to 250-500 mg tid-qid
(Deltasone) 50 mg 250-500 mg bid. Use in acute gout with hyperuricemia may result in urate
Primaquine Antimalarial Tab: 26.3 mg obstructive uropathy.
(Primaquine) Tab Scored: 50, 250 mg
Primidone (Mysoline) Anticonvulsant Tab: 500 mg
Probenecid Anti-gout
(Benemid)

Procainamide Antiarrhythmic Cap: 250, 375, 500 mg 250-500 mg q4-6h; lupus syndrome.
(Procan, Procanbid)Class IA Inj: 100, 500 mg/mL Loading Dose: 15 mg/kg IV at 20 mg/min, then 1-4 mg/min IV infusion (2 gm
in 250 mL NS = 8 mg/mL); hypotension.
Tab SR: 500, 1000 mg 1-2 tabs bid
Prochlorperazine Antiemetic Tab: 5, 10, 25 mg 5-10 mg PO/PR q4-6h prn; max 100 mg/d; anticholinergic and (Compazine)
Supp: 2.5, 5, 25 mg extrapyramidal effects.
Inj: 5, 10 mg 5-10 mg IM q5-6h prn; anticholinergic and extrapyramidal effects.
Procyclidine Antiparkinsonian Tab: 5 mg 2.5-5 mg tid; anticholinergic effects; more effective for rigidity than
(Kemadrin) tremors.
Progesterone Contraceptive Intrauterine system: 38 Insert a single unit into the uterine cavity once a year. Do not use if
(Progestasert) mg progesterone history of PID. Endometritis, vaginitis.
Promethazine Antihistamine Tab: 12.5, 25, 50 mg 12.5-50 mg PO/IV/IM/PR q4-6h prn; drowsiness, anticholinergic and
(Phenergan) Supp: 12.5, 25, 50 mg extrapyramidal effects.
Inj: 25, 50 mg/mL
Propafenone Antiarrhythmic Tab: 150, 225, 300 mg 150-300 mg q8h; max 1200 mg/d; may cause dizziness, impairment of
(Rythmol) Class IC taste.
Propoxyphene Narcotic Cap: 65 mg 65 mg q4-6h prn
(Darvon, Darvon-N) Analgesic Tab: 100 mg 100 mg q4-6h prn; max 600 mg/day Propranolol (Inderal, Beta-blocker
Tab: 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 Initially 40 mg bid then 60-80 mg tid
mg
Inderal LA) Cap SR: 60, 80, 120, 60-320 mg qd; contraindicated in asthma, diabetes, heart block or 160 mg
failure.
Propylthiouracil Anti-thyroid Tab: 50 mg 300 mg PO, then 50-250 mg q8h; hepatotoxic, rash, arthralgia. (PTU)
Protamine Heparin antidote Vial and amps: 10 10-50 mg IV over 10-20 min (Protamine) mg/mL
Protriptyline (Vivactil) Antidepressant Tab: 5, 10 mg 5-10 mg tid; max 60 mg/day; bone marrow depression, confusion.
Pyrazinamide (PZA) Tuberculostatic Tab: 500 mg 15-30 mg/kg qd (1500 mg qd); hepatotoxic.
Pyridoxine (Vitamin Vitamin Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg 25-100 mg PO/IV qd
B6) Inj: 100 mg/mL Deficiency: 10-20 mg/day for 3 wk
Pyrimethamine Antiprotozoal Tab: 25 mg Acute malaria: 50 mg qd x 2. Prophylaxis: 25 mg once a week (Daraprim)
Toxoplasmosis: 200 mg loading dose, then 50-75 mg qd, and folinic
acid 10-20 mg PO qd. Folate deficiency, megaloblastic anemia.

Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Quazepam (Doral) Hypnotic Tab: 7.5, 15 mg 7.5-15 mg qhs; reduce dosage in the elderly
Quetiapine Antipsychotic Tab: 25, 100, 200 mg 25-50 mg bid; max 200 mg bid. Somnolence and dizziness common.
(Seroquel)
Quinapril (Accupril) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 5, 10, 20, 40 mg Initial dose: 10 mg qd, then 20-40 mg qd-bid.
Quinidine gluconate Antiarrhythmic Tab: 330 mg 330 mg PO/IM tid; diarrhea, GI distress, light-headedness. (Quinaglute)
Class IA Inj: 800 mg/10 mL 15 mg/kg in 150 mL D5W IV over 4-6h, then 0.06-0.08 mg/kg/h IV
infusion; IV is rarely used because of hypotension.
Quinidine sulfate Antiarrhythmic Tab: 200, 300 mg 200-300 mg tid-qid (Quinidex) Class IA Tab SR: 300 mg
1-2 tabs bid
Quinine (Quinamm) Antimalarial Cap: 200, 300, 325 mg Antimalarial: 600-650 mg q8h x 5-7 days
Tab: 260 mg
Quinupristin Antibiotic Inj: 500 mg VRE and other life-threatening infections: 7.5 mg/kg IV q8h. Active (Synercid)
against E. faecium, but not E. faecalis.
S. aureus or S. pyogenes:7.5 mg/kg IV q12h. Arthralgia, myalgia. Rabeprazole Proton Pump In- Tab: 20 mg 20 mg qd.
Headache, GI upset, gynecomastia.
(Aciphex) hibitor
Raloxifene (Evista) Anti-osteoporotic Tab: 60 mg 60 mg qd; hot flushes, leg cramps, venous thromboembolism. Ramipril
(Altace) ACE-inhibitor Cap: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 2.5-10 mg bid; first dose hypotension; chronic cough.
mg
Ranitidine (Zantac) H2-blocker Tab: 150, 300 mg 150 mg bid or 300 mg qhs; reduce in renal failure.
Oral soln: 150 Maintenance: 150 mg qhs mg/10mL
Inj: 50 mg 50 mg IV q8h or 6.25 mg/h IV infusion (150 mg in 250 mL D5W at 11 mL/hr).
Repaglinide (Prandin)Hypoglycemic Tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg 0.5-4 mg with each meal, max 16 mg/day; hypoglycemia common;
similar to glyburide.
Reteplase (Retavase)Thrombolytic Inj: 10 U/vial 10 U IV over 2 min, then 10 U IV 30 min later.
Rifabutin (Mycobutin) Tuberculostatic Cap: 150 mg 300 mg qd, or 150 mg bid; prevention or treatment of MAC in HIV
infection. Rash, GI upset, neutropenia, discolored urine.
Rifampin (Rimactane, Tuberculostatic Cap: 150, 300 mg Rifadin) 600 mg PO/IV qd; 10 mg/kg/day; orange-red discoloration of secre- tions;
Inj: 600 mg hepatotoxic; enhances metabolism of contraceptives and theophylline. May
Rifapentine (Priftin) Tuberculostatic Tab: 150 mg Rimantadine reduce effect of dapsone and phenytoin.
Antiviral Tab: 100 mg Four tabs twice a week x 2 months. Pyridoxine supplementation is
(Flumadine) recommended
Risedronate (Actonel)Anti-osteoporotic Tab: 5, 30 mg 100 mg bid x 2 weeks; prophylaxis and treatment of influenza A only. GI
Bone stabilizer upset.
Risperidone Antipsychotic Tab: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5 mg qAM with 8 oz. water. Esophageal and gastric ulcers
(Risperdal) 4, mg Paget’s disease: 30 mg qd x 2 months
Oral soln: 1 mg/mL Ritonavir (Norvir) Antiretroviral Caps: Initial dose: 0.5-1 mg bid, then 2-3 mg bid; max 8 mg bid. Anxiety,
100-mg somnolence, GI and extrapyramidal symptoms. Also effective in bipolar
Protease inhibitor Soln: 80 mg/mL Rivastigmine disorders.
(Exelon)Alzheimer’s agent Cap: 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6 mg 600 mg bid; use in combination with a nucleoside analogue to prevent
Soln: 2 mg/mL Rizatriptan (Maxalt, Antimigraine Tab: 5, 10 resistance; gastrointestinal disturbances, perioral paresthesias.
mg 1.5 mg bid; increase the dose q2weeks to 3, 4.5, 6 mg bid. Nausea,
Maxalt-MLT) Tab SL: 5, 10 mg vomiting, anorexia, dizziness.
Rofecoxib (Vioxx) COX-2 inhibitor Tab: 12.5, 25, 50 mg 5-10 mg PO/SL at least 2 hrs apart; max 30 mg/24 hrs. Max 15mg/24 hr if
Susp: 12.5 mg/5 mL, 25 mg/5mL receiving propranolol.
Ropinirole (Reequip) Antiparkinson Tab: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 25-50 mg qd. Less GI ulceration than NSAIDs. No effect on platelet count or
mg Rosiglitazone Hypoglycemic Tab: 2, 4, 8 mg aggregation.
(Avandia) 0.25 mg tid; max 8 mg tid; nausea
Salmeterol (Serevent,Bronchodilators Aerosol 2 mg bid or 4 mg qd; max 8 mg/day. Less hepatotoxic than troglitazone.
Serevent Diskus) Diskus inh: 50 mcg 2 puffs bid; long acting beta 2 agonist; not for acute attacks; prevents
exercise-induced or nocturnal asthma
50 mcg by inhalation bid.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Salsalate (Disalcid) NSAID Cap: 500 mg 500-1000 mg tid; GI upset, gastritis, nephropathy with chronic use.
Tab: 500, 750 mg
Saquinavir (Invirase) Antiretroviral Cap: 200 mg 600 mg tid; use in combination regimen; poor bioavailability; diarrhea,
Protease inhibitor nausea, abdominal pain.
Scopolamine Antiemetic Transdermal patch: 1.5 1 patch q3d; apply 1 hour prior to travel; dry mouth, drowsiness, (Transderm-
scop) mg [box of 4] blurred vision; pupil dilates if drug comes in contact with eye.
Selegiline (Eldepryl) Antiparkinson Tab: 5 mg 5 mg with breakfast and lunch every day. Adjunct to
levodopa/carbidopa.
Sevelamer (Renagel) Phosphate binder Cap: 403 mg 2-4 caps tid with meals. Dyspepsia, vomiting.
Senna (Senokot) Laxative, irritant Tab: 187 mg 1-2 tabs qhs
Supp: 652 mg Insert 1 PR qhs
Sertraline (Zoloft) Antidepressant Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg 50 mg qd; max 200 mg qd. Also useful in obsessive-compulsive
Oral conc: 20 mg/mL disorder, panic disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. SSRI;
dry mouth, sexual dysfunction.
Sibutramine (Meridia) Anorexiant Cap: 5, 10, 15 mg Initially 10 mg qd, max 15 mg qd after 4 wks. Contraindicated in hyper-
tension, tachycardia, coronary artery disease, or stroke. Serotonin
syndrome with SSRIs.
Sildenafil (Viagra) Erectogenic Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg 50 mg PO one hour prior to intercourse; dosage range 25-100 mg;
headache, flushing, indigestion, altered color perception. Contraindi-
cated within 24 hours of nitrates.
Simvastatin (Zocor) Antihyperlipidemic Tab: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 5-40 mg qhs; 5-10 mg qhs in azotemia. Hepatotoxic, myositis, ocular
mg opacity.
Sirolimus Immunosuppres- Oral soln: 1 mg/mL 15 mg loading, then 5 mg qd with cyclosporine or corticosteroids.
(Rapamune) sant Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, hypokalemia, hyper-
lipidemia, diarrhea.
Sodium ferric Mineral Inj: 12.5 mg/mL ele- Test dose: 25 mg IV over 1 hr, then 125 mg IV over 1 hr during each
gluconate complex mental iron dialysis, up to total max dose 1000 mg. Flushing, hypotension. (Ferrlecit)

Sodium polystyrene Potassium Susp: 15 gm/30 mL 30-45 gm PO/NG/PR; premixed with 20% sorbitol. (Kayexalate)
exchange resin
Sotalol (Betapace, Antiarrhythmic Tab: 80, 120, 160, 240 40-80 mg bid; max 320 mg/day in 2-3 doses; potent beta-blocker; may Class
III mg prolong QT interval. Adjust dose in azotemia.
Betapace AF) Tab: 80, 120, 160 mg 80-160 mg bid
Sparfloxacin Antibiotic Tab: 200 mg 400 mg x 1, then 200 mg qd x 10. Chronic bronchitis, community- (Zagam)
acquired pneumonia, photosensitivity.
Spironolactone Diuretic Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg 25-100 mg qd; hyperkalemia, gynecomastia, drug fever, GI upset,
(Aldactone) hirsutism.
Stavudine (Zerit) Antiretroviral Cap: 15, 20, 30, 40 mg 40 mg bid; peripheral neuropathy, hepatotoxic. Streptokinase
Thrombolytic Inj: 250,000, 750,000 U Myocardial infarction: 1.5 million U IV infusion over 60 min.
(Streptase)
Pulmonary embolism or venous thrombosis: 250,000 U IV over 30 min, then 100,000 U/hr IV infusion x 72
hours.
Pretreat with diphenhydramine 50 mg IV and methylprednisolone 250 mg IV; ineffective if streptokinase in last 6 months.
Sucralfate Anti-ulcer Tab: 1 gm 1 gm qid one hour before meals on an empty stomach; constipation
(Carafate) Syr: 1 gm/10 mL frequent; antacids decrease activity.
Sulfacetamide Ophthalmalgic Ophth soln: 10, 15% 1-3 drop in lower conjunctival sac q2-3h . (Bleph-10) Antiinfective
[2.5, 5, 15 mL]
Ophth oint: 10% [3.5 Apply small amount in the lower conjunctival sac qid and qhs. gm]
Sulfasalazine Ulcerative colitis Tab: 500 mg 500-1000 mg bid, increase to qid over 10 days. Headache, anorexia,
(Azulfidine Rheumatoid Susp: 250 mg/5 mL GI upset, reversible oligospermia.
arthritis [Pint]
Azulfidine EN-tabs) EN-tab: 500 mg 1-2 tabs bid
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Sulfisoxazole Antimicrobial Tab: 500 mg 500-1000 mg qid
(Gantrisin) Ophth soln: 4% [15 1-3 drops in affected area(s) q2-3h

mL]
Ophth oint: 4% [3.75 Apply small amount to eye(s)bid-qid gm]
Sulindac (Clinoril) NSAID Tab: 150, 200 mg 150-200 mg bid

Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Antimigraine Tab: 25, 50 mg 25-50 mg PO once; may repeat in 2 hours; max 200 mg/d. 6 mg SQ; may
Inj: 12 mg/mL repeat in 1-2 hours; max 12 mg/day.
Nasal spray: Unit dose [5, 20 mg] 5, 10, or 20 mg in one nostril; may repeat after 2 hours; max 40 mg/d; one
unit dose per inhaler.
Contraindicated in coronary artery disease; palpitations, tingling, facial
flush, dizziness.
Tacrine (Cognex) Alzheimer's agent Cap: 10, 20, 30, 40 mg 10 mg qid, gradually increase to 40 mg qid. Hepatotoxic; monitor LFTs
bimonthly x 4 months, then every 3 months; neutropenia.
Tamsulosin (Flomax) Prostate relaxant Cap: 0.4 mg 0.4-0.8 mg qhs; hypotension, dizziness, rhinitis, retrograde ejaculation.
Tazarotene (Tazorac) Antipsoriatic Gel: 0.05, 0.1% [30, Apply thin layer to dry lesions qhs; max duration 12 weeks. Mandatory
100 gm] contraception, teratogenic, pruritus, erythema.
Telmisartan Angiotensin-II re- Tab: 40, 80 mg One tab qd; max 80 mg/day. ceptor blocker
(Micardis) Hypnotic Cap: 7.5, 15, 30 mg 15-30 mg qhs; 7.5 mg qhs in elderly.
Temazepam Thrombolytic Inj: 50 mg Myocardial infarction:< 60 kg 30 mg IVP; $ 60 to < 70 kg 35 mg IVP;
(Restoril) $70 to < 80 kg 40 mg IVP; $ 80 to < 90 45 mg IVP; $ 90 kg 50 mg IVP
Tenecteplase
(TNKase)
Tenofovir (Viread) Antiretroviral Tab: 300 mg 300 mg PO qd with food. Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting.
Terazosin (Hytrin) Antihypertensive Tab: 1, 2, 5, 10 mg Hypertension: 1-10 mg qhs; first-dose hypotension; peripheral
edema; caution in atherosclerotic disease.
Prostate relaxant
Benign prostatic hyperplasia: 1-2 mg qhs
Terbinafine (Lamisil) Antifungal Cream: 1% [15, 30 gm] Apply to affected area(s) bid x 1-4 wk; ineffective against Candida sp. Tab:
250 mg Tinea nail infections: 250 mg qd; fingernails for 6 weeks; toenails for
12 weeks; ineffective against Candida, diarrhea, dyspepsia.
Terconazole (Terazol Antifungal Cream: 0.4% [45 gm] One applicatorful intravaginally qhs x 7 days 7, Terazol 3)
Cream: 0.8% [20 gm] One applicatorful intravaginally qhs x 3 days
Vag suppository: 80 One suppository intravaginally qhs x 3 days mg [3]
Testosterone Androgen Inj: 100, 200 mg/mL 100-400 mg IM q2-4 weeks; hirsutism, gynecomastia, cholestatic
cypionate (Depo- jaundice, decreased clotting factors.
Testosterone)
Testosterone Androgen Inj: 100, 200 mg/mL 100-400 mg IM q2-4 weeks
enanthate (Delates-
tryl)
Testosterone propio- Androgen Inj: 100 mg/mL 100-400 mg IM q2-4 weeks
nate (Testex)
Testosterone trans- Androgen Patch: 4 mg/24h, 6 Apply patch to hairless area of scrotum qd; hirsutism, hepatitis.
dermal (Testoderm, mg/24h
Androderm) Patch: 2.5 mg/24h Apply 2 patches qd to hairless skin; do not apply to scrotum.
Tetanus toxoid Vaccine Inj: 0.5 mL 0.5 mL IM, repeat in 4-8 weeks, and in 6-12 months. Booster q5-10
years.
Tetracycline (Achro- Antibiotic Tab: 250, 500 mg 250-500 mg qid; enamel discoloration, photosensitivity; contraindi-
mycin, Sumycin) cated in renal insufficiency or hepatic failure.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Theophylline Bronchodilator Constant-T: 200, 300 200-300 mg bid
(Constant-T, Slo- mg 50-300 mg bid
Bid, Slo-bid cap: 50, 100,

200, 300 mg
Slophyllin, Slophyllin: 100, 200 mg 100-400 mg bid
Theo-Dur, Theo-Dur: 100, 200,
300 mg 100-400 mg bid
Theo-24: 100, 200,
Theo-24) 300, 400 mg 100-400 mg qd; cimetidine, quinolones, macrolides increase theophylline
level; nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, seizures.
Theophylline Bronchodilator Inj: 25, 250 mg/mL Load: 5.6 mg/kg total body weight IV over 60 min.
(Aminophylline) Maintenance: 0.5-0.6 mg/kg ideal body weight/per hour IV infusion.
Thiabendazole Anthelmintic Tab: 500 mg 22 mg/kg qd x 2 days
(Mintezol)
Thiamine (Vitamin B- Vitamin Tab: 50, 100, 250, 500 100 mg PO/IM/IV qd
1)

fects.
Thioridazine (Mellaril) Antipsychotic Tab: 10, 15, 25, 50, 25-100 mg bid-tid; max 800 mg/day; low extrapyramidal effects;
100, 150, 200 mg anticholinergic effects, sedation.
Thiothixene (Navane) Antipsychotic Cap: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 mg 2-5 mg bid-tid, max 60 mg/day; drowsiness and extrapyramidal ef
Inj: 2, 5 mg/mL 4 mg IM bid-qid, max 30 mg/day
Tiagabine (Gabitril) Anticonvulsant Tab: 2, 4, 12, 16, 20 4 mg qd then increase every 4-8 weeks to 32-56 mg/day in 2-4 divided
mg doses daily. Adjunct treatment in partial complex seizures. De-
creased cognitive function, depression.
Ticarcillin (Ticar) Antibiotic Inj: 1, 3, 6 gm 2-3 gm IV q4-6h (300 mg/kg/day); hypokalemia, platelet dysfunction.
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Antiplatelet agent Tab: 250 mg 250 mg bid with meals; reversible neutropenia.
Tiludronate (Skelid) Bone stabilizer Tab: 240 mg 2 tabs PO qd x 3 months. Take with 8 oz. plain water, remain upright
for 1 hour. Supplement calcium and vitamin D. Timolol (Blocadren) Beta-blocker Tab: 5, 10, 20 mg 5-10 mg tid-qid; non-
selective, fatigue.
Tinzaparin (Innohep) Anticoagulant Inj: 20,000 IU/ml DVT with or without uncomplicated PE: 175 IU/kg SC q24h. Injec- LMW heparin
tion site skin necrosis, nodules, inflammation, and oozing common.
Tioconazole Antifungal Vag oint: 6.5% [4.6 gm] 1 applicatorful intravaginally qhs (Vagistat)
Tirofiban (Aggrastat) Antiplatelet Inj: 25, 50 mcg/mL 0.4 mcg/kg/min x 30 min, then 0.1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion. Reduce
dosage by 50% if creatinine clearance is <30 mL/min.
Tissue plasminogen Thrombolytic Vial: 20, 50, 100 mg Myocardial infarction: 15 mg IV push, then 0.75 mg/kg (up to 50 mg) activator
(Activase, IV over 30 min, then 0.5 mg/kg (up to 35 mg) IV over 60 min.
t-PA, Alteplase)
Pulmonary embolism: 100 mg IV over 2 hours
Ischemic stroke: 0.9 mg/kg (max 90 mg); give 10% of dose IVP, then remainder over 60 min. Give within 3 hours of stroke; exclude hemor-
rhage first.
Tizanidine (Zanaflex) Muscle relaxant Tab: 4 mg 1-2 tabs q6-8h prn; max 36 mg/day. Orthostatic hypotension, sedation,
dry mouth
Tobramycin (Nebcin, Antibiotic Vial: 20, 80 mg/2 mL 2 mg/kg IV, then 1.5 mg/kg IV q8h; nephrotoxic, ototoxic; decrease in
renal insufficiency; monitor levels
Once daily dosing: 5 mg/kg IV q24h. Maintain peak level of 20-24 and trough <0.1 mcg/mL; not suitable in azotemic patients.
Tobrex, Ophth soln: 0.3% [5 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) q1-4h mL]
Ophth oint: 0.3% [3.5 Apply ointment to affected eye(s) q3-8h gm]
Tobi) Nebulizer soln: 300
Cystic fibrosis: 300 mg over 15 min bid via hand-held nebulizer x 28 mg/5mL days, then off x 28
days; repeat cycle.
Tocainide (Tonocard) Antiarrhythmic Tab: 400, 600 mg 400-600 mg q8-12h; confusion, GI upset.
Class IB
Tolcapone (Tasmar) Antiparkinson Tab: 100, 200 mg 100-200 mg tid; max 600 mg daily; somnolence, anorexia.
Hepatotoxic, monitor liver function q2 weeks x 1 year.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments
Tolmetin (Tolectin, NSAID Tab: 200, 600 mg Initial: 200 mg tid; may increase to 200-600 mg tid. Tolectin-DS)
Cap: 400 mg
Tolterodine (Detrol) Antispasmodic Tab: 1, 2 mg 1-2 mg bid; dyspepsia, dry mouth, blurred vision.
Tramadol (Ultram) Analgesic Tab: 50 mg Trandolapril Initially 50 mg qd, then titrate to max 200 mg bid. Adjunctive treatment of
(Mavik) ACE-inhibitor Tab: 1, 2, 4 mg partial onset seizures. Speech difficulties, depression, weight loss.
Trazodone (Desyrel) Antidepressant Tab: 50, 100, 150, 300 5-20 mg PO/IV once daily; max 200 mg qd; good oral absorption,
mg (Furosemide 2 mg = Torsemide 1 mg.)
1-2 tabs q4-6h prn; max 400 mg/day. Non-narcotic; use in patients at high
risk of addiction. Risk of seizures.
2-4 mg qd. Black patients may require the higher dose.
150-400 mg in qd-bid; 1-2 weeks required for effect; anticholinergic;
priapism rare, orthostatic hypotension, sedation
Topiramate Anticonvulsant Tab: 25, 100, 200 mg
(Topamax)
Torsemide Loop diuretic Tab: 5, 10, 20, 100 mg
(Demadex) Inj : 10 mg/mL
Tretinoin (Retin A, Anti-acne Cream: 0.05, 0.1% [20, Apply to affected area(s) qhs; apply to dry skin after washing;
Renova) 45 gm] photosensitivity may occur; teratogenic, mandatory contraception
Triamcinolone Gel: 0.01, 0.025% [15, Apply qhs, 20 minutes after washing; modest improvement in fine
(Azmacort, Aristocort, 45 gm] wrinkling, hyperpigmentation, rough skin during the first 5-6 months.
Kenalog, Liq: 0.05% [28 mL] 2-4 puffs bid
Nasacort) Emollient cream: 0.05% [40, 60 gm] Adrenal insufficiency: 4-12 mg qAM. Rheumatism: 8-32 mg qAM Apply to
Corticosteroid Inhaler: [20 gm] affected area(s) bid-qid
Tab: 1, 2, 4, 8 mg 2 sprays in each nostril qd
Cream, oint: 0.025,
0.1, 0.5% [15, 80 gm]
Lotion: 0.025% [60
mL], 0.1% [15, 60
mL]
Nasal spray: 55
mcg/spray [15 mg]

Triazolam (Halcion) Sedative Tab: 0.125, 0.25 mg 0.125-0.5 mg qhs prn insomnia; short acting
Trifluoperazine Antipsychotic Tab: 1, 2, 5, 10 mg 2-5 mg bid; anticholinergic effects.

