I posted this one several months ago, but with a few new readers and friends, didn’t want this hilarious pill song to go unenjoyed. Be sure to enjoy the ”Disclaimer” at the end.
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I’ve been on quite the blogging hiatus as of late. I have plenty of half finished, unpublished story, but have one that really put things over the top.
March 2009 was an eventful month. Started out a bilateral acute otitis media(for you lay people, that’s an ear infection) about a week prior to a scheduled orthopedic surgery. I immediately went on a course of antibiotics, and my ears were clearing and surgery day came.
The orthopedic surgery was done in an outpatient setting. Although I was fully under, intubated and whole nine yards, I woke up and was ready to enjoy the day. I probably would have grabbed my skis if anyone let me. I had my mother accompany me that day, and on the way to my house we stopped and I had a burger. My appetite was great and I was feeling great. I had anticipated I would sleep all day – nope, I was awake chatting on the phone and playing flash games the majority of the day.
As evening approached, I went to bed. Slept through the night, through the next day, and the next night before thinking I had enough sleep. On the second night of my extended slumber, I awoke with searing hunger pain. I got up and munched on three slices of plain bread. That helped satisfy the hunger pains.
Three days after surgery I was ready to head to work and start getting stuff done at the office. I only lasted for about two hours that first day. I was feeling very run down, tired, etc. Figured it was possibly a side effect of the antibiotic for the OM, or perhaps the body just needed some caffeine in the form of Dr Pepper to wake me up. All I could think to do was go home, curl up in a fetal position and sleep. At some point in the day I had gone to the bathroom and figured having the business result being black in color was just the side effect of a med, either the antibiotic before the surgery, something during, or perhaps something I ate. For several more days, no daily business, but I figured it was just constipation secondary to pain meds.
One week and a day after surgery I got up, still feeling run down. I nuked some mac and cheese I made the night before and had that for breakfast. It has not been an hour since eating it and I just got to feeling nauseous. That morning, I brought my cell in the bathroom with me, likely intuition that I knee something was wrong. Episode of coffee ground emesis followed by melena. At this point, having become completely diaphoretic, pale including my tongue looking whiter by the day, and having a rather weak thready pulse, I finally quit denying the symptoms and realized I had a GI bleed going on.
Luckily I had my phone with me. I was too weak to stand up. Any effort result in increased tachycardia and a feeling of being ready to pass out. I called my mom telling her I needed a ride to the hospital. I probably would have driven myself, except I could tell that I was in no condition to get behind the wheel.
After a week of circling toward the drain, I could tell I needed to get help. When I got out of the car, I basically had to squat against the wall outside and rest for a couple of minutes so that I would not black out. I got up, walked to the triage desk and was leaning up against, positioned so that I would not hurt myself if I were to pass out.
I obviously looked as terrible as I felt. Someone grabbed a wheelchair and asked me to sit in it. The waiting room and all bed in the ER were full, yet barely clinging to consciousness must have been obvious since I was not in the waiting room but a minute or two while they cleared out a room and took me back right away.
My self diagnosis of a GI bleed was very correct. Vitals which were basically in the toilet were taken, blood drawn. They set up doing a blood draw to cross and type match my blood, as it was very obvious what was going on, even before getting gastroscoped.
Got scoped, duodenal ulcers cauterized, and admitted where 4 units of life saving blood were transfused. Never in my life would I have expected to be on the receiving end of blood, but I also can not be more thankful to the donors who altruistically went to the local blood bank and gave.
About a month has passed, and life always throws an adventure or something new my way. This was just the latest chapter.
http://www.wiki-security.com/wiki/Parasite/Antivirus2008 (screenshots and more than what’s below in this link) I’m posting certain items so google searches will bring up and expose this sneaky malware.
