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decreases hallucinations, delusions, paranoia
Used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, major depressive disorders
S.E. common HA, anxiety and drowsiness.Serious: death, suicideal ideations,
Abilify (Aripiprazole)
tachycardia, seizures
Monitor based upon side effects and preexisting conditions related to patient
Pill form

decrease pain or inflammation
A.E Minor: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Tylenol with Codeine/acetaminophen and
Major: GL bleeding (black tarry stools), seizures, stevens-johnson syndrome
codeine
Monitor for liver functions test, renal function and blood tests
forms: PO, rectal, IV

Biphosphonate
Bone resorption inhibitors
Actonel (Risedronate)
Increases bone mass activity without fractures in patients with Paget's disease and
treatment in patients with osteoporosis

Works within the DNA synthesis in conversion to acyclovir. Decrease amount and
time of healing of lesions
A.E: minor: confusion, lethargy, nausea and vomiting
Acyclovir (Sitavig, Zovirax)
Major: Thrombocytopenia purpura, seizures and hemolytic uremic syndrome and
stevens-johnson syndrome
Forms: PO or IV

Antirheumatic agent
A form of human IgG1 monoclonal antibody specific for human tumor necrosis
factors. Decrease pain and inflammation in joint better for ROM
Adalimumab (Humira)
A.E: Minor HA, Pain, nausea
Major: Guillain-Barre syndrome, GI bleeding, leukopenia
Form: SQ injections

Treats attention deficit hyperactive disorder by changing the chemical in the brain.
This can also be used in those who have narcolespy
Adderall (Amphetamine) A.E: minor: dry mouth, stomach upset and HA
Major: depression, serotonin syndrome, seizures
Form: PO

, Corticosteroid Inhaler, anti asthmatic
Decreases inflammation by inhibiting mast cells. decreased severity of asthma
Advair Diskus (Fluticasone propionate A.E.: Minor/Common: nervousness, dizziness, HA, fatigue, oral candidiasis
Major: Angioedema, Churg-Strauss syndrome, bronchospams
Form: inhaler or intranasal

Bronchodilator
Cause bronchodilation by action on B2 recptors (pulmonary) by increasing levels of
cyclic AMP which relaxes smooth muscles. Prevention of exercise induced asthma
Albuterol 0.083% Inhal soln (Proventil)
acute brochospasm
A.E.: minor: anxiety, HA dizziness. Major: bronchospasm, wheezing, dysrhythmias
Form: inhalation

Bisphosphnate
Decrease rate of bone reabsorption. Decrease symptoms of osteoporosis and
Paget's disease
Alendronate (Fosamax) A.D.: Nausea, vomiting, constipation and abdominal pain
Major: Angioedema, stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Nursing consideration:
Form: PO

antigout
Inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase, reducing uric acid synthesis. Decreasing serum
uric acid levels, decreasing joint pain. Used for gout, hyperuricemia and uric acid
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) calculi
A.E.: nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea
Major: acute gouty attack, rash
Form: pill

Antianxiety/sedative/hyponotic
Depresses subcortical levels of CNS
Decreased anxiety
Alprazolam (Xanax)
A.E: Minor dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness
Major: ECG changes, suicide, angioedema
Form: PO

Antidysrhythmic
Prolongs action potential duration and effective refractory period
Decreased amount of severity of ventricular dysrhythmias
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
A.E.: Minor: HA, dizziness, fatigue
Major: bradycardia, Hypotension, CHF and dsyrhythmias
Forms: IV and PO

Antidepressant-tricyclic
blocks reuptake of norepinephrine
Used for major depression
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
A.E.: Minor: Dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension
Major: seizures, suicidal ideations, ecg changes, tachycardia
Forms: PO

Antianginal, CCblocker and antihypertensive
dilates coronary vascular arteries, increase myocardial oxygen delivery in patients
with vasospastic angina
Amlodipine (Norvac) Decreases angina pectoris, dysrhythmias and BP
A.E.: Minor: HA, fatigue, anxiety
Major: pulmonary edema, epistatis, hypotension, bradycardia
Form: PO

Apixaban

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