(Stelazine) Inj: 2 mg/mL 1-2 mg IM q4-6h; max 10 mg/day; decrease dosage in elderly
Trifluridine Antiviral Ophth soln: 1% [7.5 1 drop in affected eye(s) q3h x 7-21 days. Active against HSV 1 and 2.
(Viroptic)
mL]
Trihexyphenidyl Anticholinergic Tab: 2, 5 mg Extrapyramidal symptoms: 2-5 mg bid-tid; contraindicated in glau- (Artane)
Cap SR: 5 mg coma.
Trimethobenzamide Antiemetic Cap: 100, 250 mg 100-250 mg q6h prn.
(Tigan) Suppository: 100, 200 100-200 mg IM/PR q6h prn nausea mg
Inj: 100 mg/mL
Trimethoprim Antibiotic Tab: 100, 200 mg Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: 5 mg/kg tid x 21 days with dapsone
(Proloprim, 100 mg qd
Trimpex)
Trovafloxacin Antibiotic Tab: 100, 200 mg 300 mg IV, then 200 mg IV/PO qd x 10-14 days for resistant (Trovan)
Inj: 5 mg/mL nosocomial infections only. Fatal hepatotoxicity.
Typhoid vaccine Vaccine Inj: SC: 0.5 mL SC x 1, and repeat in 4 weeks Cap: Oral: One
cap on day #1, 3, 5, and 7
Urokinase Thrombolytic Vial: 250,000 IU, 5,000 Pulmonary embolism/venous thrombosis: 4,400 IU/kg IV over 10 (Abbokinase)
IU min, then 4,400 IU/kg/hr IV infusion x 12h.
Central line thrombosis: Inject 5000 U in lumen for 10 min, then aspirate and check for patency; may repeat x 1.
Arterial thrombosis: 4,000 U/min x 4h, then 1000-2000 U/min x 24h intra-arterially. Use heparin concurrently.

Valacyclovir (Valtrex) Antiviral Caplet: 500 mg Herpes zoster: 1000 mg tid x 7 days. Reduce dose in azotemia.
Valdecoxib (Bextra) COX-2 inhibitor Tab: 1 gm Herpes simplex: 500 mg bid x 5 days
Tab: 10 mg Arthritis: 10 mg qd
Valganciclovir Antiviral, Tab: 450 mg Dysmenorrhea: 20 mg bid prn. Edema, hypertension
CMV retinitis: 900 mg bid x 21 days, then 900 mg qd. Dosage reduc-
(Valcyte) antiretroviral tion required if Cr Cl <60 mL/min. Administer with food.
Drug Category Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, and Comments

Valproic acid Anticonvulsant Cap: 250 mg 250-1000 mg PO/IV tid-qid; max 60 mg/kg/d; hepatotoxic, pancreatitis,

(Depakene) Inj: 500 mg/5mL GI upset; monitor serum level. Useful when seizures refractory to
Syr:250 mg/mL phenytoin.
Migraine: 250 mg bid; max 500 mg bid
Mania: 250 mg tid-500 mg bid
Valsartan (Diovan) Angiotensin-II re- Cap: 80, 160 mg 80 mg qd; max 320 mg qd. Addition of diuretic is more effective than ceptor
antago- increasing > 80 mg qd.
nist
Vancomycin Antibiotic Inj: 0.5, 1.0, 5, 10 gm 1 gm IV q12h; monitor serum levels; ototoxic, nephrotoxic.
(Vancocin) Cap: 125, 250 mg 125-250 mg PO/NG q6h; used for C. Difficile colitis; no systemic
Varicella vaccine absorption. Recurrent C. difficile: 500 mg qid x 14 days.
(Varivax) Vaccine Inj: 0.5 mL 0.5 mL SQ and repeat in 4-8 weeks
Vasopressin Hormone Inj: 20 U/mL Variceal bleeding: 20 U IV over 20-30 min, then 0.2-0.3 U/min [100 U
(Pitressin) in 250 mL of D5W] for 30 min, followed by increases of 0.2 U/min until bleeding stops or max of 0.9 U/min; taper over 48
Vecuronium hours; bradycardia.
(Norcuron) Neuromuscular-b- Inj: 10 mg/vial Induction: 0.1 mg/kg IV push. Maintenance: 0.06 mg/kg/hr IV push or locker
Venlafaxine-ER IV infusion (50 mg in 100 mL of D5W; conc = 0.5 mg/mL).
(Effexor XR) Antidepressant Tab: 25, 37.5, 50, 75, 75-225 mg daily in 2-3 divided dosages; max 375 mg qd; hypertension, 100
Verapamil (Calan, mg anxiety, insomnia, somnolence, sexual dysfunction, headache.
Calcium-blocker Tab: 40, 80, 120 mg 40-120 mg tid-qid; constipation common.

Isoptin, Verelan) Tab SR: 120, 180, 240 120-240 mg qd mg

Inj : 5 mg/2 mL 2.5-10 mg IV q3-6h Vitamin E Vitamin, antioxi- Caps: 200, 400 IU 400 IU qd-bid
dant

Warfarin (Coumadin) Anticoagulant Tab: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 5, 6, 5-10 mg qd x 2-3 d, then 2-5 mg qd; titrate to INR 2.0-3.0 (2.5-3.5 for
7.5, 10 mg mechanical prosthetic valves); warfarin effect is enhanced by amiod arone, quinolones, cimetidine, zafirlukast, and
azole antifungals.
Teratogenic.
Zafirlukast (Accolate) Tab: 20 mg Asthma prophylaxis: 20 mg bid; not for acute attacks; prolongs INR when
taken with warfarin.
Zalcitabine, ddC Antiretroviral Tab: 0.375, 0.75 mg 0.75 mg tid; oral ulcers, peripheral neuropathy (17-31%), pancreatitis
(Hivid)
Zaleplon (Sonata) Hypnotic Cap: 5, 10 mg 10 mg immediately before bedtime; range 5-20 mg qhs. Rapid onset,
ultra-short duration. Does not alter REM sleep. Less potent and
shorter duration of action than zolpidem.
Zanamivir (Relenza) Antiviral Inh: 5 mg/ blister Two inhalations (10 mg) q12h x 5 days. Bronchospasm. Effective
against influenza A and B. Decreases severity and duration of viral
illness by 1-2 days.
Zidovudine (Retrovir, Antiretroviral Cap: 100 mg 200 mg tid; anemia; anorexia, granulocytopenia, headaches, nausea,
AZT, ZDV) Tab: 300 mg myositis
Syr: 50 mg/5mL
Inj: 10 mg/mL 1-2 mg/kg IV q4h
Zileuton (Zyflo) Leukotriene modi- Tab: 600 mg Asthma prophylaxis: 600 mg qid, not for acute attacks; inhibition of fier
theophylline and warfarin metabolism. Hepatotoxic.
Ziprasidone Antipsychotic Cap: 20, 40, 60, 80 mg 20 mg bid; then 40-80 mg bid. Greater propensity to prolong QTc (Geodon)
interval compared to other antipsychotics. Rash, weight gain, EPS,
QT prolongation.
Zoledronic acid Bone stabilizer Inj: 4 mg/vial 4 mg IV infusion over 15-30 min; precede with saline hydration. (Zometa)
Zolmitriptan (Zomig) Antimigraine Tab: 2.5, 5 mg 2.5 mg once, may repeat after 2 hrs; max 10 mg/24 hrs. Contraindi-
cated in coronary artery disease; may cause chest tightness, paresthesia, flushing. Serotonin syndrome with SSRIs.
Zolpidem (Ambien) Hypnotic Tab: 5, 10 mg 5-10 mg qhs; 5 mg in elderly; rapid onset, short duration; no daytime
sedation; does not alter REM sleep.
Zonisamide Anticonvulsant Cap: 100 mg 100 mg qd-bid; max 300 mg bid. Effective in partial and refractory
(Zonegran) seizures. Nephrolithiasis (2%).

Combination Drugs
Name Class Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, and Comments

Accuretic Antihypertensive Tab: Quinapril 10 mg, HCTZ 12.5 mg 1 tab qd

Quinapril 20 mg, HCTZ 12.5 mg
Quinapril 20 mg, HCTZ 25 mg
Actifed with co- Decongestant Syr per 5 mL: Pseudoephedrine 30 mg, triprolidine 10 mL q4-6h; max 4 doses per day; drowsi-
deine Antihistamine 1.25 mg, codeine 10 mg [480 mL] ness.
(C-V) Antitussive Actifed Cap SR : Pseudoephedrine 120 mg, triprolidine 5 1 cap bid prn
12-hour Decongestant mg Apply patch to lower abdomen qd. Breast pain,
Antihistamine Patch: Estradiol 0.05 mg, norethindrone 0.14 mg/24 dysmenorrhea.
Activella Antiosteoporotic hrs. 5-30 mg bid. Xerostomia, unpleasant taste,
Adderall Stimulant Advair Estradiol 0.05 mg, norethindrone 0.25 mg/24 hrs. impotence, hypertension.
Diskus Bronchodilator Tab (Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine): 5, 10, One inhalation bid. Not appropriate for man-
Corticosteroid 20, 30 mg agement of acute attacks.
Advicor Antihyperlipid- Powder for inhalation (28 and 60 blisters) : One tab PO qhs. Hepatitis, myositis, myopathy
emic fluticasone 100 mcg/salmeterol 50 mcg 1 cap bid for stroke prevention. GI bleeding,
Aggrenox Antiplatelet fluticasone 250 mcg/salmeterol 50 mcg headache, diarrhea.
Aldactazide Diuretic fluticasone 500 mcg/salmeterol 50 mcg 1-2 tab qd; gynecomastia.
Antihypertensive ER niacin 500 mg/lovastatin 20 mg 1 tab qd
ER niacin 750 mg/lovastatin 20 mg
ER niacin 1000 mg/lovastatin 20 mg
Cap ER: Aspirin 25 mg, Dipyridamole 200 mg
Tab: Spironolactone 25, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg
Tab: Spironolactone 50, hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg
 1 tab qd x 21; off x 7 days, then repeat. 21- day pack.
1 tab qd; 28-day pack.

Alesse-21 Contraceptive Tab: Levonorgestrel 0.1 mg, ethinyl estradiol 0.02

mg
Alesse-28 Tab: Levonorgestrel 0.1 mg, ethinyl estradiol 0.02
mg
Arthrotek NSAID Tab: Diclofenac 50 mg/misoprostol 200 mcg,
Diclofenac 75 mg/misoprostol 200 mg
1 tab bid-qid; diarrhea, nausea.
Atacand-HCT Antihypertensive Tab: Candesartan 16 mg, HCTZ 12.5 mg 1 tab qd
Candesartan 32 mg, HCTZ 12.5 mg Augmentin 250 Antibiotic Tab: Amoxicillin One tab mg tid; diarrhea, GI upset.
250 mg, clavulanate 125 mg Augmentin 500 Tab: Amoxicillin 500 One tab mg bid; less diarrhea than with 500 mg
mg, clavulanate 125 mg tab.
Augmentin 875 Tab: Amoxicillin 875 mg, clavulanate 125 mg Fill ear canal and insert saturated pledget tid- qid
Auralgan otic Analgesic topical Otic soln per mL: Benzocaine 1.4%, antipyrine prn pain.
5.4% [10 mL] Urinary tract infections: One tab bid x 3- 10d; rash,
Bactrim DS Antibiotic Tab: Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg, trimethoprim 160 erythema multiforme.
mg Shigellosis: 1 tab bid x 3-5d
Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 1 tab bid.
UTI prophylaxis: 1 tab qhs; rash, neutropenia.
P. carinii pneumonia: 15 mg/kg/day (based on TMP)
IV in 3 doses x 21 days (each dose in 250 mL of
D5W over 2 hours).
Urinary tract infections and shigellosis: 8- 10 mg/kg
daily based on trimethoprim in 3 equal doses (q8h
by IV infusion) for 7 days.

Bactrim SS Tab: Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg, trimethoprim 80

mg
Bactrim IV Antibiotic Inj per 5 mL: Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg, trimetho-
prim 80 mg
Benzamycin Anti-Acne Gel: Erythromycin 3%, benzoyl peroxide 5% [23.3 Apply topically bid; dryness, urticaria.
gm]
Name Class Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, and Comments

Blephamide Antibiotic Ophth susp: Sulfacetamide 10%, prednisolone 1 drop in affected eye(s) bid-qid; local irrita- tion,
Corticosteroid 0.2% [5, 10 mL] allergic sensitization.
Ophth oint: Sulfacetamide 10%, prednisolone 0.2% [3.5 gm] Apply to affected eye tid-qid.
Cafergot Antimigraine Tab: Ergotamine 1 mg, caffeine 100 mg 1-2 tabs initially, then 1-2 tabs q30min prn; max
Rectal suppository: Ergotamine 2 mg, caffeine 100 mg 6/day or 10 tabs/week; nausea, leg weakness.
Capozide 25/15 Antihypertensive Tab: Captopril 25 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 15 mg ½-1 suppository PR initially, then q1h prn; max 2
suppository/day or 5 suppository/week.
1-2 tab bid; cough, proteinuria, dysgeusia.

