Search By Letter: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure, HBP) benazepril (Lotensin HTC) Benazepril is a medication prescribed alone or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide for treating high blood pressure. Off label uses for Benazepril include treatment for heart failure or diabetic neuropathy. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication. benazepril (Lotensin HTC) Benazepril is a medication prescribed alone or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide for treating high blood pressure. Off label uses for Benazepril include treatment for heart failure or diabetic neuropathy. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication. Heartburn (gerd) metoclopramide, Reglan, Metozolv ODT, Reglan ODT, Octamide, and Maxolon Metoclopramide is a drug prescribed for the treatment of heartburn and esophagitis due to GERD in patients with gastroparesis. Metoclopramide is also prescribed for the treatment of impaired function of muscles of the small intestine and the nausea due to surgery or cancer chemotherapy. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing information, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. metoclopramide, Reglan, Metozolv ODT, Reglan ODT, Octamide, and Maxolon Metoclopramide is a drug prescribed for the treatment of heartburn and esophagitis due to GERD in patients with gastroparesis. Metoclopramide is also prescribed for the treatment of impaired function of muscles of the small intestine and the nausea due to surgery or cancer chemotherapy. Side effects, drug interactions, dosing information, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. Allergies azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) Azelastine is a drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (for example, runny nose, nasal itching, and sneezing). Side effects, drug interactions, pregnancy information, dosing, and patient information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) Azelastine is a drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis (for example, runny nose, nasal itching, and sneezing). Side effects, drug interactions, pregnancy information, dosing, and patient information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. Eye Care and Conditions cyclosporine (Restasis) Cyclosporine eye drops stimulate tear production in people with dry eyes. Side effects, drug interactions, and use during pregnancy should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. cyclosporine (Restasis) Cyclosporine eye drops stimulate tear production in people with dry eyes. Side effects, drug interactions, and use during pregnancy should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. Autoimmune Disease Arcalyst (rilonacept) Arcalyst is a prescription medicine called an interleukin-1 (IL-1) blocker used to treat adults and children. Arcalyst is used to treat recurrent pericarditis (RP) and is also indicated for the maintenance of remission of Deficiency of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist (DIRA). It is also used to treat Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), including Familial Cold Auto-inflammatory Syndrome (FCAS), and Muckle Wells Syndrome (MWS). Serious side effects of Arcalyst include changes in your blood cholesterol and triglycerides (lipids) and allergic reaction. Arcalyst (rilonacept) Arcalyst is a prescription medicine called an interleukin-1 (IL-1) blocker used to treat adults and children. Arcalyst is used to treat recurrent pericarditis (RP) and is also indicated for the maintenance of remission of Deficiency of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist (DIRA). It is also used to treat Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS), including Familial Cold Auto-inflammatory Syndrome (FCAS), and Muckle Wells Syndrome (MWS). Serious side effects of Arcalyst include changes in your blood cholesterol and triglycerides (lipids) and allergic reaction. Psoriasis Zoryve Zoryve is a topical prescription cream used to treat the symptoms of plaque psoriasis in adults and children over the age of 6. Zoryve is contraindicated in people with moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C). Serious side effects of Zoryve that require immediate medication attention include hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; dizziness, mood or behavior changes, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, impulsive thoughts, thoughts of self-harm, rapid and unintended weight loss, pain or burning when you urinate, and tremors. Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding Zoryve is a topical prescription cream used to treat the symptoms of plaque psoriasis in adults and children over the age of 6. Zoryve is contraindicated in people with moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C). Serious side effects of Zoryve that require immediate medication attention include hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; dizziness, mood or behavior changes, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, impulsive thoughts, thoughts of self-harm, rapid and unintended weight loss, pain or burning when you urinate, and tremors. Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding Allergies modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate Modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate is a vaccine used to prevent or reduce symptoms of immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated allergic reactions (rhinitis) to ragweed pollen. Common side effects of modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate include injection site reactions, throat tightness, throat irritation, nasal congestion, nasal discharge (rhinorrhea), sinus congestion, shortness of breath (dyspnea), nausea, and others. modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate Modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate is a vaccine used to prevent or reduce symptoms of immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated allergic reactions (rhinitis) to ragweed pollen. Common side effects of modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate include injection site reactions, throat tightness, throat irritation, nasal congestion, nasal discharge (rhinorrhea), sinus congestion, shortness of breath (dyspnea), nausea, and others. Infection penicillin