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5-alpha reductase inhibitors, 79 Abacavir, 101 Abciximab, 61, 62 Abscess, 6 Accuretic. See Quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide AccuSpina System, 41 Accutane. See Isotretinoin ACE inhibitors. See Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Acebutolol, 18 Acetaminophen, 2 Acetazolamide, 101 Achilles tendon rupture, 93 Acinetobacter spp., 6 Acitretin, 101 Aclasta. See Zoledronic acid Actonel. See Risedronate Acute otitis media, 55 Acyclovir, 101 Adalat SL. See Nifedipine Adalimumab, 35, 81, 89 Adderall XR, 60 ADHD. See Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Adriamycin. See Doxorubicin Adrucil. See Fluorouracil Advair. See Fluticasone/salmeterol Advicor. See Niacin/lovasatin Advil. See Ibuprofen AeroBid. See Flunisolide Aeromonas, 58 Afluria, 77 Airomir, 85 Albuterol, 85 Aldara. See Imiquimod Alendronate, 69, 70 Alertec. See Modafinil Aleve, 46 Alfusozin, 79 Aliskiren, 65 Aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Allegra. See Fexofenadine Allergic rhinitis, 33, 51 Alosetron, 51 Aloxi. See Palonosetron Alpha-blockers, 28, 79 Alprazolam, 9 Altabax. See Retapamulin Altoprev. See Lovastatin, extended-release Alvesco, 75 Alvimopan, 93 Alzheimer’s disease, 21 Amantadine, 99, 101 Ambien. See Zolpidem Aminoglycoside, 6 Amiodarone, 39 Amitiza. See Lubiprostone Amitriptyline, 57 Amlodipine, 17 Amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide, 66 Amoxicillin/clavulanate, 14 Ampicillin/sulbactam, 6 Anabolic steroids, 100 Anafranil. See Clomipramine Anaprox. See Naproxen sodium Angiotensin receptor blockers, 65 Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, 65, 100 Antabuse. See Disulfiram Anthelios 15 Sunscreen, 71 Anthracyclines, 7, 42
Antiarrhythmics, 58 Antibacterials for travelers’ diarrhea, 58 ophthalmic, 11 Antibiotics, 5, 13 Anticholinergics, 100 Antiepileptics, 100 Antihistamines H1, 1, 51, 100 H2, 100 Antihypertensives, 28 Antiplatelets, 61 Antiviral drugs for influenza, 98 Anzemet. See Dolasetron AOM. See Acute otitis media Apo-Salvent CFC Free, 85 Appendicitis, 6 Aprepitant, 103 Aralen. See Chloroquine ARBs. See Angiotensin receptor blockers Aricept. See Donepezil Aristolochic acid, 9 Arixtra. See Fondaprinux Artemether, 37 Artemisinin, 37 Artesunate, intravenous, 37 Asacol, 35 Asmanex Twisthaler. See Mometasone furoate Asparaginase, 101 Aspirin in antiplatelet therapy, 61 Astelin. See Azelastine Asthma, 9, 75, 85 Atacand HCT. See Candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide Atacand Plus. See Candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide Atazanavir, 3, 83 Atazanavir/ritonavir, 48 Atenolol, 17, 18 Atomoxetine, 101 Atorvastatin, 30, 83 Atovaquone/proguanil, 37 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 60 Augmentin. See Amoxicillin/clavulanate Avalide. See Irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide Avandia. See Rosiglitazone Avastin. See Bevacizumab Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion, 71 Avelox. See Moxifloxacin Avian influenza, 78, 99 Avobenzone, 70, 71 Avodart. See Dutasteride Azactam. See Aztreonam Azasite, 11 Azathioprine, 35 Azelastine, 51 Azithromycin, 101 dosage/cost, 59 for prophylaxis, 25 for travelers’ diarrhea, 58 ophthalmic, 11 Azmacort. See Triamcinolone acetonide Aztreonam, 6
Beclomethasone dipropionate, 10, 75 Benadryl. See Diphenhydramine Benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Bendamustine, 91 Benicar HCT. See Olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide Benign prostatic hyperplasia, 79 Benzodiazepines, 100 Benzophenones, 70 Beta-blockers, 17, 73, 100 Beta-lactam allergy, 6 Beta2-agonists, 9 Betaxolol, 18 Bevacizumab, 42 Biaxin. See Clarithromycin Bile acid sequestrant, 68 Bisoprolol, 17, 18 Bisphosphonates, 69, 70 Boniva. See Ibandronate Botanicals for genital warts, 15 BPH. See Benign prostatic hyperplasia Breast cancer, 7, 42 Brevibloc. See Esmolol Budeprion XL, 55 Budesonide, 9 dosage/cost, 10, 75 in pregnancy, 11 Budesonide/formoterol, 9 Bull Frog Quick Gel, 71 Bupropion, 101 brand vs. generic, 54 dosage/cost, 55 Burkholderia cepacia, 5 BuSpar. See Buspirone Buspirone, 101 Butyl methosydibenzoyl methane, 70 Byetta. See Exenatide Bystolic. See Nebivolol