Capozide 25/25 Capozide 50/15 Tab: Captopril 25 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg 1 tab qAM on an empty stomach; insomnia, dry
Capozide 50/25 Tab: Captopril 50 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 15 mg mouth.
Claritin-D Antihistamine Tab: Captopril 50 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg 5 drops in affected ear(s) tid-qid
Decongestant Tab: Loratadine 5 mg, pseudoephedrine 120 mg 2-4 puffs qid; dysphonia, increased saliva- tion,
Coly-Mycin S Antibacterial Otic susp per mL: Neomycin 4.71 mg, colistin 3 mg, taste perversion.
Corticosteroid hydrocortisone 1% [5, 10 mL] 1 tab bid; nausea, headache, anorexia, ane- mia,
Combivent Bronchodilator Inhaler: Albuterol/ipratropium [14.7 gm] granulocytopenia.
Anticholinergic Tab: Lamivudine 150 mg, zidovudine 300 mg Ophth 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) q3-4h; secondary
Combivir Antiretroviral susp per mL: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, infection.
Cortisporin Antibiotic neomycin 0.35%, hydrocortisone 1% [7.5 mL]
Corticosteroid

Otic solution, susp per mL: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, 4 drops in affected ear(s) tid-qid
neomycin 5 mg, hydrocortisone 1% [10 mL]
Cosopt Antiglaucoma Ophth soln: Dorzolamide 2%, timolol 0.5% (5, 10 One drop bid. Bitter taste, photophobia.
mL)
Darvocet-N 50 Analgesic (C-IV) Tab: Propoxyphene 50 mg, acetaminophen 325 2 tab q4h prn pain; drowsiness, nausea.

mg
Darvocet-N 100 Tab: Propoxyphene 100 mg, acetaminophen 650 1 tab q4h prn pain; renal papillary necrosis.
mg
Darvon Com- Analgesic (C-IV) Cap: Propoxyphene 65 mg, aspirin 389 mg, caf- 1 cap q4h prn pain; aspirin nephropathy.
pound-65 feine 32.4 mg
Demulen 1/35 Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, ethynodiol diacetate 1 tab qd; low androgenic; useful for patients
1 mg; 21-day and 28-day compaks with acne.
Demulen 1/50 Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 50 mcg, ethynodiol diacetate
1 mg; 21-day and 28-day compaks
Desogen Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, desogestrel 0.15 1 tab qd; 28-day packs
mg
Dimetane DX Antihistamine Syr: (5 mL): Pseudoephedrine 30 mg, brom- 10 mL q4h prn
Decongestant pheniramine 2 mg, dextromethorphan 10 mg
Dimetapp Antihistamine Elixir per 5 mL: Brompheniramine 1 mg, 10-20 mL q4-6h prn
Decongestant pseudoephedrine 15 mg
Dimetapp-DM Antihistamine Elixir per 5 mL: Brompheniramine 1 mg, 10-20 mL q4-6h prn
Antitussive dextromethorphan 5 mg, pseudoephedrine 15
Decongestant mg
Diovan/HCT Antihypertensive Tab: Valsartan 80 mg/HCTZ 12.5 mg 1 tab qd
Valsartan 160 mg/HCTZ 12.5 mg
Donnatal Antispasmodic Cap, tab: Hyoscyamine 0.1037, phenobarbital 1-2 cap or tab tid-qid; drowsiness.
Anticholinergic 16.2 mg atropine 0.0194, scopolamine 0.0065,
Donnatal Antispasmodic Tab ER: Hyoscyamine 0.3111, phenobarbital 48.6 1 tab bid-tid; drowsiness, dizziness.
Extentabs Anticholinergic mg atropine 0.0582, scopolamine 0.0195,
Duratuss Decongestant Tab: Pseudoephedrine 120 mg, guaifenesin 600 1 tab q12h
Expectorant mg
Dyazide Diuretic Cap: Triamterene 50 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 1-2 cap qd; hyperuricemia.
mg
Name Class Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, and Comments

Esgic Analgesic Cap, tab: Acetaminophen 325 mg, butalbital 50 1-2 cap or tab q4h prn pain; drowsiness, diz-
mg, caffeine 40 mg ziness.
Esgic-plus Analgesic Tab: Acetaminophen 500 mg, butalbital 50 mg, 1 tab q4h prn pain
caffeine 40 mg 1-2 tab q4h
Estratest Estrogen Tab: Esterified estrogen 0.625 mg, methyltestos- 1 tab qd
terone 1.25 mg
Estratest-HS Estrogen Tab: Esterified estrogen 1.25 mg, methyltestos- 1 tab qd
terone 2.5 mg
Fansidar Antimalarial Tab: Sulfadoxine 500 mg, pyrimethamine 25 mg Acute malaria: 3 tabs once
Prophylaxis: 1 tab weekly, begin 2 days be- fore
departure; continue 4-6 weeks after return.
Maintenance toxoplasmosis: 1 tab PO 3 times a
Ferro-sequels Hematinic Tab SR: Ferrous fumarate 150 mg, docusate 100 week; blood dyscrasias, allergic reactions.
mg 1 tab qd-bid
Fioricet Analgesic Tab: Acetaminophen 325 mg, butalbital 50 mg, 1-2 tab q4h prn, max 6 tab/day; renal papil- lary
caffeine 40 mg necrosis.
Fioricet with co- Analgesic Cap: Acetaminophen 325 mg, butalbital 50 mg, 1-2 cap q4h prn; max 6 cap/day
deine (C-III) caffeine 40 mg, codeine 30 mg 1-2 cap or tab q4h; max of 6/day; drowsiness.
Fiorinal Analgesic Cap, tab: Aspirin 325 mg, caffeine 40 mg, butal-
bital 50 mg

Fiorinal codeine Analgesic Cap: Aspirin 325 mg, caffeine 40 mg, butalbital 50 1-2 cap q4-6h prn; max 6 cap/day.
(C-III) mg, codeine 30 mg
Glucovance Hypoglycemic Tab: Glyburide 1.25 mg, Metformin 250 mg 1 tab qd-bid. GI upset, diarrhea. Potential for lactic
Glyburide 2.5 mg, Metformin 500 mg acidosis in presence of azotemia.
Glyburide 5 mg, Metformin 500 mg
Humulin 70/30 Insulin NPH 70%/regular insulin 30%; 100 U/mL [10 mL] 30-80 U/day in 2 daily injections
Hycodan (C-III) Antitussive Syr/5 mL: Hydrocodone 5 mg, homatropine 1.5 5 mL q4-6h; dry mouth, urinary retention.
Anticholinergic mg
Tab: Hydrocodone 5 mg, homatropine 1.5 mg 1 tab q4-6h
Hycomine (C-III) Antitussive Syr per 5 mL: Hydrocodone 5 mg, phenyl- 5 mL q4h prn; urethral spasm, urinary reten-
Decongestant propanolamine 25 mg [pint] tion, blurred vision.
Hyzaar Antihypertensive Tab: Losartan 50 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg One tab qd-bid; drowsiness.
Kaletra Antiretroviral Cap: Lopinavir 133.3 mg/ritonavir 33.3 mg 3 caps or 5 mL tid with food. Asthenia, rash, Oral
soln: Lopinavir 80 mg/ritonavir 20 mg/mL GI symptoms.
Levlen Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, levonorgestrel 0.15 1 tab qd; 21 day and 28 day slidecases
mg
Lexxel Antihypertensive Tab: Enalapril 5 mg, Felodipine 5 mg 1 tab qd. Less peripheral edema than
felodipine alone.
Lo/Ovral Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, norgestrel 0.3 mg 1 tab qd; 21 and 28 day pilpaks LoEstrin 21 ½0
Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg, norethindrone 1 mg 1 tab qd; 21-day petipacs LoEstrin 21 1.5/30 Tab:
Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, norethindrone 1.5
mg
LoEstrin FE ½0 Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 20 mcg, norethindrone 1 1 tab qd; 21-day, 28-day pilpaks
mg; ferrous fumarate 75 mg (7)
LoEstrin FE 1.5/30 Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, norethindrone 1.5 1 tab qd; 28-day petipacs mg; ferrous fumarate 75
mg (7)
Lomotil (C-V) Antidiarrheal Liquid per 5 mL: Diphenoxylate 2.5 mg, atropine 10 mL qid until diarrhea controlled; confusion,
0.025 mg [60 mL] toxic megacolon, paralytic ileus, pancreati- tis.
Tab: Diphenoxylate 2.5 mg, atropine 0.025 mg 2 tab qid until diarrhea controlled
Name Class Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, and Comments

Lopressor/HCT Antihypertensive Tab: Metoprolol 50 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg 1-2 tab qd; fatigue, lethargy, flu-like symp-
50/25 Tab: Metoprolol 100 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg toms, vertigo, somnolence.
Lopressor/HCT Tab: Metoprolol 100 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg 15 mL q4h prn pain
100/25 Analgesic Liquid per 5 mL: Hydrocodone 2.5 mg, 1-2 tab q4-6h prn pain; sedation, nausea.
Lopressor/HCT acetaminophen 120 mg [118mL] 1 cap qd
100/50 Tab: Hydrocodone 2.5 mg, acetaminophen 500 mg
Lortab (C-III) Tab: Hydrocodone 5 mg, acetaminophen 500 mg Tab: Hydrocodone
Lortab 25/500 (C- 7.5 mg, acetaminophen 500
III) mg
Lortab 5/500 (C-III) Tab: Hydrocodone 10 mg, acetaminophen 500 mg
Lortab 7.5/500 (C- Antihypertensive Cap: Amlodipine 2.5 mg/benazepril 10 mg
III) Cap: Amlodipine 5 mg/benazepril 10 mg
Lortab 10/500 (C- Cap: Amlodipine 5 mg/benazepril 20 mg
III)
Lotrel 2.5/10 Lotrel
5/10 Lotrel 5/20

Lotrisone Antifungal Cream: Clotrimazole 1%, betamethasone Massage into affected areas bid; skin atrophy
Corticosteroid dipropionate 0.05% [15, 45 gm] and systemic steroid effects common.
Lunelle Contraceptive Inj: Medroxyprogesterone 25 mg/0.5 mL, 0.5 mL IM every 33 days. Return to ovulation
estradiol 5mg/0.5 mL within 2-4 months.
Malarone Antimalarial Tab: Atovaquone 250 mg, proguanil 100 mg Prophylaxis: 1 tab qd starting 2 days before
and continuing for 7 days after travel.
Treatment: 4 tabs qd x 3 with food. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, head-
ache.
Maxitrol Antibiotic Ophth susp: Neomycin 0.35%, polymyxin 10,000 1-2 drops q3-4h.
Corticosteroid U, dexamethasone 0.17% [5 mL]

Ophth oint: Neomycin 0.35%, polymyxin 10,000 U, Apply to affected eye(s) q3-4h.
dexamethasone 0.17% [3.5 gm]
Maxzide Antihypertensive Tab: Triamterene 75 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 50 1 tab qd; jaundice, pancreatitis, interstitial
Diuretic mg nephritis, renal stones.
Maxzide-25 Tab: Triamterene 37.5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 1-2 tab qd
mg
Midrin Antimigraine Cap: Isometheptene 65 mg, dichloralphenazone Tension headache: 1-2 cap q4h prn, max 8/day;
Moduretic Diuretic 100 mg, acetaminophen 325 mg dizziness, rash.
Tab: Amiloride 5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg Migraine: 2 cap, then 1 cap q1h until relieved, max
5 cap/12 hours. Caution in coronary artery
disease.
Initially 1-2 tab qd; headache, hyperuricemia.

