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ANALGESICS) Generic)Name)

Brand)Name)

Class)

Paracetamol**

Panamax* Panadol**

Non/opioid* analgesic**

Codeine**

Codeine* phosphate*

Opioid* analgesic**

Tramadol**

Tramal**

Opioid* analgesic**

Moderate*to* severe*pain*

Oxycodone**

Oxycontin* Endone**

Opioid* analgesic**

Moderate*to* severe*pain*

Morphine**

MS*Contin* Ordine**

Opioid* Moderate*to* analgesic** severe*pain* General* Chronic*pain* anaesthesia*

Norspan*

Opioid* analgesic*

Buprenorphine*

)

Indication) Mild*to* moderate* pain* Fever* Mild*to* moderate* pain*

Moderate*to* severe*pain* Opioid* dependence*

Dose)

Side)Effects)

) * totoxicity* 1/2*QID** management* Rash* Max*4g* Temperature* Neutropenia** Compliance* 30/60mg* Pain*scale/* Q4H* management* Drowsiness* Max*240mg** * * * * 50/100mg** Regular* * Q4/6H** * Max*400mg*** * Respiratory* * 5/15mg*Q4/ depression* * 6H*CR:*10/ Renal* * 80mg*BD* function* * * * as*needed** * * * 5/15mg* Symptomatic* Q4H* improvement* Physical* * * Patch:** 5/20mcg/* * * hour*patch* Tolerance* * weekly* Constipation* * Falls*risk* Abuse** BP*

Counselling)) Avoid*using*>1*product*containing* paracetamol.* Max*8*standard*or*6*CR*tablets*daily.* May*make*you*feel *&* * *if*affected*do*not*drive*or operate*machinery.* May*make*you ,*stand*up*slowly.* Seek*help:*difficulty*breathing.** use*only.* Long*term*use:*look*after*teeth,*mouth*&* get* * * CR:*Swallow*whole.*Not*recommended*for* acute*pain.** Wash*down*immediately*with*an*adequate* amount*of*water.* Buprenorphine:* * *on*the*patch*&*apply*to*dry,* non/irritated,*hairless*skin*on*upper*torso.* Check*patch*is*attached*between*patch* changes.* * *( * Do*not*wear*more*than*2*patches. (electric* blanket,*heat*pads,*saunas*or*hot*baths).* *

NSAIDS) ) Generic)Name) Brand)Name)

Class)

Indication) *

Celecoxib**

Celebrex**

Meloxicam**

Mobic** Movalis*

Diclofenac**

Piroxicam*

* )

Voltaren**

Feldene* Mobilis*

Dose)

Side)Effects)

Monitoring)

Counselling))

*

COX/2* * ** inhibitor** * Osteoarthritis* COX/2* Rheumatoid* inhibitor** arthritis* Osteoarthritis* Rheumatoid* Non/ arthritis** selective* Inflammation* NSAID** pain* Period*pain** Rheumatoid* Non/ arthritis* selective* Osteoarthritis* NSAID* Ankyosing* spondylitis*

200mg*D** * 7.5/15mg*D**

Take*

* *function* function**

* *

*

GI*bleed* Diarrhoea* * 75/150mg*D* Max*200mg* Dizziness*

* * * *

*

** Serum*potassium*

* * * 10/20mg*D*

*

* as*it*may*i * Stop*taking*&*tell*your*doctor*if*you* develop*swollen*ankles,*difficulty* breathing,*chest*pain,*black*stools*or* dark*coffee*coloured*vomit.* * * Swallow*whole*with * Also*available*topically.*

EAR,)NOSE)&)THROAT* ) Generic)Name) Brand)Name)

Class)

Indication) Dose)

Side)Effects)

* * *

Omnaris*

* *

* *

* 2*D*

* * * *

*

Monitoring) Symptomatic* improvement* * * (bleeding,* stinging)* Length*of*use* Exposure*to* known* allergens* * *

Counselling) *If* *or*

* * *

*

* * *

*T *

* * Can*take

* * *

EYE* ) Generic)Name)