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C-reactive protein and statins, 97 Caffeine, 101 Calcium-channel blockers, 17, 73, 100 Campylobacter, 58 Cancer breast, 7, 42 chronic lumphocytic leukemia, 91 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 91 prostate, 85 Cancer screening CT colonography, 94 prostate, 85 Candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Capecitabine, 7, 43 Capozide. See Captopril/hydrochlorothiazide Capsaicin cream, 31 Captopril/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Carafate. See Sucralfate Carbamazepine, 32, 39, 92 Carbapenems, 5, 6 Carbatrol. See Carbamazepine Cardene IV. See Nicardipine Cardiac death in children, 60 Cardura. See Doxazosin Carvedilol, 17, 18 Cataflam. See Diclofenac potassium Catapres. See Clonidine Cataracts, vitamins for, 46 Catechins, 15 CC chemokine receptor 5, 2
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Bacitracin, 11, 14 Baclofen, 101 Bacterial conjunctivitis, 11 Bactrim. See Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Bactroban. See Mupirocin Barbiturates, 39, 100
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CCR5. See CC chemokine receptor 5 Cefepime, 6 Ceftazidime, 6 Ceftriaxone for prophylaxis, 25 Celexa. See Citalopram Celiac disease, 19 Celsentri. See Maraviroc Centrum for cataract prevention, 47 Cephalexin, 14 Cephalosporins, 6, 100 Certolizumab, 35, 81 Cetirizine, 1, 52 Cetirizine/pseudoephedrine, 1 CFCs. See Chlorofluorocarbons Champix. See Varenicline Chantix. See Varenicline Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, 103 Chlor-Tripolon. See Chlorpheniramine Chlorambucil, 101 Chloramphenicol, 11 Chlorofluorocarbons, 85 Chloroquine, 101 Chlorpheniramine, 1 Cholesterol, 25, 67 Cholestyramine, 39 Cholinesterase inhibitors, 21, 22 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, 91 Chronic myelogenous leukemia, 26 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 9 Cialis. See Tadalafil Ciclesonide nasal spray, 33 Ciclesonide, inhaled, 33, 75 Cimzia. See Certolizumab Cinnamates, 70 Cinoxate, 70 Cipralex. See Escitalopram Cipro. See Ciprofloxacin Ciprofloxacin, 6, 35 and tendon injuries, 93 dosage/cost, 59 drug interactions with, 58, 91 for prophylaxis, 25 for travelers’ diarrhea, 58 Citalopram, 89 dosage/cost, 38, 50 Clarithromycin, 83, 101 drug interactions with, 30, 38 Claritin. See Loratadine Clavulin. See Amoxicillin/clavulanate Cleocin. See Clindamycin Clevidipine, 73 Cleviprex. See Clevidipine Clindamycin, 37 dosage/cost, 14 Clinical studies ACCORD, 49 ADVANCE, 49 Antioxidants in Prevention of Cataracts, 46 AREDS, 46 ARMYDA-2, 61, 62 BENCHMRK, 3 CREDO, 61, 62 DUET, 47 ENACT-1, 35 ENACT-2, 35 ENCORE, 35 ENHANCE, 5, 67 ESCAPE-1, 73 ESCAPE-2, 73 IDEAL, 21 ISAR-REACT, 62 ISAR-REACT2, 62 JUPITER, 97 MOTIVATE, 3 PCI-CLARITY, 61, 62 PCI-CURE, 61, 62 PRECiSE 1, 82
PRECiSE 2, 82 Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial, 49 PROVE IT-TIMI 22, 29 SEAS, 67 WELCOME, 82 Clomipramine, 50 Clonidine, 101 Clopidogrel in antiplatelet therapy, 61 Clostridium difficile, 93 Clozapine, 101 Clozaril. See Clozapine CML. See Chronic myelogenous leukemia Colesevelam, 33 Colestid. See Colestipol Colestipol, 39 Colonoscopy, 94 Computed tomography colonography, 94 Condyline. See Podofilox Condylox. See Podofilox Conivaptan, 83 Conjunctivitis, 11 Constipation, 53, 63 opioid induced, 93 COPD. See Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Coppertone Sport, 71 Cordarone. See Amiodarone Coreg. See Carvedilol Corlopam. See Fenoldopam Coronary artery disease and C-reactive protein, 97 Corticosteroids, 9, 100 for nausea and vomiting, 103 inhaled, 9, 33 dosage/cost, 75 Cortisone, 100 Coumadin. See Warfarin Cozaar. See Losartan Cremophor EL, 8 Crestor. See Rosuvastatin Crixivan. See Indinavir Crohn’s disease, 34, 35, 81 Cryotherapy, 15 CT colonography. See Computed tomography colonography CVS Sunblock, 71 Cyclobenzaprine, 101 Cycloserine, 101 Cyclosporine, 66 Cymbalta. See Duloxetine CYP inhibitors, 83 CYP1A2, 51, 58, 92 CYP2C19, 48, 51 CYP2C9, 48, 83 CYP2D6, 38, 58, 64 CYP3A4, 48, 51, 83, 103 and des-ciclesonide, 34 and statins, 30 inhibitors, 38, 66, 84 Cytarabine, 101 Cytosar. See Cytarabine Cytosar-U. See Cytarabine Cytovene. See Ganciclovir