Monopril-HCT Antihypertensive Tab: Fosinopril 10 mg, HCTZ 12.5 mg 1 tab qd

Fosinopril 20 mg, HCTZ 12.5 mg
Mycolog-II Corticosteroid Cream, oint per gm: Triamcinolone 1.0 mg, nystatin Apply to the affected area(s) bid; skin atrophy
Antifungal 100,000 U [15, 30, 60, 120 gm] common.
Naphcon-A Decongestant Ophth soln: Naphazoline 0.025%, pheniramine 0.3% 1-2 drops in each eye q3-4h; urinary reten- tion,
Antihistamine [15 mL] exacerbation of hypertension.
Neosporin Antibiotic Ophth soln per mL: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, neomycin 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) bid-qid. Apply to
1.75 mg, gramicidin 0.025 mg [10 mL] affected eye(s) q3-4h Apply to affected area(s) qd-
Ophth oint per gm: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, neomycin tid
3.5 mg, bacitracin 400 U [3.75 gm] Apply to affected area(s) qd-tid
Cream per gm: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, neomycin
3.5 mg [15 gm]
Oint per gm: Polymyxin B 5,000 U, neomycin 3.5
mg, bacitracin 400 U [15, 30 gm]
Name Class Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, and Comments
Neosporin Maxi- Antibiotic Oint per gm: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, neomycin 3.5 Apply to affected area(s) qd-tid mum Strength
mg, bacitracin 500 U [15 gm]
Neosporin Plus Antibiotic Cream per gm: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, neomycin Apply to affected area(s) qd-tid
Local Anesthetic 3.5 mg, lidocaine 40 mg [15 gm]
Oint per gm: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, neomycin 3.5 Apply to affected area(s) qd-tid
mg, bacitracin 500 U, lidocaine 40 mg [15 gm]
Nordette Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, levonorgestrel 0.15 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day pilpaks
mg
Norethin 1/35E Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 1 mg 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day compaks
Norethin 1/50M Tab: Mestranol 50 mcg, norethindrone 1 mg
Norgesic Forte Muscle relaxant Tab: Orphenadrine 50 mg, aspirin 770 mg, caf- ½-1 tab tid-qid
Analgesic feine 60 mg 1-2 tab tid-qid; mild anticholinergic effects.
Norgesic Muscle relaxant Tab: Orphenadrine 25 mg, aspirin 385 mg, caf-
Analgesic feine 30 mg
Norinyl 1+35 Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 1 mg 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day wallet Norinyl 1+50
Tab: Mestranol 50 mcg, norethindrone 1 mg
Norlestrin 1/50 Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 50 mcg, norethindrone 1 mg 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28 day compacts Norlestrin
2.5/50 Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 50 mcg, norethindrone 2.5
mg
Norlestrin Fe Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 50 mcg, norethindrone 2.5 1 tab qd; 28-day compacts 1 tab qd
2.5/50 mg, ferrous fumarate 75 mg (7 Tab) 30-80 U per day SQ in 2-4 injections
Norlestrin Fe 1/50 Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 50 mcg, norethindrone 1
mg; ferrous fumarate 75 mg (7 tab); 28-day com pacts
Novolin 70/30 Insulin NPH insulin 70%/regular insulin 30%; 100 U/mL
[10 mL, PenFill]
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norgestimate 0.18 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day dialpaks
Ortho-Cept Contraceptive mcg (7 tab); ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norgesti- 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day dialpaks 1 tab qd; 21-
Ortho-Cyclen Contraceptive mate 0.215 mg (7 tab); ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, day and 28-day dialpaks
norgestimate 0.25 mg (7 tab)
Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, desogestrel 0.15
mg
Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norgestimate 0.25
mg

Ortho-Novum 1/35 Contraceptive Tab: Norethindrone 1 mg, ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day dialpaks
Ortho-Novum1/50 Tab: Norethindrone 1 mg, mestranol 50 mcg
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 0.5 mg 1 tab qd; 21-day or 28-day dialpaks
Os-Cal 500+D Mineral (7 tab); ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 0.75 One tab qd-tid.
Ovcon-35 Contraceptive mg (7 tab); ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 1 1 tab qd; 28-day dispensers
Ovcon-50 mg (7 tab) 1 tab qd; 21-Day and 28-Day Pilpaks 4 drops in
Ovral Contraceptive Tab: Calcium 500 mg, vitamin D 200 IU affected ear(s) tid-qid
PediOtic Antibacterial Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 0.4 mg Chew and swallow 1 tab qd-bid. 1 tab q6h prn
Corticosteroid Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 50 mcg, norethindrone 1 mg pain
Pepcid Complete Anti-ulcer Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 50 mcg, norgestrel 0.5 mg Otic 1 tab q6h prn pain
Percocet (C-II) Analgesic susp per mL: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, 1 tab qd-bid prn; nausea abdominal cramps.
Percodan (C-II) Analgesic neomycin 3.5 mg, hydrocortisone 1% [7.5 mL] Tab, 5 mL q4-6h; max 30 mL/day; nausea, extra-
Peri-Colace Laxative, stool chewable: Famotidine 10 mg, calcium car- pyramidal effects.
softener bonate 800 mg, Mg hydroxide 165 mg.
Phenergan Antihistamine Tab: Oxycodone 5 mg, acetaminophen 325 mg Tab:
codeine (C-V) Antitussive Oxycodone 4.88 mg, aspirin 325 mg
Cap: Casanthranol 30 mg, docusate 100 mg
Syr per 5 mL: Promethazine 6.25 mg, codeine 10
mg [118 mL]
Name Class Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, and Comments

Phenergan DM Antihistamine Syr per 5 mL: Promethazine 6.25 mg, dextrometh- 5 mL q4-6h; max 30 mL/day; sedation.
Antitussive orphan 15 mg [120, pint]
Phenergan VC Antihistamine Syr per 5 mL: Promethazine 6.25 mg, 5 mL q4-6h
Decongestant phenylephrine 5 mg [118 mL, pint]
Phenergan VC with Antihistamine Syr per 5 mL: Promethazine 6.25 mg, 5 mL q4-6h; max 30 mL/day
codeine (C-V) Decongestant phenylephrine 5 mg, codeine 10 mg [118, 480
Antitussive mL]
Polysporin Antibacterial Ophth oint per g: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, bacitracin Apply to affected eye(s) q3-4h
500 U [3.75 gm]
Powder, oint per gm: Polymyxin B 10,000 U, bacitracin Apply to affected area(s) qd-tid
500 U [powder 10 gm; oint 15, 30 gm] Apply spray to affected area(s) qd-tid
Spray per 90 gm can: Polymyxin B 200,000 U, bacitracin
10,000 U [90 gm]
Polytrim Antibiotic Ophth soln: Trimethoprim 1 mg/mL, polymyxin B 1 drop in affected eye(s) 6 times daily x 7-10
10,000 U/mL (10mL) days.
Premphase Menopausal Maroon tab: Conjugated estrogen 0.625 mg 1 maroon tab daily on days 1-14 and 1 light
hormone Light blue tab: Conjugated estrogen 0.625 mg and blue tab daily on days 15 through 28.
medroxyprogesterone 5 mg One tab qd continuously
mg 1-2 tab qd; dizziness, headache, cough, fa-

Prempro Menopausal hor- Tab: Conjugated estrogen 0.625 mg with

mone medroxyprogesterone 2.5 mg or 5 mg.
Prinizide 10-12.5 Antihypertensive Tab: Lisinopril 10 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5
Prinzide 20-12.5 Tab: Lisinopril 20 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5
Prinzide 20-25 Tab: Lisinopril 20 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg
ProctoCream-HC Anesthetic Cream: Pramoxine 1%, hydrocortisone 1% [30
Corticosteroid gm]
ProctoFoam-HC Anesthetic Aerosol foam: Pramoxine 1%, hydrocortisone 1%
Corticosteroid [10 gm]
mg tigue.
RID Pediculicide Shampoo: Pyrethrin 0.3%, piperonyl butoxide 3% Apply to affected area(s) tid-qid Apply to affected
[60, 120, 240 mL] area(s) tid-qid
Apply to the infected and adjacent hairy area and
washed off after 10 minutes; OTC
Rifamate Tuberculostatic Cap: Rifampin 300 mg, isoniazid 150 mg 1 cap qd; monitor for hepatotoxicity
Rifater Tuberculostatic Tab: Rifampin 120 mg, isoniazid 50 mg, pyrazin- 6 tabs once daily. Reduce dose to 5 tabs if
amide 300 mg <54 kg, and to 4 tabs if <44 kg
Robitussin A-C (C- Antitussive Syr per 5 mL: Codeine 10 mg, guaifenesin 100 mg 10 mL q4h; nausea, constipation.
V) Expectorant [60, 120 mL, pint]
Robitussin-CF Antitussive Syr per 5 mL: Dextromethorphan 10 mg, phenyl- 10 mL q4-6h
Decongestant Expectorant propanolamine 12.5 mg, guaifenesin 100 mg 10 mL q4h; nausea, constipation. 10 mL q4h; max
Robitussin-DAC Antitussive [120, 240, 360, 480 mL] 4 doses/day
(C-V) Decongestant Syr per 5 mL: Codeine 10 mg, pseudoephedrine 30 1 tab qd-bid
Expectorant mg, guaifenesin 100 mg [480 mL] 1-2 tab qhs prn
Robitussin-PE Decongestant Syr per 5 mL: Pseudoephedrine 30 mg, guaifenesin Urinary tract infections: 1 tab bid x 7-10 days
Expectorant 100 mg [120, 240, 480 mL] Shigellosis: 1 tab bid x 3-5 days Bronchitis: 1 tab
Rynatan Antihistamine Tab: Azatadine 1 mg, pseudoephedrine 120 mg bid x 2 weeks Travelers diarrhea: 1 tab bid x 5 days
Decongestant Tab: Docusate 50 mg, Senna 187 mg Rash common; Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Senokot-S Laxative, stool Tab: Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg, trimethoprim 160 (erythema multiforme) rarely
softener mg UTI Prophylaxis: 1 tab qhs
Septra DS Antibiotic Tab: Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg, trimethoprim 80
Septra SS mg

Name Class Dosage Forms Dosage, Side Effects, and Comments

Septra IV Antibiotic Inj per 5 mL: Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg, trimetho- P. carinii pneumonia: 15 mg/kg/day (based prim 80
mg on TMP) IV in 3 doses x 21 days (each
dose in 250 mL of D5W over 2 hours).
Urinary tract infections and shigellosis: 8- 10 mg/kg daily based on trimethoprim in 3 equal doses (q8h by IV infusion) for 7 days.
Sinemet 10/100 Antiparkinsonian Tab: Carbidopa 10 mg, levodopa 100 mg 1 tab tid-qid; dyskinesia, nausea, mental sta-
Sinemet 25/100 Tab: Carbidopa 25 mg, levodopa 100 mg tus changes, paranoia, psychosis, depres- Sinemet
25/250 Tab: Carbidopa 25 mg, levodopa 250 mg sion.
Soma with codeine Muscle relaxant Tab: Carisoprodol 200 mg, aspirin 325 mg, co- 1-2 tab qid prn (C-III) Analgesic
deine 16 mg
Soma compound Muscle relaxant Tab: Carisoprodol 200 mg, aspirin 325 mg 1-2 tab qid prn; vertigo, ataxia, tremor, facial
Analgesic flushing, pancytopenia (rare).
Talwin NX Analgesic Tab: Pentazocine 50 mg, naloxone 0.5 mg 1 tab q3-4h Tavist-D Decongestant
Tab: Phenylpropanolamine 75 mg, clemastine 1 tab bid
Antihistamine 1.34 mg
Teczem Antihypertensive Tab ER: Enalapril 5 mg, diltiazem 180 mg 1-2 tab qd
Tenoretic 100 Antihypertensive Tab: Atenolol 100 mg, chlorthalidone 25 mg 1 tab qd; erectile dysfunction, depression. Tenoretic
50 Tab: Atenolol 50 mg, chlorthalidone 25 mg
Timentin Antibiotic Inj: 3.1 gm (ticarcillin 3 gm, clavulanic acid 0.1 gm) 3.1 gm IV q4-6h; hypokalemia. TobraDex
Antibiotic Ophth susp: Dexamethasone 1%, tobramycin 1-2 drops in affected eye(s) q3-4h
Corticosteroid 0.3% [5 mL]
Ophth oint: Dexamethasone 1%, tobramycin 0.3% Apply to affected eye(s) q3-4h. [3.5 gm]
Tri-Levlen Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, levonorgestrel 0.05 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day compacts mg (6);
ethinyl estradiol 40 mcg, levonorgestrel
0.075 mg (5); ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg,
levonorgestrel 0.125 mg (10)
Tri-Norinyl Contraceptive Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 0.5 1 tab qd; 21-day and 28-day wallets
Triphasil Contraceptive mg (7); ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone 1 1 tab qd; 21-day or 28-day Pilpaks
mg (9); ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg, norethindrone
0.5 mg (5)
Tab: Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg, levonorgestrel 0.05
mg (6 tab); ethinyl estradiol 40 mcg, levonor-
gestrel 0.075 mg (5 tab); ethinyl estradiol 30
mcg, levonorgestrel 0.125 mg (10 tab)
Tritec Anti-helicobacter Tab: 400 mg Ranitidine 162 mg, bismuth 128 mg, 1 tab bid x 28 days with clarithromycin 500
pylori citrate 110 mg mg tid x 14 days; 73-84% effective.
Trizivir Antiviral Tab: Abacavir 300 mg, lamivudine 150 mg, 1 tab bid. Life-threatening hypersensitivity 5%.
Tussi-Organidin Antitussive (C-V) zidovudine 300 mg 5-10 mL q4h prn; nausea, constipation. 5-10 mL
Expectorant Liquid per 5 mL: Codeine 10 mg, guaifenesin 100 q4h prn
Tussi-Organidin Antitussive DM mg [pint] 5 mL bid; drowsiness.
Expectorant Liquid per 5 mL: Dextromethorphan 10 mg, 1 cap q6h prn pain
Tussionex (C-Ill) Antihistamine guaifenesin 100 mg [pint] 1-2 tabs q4-6h prn; max 8 tabs/day. For max 5
Antitussive Extended-release susp per 5 mL: chlorphenir- days
Tylox (C-II) Analgesic amine 8 mg, hydrocodone 10 mg [480] 1.5-3 gm IV q6h; diarrhea, rash, enterocolitis
Ultracet Analgesic Cap: Oxycodone 5 mg, acetaminophen 500 mg agranulocytosis.
Unasyn Antibiotic Tramadol 37.5 mg, acetaminophen 325 mg
inj: 1.5 gm (ampicillin 1 gm, sulbactam 0.5 gm),
3.0 gm (ampicillin 2 gm, sulbactam 1 gm)
Uniretic Antihypertensive Tab: Moexipril/hydrochlorothiazide 7.5/12.5 and 1-2 tab qd; cough, dizziness, hyperlipidemia.
15/25 1 tab qd; cough, asthenia
Vaseretic 5-12.5 Antihypertensive Tab: Enalapril 5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Vaseretic 10-25 Tab: Enalapril 10 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg
Vasocidin Antibiotic Ophth soln: Sulfacetamide 10%, prednisolone 2 drops into affected eye(s) q4h