**

Brand)Name)

Xalatan**

Class)

Indication)

Dose)

**

*

*

**

*

Side)Effects) * Iris*

Monitoring) Counselling)

* *

1*drop*D,* preferably*N** *

*

*

Stinging** Tenopt* Timoptol**

**

*

*

*

Beta/Blocker**

Alphagan*

*

*

*

1*BD* *

Chloramphenicol** Chlorsig*

*

1*D** **

* *

Antibiotic**

Bacterial* conjunctivitis**

1*Q2/4H*then* 1*QID*for*5* days**

Confusion* Eye*irritation* * * Lid*retraction* * * * * *

Maxidex*

Corticosteroid*

* *

*

1*BD/QID*

* * * *

Hypermellose**

Genteal***

Lubricant**

Dry*eyes**

1*drop*Q1/ 12H*PRN**

* *

* * Optic*disc* appearance* Intra*ocular* pressure*

Drops:*

* * * * * *

* *

This*will*

* *&*help* * where* *

it*may*cause*side*effects Discharge* colour* Optometrist*

* *

Dexamethasone*

*

*

** Ointment:* * along*the*pouch*then*blink* several*times*to*spread*the*ointment.* * * Optometrist* Alphagan:*may*cause* or* dizziness,*if*affected*avoid*driving*or* operating*machinery.* Optometrist*

GASTROINTESTINAL) ) Generic)Name) Brand)Name) Omeprazole** Losec** Esomeprazole** Nexium** Pantoprazole** Somac** Rapebrazole** Pariet**

Class) PPI** PPI* PPI* PPI*

Lansoprazole**

PPI*

Ranitidine**

Zoton*

Zantac**

Stemetil** Prochlorperazine** Stemzine* Nausetil*

Metoclopramide**

Maxolon** Pramin*

Indication) PUD* GORD* Dyspepsia* H.*pylori* eradication* Zollinger/ Ellison* syndrome* NSAID* induced* dyspepsia*

Dose) 10/20mg*D** 20/40mg*D** 20/40mg*D** 10/20mg*D**

Zofran* Ondaz*

5HT3* antagonist*

Increased* * Headache* * * * * * *

300mg*D**

5/10mg*TDS**

10*mg*TDS* PRN**

* *

Ondansetron*

Monitoring) Counselling))

15/30mg*D**

PUD** GORD* H2* Dyspepsia** Antagonist** Stress*ulcer* prophylaxis* Nausea*&* Dopamine* vomiting* gonist** ** Nausea*&* vomiting* Dopamine* gonist** *

Side)Effects)

Nausea*&* vomiting*

Hypotension* Headache** Dizziness* Confusion*

* * Drowsiness** Dizziness* * * Headache* *

4/8mg*BD/ TDS*

* * *

* Tell*your*doctor*if*you*develop*black*stools or*coffee*ground*vomit.* * * * Tablets*can*be *&* ** GORD* * regularly* * * * * * * * * * *if* * long*term* * * ** * * Ranitidine*only:*contains*sodium/*should* be*considered*in*sodium/restricted*diets.*

* * Raise*in* * aminotransferase*

Nausea*&* vomiting* status* Hydration* Renal* function* EPSE* BP*

May*make*you* *&*increase*effects* if*affected*avoid*driving*or* operating*machinery.* * g.*Hydralyte* Tell*your*doctor*if*you*develop*breast* tenderness.* &* will If*you* wafer*you*may*

*where*it * f*using*a* *

Mesalazine*

Sulfasalazine*

)

Salofalk* Pentasa*

Salazopyrin* Pyralin*

* *

* *

Ulcerative* colitis* Crohn’s* disease* Ulcerative* colitis* Rheumatoid* arthritis* Crohns* disease*

1.5/3g*D*in* * * UC:*2/4g*D* CD:*3/6g*D* * *

Nausea* Rash* Headache* Diarrhoea* Vomiting* * Haemolysis* * of* skin*&*body*fluids*