From Wiki-Security Encyclopedia:
Detection of Antivirus 2008 (Recommended)
Antivirus 2008 is difficult to detect and remove. Antivirus 2008 is not likely to be removed through a convenient “uninstall” feature. Antivirus 2008, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you’re required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove Antivirus 2008 and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a Antivirus 2008 scan/check to successfully detect all Antivirus 2008 files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove Antivirus 2008, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove Antivirus 2008 or follow the Antivirus 2008 manual removal method provided in the “Remedies and Prevention” section.
Method of Infection
*** IN LINK http://www.wiki-security.com/wiki/Parasite/Antivirus2008Symptoms
Antivirus 2008 may attempt to change your computer’s desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of Antivirus 2008 from your computer.Remedies and Prevention
Antivirus 2008, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. Antivirus 2008 along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.Install a good anti-spyware software
When there’s a large number of traces of Spyware, for example Antivirus 2008, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect Antivirus 2008 and other types of spyware.
Remove Antivirus 2008 manually
Another method to remove Antivirus 2008 is to manually delete Antivirus 2008 files in your system. Detect and remove the following Antivirus 2008 files:Processes
* Antvrs.exe
* AntvrsInstall.exe
* AntvrsInstall[1].exe
* Win Antivirus 2008.exe
* av2008xp.exe
* Antivirus-2008.exe
* xpa_2008.exe
* lwpwer.exeOther Files
* AntiVirus 2008.lnk
* AntiVirus 2008.lic
* %ProgramFiles%\ANTIVIRUS 2008
* Uninstall Antivirus.lnk
* Antivirus Pro 2008
* %ProgramFiles%\Antivirus2008y
* Uninstall Antivirus 2008.lnk
* %AppData%\Antivirus2008y
* %ProgramFiles%\Win Antivirus 2008
* s9201
* %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Antivirus2008y
* %ProgramFiles%\Antivirus 2008 XP
* %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\SoftLand Ltd\Antivirus 2008 XPRegistry Keys **** in LINK http://www.wiki-security.com/wiki/Parasite/Antivirus2008
Known Variants
VirusBurst is a re-branded variant of other well-known rogue anti-spyware programs, including SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, SpyHeal and many other pseudonyms.
Recently, I have had to assist others in removing it. My firewall picked up the hijack attempt. I will not say which firewall or scanner I use, as I do not want to publicly educate evil ones who write these things, but if you need assistance removing it beyond the wiki-site, drop me an email at idaho kat blog (all one word) at yahoo -dot- com.
I’d suggest being on the look out for a 2009 varient as well. As far as I know, there is a legit anti-virus software with a very similar name, however, I would be hesitant, unsure of which was the real thing or not to give advice on or use the real one myself. Hope the legit company finds the malware writers and destroys those who have given them a potenal bad name.
For reference, fellow MT’s, and others searching the web looking for the correct spelling, etc., here’s my latest list. These lists are an ongoing growing thing I’ve created for my use over the years, but providing it online in case anyone else can benefit. Obviously, nothing on this blog or that I write is ever to be constituted as medical advice.
