Q quetiapine kwet-eye-a-peen (Apo-Quetiapine , Seroquel, Seroquel XR) BLACK BOX ALERT Increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior in children, adolescents, young adults 18–24 yrs with major depressive disorder, other…
W warfarin war-far-in (Apo-Warfarin , Coumadin, Jantoven, Novo-Warfarin ) BLACK BOX ALERT May cause major or fatal bleeding. Risk factors include history of GI bleeding, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, heart disease,…
O Obesity management Uses Adjunct to diet and physical activity in the treatment of chronic, relapsing obesity. Actions Two categories of medications are used for weight control. Appetite suppressants: Block…
U ustekinumab yoo-ste-kin-ue-mab (Stelara) Do not confuse Stelara with Aldara, or ustekinumab with infliximab or rituximab. classification PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: Monoclonal antibody. CLINICAL: Antipsoriasis agent. Action Strongly binds with cellular components involved…
S Sedative-hypnotics Uses Treatment of insomnia (i.e., difficulty falling asleep initially, frequent awakening, awakening too early). Action Benzodiazepines are the most widely used agents and largely replace barbiturates due to…
P Parkinson’s disease treatment Uses To slow or stop clinical progression of Parkinson’s disease and to improve function and quality of life in pts with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative…
N Nitrates Uses Sublingual: Acute relief of angina pectoris. Oral, topical: Long-term prophylactic treatment of angina pectoris. Intravenous: Adjunctive treatment in HF associated with acute MI. Produce controlled hypotension during…
V Vitamins Introduction Vitamins are organic substances required for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of health and are obtained from food or supplementation in small quantities (vitamins cannot be synthesized by…
F Fertility agents Infertility is defined as unsuccessful conception after 12 months of attempting to conceive, as opposed to sterility, the inability to reproduce. Infertility may be due to reproduction…
