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C cabazitaxel ka-baz-i-tax-el (Jevtana) BLACK BOX ALERT All pts should be premedicated with a corticosteroid, an antihistamine, and an H2 antagonist prior to infusion. Severe hypersensitivity reaction has occurred. Immediately…

T tacrolimus tak-roe-li-mus (Advagraf , Prograf, Protopic) BLACK BOX ALERT Increased susceptibility to infection and potential for development of lymphoma. Topical form associated with rare cases of malignancy. Topical form…

O obinutuzumab oh-bi-nue-tooz-ue-mab (Gazyva) BLACK BOX ALERT Hepatitis B reactivation resulting in hepatic failure, fulminant hepatitis, and death have occurred. Screen all pt for hepatitis B infection before initiating treatment….

F famciclovir fam-sye-klo-veer (Apo-Famciclovir , Famvir) Do not confuse Famvir with Femara. classification PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: Synthetic nucleoside. CLINICAL: Antiviral (see p. 70C). Action Inhibits viral DNA synthesis. Therapeutic Effect: Suppresses replication…

G gabapentin ga-ba-pen-tin (Apo-Gabapentin , Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin) Do not confuse Neurontin with Motrin, Neoral, nitrofurantoin, Noroxin, or Zarontin. classification PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogue. CLINICAL: Anticonvulsant, antineuralgic (see p. 36C)….

L labetalol la-bay-ta-lol (Apo-Labetalol , Normodyne , Trandate) Do not confuse labetalol with betaxolol, metoprolol or propranolol, or Trandate with tramadol or Trental. Fixed-combination(s) Normozide: labetalol/hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic): 100 mg/25…

I ibandronate eye-ban-droe-nate (Boniva) classification PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: Bisphosphonate. CLINICAL: Calcium regulator (see p. 142C). Action Binds to bone hydroxyapatite (part of mineral matrix of bone), inhibits osteoclast activity. Therapeutic Effect: Reduces…

E ecallantide e-kal-an-tide (Kalbitor) BLACK BOX ALERT Risk of anaphylactic reaction. Must be administered by health care personnel with appropriate support to manage anaphylaxis, hereditary angioedema and an understanding of…

H haloperidol hal-o-per-i-dol (Apo-Haloperidol , Haldol, Haldol Decanoate, Novo-Peridol ) BLACK BOX ALERT Increased risk of mortality in elderly pts with dementia-related psychosis with use of injections. Do not confuse…

S salmeterol sal-met-er-all (Serevent Diskhaler , Serevent Diskus) BLACK BOX ALERT Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists may increase risk of asthma-related deaths and asthma-related hospitalizations in pediatric and adolescents. Use only as…