2.5. Medication Classification.
| Medication Classification | Common Use | Common Names | Common Adverse Effects | |
| Antibiotics
*Pay close attention to any client allergies. |
Infections cause by bacteria. Not uses for viral infections. |
Amoxicillin; Ampicillin;
Penicillin; Cefaclor (Ceclor); Ceftin; Biaxin; Zithromax; Erythromycin; Doxycycline; Cipro; Levaquin; Keflex; Bactrim DS |
Nausea; diarrhea; rash; yeast infections; fever; sun sensitivity | |
| Anti-Asthma Agents | Asthma;
respiratory distress; Bronchitis; COPD |
Advair; Albuterol; Singulair;
Ipratropium; Combivent; Triamcinolone; Flunisolide |
Nervous feeling; sweating; nausea; vomiting; | |
| Antihistamines | Allergic reactions (i.e hay fever) | Tavist-D; Claritin; Singulair; Zyrtec; Allegra; Benadryl; Chlortrimeton | Drowsiness; insomnia; weakness; | |
| Antifungal Agents | Fungal infections; | Nystatin; Diflucan; Nizoral; Miconazole; Lotrimin; Tinactin | Headache; nausea; diarrhea; vomiting | |
| Anti-tuberculosis | Prevent tuberculosis; | INH; Rifampin; Pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) | Headache; fatigue; dizziness; seizure; | |
| Antiviral Agents | Viral infections; | Ziagen; Symmetrel; Zovirax; | Mood disorders; nausea; diarrhea; | |
| Analgesics | Pain relief; | Tylenol; Advil; Aspirin; Naprosyn; Lortab, Diclofenac; Tylenol with codeine; Percocet; Myoflex; Analgesic Cream; Capsaicin; Icy Hot | Stomach upset; tinnitus; nausea; | |
| Anticoagulant/Anti-
platelet |
Blood-thinning | Warfarin (coumadin); Lovenox; Plavix; Asprin | Dermatological, Bruising; Cramping; Nausea; Dizziness; Abnormal liver labs; Drug Interaction; Abnormal Bleeding; Allergy/hypersensitivity reactions | |
| Gastrointestinal
1.Antacid 2.Anti-Ulcer 3.Anti-Diarrhea 4.Stool Softeners 5. Laxatives |
1.Heartburn; Acid Reflux;
2. To treat ulcer condition. 3. To stop diarrhea. 4. To relieve constipation. 5. To relieve constipation |
1.Tums; Mylanta; Maalox;
2.Tagamet; Pepcid; Zantac; Prevacid; Prilosec 3.Imodium; Lomotil; Pepto Bismol 4.Colace; Surface 5.Magnesium Citrate; Senna; Fleets; Metamucil (bulk laxative) |
1. Constipation; bloating;
2.Dizziness; mild diarrhea; 3.Fatigue; dry mouth; nausea; 4. Cramping; dependency; 5.Cramping; dependency |
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| Neuropathy | Pain/discomfort due to neuralgias | Tegetrol; Gabapentin (Neurontin) | Dizziness; Drowsiness; Nausea; Vomiting; Personality Changes; Blood Disorders; Food/drug Interaction; Hypersensitivity Reactions | |
| Ophthalmic | Irritation/infection; inflammation of the eye. | Polysporin;
Neosporin; Liquifilm; Maxitrol; Acular; Tobrabex; Bacitracin; Polymyxin |
Burning sensation; Itching; blurred vision; | |
| Otic | External Ear infections; wax removal | Boric Acid; Debrox; Cortisporin | Ear irritation; itching | |
| Psychotherapeutic | 1. Depression; | 1. Wellbutrin; Paxil; | 1. Weight gain; | |
| Agents: | 2. Psychosis; | Zoloft; Celexa; | insomnia; nervous | |
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1. Antidepressants
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behavior disorder; | Lexapro | feeling; | |
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2. Antipsychotic
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3. Mood | 2. Abilify; Risperdal; | 2. Tardive dyskinesia; | |
| 3. Anti-mania | Disorders | Haldol; Seroquel, Zyprexa
3. Lithium; Eskalith; |
sedation;
3. Tremors; drowsiness; thirst; |
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| Thyroid | Hypothyroidism | Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl) | Diarrhea; burning in mouth; sore throat; headache; depression | |
| Vitamin/Mineral | Nutritional | Multivitamin; | Thirst; light head; | |
| Deficiencies | Vitamin A; Vitamin | discolored urine | ||
| B/ Riboflavin; | ||||
| Vitamin C/Ascorbic | Faintness;
diarrhea |
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| Acid; Vitamin D; | ||||
| Vitamin E; Iron; | ||||
| Zinc; Magnesium; Selenium; thiamine | Black Stools;
stained teeth |
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| Folic Acid; Calcium | ||||