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Dabigatran etexilate, 87 Dalacin C. See Clindamycin Dapsone, 101 Dasatinib, 26, 27 Deep vein thrombosis, prevention of, 86 DEET, 101 Delavirdine, 47 Delsym. See Dextromethorphan Dementia, 21 Demerol. See Meperidine Depakene. See Valproic acid Dependence, 53 Depression, 37
Des-ciclesonide, 34 Desvenlafaxine, 37, 101 Dexamethasone dosage/cost, 103 Dextromethorphan, 64, 101 Diabetes exenatide and pancreatitis, 69 Diabetes, type 2, 33 intensive glucose lowering in, 49 Dialysis, phosphate binders for, 13 Diamox. See Acetazolamide Diclofenac, 1 epolamine patch, 1 for osteoarthritis, 31 gel, 31 Dicloxacillin, 14 Dietary supplements, 9 Diflucan. See Fluconazole Digoxin, 101 Dilantin. See Phenytoin Diovan HCT. See Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide Dioxybenzone, 70 Diphenhydramine, 1 Direct thrombin inhibitor, oral, 87 Disopyramide, 101 Disulfiram, 101 Docetaxel, 42 Dolasetron, 103 Donepezil, 22 Dopamine receptor agonists, 100 Doribax. See Doripenem Doripenem, 5, 6 Doxazosin, 28, 79 Doxorubicin, 7, 42 Doxycycline, 37 Dronabinol, 101 DRS System, 41 Drug interactions and aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide, 66 with bendamustine, 91 with budesonide/formoterol, 11 with des-ciclesonide, 34 with desvenlafaxine, 38 with diclofenac gel, 31 with diuretics, 11 with duloxetine, 58 with etravirine, 48 with fluvoxamine, 51 with formoterol, 11 with ixabepilone, 8 with maraviroc, 3 with methylnaltrexone, 64 with natalizumab, 35 with nilotinib, 27 with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, 28 with raltegravir, 3 with risedronate, 70 with simvastatin, 83 with statins, 30 DRX9000, 41 Dry powder inhalers, 85 Duloxetine, 38, 57, 101 Duralith. See Lithium Dutasteride, 79 DVT. See Deep vein thrombosis
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EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor, 55 Ebixa. See Memantine Ecamsule, 70, 71 ECGs. See Electrocardiograms Eclampsia, 73 Efavirenz, 3, 47, 83, 101 Effexor. See Venlafaxine Effexor XR. See Venlafaxine, extended release Elavil. See Amitriptyline Eldepryl. See Selegiline Electro intersitial scanning, 96
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Electroacupuncture, 95 Electrocardiograms in children, 60 Elspar. See Asparaginase Emend. See Aprepitant Enalapril, 17 Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Enbrel. See Etanercept Enoxaparin, 87 Ensulizole, 70 Entereg. See Alvimopan Enterobacter spp., 6 Enterococci, 6 Enterococcus faecium, 5 EPFX device, 96 Epirubicin, 42 Epogen. See Erythropoietin Epothilones, 7 Eprex. See Erythropoietin Eprosartan/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Equetro. See Carbamazepine Erectile dysfunction, 27 Ertapenem, 6 Erythromycin, 11, 12 Erythropoietin, 102 Escherichia coli, 58 Escitalopram, 89 dosage/cost, 38, 50 Eskalith. See Lithium Esmolol, 73, 74 Estrogens, 100 Eszopiclone, 102 Etanercept, 89 Etravirine, 47 Excedrin Migraine, 45 Exelon. See Rivastigmine Exelon Patch. See Rivastigmine patch Exenatide and pancreatitis, 69 Ezetimibe, 5, 67 Ezetimibe/simvastatin, 5, 67 Ezetrol. See Ezetimibe
Fluvastatin, 30, 39, 83 Fluviral, 77 Fluvirin, 77 Fluvoxamine, 39, 50, 91 Fluvoxamine, extended release, 50 Fluzone, 77 Fondaprinux, 87 Foradil Aerolizer. See Formoterol Formoterol, 9 dosage/cost, 10 in pregnancy, 11 Fosamax. See Alendronate Fosamprenavir/ritonavir, 48 Fosavance. See Alendronate Fosinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Furosemide, 66