* function* * function* * function* * function*

tablets*or*granules*whole.* Salofalk:* *

*

* Urine*may* * *

*

* may*become*yellow/orange*& *

RESPIRATORY) ) Generic)Name) Brand)Name) Salbutamol** Budesonide/* efometrerol** Salmeterol/* fluticasone* Fluticasone**

Class)

Ventolin** Asmol*

SABA**

Symbicort*

LABA*+*ICS**

Seretide*

LABA*+*ICS*

Flixotide**

Indication) Asthma* COPD* Exercise* induced** Asthma** COPD** Asthma* COPD*

**

Spiriva**

Atrovent** (short*acting)**

Side)Effects) * * * *

Monitoring)

* :* *

MDI:*2*BD** DPI:*1*BD*

* *

**

COPD** Asthma*

1*D*

*

Asthma* COPD**

* **

1/2*BD**

1*BD**

(long*acting)*

Ipra

1/2*PRN*

Asthma* COPD*

ICS** *

Tio

Dose)

*

Inhaler* *

**

* Asthma/COPD* * control* * * * * Peak*flow* 2*TDS/QID** Dizziness* FEV1* * NEB:*250/ Side*effects* * 500mcg* * * TDS/QID** * * *

* Ne

cro

*

Tilade*

*

Asthma* * *

* *

2*QID* *

*

Montelukast*

Singulair*

Leukotriene* receptor* antagonist*

Asthma* * * * *

Headache* * 4/10mg*D*

Diarrhoea* * *

Counselling) Make*sure*your*doctor*has*given*you* an* *&*that*you*know* what*to*do*in*an*emergency.* Tell*your*doctor*if*you*need*to*use*this* medicine*more*frequently.* plastic*mouthpiece.* *after*each*use.* * Use*everyday*even*if*you*are*feeling* better.* Use*a * * Report:*eye* pain/discomfort,*blurred*vision*or* visual*halos.* May*cause* *if*affected*avoid* driving*or*operating*machinery.* Do* use*to*relieve*asthma*attack.* Spiriva: *Use* * Atrovent:* *for* nebulization*to*2/3mL*with*NaCl*0.9%* Do* use*to*relieve*asthma*attack.* Do*not*reduce*the*dose*or*stop*taking* unless*your*doctor*tells*you*to.* *clean*mouthpiece.* Chewable*tablets:*

* **

Take*in*the * Do* use*to*relieve*asthma*attack.*

Theophylline*

Nuelin*

*

* asthma*&* COPD*

Nausea* Diarrhoea* * * * *

300/ 900mg*D*

Prednisolone**

* * Corticosteroid** exacerbation* 1*D* Acute*gout* * **

*

* *

* Tell*your*doctor*if*you*start*or*stop* smoking*tobacco*(dosage*change).*

* *

Increased* susceptibility*to* infection*

* * * *

* **

*

*

* *

* *

* *

*

Acute* Panafcort* Panafcort/ elone**

:* *

*

* Tell*your*doctor*immediately*if*you* have*any*signs*of*infection.* May*affect*your* &*may*cause* problems*with*sleeping.* * * *

DERMATOLOGY* ) Generic)Name) Brand)Name)

Class)

Indication) Severe* dermatoses* Elocon* Topical* Mometasone** Novasone* corticosteroid* Eczema* * Severe* Diprosone* dermatoses* Topical* Betamethasone** Betnovate* corticosteroid** Eczema* Celestone/M** * * Dermaid* * Topical* Hydrocortisone** Sigmacort** dermatitis,* corticosteroid** Cortic* psoriasis*&* ** Mild*to* moderate* Aristocort* Topical* Triamcinolone** Tricortone** corticosteroid** dermatitis*&* *

Dose)

Side)Effects)

*

Effectiveness* * *skin* * 1/2*D** Folliculitis* (atrophy)* Steroid* * * changes* Skin*atrophy* * * * 1/2*D** * * Growth* * * * * 1/2*D** *

*

Isotretinoin*

*

* * *

Severe*acne*

10/40* mg*D*

* ** * * *

)

Counselling)