Corticosteroid 0.25% [5,10 mL]

Ophth oint: Sulfacetamide 10%, prednisolone Apply to affected eye(s) tid-qid
0.5% [3.5 gm]
Vicodin (C-III) Analgesic Tab: Hydrocodone 5 mg, acetaminophen 500 mg 1-2 tab q4-6h prn pain, drowsiness, incoher-
ence.
Vicodin ES (C-Ill) Tab: Hydrocodone 7.5 mg, acetaminophen 750 1 tab q4-6h prn pain
mg
Wigraine Antimigraine Rectal supp: Ergotamine 2 mg, caffeine 100 mg 1 supp initially, may repeat prn x 1; max 2
supp/attack. Chest and muscle pain,
paresthesia
Tab: Ergotamine 1 mg, caffeine 100 mg 2 tab initially, then 1 tab q30min prn; max 6
tab/attack or 10 tab/week.
Zestoretic 10/12.5 Antihypertensive Tab: Lisinopril 10 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg 1-2 tab qd; dizziness, headache, cough, fa-
Zestoretic 20/12.5 Tab: Lisinopril 20 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tigue.
Zestoretic 20/25 Tab: Lisinopril 20 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg
Ziac 2.5 Antihypertensive Tab: Bisoprolol 2.5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 6.25 1 tab qd; ataxia, vertigo, paresthesias, arth-
mg ralgias.
Ziac 5 Tab: Bisoprolol 5 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 6.25 mg
Ziac 10 Tab: Bisoprolol 10 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 6.25
mg
Zosyn Antibiotic Inj: Piperacillin 3 gm, tazobactam 0.375 gm 2.25-4.5 gm IV q6h; hypokalemia.
Zyrtec-D Antihistamine, Tab: Cetirizine 5 mg, pseudoephedrine 120 mg One tablet q12h
decongestant
Common Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Inhibitors
The cytochrome P450 enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of a number of pharmacological agents. The inhibition of these enzymes
could result in elevation of serum levels of agents that are dependent on their activity of P450 enzymes for metabolism.
Amiodarone
Azole antifungals (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole) Calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, nicardipine, diltiazem, verapamil)
Cimetidine
Ciprofloxacin Cyclophosphamide Cyclosporine Fluvoxamine Grapefruit juice Indinavir
Macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin > clarithromycin > azithromycin) Metronidazole
Mexiletine Nefazodone Quinidine Ritonavir
SSRI antidepressants (paroxetine = fluoxetine > sertraline > fluvoxamine) Zafirlukast
Zileuton

Commonly Used Drug Levels

Drug Therapeutic Range*
Amikacin Peak 25-30; trough <10 mcg/mL
Amiodarone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0-3.0 mcg/mL
Amitriptyline . . 100-250 ng/mL
Carbamazepine . . 4-10 mcg/mL
Chloramphenicol Peak 10-15; trough <5 mcg/mL
Desipramine . . 150-300 ng/mL
Digoxin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8-2.0 ng/mL
Disopyramide . . 2-5 mcg/mL
Doxepin . . 75-200 ng/mL
Flecainide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2-1.0 mcg/mL
Gentamicin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peak 6.0-8.0; trough <2.0 mcg/mL
Imipramine . . 150-300 ng/mL
Lidocaine . . 2-5 mcg/mL
Lithium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5-1.4 mEq/L
Nortriptyline . . 50-150 ng/mL
Phenobarbital . . 10-30 mEq/mL
Phenytoin** . . 8-20 mcg/mL
Procainamide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0-8.0 mcg/mL
Quinidine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5-5.0 mcg/mL
Salicylate . . 15-25 mg/dL
Theophylline . . 8-20 mcg/mL
Valproic acid . . 50-100 mcg/mL
Vancomycin Peak 30-40; trough <10 mcg/mL