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Gabapentin, 102 Galantamine, 22 Ganciclovir, 102 Gardasil. See Human papillomavirus vaccine Gemfibrozil, 26, 30 Gemifloxacin and tendon injuries, 93 Genetic tests, 32 Genital warts, 15 Gentamicin, 11 Gleevec. See Imatinib Gliadin, 19 Glucophage. See Metformin Gluten, 19 Gramicidin, 14 Granisetron, 103 Grapefruit juice, 30, 83, 84 Green tea, 15 drug interactions with, 84
Impetigo, 13, 14 Implants, palatal. See Palatal implants Imuran. See Azathioprine Inderal LA. See Propranolol Indinavir, 83 Indocid. See Indomethacin Indocin. See Indocid Indomethacin, 9 Infant formula melamine contaminated, 81 Infliximab, 35, 36, 81, 89 Influenza, 21 antivirals for, 98 vaccine for, 77 Influvac, 77 Injection snoreplasty, 23 Innopran. See Inderal LA Inorganic suncreens, 70 Insect repellants and psychiatric symptoms, 101 InSTI. See HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitors Insulin, 49 Intelence. See Etravirine Interferon alfa, 102 Interleukin-2, 102 Intra-abdominal infections, 5, 6 Intron-A. See Interferon alfa Invanz. See Ertapenem Invirase. See Saquinavir Irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, 65, 66 Irritable bowel syndrome, 53 Isentress. See Raltegravir Isoniazid, 83, 102 Isotretinoin, 102 Itraconazole, 30, 83 Ixabepilone, 7 Ixempra. See Ixabepilone
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H1-antihistamines, 1, 51, 100 H2-antihistamines, 100 H5N1 influenza, 78 Haemophilus influenzae, 13 Heart failure, 17 HER2 in breast cancer, 42 Herbals, 9 Herceptin. See Trastuzumab HFA. See Hydrofluoroalkane Hip replacement surgery, 86 HIV, 2, 47 HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitors, 2 Homosalate, 70 HPV. See Human papillomavirus Human papillomavirus vaccine, 15 Humira. See Adalimumab Hydralazine, 73, 74 Hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Hydrofluoroalkane, 75, 85 Hypercholesterolemia, 5, 25, 67 Hyperlipidemia, 26 Hypertension, 17, 65 severe, 73 Hytrin. See Terazosin Hyzaar. See Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide
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Keflex. See Cephalexin Kemstro. See Baclofen Kerlone. See Betaxolol Ketalar. See Ketamine Ketamine, 102 Ketek. See Telithromycin Ketoconazole, 8, 83 drug interactions with, 30, 66 Kidney disease phosphate binders for, 13 Kidrolase. See Asparaginase Klebsiella spp., 6 Knee surgery, 86 Kuvan. See Sapropterin Kytril, 103
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Factive. See Gemifloxacin Factor Xa inhibitors for VTE prevention, 87 Fenofibrate, 26 Fenoldopam, 73, 74 Fexofenadine, 52 Fibromyalgia, 57 Finasteride, 49, 79 Flagyl. See Metronidazole Flecainide, 58 Flector Patch. See Diclofenac epolamine patch Flexeril. See Cyclobenzaprine Flomax. See Tamsulosin Flonase, 52 Flovent. See Fluticasone propionate Flovent Diskus. See Fluticasone propionate Flovent HFA. See Fluticasone propionate Floxin. See Ofloxacin Fluarix, 77 Fluconazole, 39 FluLaval, 77 Flumadine. See Rimantadine Flumist, 77, 78 Flunisolide, 10, 75 Fluoroquinolones, 6, 11, 100 and tendon injuries, 93 for travelers’ diarrhea, 58 Fluorouracil, 39 Fluoxetine, 39, 89 dosage/cost, 38, 50 drug interactions with, 18 Fluticasone, 52 vs. ciclesonide, inhaled, 76 Fluticasone propionate, 10, 75 Fluticasone/salmeterol, 9, 10
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Labetalol, 17, 18, 73, 74 Lamivudine, 3 Lanoxin. See Digoxin Lariam. See Mefloquine Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty, 23 Lasix. See Furosemide Lescol. See Fluvastatin Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, 91 Leukeran. See Chlorambucil Levalbuterol tartrate, 85 Levaquin. See Levofloxacin Levatol. See Penbutolol Levitra. See Vardenafil Levocabastine, 51 Levodopa, 102 Levofloxacin, 6 and tendon injuries, 93 dosage/cost, 59 for travelers’ diarrhea, 58 Levostin. See Levocabastine Lexapro. See Escitalopram