1*D**

* Roaccutane* Oratane*

Monitoring)

Apply*enough*to*cover*affected*areas*(small* amount).*Do* *apply*on*open*skin.** Smooth nto*skin*after*bathing.* Should*be*only*used*for*the*time*period* specified*&*not*on*an*ongoing*basis.* Do* soap*in*this*area,*use*non/soap* containing*products.* wice*a*day*with*a*low*irritant,* moisturizer*eg.*QV* Identify*& *

Take* * Use* or*dry*skin/lips*&*lubricating*eye* drops*if*necessary.* * function** * * Do * * * * Use* * * * (depression,* * suicidal* * ideation)* Report*any*nausea,*headaches*or*visual* changes.* Tell*your*doctor*if*you*notice*mood*changes.*

CARDIOVASCULAR) Generic)Name)

Brand)Name)

Ramipril**

Tritace**

Perindopril**

Coversyl**

Enalapril**

Renitec**

Irbesartan**

Avapro** Karvea**

Candesartan**

Atacand**

Telmisartan**

Micardis**

Amlodipine**

Norvasc**

** Lercan Felo

** **

Verapamil**

Adalat** Addos** Zanidip** Plendil*ER**

Isoptin/SR* Veracaps**

Class)

Indication) Hypertension* * ACE*Inhibitor** * Hypertension* * ACE*Inhibitor** ** Hypertension* * ACE*inhibitor** Angiotensin*II* antagonist** Angiotensin*II* antagonist* Angiotensin*II* antagonist** CCB* CCB* CCB* CCB*

CCB*

** Hypertension* Renal*disease** Hypertension* Heart*failure** Hypertension* Hypertension* * Hypertension* ** Hypertension** Hypertension* SVT* * * **

Diltiazem**

Cardizem* Vasocardol**

CCB*

Angina* Hypertension**

Dose)

Side)Effects)

Monitoring)

2.5/10mg*D* Hy

*

tension* * Dizziness* * 2.5/10mg*D* kalaemia* Fatigue* Nausea* 5/40mg*D*

Counselling)

75/300mg*D* Dizziness* Headache* 8/32mg*D*

* *

40/80mg*D*

*

*

*

Electrolytes* (potassium)** * * * *

May*feel* medicine,*

*when*taking*this * * * * * *

*function* Electrolytes* (potassium)* * * *

May*feel*dizzy*when*taking*this medicine,*get*up*gradually.* Do*not*take*potassium* supplements.* *

5/10mg*D*

*

10/60mg*D*

Peripheral* 10/20mg*D* * 2.5/10mg*D* Nausea* Headache* Flushing* * ension* 80/480mg*D** * * * 180/360mg* D**

* :*

* * * * * * *

*

* CR:*swallow*whole*or*open* capsule*&* * * * May*i so*limit*alcohol*intake.* * * May*feel*dizzy*on*standing,*get up*gradually.*

Atenolol**

Metopro **

Carvedi **

Tenormin** Noten** Betaloc** Minax*

Dilatrend**

Beta*blocker* (selective)* Beta*blocker* (selective)* Beta*blocker* (non* selective)**

Hypertension* Angina* Tachyarrhythmia* MI* * * *

25/100*mg* D**

Hypertension* Heart*failure**

6.26/50mg* D*

50/100mg* D/BD*

* *

*

*

Orthostatic* tension*

* *

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

* *

*

Sotalol*

Sotacor*

Beta*blocker* (non* selective)*

** * *

* tension* *

40/160mg* BD*

* * * *

* *

* * Tolerability*of* side*effects*

*

*

Frusemide**

Lasix**

* associated*with:* Heart*failure,* diuretic** * * **

May*cause*dizziness*or* tiredness,*if*affected*do*not* drive*or*operate*machinery.* May*feel when*taking*this medicine,*get*up*gradually.* Do* * *

* Dehydration* Metabolic* 20/40*mg*D* alkalosis* or*BD*Max* * 1g*D** * concentration* uricaemia* *