Main Meds Llist (proper spellings and indications)
* indicates med known by other common names as well
(Things with their own list= antibiotics, birth control pills/ocps, OTC meds, oncology(cancer) medicines; topical/non-oral skin meds)
MAIN LIST:
Abilify (aripiprazole) – schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Accolate (Zafirlukast) -tabs for asthma aka:, Accoleit, Vanticon
Accupril (quinapril HCI)
Accuretic (quinapril HCI/hydrochlorothiazide)
ACTOplus MET (Pioglitazone Hcl and Metformin Hcl) – DM 2 (NID only)
Advicor (extended-release niacin/lovastatin) – cholesterol lowering
Afeditab (Nifedipine) – vasodilator / CV
*Albuterol; aka Ventolin, Proventil – asthma/airway dz
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) – gout
Aldactazide (spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide)
Aldactone (spironolactone)
Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate); & CR – sleepy time
*Amoxicillin aka Amoxil
Antivert (meclizine HCI)
Amitiza (lubiprostone) – chronic idiopathic constipation
Apidra (insulin glulisine {rDNA origin}) – dm 1 – fast acting insulin
Aplenzin (bupropion hydrobromide) – major depression disorder
Apokyn (apomorphine hydrochloride) – Parkinson’s related
Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) – dementia
Aromasin (exemestane tablets)
Arthrotec (diclofenac sodium and misoprostol) -muscular skeletal med
Artane (Trihexyphenidyl), aka Benzhexol, Aparkan – antiparkinsonian agent
Asacol – see mesalamine
Ativan (Lorazepam) – anti-anxietal
Avandamet (Rosiglitazone Maleate and Metformin HCl) – DM 2
Avandaryl (rosiglitazone maleate/glimepiride) -combo of Avandia & Amaryl – DM 2
*Avapro (Irbesartan) – aka Avalide – tx Diabetic neuropathy / DM 2
Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) – abx tx respiratory/lung infections
Avitsa is a utility company. See Evista for the osteoporosis med
Avinza (Morphine Sulfate) -pain
AzaSite (azithromycin) – bacterial conjunctivitis
Azilect (Rasagiline) – Parkinson’s
Azor (amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil) – htn
Azulfidine (sulfasalazine, enteric coated)
Banzel (rufinamide); tx seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in peds & adults
Boniva (ibandronate) – osteoporosis prevention
Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) – COPD
*BuSpar (Buspirone) aka Ansial, Ansiced, Anxiron, Axoren, Bespar, Buspimen, Buspinol,
Buspisal, Narol, Spitomin, Sorbon – for anxiety
Byetta (exenatide) – adjunctive treatment of Type 2 DM
Bystolic (nebivolol) – ß1- htn
Caduet (amlodipine/atorvastatin) -HTN & stable angina
Campral (acamprosate calcium) – ETOH tx/cessation
Carafate (Sucralfate) – duodenal ulcer
Carisoprodol – aka Soma – muscle relaxer
(Carvedilol) – aka Coreg
Celebrex
Cephalexin – aka “Keflex”
Chantix (varenicline) – nicotine addiction
Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) – Crohn’s
Cialis (tadalafil); ED
Ciloan Ophthalmic Ointment (Ciprofloxacin HCl Ophthalmic Ointment)
Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) – Crohn’s disease
Citalopram (Citalopram Hydrobromide -aka Celexa) – depression, etc.
Clonidine -aka Catapres – htn
Clonazepam (Klonopin) anti-anxiety.
Codeine – pain (E comes before I)
Colchicine – gout (usually)
Colestid (Colestipol) – lipid lowering
Combivent – copd
Coreg (Carvedilol) – heart med, CHF, etc
Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium) – anticoagulation “blood thinner”
Cozaar (Losartan Potassium – htn
Cymbalta (duloxetine) – bipolar
Darvocet-N 100 – pain
Depakote (Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid) – bpd & seizures
Desonate (desonide) – atopic dermatitis
* dicyclomine (Bentyl, Byclomine, Dibent, Di-Spaz, Dilomine) – IBS
Diovan (Valsartan) – Htn (Hypertension) = high blood pressure
Doribax (doripenem); intraabdominal infections & UTI’s
Duetact – combined pioglitazone (Actos) & glimepiride (Amaryl)
Enbrel (etanercept) – RA, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis
Eraxis (anidulafungin) – Candida fungal infections
Evamist (estradiol); severe vasomotor instability from menopause
Evista (Raloxifene) – tx/prevent osteoporosis
Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate) – Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease-related dementia
Exforge (amlodipine besylate/valsartan) – htn
Extina (ketoconazole) – seborrheic dermatitis
Fenofibrate – lipids
* finasteride - (aka Proscar, Propecia, Fincar, Finpecia, Finax, Finast, Finara, Finalo, Prosteride, Gefina, Appecia,Finasterid IVAX, Finasterid Alternova.) – hair loss, now also for BPH
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine HcI) – muscle relaxant
Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium) – tx osteoporosis
Fulvicin (Griseofulvin Microsize) – aka Grivosin. – skin infections.