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Ibandronate, 69, 70 IBS. See Irritable bowel syndrome Ibuprofen, 2, 45 Ifex. See Ifosfamide Ifosfamide, 102 Imatinib, 26, 27, 83 Imipenem, 5, 6 Imipenem/cilastatin, 6 Imiquimod, 15, 16 Imitrex. See Sumatriptan Imodium. See Loperamide
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Lidocaine, 102 delivery device for, 68 Life System Device, 96 Linezolid, 6 Lioresal. See Baclofen Lipidil EZ. See Fenofibrate Lipitor. See Atorvastatin Lisinopril, 17 Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Lithium, 66 LMWH. See Low-molecular weight heparin Loperamide, 58 Lopid. See Gemfibrozil Lopresor. See Metoprolol tartrate Lopressor. See Metoprolol tartrate Loratadine, 1, 52 Lordex Traction Unit, 41 Losartan, 17 Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Lotensin HCT. See Benazepril/hydrochlorothiazide Lotronex. See Alosetron Lovastatin, 9, 25, 83 dosage/cost, 30 Lovastatin, extended-release, 30 Lovenox. See Enoxaparin Low-back pain spinal decompression machines for, 41 Low-molecular weight heparin in VTE prevention, 87 Low-voltage electronic diagnostic devices, 95 Lubiprostone, 53 Lunesta. See Eszopiclone Luvox. See Fluvoxamine Luvox CR. See Fluvoxamine, extended release Lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s, 91 Lyrica. See Pregabalin
Middle ear effusion, 55 Migraine, 45 Modafinil, 102 Moexipril/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Mometasone furoate, 10, 75 Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, 101 drug interactions with, 38, 51, 58 Monoclonal antibodies, 34, 35, 42 Monocor. See Bisoprolol Monopril HCT. See Fosinopril/hydrochlorothiazide Moraxella catarrhalis, 13 MOTIVATE study, 2 Moxifloxacin, 6 and tendon injuries, 93 MRSA. See Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Multi-drug resistant bacteria, 6 Mupirocin, 13, 14 Mycobaceterium tuberculosis, 89 Myopathy, statin-induced, 83
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Nadolol, 18 Namenda. See Memantine Naprosyn. See Naproxen Naproxen, 46 Naproxen sodium, 45, 46 Natalizumab, 34, 44 Nebivolol, 17, 18 Nefazodone, 30, 83 Neisseria meningitidis, 25 Nelfinavir, 83 Neomycin, 11, 14 Neoral. See Cyclosporine Neuraminidase inhibitors, 98 Neurontin. See Gabapentin Neutrogena Healthy Defense Oil-Free Sunblock, 71 Nevirapine, 47, 102 Niacin, 25, 68 Niacin/lovasatin, 25 Niacin/simvastatin, 25 Niaspan. See Niacin Niaspan/lovastatin, 25 Nicardipine, 73, 74 Nifedipine, 17 Nilotinib, 26, 27 Nitroglycerin, 73, 74 Nizoral. See Ketoconazole NMDA-receptor antagonist, 22 NNRTI. See Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, 47, 48 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, 1, 31, 101 Norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitors, 37, 38 Norfloxacin and tendon injuries, 93 dosage/cost, 59 for travelers’ diarrhea, 58 Noroxin. See Norfloxacin Norpace. See Disopyramide Norvasc. See Amlodipine Norvir. See Ritonavir Nosocomial pneumonia, 5, 6 Noxafil. See Posaconazole NSAIDs. See Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
OFF. See DEET Ofloxacin and tendon injuries, 93 dosage/cost, 59 for travelers’ diarrhea, 58 Olmesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Olopatadine nasal spray, 51 Omnaris. See Ciclesonide nasal spray Ondansetron, 102, 103 Opioid-induced constipation, 63, 93 Opioids, 101 Orap. See Pimozide Organic sunscreens, 70 Orthopedic surgery and prevention of venous thromboembolism, 86 OSA. See Obstructive sleep apnea Oseltamivir, 98, 102 resistance to, 21 Osteoarthritis, 31 Osteoporosis, postmenopausal, 69 Otitis media, 55 Oxeze Turbuhaler. See Formoterol Oxybenzone, 70
