Common Medications
Medication Common Adverse
Classification Common Use Common Names
Effects
Antibiotics Infections caused by Amoxicillin; Ampicillin; Nausea; diarrhea; rash;
bacteria. Not comm only Penicillin; Cefaclor yeast; infections; fever; sun
Pay close attention to any used for viruses. (ceclor); Ceftin; Biaxin; Zi- sensitivity
client allergies thromax; Erythromycin;
Doxyycycline; Cipro;
Levaquin; Keflex; Bactrim
DS
Antihistamines Allergic reactions (i.e hay Tavist-D; Claritin; Drowsiness; insomnia;
fever) Singulair; Zyrtec; Allegra; weakness
Benadryl; Chlortrimeton
Antifungal Agents Fungal Infections Nystatin; Diflucan; Nizoral; Headache; nausea; diarrhea;
Miconazole; Lotrimin; vomiting
Tinactin
Analgesics Pain Relief Tylenol; Advil; Aspirin; Stomach upset; tinnitus;
Naprosyn; Lortab, nausea
Diclofenac; Tylenol with co-
deine; Percocet; Myoflex;
Analgesic Cream;
Capsaicin; Icy Hot
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Blood thinning Warfarin (coumadin); Dermatological, Bruising;
Lovenox; Plavix; Asprin Cramping; Nausea;
Dizziness; Abnormal liver
labs; Drug Interaction;
Abnormal Bleeding;
Allergy/hypersensitivity
reactions
Antidiabetics To treat diabetes Insulins; Glucagon; Nausea; heartburn;
Glucophage; Glipizide; fatigue; dizziness
Glyburide
Antiparkinsonians To treat Parkinsons disease Levodopa; Sinemet Disorientation; confusion;
(carbidopa/levodopa); depression
Eldepryl (Selegine);
Mirapex; Comtan; Permex
Cardiovascular High blood pressure; Tenormin; Capoten; Disorientation; confusion;
irregular heart beat; heart Catopres; Digoxin; depression
failure Lisinopril, Metoprolol;
Valsartan; Verapamil;
Amlodipine; Nitroglycerin;
Isosorbide
Cerebral Stimulants Attention Deficit Disorder; “CONTROLLED” Insomnia; irritability;
Narcolepsy Adderall; Ritalin decreased growth
Decongestants Relives congestion Tavist-D; Claritin; Flonase; Nose bleed; nasal irritation;
Rhinocort; Sudafed Hypertension; Hyperactivity
Gastrointestinal 1.Heartburn; Acid Reflux 1.Tums; Mylanta; Maalox 1.Constipation; bloating
1.Antacid 2.To treat ulcer condition. 2.Tagamet; Pepcid; Zantac; 2.Dizziness; mild diarrhea;
Prevacid; Prilosec
2.Anti-Ulcer 3.To stop diarrhea 3.Fatigue; dry mouth;
3.Imodium; Lomotil; Pepto- nausea
3.Anti-Diarrhea 4.To relieve constipation. Bismol
4.Cramping; dependency
4.Stool Softeners 5.To relieve constipation 4.Colace; Surfak
5.Cramping; dependency
5. Laxatives 5.Magnesium Citrate;
Senna; Fleets; Metamucil
(bulk laxative)
Opthalmic Irritation/infection; Polysporin; Neosporin; Burning sensation; Itching;
inflammation of the eye Liquifilm; Maxitrol; Acular; blurred vision
Tobrabex; Bacitracin;
Polymyxin
Psychotherapeutic Agents: 1. Depression 1. Wellbutrin; Paxil; Zoloft; 1. Weight gain; insomnia;
Celexa; Lexapro nervous feeling
1. Antidepressants 2.Psychosis; behavior
disorder 2. Abilify; Risperdal; 2. Tardive dyskensia;
2. Antipsychotic Haldol; Seroquel, Zyprexa sedation
3. Mood Disorders
3. Anti-mania 3. Lithium; Eskalith; 3. Tremors; drowsiness;
thirst
Thyroid Hypothyroidism Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Diarrhea; burning in mouth;
Levoxyl) sore throat; headache;
depression
Vitamin/Mineral Nutritional Deficiencies Multivitamin; Vitamin A; Thirst; light head; discolored
Vitamin B/ Riboflavin; urine Faintness; diarrhea
Vitamin C/Ascorbic Acid; black Stools; stained teeth
Vitamin D; Vitamin E; Iron;
Zinc; Magnesium;
Selenium; thiamine; Folic
Acid; Calcium