Gemfibrozil – generic for Lopid
* Gentamicin / Garamycin – abx
Glucophage (Metformin Hydrochloride) – DM
Glucovance (Glyburide and Metformin) – DM 2
Glumetza (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets) – DM 2
* Griseofulvin – see Fulvicin. Comes in oral & topical
Hydrochlorothiazide – diuretic “water pill” a.k.a. HCTZ, HCT.
*Hydrocodone (Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen) – narcotic pain killer – some drug names that med may be listed as are: Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Bancap HC, Dolacet, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin, Vadunk, Vicoprofen(buffered with ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen) T-Gesic, or Zydone.
Hyzaar (Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide) – htn
Imitrex (Sumatriptan Succinate) – migraines
Increlex (mecasermin) – endocrine something or other
Ismo (Isosorbide Mononitrate) – angina pectoris d/t CAD
Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin HCl) – DM 2
Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate) – dm type 2
Kadian (morphine sulfate XR)- chronic pain
Klonopin (clonazepam) – anti anxiety
*Labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate, HCTZ, Normozyde) – htn
Lasix (Furosemide) – “water pill” / decrease edema
Letairis (ambrisentan) – pulmonary htn
Levitra (Vardenafil HCl); ed
Levothyroxine – see Levoxyl below – for thyroid disorder
Levoxyl (Levothyroxine Sodium) – tx thyroid
*Lisinopril – for htn. Other names= Prinivil, Tensopril, Zestril
Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) – lower cholesterol
Lithium (disambiguation); BPD
Lopid (gemfibrozil) (less common aka Gemcor) – lipids /low HDL and/or triglycerides/mixed
Lopressor – see “Metoprolol” – htn
Lorazepam – see Ativan (same thing)
Lovaza – formerly labeled Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) – triglyceride reduction
Lotrel (Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril HCl) – htn
*Lovastatin– generic for brand names of Mevacor, Altocor – lipid reduction
Ludiomil (Maprotiline) – tricyclic antidepressant aka Deprilept, Ludiomil, Psymion
Lunesta (eszopiclone) – insomnia
Lyrica (pregabalin) – DM neuropathy & postherpetic neuralgia
Macugen (pegaptanib) – “wet” macular degeneration
Maxzide / Dyazide – aka. hydrochlorothiazide Note the “Z” in Maxzide
Medrol (Methylprednisolone)
*mesalamine – aka Pentasa, Rowasa, Asacol – colitis
Metoprolol – generic for Toprol – HTN
Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) – tx anemia associated w/C Renal failure
Minoxidil (Rogaine) – hair regrowth
Mirapex (Pramipexole) – restless legs / Parkinson’s
*Morphine – very powerful analgesic. Some med names are: MS Contin, Oramorph SR
Mysoline (primidone) – epilepsy
Nabumetone – a.k.a. Relafen – NSAID
Namenda (memantine) – moderate to severe Alzheimer’s
Neupro (rotigotine) – Parkinson’s
Neurontin (gabapentin) – PHN (post herpetic neuralgia)
Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) – gerd
Noxafil (posaconazole) – tx fungal infections
Nuvigil (armodafinil) – tx excessive sleepiness
Ogen (Estropipate) – vasomotor sx,
Omnaris (ciclesonide) nasal spray for allergic rhinitis, etc.
Opana ER (Oxymorphone Hydrochloride) – pain
Orencia (abatacept) – Adult R.A. & Idiopathic RA in peds.