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P-glycoprotein, 66, 83 and maraviroc, 2, 3 substrates of, 27 PABA derivatives, 70 Paclitaxel, 7, 42, 43 Padimate O, 70 Pain devices for, 41 drugs for, 1 Palatal implants, 23 Palonosetron, 103 Pancreatitis, 69 Para-aminobenzoic acid, 70 Parkinson’s disease, 21 Paroxetine, 89 Paroxetine hydrochloride, 38, 50 Paroxetine mesylate, 38, 50 Paroxetine, controlled release, 38, 50 Parsol 1789, 70 Pataday, 51 Patanase. See Olopatadine nasal spray Patanol, 51 Paxil. See Paroxetine Paxil CR. See Paroxetine, controlled release PCI. See Percutaneous coronary intervention PDE5. See Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors PE. See Pulmonary embolism Pediatrics EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor, 55 electrocardiograms in children, 60 lidocaine delivery device, 68 melamine, 81 rotavirus vaccine, 66 Penbutolol, 18 Pennsaid, 31 Pentasa, 35 Percutaneous coronary intervention, 61 Peritonitis, 6 PET. See Polyethylene terephthalate Pexeva. See Paroxetine mesylate Pharmacogenetics and warfarin dosing, 39 Phenothiazines, 58 Phentolamine, 73, 74 Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, 70 Phenylketonuria, 43 Phenytoin, 39 Phosphate binders, sevelamer-based, 13 Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, 27, 28 Pillar procedure. See Palatal implants Pilocarpine, 102 Pimozide, 51 Pindolol, 18 Piperacillin/tazobactam, 5, 6
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Malaria, 37 Malarone. See Atovaquone/proguanil MAO inhibitors. See Monoamine oxidase inhibitors Maraviroc, 2 Marinol. See Dronabinol Maxipime. See Cefepime MDI. See Metered-dose inhalers Measles outbreak, 41 MEE. See Middle ear effusion Mefloquine, 37, 102 Melamine, 81 Mellaril. See Thioridazine Memantine, 22 Menactra, 57 Meningococcal prophylaxis, 25 Meningococcal vaccine, 57 Menommune, 57 Menthyl anthranilate, 70 Meperidine, 38 Meradimate, 70 Mercaptopurine, 35 Meridia. See Sibutramine Meropenem, 5, 6 Merrem. See Meropenem Mesalamine, 35 Metastatic breast cancer, 42 Metered-dose inhaler, 75, 85 Metformin, 33 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, 5, 6, 14 Methyldopa, 102 Methylnaltrexone, 63, 93 Methylphenidate, 102 Metoclopramide, 102 Metoprolol, 17, 18 Metoprolol succinate, 18 Metoprolol tartrate, 18 Metronidazole, 6, 35, 39, 102 Mevacor. See Lovastatin Micardis HCT. See Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide Micardis Plus. See Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, 50 Obstructive sleep apnea surgery for, 23 OCD. See Obsessive-compulsive disorder Octinoxate, 70 Octisalate, 70 Octocrylene, 70, 71 Octyl dimethyl PABA, 70 Octyl methoxycinnamate, 70 Octyl salicylate, 70
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PIs. See Protease inhibitors PKU. See Sapropterin Plasmodium falciparum, 37 Plavix. See Clopidogrel PML. See Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Pneumonia, 5, 78 Podofilox, 15, 16 Podophyllin, 15 Polyethylene terephthalate, 23 Polymyxin B, 11 Posaconazole, 83 Posanol. See Posaconazole Postmenopausal osteoporosis, 69 Postoperative ileus, 93 Pradax, 87 Pradaxa, 87 Pravachol. See Pravastatin Pravastatin, 30, 83 Prednisone, 100 Pregabalin, 57, 58, 102 Pregnancy and aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide, 66 and ciclesonide, 34 and eclampsia, 73 and use of SSRIs, 89 budesonide/formoterol, 11 Primaxin. See Imipenem/cilastatin Prinivil. See Lisinopril Prinzide. See Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide Pristiq. See Desvelafaxine Probenecid, 6 Procainamide, 101 Procaine derivatives, 101 Procaine penicillin G, 101 Procardia XL. See Nifedipine Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, 34, 35 Proleukin. See Interleukin-2 Propafenone, 58, 102 Propionibacterium acnes, 13 Propranolol, 18 Proscar. See Finasteride Prostate cancer, 49 Prostate cancer screening, 85 Prostate specific antigen, 50, 85 Protease inhibitors, 47, 48 Provigil. See Modanfinil Prozac. See Fluoxetine PSA. See Prostate specific antigen Pseudoephedrine, 102 Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 5, 6 Psychiatric symptoms, drugs that may cause, 100 Pulmicort Flexhaler. See Budesonide Pulmicort Nebuamp. See Budesonide Pulmicort Respules. See Budesonide Pulmicort Turbuhaler. See Budesonide Pulmonary embolism, 86 Purinethol. See Mercaptopurine
