Common Medication Classifications and Adverse/Side Effects
[Pages:2]Common Medication Classifications and Adverse/Side Effects
*THIS IS NOT AN ALL INCLUSIVE LIST
Medication Classification
Common Use
Common Names
Common Adverse/ Side Effects
Antibiotics
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Infections caused by bacteria. Not commonly used for viruses.
Amoxicillin; Ampicillin; Penicillin; Cefaclor (Ceclor); Ceftin; Biaxin; Zithromax
Nausea; diarrhea; rash; yeast infections; fever
Anti-Asthma Agents
Asthma; respiratory distress
Advair; Albuterol; Singulair
Nervous feeling; sweating; nausea; vomiting
Antihistamines
Allergies (i.e. hay fever)
Tavist-D; Claritin; Singulair; Zyrtec; Allegra, Benadryl
Drowsiness; insomnia; weakness
Analgesics
Anticonvulsants Antiepileptic
Pain relief
Neurological disorders; seizures
Tylenol; Advil; Aspirin
Phenobarbital; Valproic Acid; Tegretol; Dilantin; Topamax
Stomach upset; tinnitus; nausea
Dizziness; drowsiness; confusion; fainting
Antidiabetics Cardiovascular
To treat diabetes
High blood pressure; irregular heart beat; heart failure
Insulins; Actos; Glucophage; Glucotrol
Tenormin; Capoten; Catopres
Nausea; heartburn; fatigue; dizziness
Dizziness; drowsiness; chest pain; loss of appetite; leg pain
Cerebral Stimulants
Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD/ADHD); Narcolepsy
"CONTROLLED" Adderall; Ritalin
Insomnia; irritability; restless, decreased growth
Decongestants
Relieves congestion
Tavist-D; Clartin-D
Nose bleed; nasal irritation
Dermatological
Skin infections
Bacitracin; Zovirax; Neosporin
Rash; skin irritation; burning
Medication Classification
Common Use
Common Names
Common Adverse/
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal
1. Antacid 2. Anti-Ulcer 3. Anti-Diarrhea 4. Laxatives
Opthalmic
1. Heartburn; Acid Reflux;
2. To treat ulcer condition;
3. To stop diarrhea; 4. To relieve
constipation.
Eye irritation/
1. Tums; Mylanta; Maalox;
2. Tagamet; Pepcid;Zantac
3. Immodium; Lomotil; 4. Metamucil; Colace;
Surfak
Polysporin;
1. Constipation; bloating;
2. Dizziness; mild diarrhea;
3. Fatigue; dry mouth; nausea;
4. Cramping; depends on medication for bowel movement
Burning sensation;
infection;
Neosporin; Liquifilm
Itching; blurred vision
Otic{ XE "Otic" }
External Ear infections
Acetic Acid (VoSol); Ofloxacin
Ear irritation; itching
Psychotheraputic Agents:
1. Antidepressants 2. Antipsychotic 3. Anti-mania
1. Depression; 2. Psychosis; behavior
disorder; 3. Bipolar disorder
1. Wellbutrin; Paxil; Zoloft;
2. Abilify; Risperdal; Haldol;
3. Lithium; Eskalith
1. Weight gain; insomnia; nervous feeling;
2. Tardive dyskensia; sedation;
3. Tremors; drowsiness; thirst
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