COMMONLY PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS

Abatacept (Orencia) [Immunomodulator] Uses Mod/severe RA w/ inadequate response to one or more DMARDs Action Selective costimulation modulator, T-cell activation Dose Initial 500 mg ( 60 kg), 750 mg (60-100 kg) 1 g ( 100 kg) IV over 30 min repeat at 2 and 4 wk, then q4wk Caution w/ TNF blockers [C, /-] COPD Hx recurrent/localized/chronic, predisposition to Infxn Contra w/ TNF antagonists (Enbrel, Remicade, Humira) (T Infxn) Disp IV powder SE HA, URI, N, nasopharyngitis, Infxn, malignancy, inf Rxns/hypersensitiv-ity (dizziness, HA, HTN), COPD exacerbations, cough, dyspnea Interactions May X effective OF live vaccines EMS May worsen COPD Sxs OD Monitor for adverse Rxn symptomatic and supportive 

Acetaminophen (APAP, N-Acetyl-p-Aminophenol) (Tylenol, Other Generic) [OTC] [Analgesic, Antipyretic] Uses Mild-mod pain, HA, fever Action Nonnarcotic analgesic X CNS synth of prostaglandins hypothalamic heat-regulating center Dose Adults. 650 mg PO or PR q4-6h or 

Acetaminophen + Butalbital Caffeine (Fioricet, Medigesic, Repan, Seda pap-10, Two-Dyne, Triaprin, Axocet, Phrenilin Forte) [C-lll] [Analgesic, Antipyreric/Barbiturate] Uses Tension 

mild pain Action Nonnarco tic analgesic w/ barbiturate Dose 1—2 tabs or caps PO q4-6h PRN i in renal/hepatic impair 4 g/24 h APAP max Caution [C, D, +] Alcoholic liver Dz Contra G6PD deficiency Disp Caps, Liq, tabs SE Drowsiness, dizziness, hangover effect Interactions T Effects OF benzodiazepines, opiate analgesics, sedatives/hypnotics, EtOH, methylphenidate hydrochloride i effects OF MAOIs, TCAs, corticosteroids, theophylline, OCPs, BBs, doxycycline EMS See Acetaminophen may impair coordination, monitor for depression concurrent EtOH use T CNS depression butalbital is habit forming 

Acetic Acid Aluminum Acetate (Otic Domeboro) [Astringent/ Anti-infective] Uses Otitis externa Action Anti-infective Dose 4-6 gtt 

Acyclovir (Zovirax) [AnHviral/Synt heric Purine Nucleoside] 

Adefovir (Hepsera) [Antiviral/Acyclic Nucleotide Analogue] 

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Hj antihistamines are the most commonly prescribed medications for AR. Hj antihistamines bind to and stabilize the Hj histamine receptor, thereby inhibiting mast cell and basophil mediator release and resulting in reduction of sneezing, itching, rhinorrhea, and ocular irritation. Antihistamines do not prevent histamine release, nor do they bind to already-released histamine. For this reason, maintenance therapy is considered optimal. However, antihistamines are also effective when taken on an as-needed basis.4,11,12 Antihistamines only minimally... 

D) It may increase the levels of many commonly prescribed medications. 

According to a 2007 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antidepressant drugs were the most commonly prescribed medications in the USA at the time of the survey. The wisdom of such widespread use of antidepressants is debated. However, it is clear that American physicians have been increasingly inclined to use antidepressants to treat a host of conditions and that patients have been increasingly receptive to their use. 

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) represent a chemically diverse class of agents that have as their primary action the inhibition of the serotonin transporter (SERT) (Figure 30-3). Fluoxetine was introduced in the United States in 1988 and quickly became one of the most commonly prescribed medications in medical practice. The development of fluoxetine emerged out of the search for chemicals that had high affinity for monoamine receptors but lacked the affinity for histamine, acetylcholine, and adrenoceptors that is seen with the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). There are currently six available SSRIs, and they are the most common antidepressants in clinical use. In addition to their use in major depression, SSRIs have indications in GAD, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, PMDD, and bulimia. Fluoxetine, sertraline, and citalopram exist as isomers and are formulated in the racemic forms, whereas paroxetine and fluvoxamine are not optically active. Escitalopram is the S enantiomer of citalopram. As with all antidepressants,... 

Ill Commonly Prescribed Medications Generic And Selected Brand Data... 

Medications are generally listed by prescribing class and the individual medications are then listed in alphabetical order by generic name for both EMS field mediations (Section I) and the commonly prescribed medications (Section IH). Some of the more frequently recognized trade names are listed for each medication (in parentheses after the generic name) or if available without prescription, noted as OTC (over-the-counter). 

Little research has been conducted on how LSD interacts with other drugs. The most complete research is with antidepressant drugs because these commonly prescribed medications affect the same brain chemical, serotonin, that LSD does. There are three types of antidepressants, and each interacts differently with LSD ... 

Xerosis with itch is present in more than 20% of patients with HIV infection, and most commonly is localized on the lower extremities.19 One study revealed the cutaneous neural tissue density within the papillary dermis and epidermis to be significantly decreased in HIV infected patients versus healthy controls.20 The study also reported significant differences in neuropeptide concentrations within HIV infected individuals. For example, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) was reduced in the epidermis in both the upper arms and legs, whereas substance P was found to be reduced only in the upper arms of HIV patients with itch. Dry skin and itch can also be induced iatrogenically via commonly prescribed medications for HIV such as indinavir etc. The standard in HIV treatment involves protease inhibitors, such as indinavir, which have been shown to induce dry skin and itch in over 40% of patients.21... 

Commonly prescribed medications and over-the-counter medications used for acute rhinitis follow. 

A wart is a benign hard, homy nodule lesion that typically appears on hands and feet. Commonly prescribed medications to remove warts are ... 

Glucocorticoid therapy involves administering glucocorticoids to reduce the effects of trauma, decrease infections, and reduce anxiety. Commonly prescribed medications for glucocorticoid therapy are ... 

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