* * * * * * * * * *

Take* * Potential*to*worsen* arrhythmia.*See*doctor*if*your* heart*beat*feels*unusual.* * May*cause* * * *if*affected*do*not* drive*or*operate*machinery.* * * *May * * *If*taking* twice*a*day,*take*the* * *as*it*may* increase*the* * * May*feel*dizzy*when*taking*this medicine,*get*up*gradually.* If*you*notice*any*changes*to* your*hearing*let*your*doctor* know*immediately.* *

* Indapamide**

Prazosin**

Natrilix**

Minipress**

* diuretic** Selective* * **

1.25/2.5mg* D*

Hypertension**

Hypertension**

3/20mg*D**

* *

Dizziness* Orthostatic* hypotension* Orthostatic* hypotension* Dizziness*

* * * ** * *

*

Moxonidine*

Physiotens*

Alpha *&* imidazoline* *

Spironolactone*

Aldactone* Spiractin*

Aldosterone* gonist*

GTN**

Nitrolingual* Anginine* Transiderm* Nitro**

Nitrate**

Imdur* Monodur**

Nitrate**

Isosorbide* mononitrate**

Nicorandil*

Ikorel*

* Oedema* Heart*failure* * * *

Antianginal* drug*

Angina*

Angina*

* * * Weakness* * Headache* * Sleep*disturbance* Hyperkalaemia* Electrolytes* * 50/250mg*D* function* Weakness* function* Headache* Headache* 1/2*PRN* Flushing* for*acute* * * chest*pain** * * * * Fainting* 30/120mg*D** Peripheral* oedema* 200/ 400mcg*D*

Hypertension*

*

* You*may*feel*dizzy*on*standing* when*taking*this*medicine,*get* up*gradually.**

*

5/20mg*D*

Headache* Dizziness* * Nausea*

* * * *

May*cause*dizziness,*get*up* gradually*to*minimize*this.* * May*cause*drowsiness*or* dizziness,*if*affected*do*not* drive*or*operate*machinery.* Tell*your* *if* having*cataract*surgery.* Do*not*take*potassium* supplements.* May*have*weak*diuretic*effect/ don’t*become*dehydrated.* May*make*you*feel*dizzy,*get* up*gradually.* * * * * Tablet: * * Store*in* * * * &* * * * s.* Take*at*the * *Do* for*acute*attacks.*

Close*monitoring* is*required*(TDM)* * * * * * * * * * * * *

*

*

*

* *

Aratac* Cordarone*

Nausea* 100/200*mg* Vomiting* D* *

*

*

*

* * *

*

Atorvastatin**

Simvastatin**

Rosuvastatin*

Fenofibrate*

Lanoxin** Sigmaxin*

Lipitor**

Zocor** Lipex** Crestor*

Lipidil*

*

** **

**

HMG/CoA* reductase* inhibitor** HMG/CoA* reductase* inhibitor** HMG/CoA* reductase* inhibitor*

Hyper/ cholesterolaemia* Hypertension* with*increased* CVD*risk*

10/80mg*D*

Hyper/ cholesterolemia*

5/80mg*N*

Hyper/ cholesterolaemia* Hyper/ triglyceridaemia* Dyslipidaemia* Hyper/ cholesterolaemia*

Fibrate*

Ezetimibe*

*

Ezetrol* *

l*

Hyper/ cholesteroleamia*

*

Rhabomyolosis* ** Headache* * Dizziness* * Elevated*

5/40mg*D*

*

48/145mg*D*

* *

10mg*D*

Headache* Diarrhoea* * *

* * Tell*doctor:*shortness*of* breath,*dry*cough,*vision* problems,*weight*loss,*muscle* weakness*or*worsening*of* heart*symptoms.* Tell*your*doctor*or*pharmacist* that*you*are*taking*digoxin* before*using*any*other* medicines.* Many drug interactions,

*

* Seek*medical*attention:*dark* brown*urine,*muscle*pain,* * * tenderness*or*weakness.** *

* Seek*medical*attention:*dark* brown*urine,*muscle*pain,* tenderness*or*weakness.*

concentrations* *

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