a. Drug action b. Typical side effects c. Route of administration d. Recommended dose e. Individual factors that can alter the drug’s effects and elimination f. Auxiliary labels

1. Vicodin a. used to relieve moderate to severe pain b. nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine c. supplied in tablet form for oral administration d. usual adult dosage is one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed pain, total daily dosage should not exceed 8 tablets e. brain disorder, breathing problems, kidney disease, liver disease, mental abuse, history of drug or alcohol abuse f. 2, 4, 5, 8

2. Zocor a. used to help lower bad cholesterol and fats and raise good cholesterol in the blood b. muscle pain, stomach pain, nausea, yellowing of the skin or eye c. supplied in tablet form for oral use d. usual dosage is once daily e. liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use f. 2, 4, 5, 8

3. Prinivil a. used in combination with other medication to treat high blood pressure b. cough, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, runny nose c. supplied in tablet form for oral use d. usual dosage is once daily e. heart or kidney disease, diabetes, lupus f. 2, 4, 5, 8

4. Synthroid a. used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone b. weight loss, tremor, headache, nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps c. supplied in tablet form for oral use d. usual dosage is once daily e. diabetes, atherosclerosis, kidney disease, hepatitis, cardiovascular disease f. 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

5. Norvasc a. used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina) b. swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, headache, upset stomach, dizziness c. supplied in tablet form for oral use d. usual dosage is once daily e. heart failure, liver disease f. 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

6. Prilosec a. used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which a backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus b. gas, nausea, headache, rash c. supplied in capsule, tablet and liquid suspension for oral use d. usual dosage is once or twice a day e. low level of magnesium in blood, liver disease f. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

7. Zithromax a. used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria b. upset stomach, vomiting, stomach pain, mild skin rash c. supplied in tablet and liquid suspension for oral use d. the dose may vary depending on the type of infection e. liver disease, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis f. 4, 5, 6,

8. Amoxil a. used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria b. upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea c. supplied in capsule, tablet and liquid suspension for oral use d. usual dosage is three times daily e. kidney disease, allergies f. 4, 5, 6

9. Glucophage a. used to treat type 2 diabetes b. diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain, heartburn, muscle pain c. supplied in tablet and liquid suspension for oral use d. usual dosage is two to three times daily e. heart, kidney or liver disease f. 4, 5, 6, 9

10. HydroDIURIL a. used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention b. muscle weakness, nausea, loss of appetite, hair loss c. supplied in tablet and liquid suspension for oral use d. usual dosage is once or twice daily e. diabetes, gout, kidney, liver, thyroid disease f. 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9