G procaine Penicillin G procaine is a medication used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Penicillin G procaine is a combination of penicillin G, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic, and procaine, a local anesthetic used to relieve pain. Penicillin G is administered as a deep intramuscular injection. Common side effects of penicillin G procaine include injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions, severe skin reactions, serum sickness-like reactions, and others. penicillin G procaine Penicillin G procaine is a medication used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Penicillin G procaine is a combination of penicillin G, a narrow-spectrum antibiotic, and procaine, a local anesthetic used to relieve pain. Penicillin G is administered as a deep intramuscular injection. Common side effects of penicillin G procaine include injection site reactions, hypersensitivity reactions, severe skin reactions, serum sickness-like reactions, and others. Infection meningococcal group B vaccine Meningococcal group B vaccine is administered to protect people from meningococcal disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. Common side effects of meningococcal group B vaccine include injection site reactions, muscle pain (myalgia), joint pain (arthralgia), fatigue, headache, fever, nausea, and nose and throat inflammation (nasopharyngitis). meningococcal group B vaccine Meningococcal group B vaccine is administered to protect people from meningococcal disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. Common side effects of meningococcal group B vaccine include injection site reactions, muscle pain (myalgia), joint pain (arthralgia), fatigue, headache, fever, nausea, and nose and throat inflammation (nasopharyngitis). Infection meningococcal ABCWY pentavalent vaccine Meningococcal ABCWY pentavalent vaccine is administered to protect a person from meningococcal disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, B, C, W, and Y. Common side effects of meningococcal ABCWY pentavalent vaccine include injections site reactions, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, chills, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.

meningococcal ABCWY pentavalent vaccine Meningococcal ABCWY pentavalent vaccine is administered to protect a person from meningococcal disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, B, C, W, and Y. Common side effects of meningococcal ABCWY pentavalent vaccine include injections site reactions, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, chills, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure, HBP) amlodipine besylate Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) is a drug that belongs to the drug class of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of angina (heart or chest pain) that results from coronary spasm and from exertion. Norvasc also is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. Side effects include: Palpitations Dizziness Fatigue Headache Nausea Drug interactions, dosing, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. amlodipine besylate Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) is a drug that belongs to the drug class of calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of angina (heart or chest pain) that results from coronary spasm and from exertion. Norvasc also is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure. Side effects include: Palpitations Dizziness Fatigue Headache Nausea Drug interactions, dosing, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. Rheumatoid Arthritis tramadol Tramadol is an opioid painkiller (analgesic) indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Side effects are similar to other opioid and include dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, and others. Like other opioid medication, tramadol may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Do not discontinue abruptly. Tramadol is an opioid painkiller (analgesic) indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults. Side effects are similar to other opioid and include dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, and others. Like other opioid medication, tramadol may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms. Do not discontinue abruptly. Birth Control Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives) Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) are prescription medications that prevent pregnancy. Three combinations of birth control pills that contain progestin and estrogen are 1) monophasic, 2) biphasic, and 3) triphasic. Birth control pills may also be prescribed to reduce menstrual cramps or prevent anemia. Certain prescription medications may cause drug interactions. Some women experience various levels of side effects of birth control pills. Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives) Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) are prescription medications that prevent pregnancy. Three combinations of birth control pills that contain progestin and estrogen are 1) monophasic, 2) biphasic, and 3) triphasic. Birth control pills may also be prescribed to reduce menstrual cramps or prevent anemia. Certain prescription medications may cause drug interactions. Some women experience various levels of side effects of birth control pills. Infection sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol) Sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol, Gantanol DS) is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of malaria, pinkeye due to chlamydia, toxoplasmosis, and urinary tract infections. According to the FDA database, all brand and generic formulations of sulfamethoxazole have been discontinued. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and patient safety information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol) Sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol, Gantanol DS) is an antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of malaria, pinkeye due to chlamydia, toxoplasmosis, and urinary tract infections. According to the FDA database, all brand and generic formulations of sulfamethoxazole have been discontinued. Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and patient safety information should be reviewed prior to taking any medication. Psoriasis Corticosteroids Oral and injectable systemic corticosteroids are steroid hormones prescribed to decrease inflammation in diseases and conditions such as arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, for example), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, asthma, bronchitis, some skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions that involve the nose and eyes. Examples of systemic corticosteroids include hydrocortisone (Cortef), cortisone, prednisone (Prednisone Intensol), prednisolone (Orapred, Prelone), and methylprednisolone (Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol). Some of the side effects of systemic corticosteroids are swelling of the legs, hypertension, headache, easy bruising, facial hair growth, diabetes, cataracts, and puffiness of the face. Corticosteroids Oral and injectable systemic corticosteroids are steroid hormones prescribed to decrease inflammation in diseases and conditions such as arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, for example), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, asthma, bronchitis, some skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions that involve the nose and eyes. Examples of systemic corticosteroids include hydrocortisone (Cortef), cortisone, prednisone (Prednisone Intensol), prednisolone (Orapred, Prelone), and methylprednisolone (Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol). Some of the side effects of systemic corticosteroids are swelling of the legs, hypertension, headache, easy bruising, facial hair growth, diabetes, cataracts, and puffiness of the face. Anxiety/Panic Disorders Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepine is the name of a class of drugs in the US. They belong to a class of man-made drugs prescribed to treat anxiety, nervousness, panic attacks, seizures, muscle spasms, and insomnia. Lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), and diazepam (Valium) are examples of benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepine is the name of a class of drugs in the US. They belong to a class of man-made drugs prescribed to treat anxiety, nervousness, panic attacks, seizures, muscle spasms, and insomnia. Lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), and diazepam (Valium) are examples of benzodiazepines. Ear Disorders (Otitis Media, Infections) Which Antibiotic Is Best for An Ear Infection? Ototopical antibiotics are medications administered topically in the ear for treating middle ear infections. Ototopical antibiotics are usually the first-line treatment for recurrent bacterial ear infections, in the absence of systemic infection. Which Antibiotic Is Best for An Ear Infection? Ototopical antibiotics are medications administered topically in the ear for treating middle ear infections. Ototopical antibiotics are usually the first-line treatment for recurrent bacterial ear infections, in the absence of systemic infection. Infection clindamycin Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections including septicemia, pelvic inflammatory disease, abdominal, gynecological, respiratory tract, bone and joint, and skin and skin structure infections. Common side effects of clindamycin include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin reactions, jaundice, abnormal liver function test results, and others. Use clindamycin during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Avoid use when breastfeeding if possible. Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections including septicemia, pelvic inflammatory disease, abdominal, gynecological, respiratory tract, bone and joint, and skin and skin structure infections. Common side effects of clindamycin include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin reactions, jaundice, abnormal liver function test results, and others. Use clindamycin during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Avoid use when breastfeeding if possible. Skin Problems & Treatments ivermectin Ivermectin is an antiworm (anthelmintic) medication used to treat intestinal strongyloidiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis), types of diseases caused by parasitic roundworm (nematode) infestations. The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19. Common side effects of ivermectin include itching, rash, hives (urticaria), skin (swelling) edema, fever, joint pain (arthralgia), inflammation of the synovial membrane on joints (synovitis), enlargement and tenderness of lymph nodes, and eye inflammation. Avoid use or use with caution if pregnant or breastfeeding. Ivermectin is an antiworm (anthelmintic) medication used to treat intestinal strongyloidiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis), types of diseases caused by parasitic roundworm (nematode) infestations. The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19. Common side effects of ivermectin include itching, rash, hives (urticaria), skin (swelling) edema, fever, joint pain (arthralgia), inflammation of the synovial membrane on joints (synovitis), enlargement and tenderness of lymph nodes, and eye inflammation. Avoid use or use with caution if pregnant or breastfeeding. Pain Management methocarbamol Methocarbamol is a medication used to relieve muscle spasms, and relax neck and jaw muscle contraction (lockjaw) caused by tetanus, a serious bacterial infection. Common side effects of methocarbamol include slow heart rate (bradycardia), low blood pressure (hypotension), inflammation with blood clots in the vein (thrombophlebitis), fainting (syncope), flushing, confusion, memory loss (amnesia), sleeplessness (insomnia), dizziness/lightheadedness, vertigo, drowsiness, sedation, mild impairment of muscular coordination, seizures (including grand mal), double vision (diplopia), and others. Methocarbamol is a medication used to relieve muscle spasms, and relax neck and jaw muscle contraction (lockjaw) caused by tetanus, a serious bacterial infection. Common side effects of methocarbamol include slow heart rate (bradycardia), low blood pressure (hypotension), inflammation with blood clots in the vein (thrombophlebitis), fainting (syncope), flushing, confusion, memory loss (amnesia), sleeplessness (insomnia), dizziness/lightheadedness, vertigo, drowsiness, sedation, mild impairment of muscular coordination, seizures (including grand mal), double vision (diplopia), and others.