* The therapeutic range of some drugs may vary depending on the reference lab used.
** Therapeutic range of phenytoin is 4-10 mcg/mL in presence of significant azotemia and/or hypoalbuminemia.
Index Akineton 19
Alamast 61
Anafranil 26
Anakinra 16
Axid 58
Azactam 17
3TC 48 Alatrofloxacin 75 Anaprox 56 Azatadine 17
5-FC 37 Albumin 13 Anaprox-DS 56 Azathioprine 17
Abacavir 12 Albuminar 13 Ancef 22 Azelaic Acid 17
Abbokinase 75 Albuterol 13, 84 Ancobon 37 Azelex 17
Abciximab 12 Aldactazide 82 Androderm 71 Azithromycin 17
Abelcet 16 Aldactone 69 Angiomax 19 Azmacort 74
Abelec 15 Aldomet 53 Anistreplase 16 Azopt 19
Abreva 32 Alendronate 13 Anistreplase 16 AZT 77
Acarbose 12 Alesse 82 Ansaid 39 Aztreonam 17
Accolate 77 Aleve 56 Antabuse 31 Azulfidine 69
Accupril 66 Allegra 37 Antivert 51 Azulfidine EN-tabs 69
Accuretic 82 Allopurinol 14 Antizol 40 Bacitracin 17, 89, 92
Accutane 47 Alomide 50 Apresoline 43 Baclofen 17
Acebutolol 12 Alprazolam 14 Aranesp 29 Bactrim DS 83
Aceon 62 Altace 66 Arava 48 Bactrim IV 83
Acetaminophen 12, 85, 86, 88, 89, 91 Alteplase 73 Ardeparin 16 Bactroban 55
Acetylcysteine 12 Alu-cap 14 Aredia 61 Balsalazide 17
Achromycin 71 Alu-tab 14 Argatroban 16 Basaljel 14
Aciphex 66 Aluminum Acetate 14 Aricept 32 Bayer 16
Acitretin 12 Aluminum Carbonate 14 Aristocort 74 Beclomethasone 18
Acova 16 Aluminum Hydroxide 14 Artane 75 Beclomethasone Dipropionate 17
Actifed 82 Amantadine 14 Arthrotek 82, 83 Beclovent 18
Actifed 12-hour 82 Actifed with Codeine Amaryl 42 Asacol 52 Beconase 18
82 Actimmune 45 Ambien 77 Asendin 15 Beconase AQ 18
Activase 73 AmBisome 15 Aspirin 86, 94 Benadryl 31
Actonel 67 Amcinonide 14 Aspirin 16 Benazepril 18, 88
Actos 63 Amerge 56 Astelin 17 Benemid 64
Acular 48 Amikacin 14 Atacand 21 Bentyl 30
Acyclovir 12 Amikin 14 Atacand-HCT 83 Benylin DM 29
Adapalene 13 Amiloride 89 Atarax 44 Benzamycin 83
Adapin 32 Aminophylline 14, 72 Atenolol 16, 94 Benzocaine 83
ADDERALL 82 Amiodarone 14 Ativan 50 Benzonatate 18
Adenocard 13 Amitriptyline 15 Atovaquone 16, 17 Benzoyl peroxide 18, 83
Adenosine 13 Amlodipine 15, 88 Atracurium 17 Benztropine 18
Advair Diskus 82 Amoxapine 15 Atropine 17, 85, 87 Bepridil 18
Advicor 82 Amoxicillin 15, 83 Augmentin 83 Berotec 36
Advil 45 Amoxil 15 Augmentin 250 83 Betamethasone 18
AeroBid 38 Amphojel 14 Auralgan Otic 83 Betamethasone Dipropionate 18, 88
AeroBid-M 38 Amphotec 15 Auranofin 17 Betamethasone Dipropionate
Afrin 61 Amphotericin B 15, 16 Amphotericin Avandia 67 Augmented 18
Agenerase 16 B Liposomal 16 Avapro 46 Betamethasone valerate 18
Aggrastat 73 Ampicillin 15, 16, 95 Avelox 55 Betapace 69
Aggrenox 82
Betapace AF 69 Candesartan 21 Cephalexin 23 Clonidine 27
Betaxolol 19 Capoten 21 Cephapirin 23 Clorazepate 27
Betoptic 19 Capozide 84 Cephradine 23 Clotrimazole 27, 88
Betoptic S 19 Capsaicin 21 Cerebyx 40 Clozapine 27
Bextra 75 Captopril 21, 84 Cetirizine 23 Clozaril 27
Biaxin 26 Carafate 69 Cetrizine 23 Codeine 27, 82, 86, 92, 93, 95
Biaxin XL 26 Carbamazepine 21 Cevimeline 23 Codeine Phosphate 82
Bicillin L-A 61 Carbidopa 94 Charcoal, Activated with Sorbitol 23 Codeine Sulfate 27
Biltricide 64 Cardene 57 Chibroxin 58, 59 Cogentin 18
Biperiden 19 Cardene IV 57 Chloral Hydrate 24 Cognex 70
Bisacodyl 19 Cardene SR 57 Chloramphenicol 24 Colace 32
Bismuth 95 Cardizem 31 Chlordiazepoxide 24 Colazal 17
Bismuth Subsalicylate 19 Cardura 32 Chloromycetin 24 Colestid 27
Bisoprolol 19, 96 Carisoprodol 22, 94 Chlorothiazide 24 Colestipol 27
Bitolterol 19 Carteolol 22 Chlorpheniramine 95 Coly-Mycin S 84
Bleph-10 69 Cartrol 22 Chlorpromazine 24 Colyte 63
Blephamide 84 Carvedilol 22 Chlorthalidone 94 Combivent 84
Blocadren 72 Casanthranol 91 Chlorzoxazone 24 Combivir 84
Bosentan 19 Catapres 27 Cholestyramine 24 Compazine 64
Bretylium 19 Catapres-TTS 27 Choline magnesium 25 Comtan 33
Bretylol 19 Ceclor 22 Cholybar 24 Condylox 63
Brevibloc 34 Ceclor CD 22 Chronulac 48 Constant-T 71
Brinzolamide 19 Cedax 23 Cidofovir 25 Cordarone 14
Bromocriptine 19 Cefaclor 22 Cilostazol 25 Cordran 39
Budesonide 20 Cefadroxil 22 Ciloxan 25 Coreg 22
Bumetanide 20 Cefadyl 23 Cimetidine 25 Corgard 56
Bumex 20 Cefazolin 22 Cipro 25 Corlopam 36
Bupropion 20 Cefepime 22 Cipro Cystitis Pack 25 Ciprofloxacin 25 Cort-dome 44
Buspar 20 Cefixime 22 Cisapride 25 Cortef 44
Buspirone 20 Cefizox 23 Citalopram 26 Cortenema 44
Butalbital 86 Cefobid 22 Citracal 21 Cortifoam 44
Butoconazole 20 Cefoperazone 22 Citrate 95 Cortisporin 84
Butorphanol 20 Cefotan 22 Claforan 22 Cortrosyn 27
C-III 86, 94 Cefotaxime 22 Clarithromycin 26 Corvert 45
C-V 82 Cefotetan 22 Claritin 50 Cosopt 84
Cafergot 84 Cefoxitin 22 Claritin-D 84 Cosyntropin 27
Caffeine 86, 96 Cefprozil 22, 23 Clavulanate 83 Coumadin 76
Calan 76 Ceftazidime 23 Clavulanic acid 94 Cozaar 51
Calcijex 21 Ceftin 23 Clemastine 26, 94 Crixivan 45
Calcijex 21 Ceftizoxime 23 Cleocin 26 Cromolyn 27
Calcitonin 20 Ceftriaxone 23 Cleocin-T 26 Cutivate 40
Calcium acetate 21 Cefuroxime Axetil 23 Climara 35 Cyanocobalamin 28
Calcium carbonate 21 Cefuroxime Sodium 23 Clindamycin HCL 26 Cyclobenzaprine 28
Calcium Chloride 21 Cefzil 23 Clinoril 70 Cyclocort 14
Calcium Citrate 21 Celebrex 23 Clofazimine 26 Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Inhibitors 97
Calcium gluconate 21 Celestone 18 Clomipramine 26 Cytotec 54
Caltrate 600 21 Celexa 26 Clonazepam 26 Cytovene 41
Cancidas 22 CellCept 55
d4T 69 Dichloralphenazone 89 Dopram 32 Eramycin Ilotycin 34
Dalmane 39 Diclofenac 29, 83 Doral 66 Ergostat 33
Dalteparin 28 Dicloxacillin 30 Dorzolamide 32, 84 Ergotamine 33, 84, 96
Danaparoid 28 Dicyclomine 30 Doxapram 32 Ery-tabs 34
Danazol 28 Didanosine 30 Doxazosin 32 Erythromycin 83
Danocrine 28 Didronel 35 Doxepin 32 Erythromycin base 34
Dantrium 28 Differin 13 Doxycycline 32 Erythromycin Estolate 34
Dantrolene 28 Diflucan 37 Dronabinol 33 Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate 34
Dapsone 29 Diflunisal 30 Droperidol 33 Erythromycin Lactobionate 34
Daraprim 65 Digibind 30 Dulcolax 19 Erythromycin Stearate 34
Darvocet-N 85 Digoxin 30 Duphalac 48 Erythropoietin 34
Darvocet-N 100 85 Digoxin Immune 30 Duraclon 27 Esgic 86
Darvon 65 Dihydroergotamine 30 Duragesic 36 Esgic-plus 86
Darvon Compound-65 85 Dilantin 62 Duricef 22 Esidrix 44
Darvon-N 65 Dilaudid 44 Dyazide 85 Eskalith 50
Daypro 60 Diltiazem 31, 94 Dynabac 31 Eskalith CR 50
ddC 77 Dimetapp 85 DynaCirc 47 Esmolol 34
DDI 30 Dimetapp-DM 85 DynaCirc CR 47 Estrace 34
Decadron 29 Diovan 76 Dynapen 30 Estraderm 34
Decanoate 39 DIOVAN/HCT 85 E-mycin 34 Estradiol 34
Delatestryl 71 Dipentum 59 Easprin 16 Estratab 35
Delavirdine 29 Diphenhydramine 31 Econazole 33 ESTRATEST 86
Delsym 29 Diphenoxylate 31, 87 Ecotrin 16 Estrogen 35, 92
Deltacortef 64 Diprolene 18 Edecrin 35 Estropipate 35
Deltasone 64 Diprolene AF 18 EES 34 Etanercept 35
Demerol 52 Dipropionate 18 Effexor 76 Ethacrynate 35
Demodex 74 Diprosone 18 Effexor XR 76 Ethambutol 35
Demulen 85 Dipyridamole 31 Eflornithine 33 Ethinyl 35
Denavir 61 Dirithromycin 31 Elavil 15 Ethinyl Estradiol 35, 85, 87, 90, 91, 95
Depakene 76 Disalcid 67 Eldepryl 68 Ethinyl Estradiol 85
Depakote 31 Disopyramide 31 Elimite 62 Ethmozine 55
Depakote ER 31 Disulfiram 31 Elmiron 62 Ethylsuccinate 34
Depo-Medrol 53 Ditropan 60 Elocon 55 Ethynodiol Diacetate 85
Depo-Provera 51 Ditropan XL 60 Emadine 33 Etidronate 35
Depo-Testosterone 71 Diuril 24 Emedastine 33 Etodolac 36
Desipramine 29 Divalproex 31 Eminase 16 Etretinate 36
Desogen 85 Dobutamine 32 Enalapril 33, 87, 94, 95 Evista 66
Desogestrel 91 Dobutrex 32 Enalaprilat 33 Evoxac 23
Desyrel 74 Docosanol 32 Enbrel 35 Exelon 67
Detrol 74 Docusate 32, 86, 91, 93 Endep 15 Famciclovir 36
Dexamethasone 29, 89, 94 Dofetilide 32 Engerix-B 43 Famotidine 36
Dexmedetomidine 29 Dolobid 30 Enoxacin 33 Famvir 36
Dexmethylphenidate 29 Donepezil 32 Enoxaparin 33 Fansidar 86
Dextromethorphan 29, 93, 95 Donnagel 47 Epinephrine 33 Fastin 62
DHE45 30 Donnatal 85 Epivir 48 Felbamate 36
Diabeta 42 Donnatal Extentab 85 Epivir-HBV 48 Felbatol 36
Diastat 29 Dopamine 32 Epogen 34 Feldene 63
Diazepam 29 Dopar 49 Eptifibatide 33 Felodipine 36, 87
Femstat 20 Foscarnet 40 Hepatitis B Vaccine 43 Herplex 45 Influenza Virus Vaccine 45 INH 46
Fenoldopam 36 Foscavir 40 Hespan 43 Innohep 72
Fenoterol 36 Fosinopril 40 Hetastarch 43 Insulin 86
Fentanyl 36 Fosphenytoin 40 Hivid 77 Insulin Lispro 45
Fergon 37 Fragmin 28 Homatropine 87 Insulin NPH 46, 86, 90
Ferrlecit 68 Frova 41 Humalog 45 Insulin Regular 46, 90
Ferro-sequels 86 Fulvicin PG 42 Humulin 86 Intal 27
Ferrous fumarate 86, 87 Fulvicin UF 42 Humulin 70/30 86 Integrilin 33
Ferrous Gluconate 36, 68 Fungizone 15 Humulin-N 46 Interferon Gamma-1B 45
Ferrous Sulfate 68 Furosemide 41 Humulin-R 46 Interleukin 11 46
Fexofenadine 37 Gabapentin 41 Hycodan 87 Intropin 32
Filgrastim 37 Gabitril 72 Hycomine 87 Invirase 68
Finasteride 37 Ganciclovir 41 Hydralazine 43 Ionamin 62
Fioricet 86 Gantrisin 69 Hydrochlorothiazide 44, 82, 84, 85, IPOL 63
Fioricet with Codeine 86 Fiorinal 86 Garamycin 41 87-89, 92, 95 Ipratropium 46, 84
Fiorinal Codeine 86 Gastrocrom 28 Hydrocodone 87, 88, 95, 96 Irbesartan 46
Flagyl 54 Gemfibrozil 41 Hydrocortisone 44, 91, 92 Iron 36
Flecainide 37 Gentamicin 41 Hydrocortisone Acetate 44 ISMN 47
Flexeril 28 Geodon 77 Hydrocortisone Valerate 44 Isometheptene 46, 89
Flomax 70 Glimepiride 42 Hydromorphone 44 Isoniazid 46, 93
Flonase 39, 40 Glipizide 42 Hydroxychloroquine 44 Isoproterenol 46
Florinef 38 Glucagon 42 Hydroxyzine 44 Isoptin 76
Flovent 39 Glucophage 52 Hyoscyamine 85 Isordil 46
Flovent Diskus 40 Glucophage XR 52 Hytone 44 Isosorbide Dinitrate 46
Floxin 59 Glucotrol 42 Hytrin 70 Isosorbide Mononitrate 47
Fluconazole 37 Glucotrol XL 42 Hyzaar 87 Isotretinoin 47
Flucytosine 37 GLUCOVANCE 86 Ibuprofen 45 Isradipine 47
Fludrocortisone 38 Glyburide 42 Ibutilide 45 Isuprel 46
Flumadine 67 Glynase 42 Idoxuridine 45 Itraconazole 47
Flumazenil 38 Glyset 54 Ilosone 34 K-Dur 63
Flunisolide 38 GoLYTELY 63 Imdur 47 K-phos 63
Fluocinolone 38 Granisetron 42 Imipenem 45 Kadian 55
Fluocinonide 38 Grifulvin V 42 Imipramine 45 Kaolin 47
Fluoxetine 38 Griseofulvin 42 Imitrex 70 Kaopectate 47
Fluphenazine 39 Guaifenesin 43, 93, 95 Imodium 50 Kayexalate 69
Flurandrenolide 39 Guanfacine 43 Imuran 17 Keflex 23
Flurazepam 39 Gyne-Lotrimin 27 Inapsine 33 Kemadrin 65
Flurbiprofen 39 Habitrol 57 Indapamide 45 Kenalog 74
Fluvastatin 39, 40 Halcion 74 Inderal 65 Keppra 49
Fluvoxamine 40 Haldol 43 Inderal LA 65 Kerlone 19
Focalin 29 Haldol Decanoate 43 Indinavir 45 Ketoconazole 47
Folic acid 40 Halfprin 16 Indocin 45 Ketoprofen 48
Folvite 40 Halobetasol 43 Indomethacin 45 Ketorolac 48
Fomepizole 40 Haloperidol 43 Infed 37 Ketotifen 48
Foradil 40 Haloperidol Decanoate 43 Inflamase 64 Kineret 16
Fortaz 23 Havrix 43 Infliximab 45 Klonopin 26
Fosamax 13 Heparin 28, 43 Influenza virus 45 Kwell 50
Hepatitis A Vaccine 43
Kytril 42 Lodine XL 36 Maxipime 22 Midazolam 54
L-Hyoscyamine Sulfate 44 Lodoxamide 50 Maxitrol 88 Midrin 46, 89
Labetalol 48 LoEstrin 87 Maxivate 18 Miglitol 54
Lactulose 48 LoEstrin FE 87 Maxzide 89 Migranal 30
Lamictal 48 Lomefloxacin 50 Mazindol 51 Milrinone 54
Lamisil 70 Lomotil 31, 87 Meclizine 51 Minera 49
Lamivudine 48, 84 Loniten 54 Medipren 45 Minipress 64