Relenza. See Zanamivir Relistor. See Methylnaltrexone Remicade. See Infliximab Reminyl ER. See Galantamine Renagel. See Sevelamer hydrochloride Renin inhibitor, 65 Renvela. See Sevelamer carbonate Reopro. See Abciximab Rescriptor. See Delavirdine Retapamulin, 13 Reyataz. See Atazanavir Rhythmodan. See Disopyramide Rifadin. See Rifampin Rifampin, 39 drug interactions with, 3, 8 for prophylaxis, 25 Rifaximin, 58, 59 Rife Frequency Generator, 96 Rimantadine, 99 Risedronate, 70 monthly, 69 Ritalin. See Methylphenidate Ritonavir. See Posaconazole Rivaroxaban, 87 Rivastigmine, 11 oral, 21 patch, 21 Robitussin. See Dextromethorphan Rocephin. See Ceftriaxone Roferon-A. See Interferon alfa Rosiglitazone, 49 Rosuvastatin, 39, 83 and C-reactive protein, 97 dosage/cost, 30 drug interactions with, 30 Rotarix, 66 Rotateq, 66 Rotavirus vaccine, 66 Rozerem. See Ramelteon Rythmol. See Propafenone
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SAD. See Social anxiety disorder Salagen. See Pilocarpine Salbutamol, 85 Salicylates, 70, 101 Salmeterol, 10 Salmonella, 58 Sancuso. See Granisetron patch Sapropterin, 43 Saquinavir, 83 SCIO device, 96 Sea & Ski Advanced Sunscreen, 71 Sectral. See Acebutolol Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, 37, 50, 57, 101 dosage/cost, 38, 50 drug interactions with, 51 in pregnancy, 89 Selegiline, 102 Selzentry. See Maraviroc Septra. See Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Serevent Diskus. See Salmeterol Seromycin. See Cycloserine Serotonin receptor antagonist, 103 Serotonin syndrome, 38 Serratia spp., 6 Sertraline, 38, 89 Serzone. See Nefazodone Sevelamer carbonate, 13 Sevelamer hydrochloride, 13 Sevelamer-based phosphate binders, 13 Shigella, 58 Sibutramine, 102 Sildenafil, 9, 27, 102 Simcor. See Niacin/simvastatin Simvastatin, 25, 83 dosage/cost, 25, 30 drug interactions with, 26, 83
ezetimibe/simvastatin, 5 Sinecathechins, 15 Sinemet. See Levodopa Slo-Niacin, 26 Smoking cessation, 53 Snoring, surgery for, 23 SNRI. See Norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitors Social anxiety disorder, 50 Sodium nitroprusside, 73, 74 Sodium oxybate, 102 Solaraze, 31 Sonata. See Zaleplon Soriatane. See Acitretin SPF. See Sun protection factor Spinal decompression machines, 41 Spinal Health Elite, 41 SpineMED Decompression Table, 41 SpineRx-LDM, 41 Sporanox. See Itraconazole Sprycel. See Dasatinib SSRIs. See Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors St. John’s wort, 39, 84 Staphylococcus aureus, 5, 6, 13, 14 Statin-induced myopathy, 83 Statins, 5, 25, 67 choice of, 29 dosage/cost, 30 drug interactions with, 30 Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, 5 Steptococcus pyogenes, 13 Steroids, 36 Stevens-Johnson syndrome, carbamazepine-induced, 32 Strattera. See Atomoxetine Streptococcal impetigo, 14 Streptococcus pneumoniae, 13, 97 Streptococcus pyogenes, 14 Sucralfate, 39 Sudafed. See Pseudoephedrine Sudden cardiac death in children, 60 Sulcrate. See Sucralfate Sulfacetamide, 11, 12 Sulfonamides, 101 Sulisobenzone, 70 Sumatriptan, 38, 45, 46 Sumatriptan/naproxen, 45 Sun protection factor, 71 Sunscreens, 70, 71 Supplements, 9 Sustiva. See Efavirenz Symbicort. See Budesonide/formoterol Symbicort Turbuhaler. See Budesonide/formoterol Symmetrel. See Amantadine
T
Tadalafil, 27 Tamiflu. See Oseltamivir Tamsulosin, 28, 79 Tasigna. See Nilotinib Taxanes, 7, 42 Taxol. See Paclitaxel Tazocin. See Piperacillin/tazobactam Tegaserod, 53 Tegretol. See Carbamazepine Tekturna. See Hydrochlorothiazide Tekturna HCT. See Aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide Telithromycin, 83 Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Tenofovir, 3 Tenormin. See Atenolol Terazosin, 79 Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, 70 Teveten HCT. See Eprosartan/hydrochlorothiazide Teveten Plus. See Eprosartan/hydrochlorothiazide Thalidomide, 102 Thalomid. See Thalidomide Theophylline, 102 Thiazolidinediones, 49
Q
Questran. See Cholestyramine Quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Quinidine, 58, 102 QVAR. See Beclomethasone dipropionate QXCI System, 96
R