* Oxazepam (aka: Alepam, Murelax, Opamox, Oxascand, Serax, Serepax, Seresta, Sobril, Vaben -benzodiazepine
OxyContin (oxycodone HCl controlled-release) – narcotic pain med
Patanase (olopatadine hydrochloride) – seasonal allergic rhinitis
Paxil (Paroxetine Hydrochloride) – depression ,panic disorder
Pilocarpine hydrochloride —— see Salagen
Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) – R.A. tx arthrits, inflammation
* ProQuin XR (Ciprofloxacin Hcl) – simple UTI’s
Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) – major depression
Protonix (pantoprazole) – GERD
Quinine – used for leg cramps
Ranexa (ranolazine) – chronic angina
Ranitidine – generic for Zantac – gerd/pud
Razadyne (galantamine Hbr) -formerly labeled Reminyl until 2005 – for mild Alzheimer’s
Reclast (zoledronic acid) – Paget’s disease, & postmenopausal osteoporosis
Relafen (nabumetone) – NSAID
Requip (Ropinirole Hcl) – RLS
Revlimid (lenalidomide) – myelodysplastic syndromes
Rifampin (rifampicin) – abx, aka Rifadin, Rimactane
Robaxin (Methocarbamol) – muscle relaxant
Rocaltrol – generic of (calcitriol) – synthetic vit D.
Rosuvastatin – Generic Crestor (lipids)
Rozerem (ramelteon) – insomnia
Salagen – Pilocarpine ophthalmic to tx glaucoma; oral to tx dry mouth sx’s (Sjogren’s, etc.)
Sanctura (trospium chloride) – overactive bladder/urge incont
Septra (Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole) – abx
Sensipar (cinacalcet) – 2ndry hyperparathyroidism & hypercalcemia in parathyroid CA pts
Seroquel (quetiapine) – Bipolar
Simcor – niacin extended-releated/simvastatin tablets
Singulair (Montelukast Sodium)- allergy/asthma (“Cingular” is/was a phone company)
Skelaxin (Metaxalone) – non-narcotic/ muscle relaxer
Soliris (eculizumab) – tx paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Soma (Carisoprodol) – muscle relaxer
Soriatane (acitretin) – psoriasis
Stadol (Butorphanol Tartrate) – injected/ analgesic for pain
Strattera (atomoxetine) – this med spelled w/2 T’s *not* two R’s – is for ADD
Stavzor (valproic acid delayed release) – tx bipolar manic disorder, seizures and migraine headaches
*Subutex buprenorphine hydrochloride) & Suboxone(same but with naloxone) – opioid dependence
Sular(nisoldipine) – tx HTN & angina / calcium channel blocker
Symbyax (fluoxetine and olanzapine) – bipolar disorder (Prozac-Zyprexa combo)
Symlin (pramlintide) – DM type 1 & 2
Synthroid (levothyroxine) – hypothyroid
Tekturna (aliskiren) – HTN
Tenuate Dospan (diethylpropion) – weight loss
Teveten HCT (eprosartan mesylate/hydrochlorothiazide) – htn
Tikosyn (Dofetilide) – Atrial Fibrilation/Atrial Flutter
Tindamax, tinidazole – tx microbial infections, including trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amebiasis
Tracleer (bosentan) – Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Tramadol – see Ultram
*Trazodone (trade names Desyrel, Molipaxin, Trittico, Thombran, Trialodine) – depression, etc.
Trental (Pentoxifylline) – PVD, intermittent claudication
Trexima (Sumatriptan Succinate and Naproxen Sodium) – acute migraines
TriCor (fenofibrate) tablets – elev. cholesterol, triglycerides, etc
Triglide (fenofibrate) – lipid lowering
*Trihexyphenidyl – see Artane -Parkinsons’s
Toradol (Ketorolac Tromethamine) often given as injection for migraine headaches, analgesic
Toviaz (fesoterodine fumarate); tx overactive bladder
Tysabri (natalizumab) – moderate to severe Crohn’s (remarketed for this)
*Ultram (tramadol) – non-narcotic analgesic. aka tramdol
Uroxatral (alfuzosin HCl extended-release tablets) – BPH
Valium (Diazepam) – anti-anxietal / muscle relaxant
Valtrex (Valacyclovir Hydrochloride) – genital herpes
Vaprisol (conivaptan) – nephrology / uvolemic hyponatremia
Vaseretic (hctz) ACE inhibitor (htn) combo of Enalapril & hctz
Veregen (kunecatechins) – external genital and perianal warts
Vesicare (solifenacin succinate) – overactive bladder
Vicodin – narcotic pain killer – see “hydrocodone” above
Vimpat (lacosamide) – tx partial-onset seizures in epileptic adults
Vfend (voriconazole) – fungal infections
Voltaren (Diclofenac Sodium) – pain
Vytorin (Ezetimibe & Simvastatin) – two drugs combined in one – lowers cholesterol
Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate); ADHD
WelChol (colesevelam hydrochloride) – lipids tx & 2008 also for DM-2
Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hcl) – SSRI /tx depression, anxiety, etc.
Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic solution) – ocular htn / tx “high eye pressure”
Xanax (Alprazolam) – – short term med / anti-anxiety
Xenazine (tetrabenazine) chorea due to Huntington’s disease
Xifaxan (rifaximin) – Travelers’ diarrhea caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli / IBS
Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) – seasonal/perennial allergic rhinitis & urticaria
Zegerid (Omeprazole, Sodium Bicarbonate) – ulcers & heartburn
Zetia (Ezetimibe) – high cholesterol
Zocor (Simvastatin) – lower cholesterol
Zofran (Ondansetron Hydrochloride) – anti-nausea med w/o drowsiness.
Zoloft (Sertraline HCI) – anti-depressant/anti-anxietal
Zonegran (zonisamide) – epilepsy
Zomig (Zolmitriptan); migraine HA’s
NON-Oral/ inhalers/nasal sprays…
*Albuterol; aka Ventolin, Proventil – asthma/airway dz
Alvesco (ciclesonide) – Asthma / maintenance and prophylactic
Asmanex Twisthaler (asthma maintenance therapy – not rescue)
Azmacort – (Triamcinolone Acetonide (inhalation aerosol)
Flonase (Fluticasone propionate) – steroid nasal spray
Foradil (formoterol) \ Foradil Aerolizer (Formoterol Fumarate Inhalation Powder)
Patanase Nasal Spray (Olopatadine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray)
ProAir HFA inhaler (Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol)
Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide)
Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide) – COPD/ broncho, etc
Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate) inhalation aerosol – combo of Oxis and Pulmicort – asthma
Veramyst (fluticasone furoate) – seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (ok for Ped. use)
Xopenex HFA (levalbuterol tartrate) – inhaler / asthma
NON-Oral/primarily topical Meds/patches/immunizations: (this list currently does NOT include inhalers or nasal sprays)
Akten (lidocaine hydrochloride) – anesthesia during ophthalmologic procedures
Apidra (insulin glulisine) – DM 1 – rapid acting insulin injection
Altabax (retapamulin) – topical tx impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
Azopt (Brinzolamide) – eye drops / lower eye pressure (glaucoma)
BenzaClin Topical Gel – acne
Cleviprex (clevidipine) – IV therapy for HTN when med not able to be taken orally
Daytrana (methylphenidate) – patch for ADHD in peds, but can be ok for adults
Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% – topical corticosteroid
Duragesic (Fentanyl Transdermal) – pain patch
Durezol (difluprednate) – tx pain & inflammation after ocular surgery
Efudex (Fluorouracil) – basal, squamous cell carcinomas & pre-cancerous skin lesions
Elidel (pimecrolimus cream, 1%) – eczema
Flector patch – (diclofenac epolamine topical patch) 1.3% – rx topical nsaid
Gardasil (quadrivalent human papillomavirus ( types 6, 11, 16, 18 ) recombinant vaccine) – HPV vac
Lantus (insulin glargine injection) – DM 1 & 2
Lotrisone (Clotrimazole and Betamethasone) – cream and lotion
NovoLog (insulin)
Olux (Clobetasol Propionate) topical – psoriasis
Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% – tx “dry eyes”/^ tear production
Rotarix (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral) – prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis caused by G1 and non-G1 types (G3, G4, and G9) in peds
Rotateq (rotavirus vaccine)
Sancuso (granisetron); For chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (patch)
SilvaSorb Gel/Hydrogel
Temovate (Clobetasol Propionate) – cream /topical corticosteroid – skin conditions
Tobradex (Tobramycin and Dexamethasone) – ophthalmic
Travatan (Travoprost) ophthalmic for glaucoma
Tretinoin Emollient Cream 0.05% (generic) for Renova
*Triamcinolone (Kenalog, Kenacort, Aristocort, Atolone) – “anti allergy” (comes in creams, injection, etc)
-*Triamcinolone -{Tri-am-cin-o-lone} … Kenalog, Kenacort, Aristocort, Atolone, Azmacort // cream, injectable, etc.