Lamotrigine 48 Loperamide 50 Medrol 53 Minocin 54
Lamprene 26 Lopid 41 Medroxyprogesterone 51, 92 Minocycline 54
Lanoxicaps 30 Lopressor 53 Mefoxin 22 Minoxidil 54
Lanoxin 30 Lopressor/HCT 87, 88 Megace 52 Mintezol 72
Lansoprazole 48 Lorabid 50 Megestrol 52 Mirapex 64
Lantus 42 Loracarbef 50 Mellaril 72 Misoprostol 54, 83
Larodopa 49 Loratadine 50, 84 Meningococcal Vaccine 52 Mobic 52
Lasix 41 Lorazepam 50 Menomune 52 Modafinil 54
Latanoprost 48 Lortab 88 Mentax 20 Moduretic 89
Leflunomide 48 Losartan 51, 87 Meperidine 52 Moexipril 54, 55, 95
Lepirudin 48 Lotensin 18 Mephyton 63 Mofetil 55
Lescol 40 Lotrel 88 Mepron 17 Mometasone 55
Lescol XL 40 Lotrimin 27 Meridia 68 Monistat 54
Leucovorin 49 Lotrisone 88 Meropenem 52 Monopril 40
Levalbuterol 49 Lovastatin 51 Merrem 52 Monopril-HCT 89
Levaquin 49 Lovenox 33 Mesalamine 52 Montelukast 55
Levetiracetam 49 Loxapine 51 Mestranol 90 Monurol 40
Levlen 87 Loxitane 51 Metadate CD 53 Moricizine 55
Levocabastine 49 Lozol 45 Metadate ER 53 Morphine 55
Levodopa 49, 94 Lunelle 88 Metformin 52 Morphine Sulfate 55
Levonorgestrel 83, 87, 90, 94, 95 Luvox 40 Methimazole 52 Motrin 45
Levonorgestrel-RIS 49 Lyme Disease Vaccine 51 LYMErix Methocarbamol 53 MS Contin 55
Levophed 58 51 Methotrexate 53 Mucomyst 12
Levothyroxine 49 Maalox 51 Methyldopa 53 Mupirocin 55
Levsin 44 Macrobid 58 Methylphenidate 53 Myambutol 35
Levsinex 44 Macrodantin 58 Methylprednisolone 53 Mycelex 27
Lexxel 87 Mag-Ox 400 51 Methylprednisolone Acetate 53 Mycifradin 57
Libritabs 24 Magaldrate 51 Metoclopramide 53 Myciguent 57
Librium 24 Magnesium Chloride 51 Metolazone 53 Mycobutin 66
Lidex 38 Magnesium Hydroxide 51 Metoprolol 53, 88 Mycolog-II 89
Lidocaine 49, 90 Magnesium Oxide 51 MetroGel 54 Mycophenolate 55
Lindane 50 Magnesium Sulfate 51 Metronidazole 54 Mycostatin 59
Lioresal 17 Magtrate 51 Mevacor 51 Mylanta 51
Lipitor 16 Malarone 88 Mexiletine 54 Mysoline 64
Liposomal 16 Mannitol 51 Mexitil 54 Nabumetone 55, 56
Lisinopril 50, 92, 96 Marinol 33 Miacalcin 20 Nadolol 56
Lithium Carbonate 50 Mavik 74 Micardis 70 Nafarelin 56
Lithobid 50 Maxair 63 Micatin 54 Nafcil 56
Livostin 49 Maxalt 67 Miconazole Nitrate 54 Nafcillin 56
Lo-Ovral 87 Maxalt-MLT 67 Micro-K 63 Naftifine 56
Lodine 36 Maxaquin 50 Micronase 42 Naftin 56
Nalbuphine 56 Nitrostat SL 58 Ortho Tri-Cyclen 90 Pentids 61
Naloxone 56, 94 Nix 62 Ortho-Cept 91 Pentosan 62
Naphazoline 89 Nizatidine 58 Ortho-Cyclen 91 Pentoxifylline 62
Naphcon-A 89 Nizoral 47 Ortho-Novum 91 Pepcid 36, 91
Naprelan 56 Noctec 24 Orudis 48 Pepto-Bismol 19
Naprosyn 56 Norcuron 76 Oruvail 48 Percocet 91
Naproxen 56 Nordette 90 Os-cal 21 Percodan 91
Naproxen Sodium 56 Norepinephrine 58 OS-CAL 500+D 91 Pergolide 62
Naratriptan 56 Norethin 90 Oseltamivir 60 Peri-Colace 91
Narcan 56 Norethindrone 87, 90, 91, 95 Osmitrol 51 Perindopril 62
Nasacort 74 Norflex 60 Ovcon 91 Periostat 32
Nasalcrom 28 Norfloxacin 58 Ovral 91 Permax 62
Nasalide 38 Norgesic 90 Oxacillin 60 Permethrin 62
Natrecor 57 Norgesic Forte 90 Oxandrin 60 Permitil 39
Navane 72 Norgestimate 90, 91 Oxandrolone 60 Perphenazine 62
Nebcin 73 Norgestrel 87, 91 Oxaprozin 60 Persantine 31
Nebupent 62 Norinyl 90 Oxazepam 60 Phenazopyridine 62
Nedocromil 56, 57 Norlestrin 90 Oxiconazole 60 Phenergan 52
Nefazodone 57 Norlestrin Fe 90 Oxistat 60 Phenergan Codeine 91
Neomycin 57, 84, 88, 89, 91 Normiflo 16 Oxybutynin 60 Phenergan DM 92
Neosporin 89 Normodyne 48 Oxycodone 60, 91, 95 Phenergan VC 92
Neosporin Maximum Strength 90 Noroxin 58 Oxycontin 60 Phenergan VC with Codeine 92 Phenergan)
Neosporin Plus 90 Norpace 31 Oxytocin 61 65
Neosynephrine 62 Norpace CR 31 Pamelor 59 Pheniramine 89
Neumega 46 Norpramin 29 Pamidronate 61 Phenobarbital 62, 85
Neupogen 37 Nortriptyline 59 Pancuronium 61 Phentermine 62
Neurontin 41 Norvasc 15 Paraflex 24 Phenylephrine 62, 92
Neutraphos 63 Norvir 67 Parafon 24 Phenylpropanolamine 87, 93, 94
Nevirapine 57 Novolin 90 Paricalcitol 61 Phenytoin 62
Nexium 34 Nubain 56 Parlodel 19 Phoslo 14, 21
Niaspan 57 Nystatin 59, 89 Paroxetine 61 Phosphate 63
Nicardipine 57 Octreotide 59 Patanol 59 Phytonadione 63
Nicoderm 57 Ocuflox 59 Pavulon 61 Pindolol 63
Nicorette 57 Ofloxacin 59 Paxil 61 Pioglitazone 63
Nicotine 57 Ogen 35 PCE 34 Piperacillin 63
Nicotrol NS 57 Olopatadine 59 PCEC 61 Piperonyl Butoxide 92
Nifedipine 57 Olsalazine 59 Pediotic 91 Pipracil 63
Nilstat 59 Omeprazole 59 Penciclovir 61 Pirbuterol 63
Nimbex 26 Omnicef 22 Penetrex 33 Piroxicam 63
Nimodipine 58 Omnipen 16 Penicillin 61 Pitressin 76
Nimotop 58 Ondansetron 60 Penicillin G 61 Plaquenil 44
Nipride 58 Opticrom 28 Penicillin G Benzathine 61 Plavix 27
Nisoldipine 58 Optimine 17 Penicillin G Potassium 61 Plendil 36
Nitro-bid 58 Oramorph SR 55 Penicillin V 61 Pletal 25
Nitro-dur 58 Organidin 43 Pentam 62 Pneumovax 23 63
Nitrofurantoin 58 Orgaran 28 Pentamidine 62 Podofilox 63
Nitroglycerin 58 Orlistat 60 Pentasa 52 Poliovirus 63
Nitroprusside Sodium 58 Orphenadrine 60, 90 Pentazocine 94 Polyethylene 63
Polymyxin B 84, 89, 91, 92 Prolixin 39 Reglan 53 Rowasa 52
Polysporin 92 Proloprim 75 Relafen 56 Roxanol 55
Polytrim 92 Promethazine 65, 91, 92 Relenza 77 Roxicodone 60
Potassium 63 Propafenone 65 Remeron 54 Rythmol 65
Potassium Chloride 63 Propecia 37 Remicade 45 Salmeterol 67
Potassium Phosphate 63 Propoxyphene 65, 85 Reminyl 41 Salsalate 67
Pramipexole 64 Propranolol 65 Renagel 68 Sandostatin 59
Pramoxine 92 Propulsid 25 Renova 74 Sandostatin LAR 59
Prandin 66 Propylthiouracil 65 ReoPro 12 Sanorex 51
Pravachol 64 Proscar 37 Repaglinide 66 Saquinavir 68
Pravastatin 64 Prostaphlin 60 Requip 67 Sarafem 39
Praziquantel 64 Protamine 65 Rescriptor 29 Scopolamine 68, 85
Prazosin 64 Protonix 61 Restoril 70 Sectral 12
Precedex 29 Protriptyline 65 Retavase 66 Selegiline 68
Precose 12 Proventil 13 Reteplase 66 Senna 68, 93
Pred Forte 64 Provera 51 Retin A 74 Senokot 68
Prednisolone 64, 84, 95 Provigil 54 Retrovir 77 Senokot-S 93
Prednisone 64 Prozac 38, 39 Rheumatrex 53 Senokot-S 93
Prednisone Sodium 64 Prozac Weekly 39 Rhinocort 20 Septra 93
Premarin 35 Pseudoephedrine 82, 84, 93 RID 92 Serax 60
Premphase 92 PTU 65 Ridaura 17 Serevent 67
Prempro 92 Pulmicort Turbuhaler 20 Rifabutin 66 Serevent Diskus 67
PresTab 42 Pyrazinamide 65 Rifadin 67 Seromycin 28
Prevacid 48 Pyrethrin 92 Rifamate 93 Seroquel 66
Priftin 67 Pyridium 62 Rifampin 67, 93 Sertraline 68
Prilosec 59 Pyridoxine 65 Rifapentine 67 Serzone 57
Primacor 54 Pyrimethamine 65, 86 Rifater 93 Sevelamer 68
Primaquine 64 PZA 65 Rimactane 67 Sibutramine 68
Primaquine Phosphate 64 Quazepam 66 Rimantadine 67 Simvastatin 68
Primaxin 45 Questran 24 Riopan 51 Sinemet 94
Primidone 64 Quetiapine 66 Risperdal 67 Sinequan 32
Principen 16 Quinaglute 66 Risperidone 67 Singulair 55
Prinivil 50 Quinamm 66 Ritalin 53 Sirolimus 68
Prinzide 92 Quinapril 66 Ritonavir 67 Skelid 72
ProAmatine 54 Quinidex 66 Rizatriptan 67 Slo-bid 71, 72
Procainamide 64 Quinidine Gluconate 66 Robaxin 53 Slophyllin 71
Procan 64 Quinidine Sulfate 66 Robitussin 43 Slow Fe 37
Procanbid 64 Quinine Sulfate 66 Robitussin A-C 93 Slow Mag 51
Procardia 57 Quinupristin 66 Robitussin-CF 93 Slow-K 63
Procardia-XL 58 Quixin 49 Robitussin-DAC 93 Sodium Polystyrene 68
Prochlorperazine 64 RabAvert 61 Robitussin-PE 93 Solaraze 30
Proctocream 44 Rabeprazole 66 Rocaltrol 21 Solu-Cortef 44
ProctoCream-HC 44, 92 Raloxifene 66 Rocephin 23 Solu-Medrol 53
ProctoFoam HC 92 Ramipril 66 Rofecoxib 67 Soma 22
ProctoFoam-HC 92 Ranitidine 66, 95 Rogaine 54 Soma Compound 94 Soma with Codeine 94
Procyclidine 65 Rapamune 68 Romazicon 38 Sonata 77
Progestasert 65 Recombivax-B 43 Ropinirole 67 Soriatane 12
Progesterone 92 Refludan 48 Rosiglitazone 67
Sotalol 69 Tenofovir 70 Tolectin 74 Tussi-Organidin DM 95
Spectazole 33 Tenoretic 94 Tolectin-DS 74 Tussionex 95
Spironolactone 69, 82 Tenoretic 100 94 Tolmetin 73, 74 Tylenol 12
Sporanox 47 Tenormin 16 Tonocard 73 Tylox 95
Stadol 20 Tequin 41 Topamax 74 Typhoid vaccine 75
Stadol NS 20 Terazol 71 Topiramate 74 Ultracef 22
Starlix 56 Terazosin 70 Toprol XL 53 Ultracet 95
Stavudine 69 Terbinafine 70 Toradol 48 Ultram 74
Stelazine 75 Terconazole 71 Tornalate 19 Ultravate 43
Streptase 69 Tessalon 18 Torsemide 74 Unasyn 95
Streptokinase 69 Testex 71 Toxoplasmic Encephalitis 86 Unipen 56
Stromectol 47 Testoderm 71 Tracleer 19 Uniretic 95
Sucralfate 69 Testosterone Cypionate 71 Tracrium 17 Univasc 55
Sular 58 Testosterone Enanthate 71 Tramadol 74 Urecholine 19
Sulbactam 95 Testosterone Propionate 71 Trandate 48 Urokinase 75
Sulfacetamide 69, 84, 95 Testosterone Transdermal 71 Trandolapril 74 V-cillin 61
Sulfadoxine 86 Tetanus Toxoid 71 Transderm-nitro 58 Vagistat 73
Sulfamethoxazole 83, 93 Tetracycline 71 Transderm-scop 68 Valacyclovir 75
Sulfasalazine 69 Teveten 33 Tranxene 27 Valcyte 75
Sulfisoxazole 69 Theo-24 72 Tranxene-SD 27 Valerate 44
Sulindac 70 Theo-dur 71 Trazodone 74 Valganciclovir 75
Sumatriptan 70 Theophylline 71, 72 Trental 62 Valisone 18
Sumycin 71 Thiabendazole 72 Tretinoin 74 Valium 29
Suprax 22 Thiamine 72 Tri-Levlen 94 Valproic Acid 75, 76
Sustiva 33 Thioridazine 72 Tri-Norinyl 94 Valsartan 85
Symmetrel 14 Thiothixene 72 Triamcinolone 74, 89 Valtrex 75
Synalar 38 Thorazine 24 Triamterene 85, 89 Vancocin 76
Synarel 56 Tiagabine 72 Triazolam 74 Vancomycin 76
Synercid 66 Ticar 72 Tricor 36 Vaniqa 33
Synthroid 49 Ticarcillin 72, 94 Tridil 58 Vantin 22
t-PA 73 Ticlid 72 Trifluoperazine 75 Varicella Vaccine 76
Tacrine 70 Ticlopidine 72 Trifluridine 75 Varivax 76
Tagamet 25 Tigan 75 Trihexyphenidyl 75 Vascor 18
Talwin NX 94 Tikosyn 32 Trilafon 62 Vaseretic 95
Tambocor 37 Tilade 57 Trileptal 60 Vasocidin 95
Tamiflu 60 Timentin 94 Trilisate 25 Vasopressin 76
Tamsulosin 70 Timolol 72, 84 Trimethobenzamide 75 Vasotec 33
Tapazole 52 Tioconazole 72, 73 Trimethoprim 75, 83, 92, 93 Vasotec IV 33
Tasmar 73 Tirofiban 73 Trimpex 75 Vecuronium 76
Tavist 26 Tissue Plasminogen Activator 73 Triphasil 95 Veetids 61
Tavist-D 94 TNKase 70 Triprolidine 82 Velosef 23
Tazorac 70 Tobi 73 Tritec 95 Venlafaxine 76
Tegison 36 Tobradex 94 Trizivir 95 Venofer 46
Tegretol 21 Tobramycin 73, 94 Trovafloxacin 75 Ventolin 13
Tegretol-XR 21 Tobrex 73 Trovan 75 Verapamil 76
Telmisartan 70 Tocainide 73 Trusopt 32 Verelan 76
Temazepam 70 Tofranil 45 Tums 21 Versed 54
Tenex 43 Tofranil PM 45 Tussi-Organidin 95 Viagra 68
Vibramycin 32 Ziagen 12
Vicodin 96 Zidovudine 77, 84
Videx 30 Zinacef 23
Vioxx 67 Zithromax 17
Viracept 57 Zocor 68
Viramune 57 Zofran 60
Viroptic 75 Zofran ODT 60
Visken 63 Zoledronic acid 77
Vistaril 44 Zolmitriptan 77
Vistide 25 Zoloft 68
Vitamin B-1 72 Zolpidem 77
Vitamin B-12 28 Zometa 77
Vitamin B6 65 Zomig 77
Vitamin K 63 Zonegran 78
Vivactil 65 Zonisamide 78
Volmax 13 Zostrix 21
Voltaren 29 Zostrix-HP 21
Voltaren XR 30 Zosyn 96
Warfarin 63, 76 Zovirax 12
Welchol 27 Zyban 20
Wellbutrin 20 Zyflo 77
Wellbutrin SR 20 Zyloprim 14
Wellcovorin 49 Zyprexa 59
Westcort 44 Zyrtec 23
Wigraine 96 Zyrtec-D 96
Wycillin 61 Zyvox 50
Wytensin 43
Xalatan 48
Xanax 14
Xenical 60
Xopenex 49
Xylocaine 49
Zaditor 48
Zafirlukast 77
Zagam 69
Zalcitabine 77
Zaleplon 77
Zanaflex 73
Zanamivir 77
Zantac 66
Zaroxolyn 53
ZDV 77
Zebeta 19
Zemplar 61
Zerit 69
Zestoretic 96
Zestril 50
Ziac 96

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