Type of Medication (Purpose) Medication Name Antiemetic metoclopramide (Reglan) Prevents or treats nausea/vomiting ondansetron (Zofran) prochlorperazine (Compazine) promethazine (Phenergan) Possible Side Effects scopolamine (Transderm) patch Headache, fatigue, diarrhea, dizziness Other_____________________________ Antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Reduce or prevent allergic reactions, hydroxyzine (Atarax/Vistaril) symptoms of a common cold, and used as a sleep aid Possible Side Effects Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, balance problems, unusual dreams, confusion, Other ____________________________ constipation, change in appetite Antihypertensive amlodipine (Norvasc) Controls blood pressure/heart rate carvedilol (Coreg) and improves heart function diazepam (Valium) labetalol (Normodyne) lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) Possible Side Effects metoprolol (Lopressor) Low blood pressure (lightheaded), Other ____________________________ fatigue, headache, slow or very fast heartbeat, dizziness, dry cough Antispasmodic/Muscle Relaxant carisoprodol (Soma) Relaxes muscles cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) diazepam (Valium) metaxalone (Skelaxin) Possible Side Effects oxybutynin (Ditropan) Drowsiness, confusion, constipation, dry mouth Other ____________________________ Blood Sugar Control insulin (Novolog, Novolin-N, Novolin- Prevents or treats high blood sugar R, Lantus) glipizide (Glucotrol) glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta) Possible side effects metformin (Glucophage) Low blood sugar, reaction at injection site, allergic reaction Other ____________________________ Type of Medication (Purpose) Medication Name Cholesterol Lowering* atorvastatin (Lipitor) Reduces fatty substances in blood rosuvastatin (Crestor) simvastatin (Zocor) Possible Side Effects Gas, stomach upset, all-over Other_____________________________ muscle soreness, lack of energy *avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice Corticosteroid Prednisone Used as an anti-inflammatory or an immunosuppressant medication to treat allergic disorders, skin conditions, arthritis, or breathing disorders Possible Side Effects Sleep problems, mood changes, increased appetite, dry skin, thinning skin, headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, bloating, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts and waist) Other ____________________________ Diuretic bumetanide (Bumex) Removes excess fluid or “water furosemide (Lasix) pill” Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) spironolactone (Aldactone) Possible Side Effects Dizziness, dehydration, changes in Other ____________________________ body electrolytes, frequent urination Gastric Acid Reduction famotide (Pepcid) Prevents or treats heartburn metoclopramide (Reglan) omeprazole (Prilosec) Possible Side Effects pantoprazole (Protonix) Constipation, gas, nausea, ranitidine (Zantac) vomiting, headache, diarrhea, stomach ache Other ____________________________ Type of Medication (Purpose) Medication Name Laxative bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Promotes bowel movements docusate (Colace) milk of magnesia (MOM) polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution (Miralax) Possible Side Effects senna (Senokot) Gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping, Other ___________________________________ belching, skin irritation NSAID/Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory celecoxib (Celebrex) Drug ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Decrease inflammation and mild-moderate pain ketorolac (Toradol) naproxen (Aleve) Possible Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, stomach irritation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, change in appetite Other ___________________________________ Pain Relievers acetaminophen (Tylenol) Prevents or treats pain acetaminophen/codeine phosphate (Tylenol with Codeine #3) fentanyl (Abstral, Actiq, Fentora) hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco) hydromorphone (Dilaudid) morphine oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet) Possible Side Effects tapentadol (Nucynta) Nausea, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, tramadol (Ultram) fatigue, weakness, constipation, dry mouth, itching, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, dizziness, difficulty urinating Other ___________________________________ Sedative/Anti-Anxiety alprazolam (Xanax) Promotes relaxation and rest trazodone (Desyrel) Possible Side Effects Other ___________________________________ Dizziness, lightheaded, drowsiness, blurred vision, low blood pressure Sleep Aid eszopiclone (Lunesta) Promotes sleep zolpidem (Ambien) temazepam (Restoril) Possible Side Effects Dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, balance problems, unusual Other: __________________________________ dreams, confusion, constipation, change in appetite Additional Type of Medication (Purpose) ______________________________________ ___________________________________ ______________________________________ Possible Side Effects ____________________________________ YOUR LOGO HERE NEW MEDICATION TEACHING GUIDE This guide provides general information about types of new medications ordered for you, their purpose, and possible side effects. Let your healthcare provider know if you feel you are experiencing a possible side effect. If you would like more information about any of your medications, please let your healthcare provider know. Clinical Instruction: Circle or highlight the new medication, or write it in if not listed. Review purpose, medication name, and possible side effects with patient. Type of Medication (Purpose) Medication Name Anti-arrhythmics amiodarone (Cordarone) Prevent or treat abnormal heart rhythms digoxin (Lanoxin) diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac) Possible Side Effects Headache, dizziness, lightheaded Other _________________________________________ Antibiotic amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) Prevent or treat infection ciprofloxacin (Cipro) clindamycin (Cleocin) doxycycline (Vibramycin) gentamicin (Garamycin) levofloxacin (Levaquin) metronidazole (Flagyl) piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) Possible Side Effects trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) Diarrhea, stomach upset, itching, rash, vancomycin (Vancocin) difficulty breathing, sudden swelling of skin, ringing in ears, dizziness Other _________________________________________ Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet apixaban (Eliquis) Slows blood clot formation aspirin clopidogrel (Plavix) Possible Side Effects dabigatran (Pradaxa) Bruises, nosebleed, bleeding enoxaparin (Lovenox) fondaparinux (Arixtra) Heparin prasugrel (Effient) rivaroxaban (Xarelto) ticagrelor (Brilinta) warfarin – see additional handout (Coumadin) Other ________________________________ Antidepressants citalopram (Celexa) Treats depression, mood disorders, and escitalopram (Lexapro) other conditions fluoxetine (Prozac) paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) Possible Side Effects sertraline (Zoloft) Nausea, nervousness, agitation or restlessness, dizziness, drowsiness, Other _________________________________________ insomnia, weight gain or loss, headache, dry mouth .