R5 virus, 2 Radionics devices, 96 Raltegravir, 2 Ramelteon, 102 Rasilez. See Aliskiren Ratio-Salbutamol HFA, 85 Razadyne. See Galantamine Reactine. See Cetirizine Reactine Allergy & Sinus, 1 Reclast. See Zoledronic acid Reglan. See Metoclopramide
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Thimerosal, 78 Thioridazine, 51, 58 Thromboprophylaxis, 86 Tibotec. See Etravirine Ticarcillin/clavulanic acid, 6 Tigecycline, 6 Timentin. See Ticarcillin/clavulanic acid Timolol, 18 Tipranavir/ritonavir, 48 Titanium dioxide, 70, 71 Tizanidine, 51, 102 TNF inhibitors. See Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors TNS. See Transcutaenous electrical nerve stimulation Tobacco dependence on, 53 drug interactions with, 92 Tobramycin, 11, 12 Toprol. See Metoprolol succinate Trandate. See Labetalol Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, 41 Trastuzumab, 42 Travelers’ diarrhea, 58 Trazodone, 102 Treanda. See Bendamustine Treximet. See Sumatriptan/naproxen Triamcinolone acetonide, 10, 75 Trichloroacetic acid, 15 Tricor. See Fenofibrate Tricyclic antidepressants, 51, 100 Trimethoprim, 11 Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, 39, 102 Triptans, 45 Trolamine salicylate, 70 Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, 34, 35, 81 advertisements for, 89 Tygacil. See Tigecycline Tylenol. See Acetaminophen Tyrosine kinase inhibitors, 26, 27 Tysabri. See Natalizumab
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Vaccines human papillomavirus, 15 influenza, 77 measles, 41 meningococcal, 57 rotavirus, 66 Valcyte. See Valganciclovir Valganciclovir, 102 Valproic acid, 6 Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide, 65 Vancomycin, 6 VAP. See Ventilator-associated pneumonia Vaprisol. See Conivaptan Vardenafil, 27 Varenicline, 53, 102 Vaseretic. See Enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide Vasotec. See Enalapril VAX-D Therapeutic Table, 41 Vaxigrip, 77 Venlafaxine, 37, 102 dosage/cost, 38, 50 Venlafaxine, extended release, 37, 50 Venous thromboembolism prevention of, 86 Ventilator-associated pneumonia, 5, 6 Ventolin HFA, 85 Veregen. See Sinecathechins Vfend. See Voriconazole Viagra. See Sildenafil Vibramycin. See Doxycycline Vinblastine, 102 Vincristine, 102 Viracept. See Nelfinavir Viramune. See Nevirapine Virtual colonoscopy. See Computed tomography colonography Visken. See Pindolol Vitamin K antagonist, 86 Vitamins for cataract prevention, 46 Voltaren, 31 Voltaren Gel, 31 Voltaren Rapide, 31 Voltaren SR, 31 Voltaren XR, 31 Voriconazole, 39, 83, 103 VTE. See Venous thromboembolism Vytorin. See Simvastatin/ezetimibe
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Warfarin, 9, 45 dosage/cost, 87 dosing of, 39 in VTE prevention, 86 Warts genital and perianal, 15 Weight loss, 9 Welchol. See Colesevelam Wellbutrin. See Bupropion Wellbutrin XL, 55
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Xanax. See Alprazolam Xarelto. See Rivaroxaban Xatral. See Alfusozin Xeloda. See Capecitabine Xifaxan. See Rifaximin Xopenex HFA. See Levalbuterol tartrate Xylocaine. See Lidocaine Xyrem. See Sodium oxybate
Z
Zaleplon, 103 Zanaflex. See Tizanidine Zanamivir, 98 Zebeta. See Bisoprolol Zelnorm. See Tegaserod Zestoretic. See Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide Zetia. See Ezetimibe Ziagen. See Abacavir Zidovudine/lamivudine, 3 Zinc oxide, 70, 71 Zingo, 68 Zithromax. See Azithromycin Zocor. See Ezetimibe/simvastatin Zofran. See Ondansetron Zoledronic acid, 69, 70 Zolmitriptan, 45 Zoloft. See Sertraline Zolpidem, 103 Zomig. See Zolmitriptan Zostrix. See Capsaicin cream Zosyn. See Piperacillin/tazobactam Zovirax. See Acyclovir Zyban, 55 Zyrtec. See Cetirizine
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Unasyn. See Ampicillin/sulbactam Uniretic. See Moexipril/hydrochlorothiazide Urinary tract infections, 5, 6 Uroxatral. See Alfusozin UTI. See Urinary tract infections UVA, 70 UVB, 70 Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, 23
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