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Hydromorphone
Brand and Generic names: Mechanism of ActionDosage forms availableStrengths available
Brand: Dilaudid Dilaudid HP Hydromorph Contin Jurnista Palladone PMS-Hydromorphone Opioid analgesic Opioid agonist Act on CNS and GI tract Pain relief Tablet Controlled release capsules Prolonged release tablets IV, IM, SC solution 1,2,4,8, mg tablets 3,4.5,6,9,10,12,18,20,24,30mg controlled release capsules 4,8,16,32mg prolonged release tablets 1mg/ml syrup 1, 2, 10, 20, 50 mg/ml IV,IM,SC solutions
Health Canada approved indicationDrug ScheduleSide EffectsTherapeutic Success
Relief of moderate to severe painNarcotic (CDSA I) Hypotension Decrease bowel motility Drowsiness Dizziness Confusion Constipation Nausea Sedation Sweating vomiting pain relief
Warfarin
Brand and Generic names: Mechanism of ActionDosage forms availableStrengths available
Brand: Coumadin Warfilone Mylan-, Apo-, Novo-, Taro-, Teva-Warfarin inhibit synthesis of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX, X and anticoagulant proteins C & S @ liver Tablet
1,2,2.5,3,4,5,6,7.5,10 mg tablets
Health Canada approved indicationDrug ScheduleSide EffectsTherapeutic Success
Prevention/ treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, atrial fibrillation with embolization, stroke, reinfarction Thrombophlebitis, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cerebral embolismSchedule F Prescription Fatal/nonfatal bleeding from organs/tissues Paralysis, paresthesia, headache, chest/abdomen/joint/muscle pain, Necrosis of skin and other tissues Vomiting, diarrhea, infection, fever Reduction of blood clotting
Dextroamphetamine
Brand and Generic names: Mechanism of ActionDosage forms availableStrengths available
Brand: Adderall Dexedrine CNS stimulant Thought to block norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake Extended release capsules tablets
2.5,3.75,5,6.25,7.5,1.25,10,15,20,25,30 mg extended release capsules 5,10,15 mg tablet forms
Health Canada approved indicationDrug ScheduleSide EffectsTherapeutic Success
Treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)Narcotic (CDSA I) Decrease/loss of appetite Stomach ache Insomnia Mood swings, weight loss Dry mouth Dizziness Headache Nervousness, anxiety, irritability Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea Increased attention (including ability to follow directions/finish tasks) Decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity
Amlodipine
Brand and Generic names: Mechanism of ActionDosage forms availableStrengths available
Brand: Calcium Channel Blockers Caduet Norvasc Twynsta PMS/RAN/Accel-Amlodipine Apo/Auro/CO/Dom/GD/Jamp/Mar Mint/Myla/Phl/ratio/Riva/Septa Teva/Zym/Zadoz GD-amlodipine/atorvastatin Antihypertensive-antianginal agent Calcium ion influx inhibitor Selective inhibition of influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle ad cardiac muscle, lowering contractile processes Rlaxes blood vessels Improve supply of blood and oxygen to heart Tablet
2.5,5,10 mg tablets
Health Canada approved indicationDrug ScheduleSide EffectsTherapeutic Success
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension Management of chronic stable anginaSchedule F Prescription Headaches, dizziness Tiredness, extreme sleepiness Stomach pain, nausea Flushing, ankle/leg swelling Irregular heartbeat Reduced blood pressure Reduced chest pain (angina)