* Triazolam (Halcion, Novodorm, Songar) derivative of benzodiazepine
Vaniqa – cream for hirsutism
Verdeso (desonide) – atopic dermatitis
Vigamox (moxifloxacin HCl ophthalmic solution) 0.5% as base /a 4th-generation fluoroquinolone antibacterial
Voltaren Gel (diclofenac topical) – topical pain.
VoSol HC (Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid) otic aka Acetasol, Burrow’s, Vasolate – “swimmers ear”
Zonalon (Doxepin) cream – relieve itching from some eczemas
Zostavax – live virus vaccine for tx herpes zoster
MISC LIST OF MEDS:
(this list for meds that have been FDA recalled and/or unlikely to be something I have use for knowing. This list is mainly for things not already listed above).
Accretropin (somatropin rDNA Original) -Tx of growth failure in peds
Amicar (Aminocaproic acid) – (is NOT Omacor) given IV and for bleeding disorder w/surg. probs
Ansaid (flurbiprofen) – post op pain
Aptivus (tipranavir) – HIV-1 infections
Avastin (bevacizumab) – metastatic colon CA
Baraclude (entecavir) – chronic hepatitis B infections
Bextra (Valdecoxib) – anti-inflammatory – recalled in 2005
BiDil (isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine hydrochloride) – heart failure in black patients
Cinryze (C1 Inhibitor (Human)) – tx angioedema attacks in adolescents/adults with Hereditary Angioedema
Dacogen (decitabine) – Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Elaprase (idursulfase) – mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter Syndrome)
Entereg (alvimopan) – tx postoperative ileus
* Euflexxa injections (highly purified hyaluronan) – aka Synvisc – inj for OA
Fosrenol, lanthanum carbonate – hyperphosphatemia d/t kidney dysfunction
Intelence (etravirine) – Tx HIV-1
Isentress (raltegravir); tx HIV 1
Lucentis (ranibizumab)- neovascular “wet” age related macular degeneration
Myozyme (alglucosidase alfa) – Pompe disease (glycogen storage disease type II) – peds
Naglazyme (galsulfase) – (musculoskeletal drug – mucopolysaccharidosis VI (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome)
Nplate (romiplostim) tx thrombocytopenia in patients with chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura
Prezista (darunavir) – treatment-resistant HIV infections
Selzentry (maraviroc); – CCR5-tropic HIV-1
Solu-Medrol (Methylprednisolone sodium succinate) – has multiple indications. Link with thorough info=http://www.drugs.com/pro/solu-medrol.html
Somatuline Depot (lanreotide acetate); acromegaly
Supprelin LA (histrelin acetate); central precocious puberty
TYSABRI (natalizumab) – *released 11/04 – DC’d 2/05 …for relapsing MS
Tyzeka (telbivudine) – tx Hep B virus
Valcyte (valganciclovir HCl tablets) – transplant recipients, immunosuppressant, CMV, HIV, etc.
Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) – hepatitis B
Vidaza (azacitidine)- myelomonocytic leukemias & myelodysplastic syndromes
Zingo (lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate); – peds/local analgesia before vp or iv insertion
OCP’s/BCP’s:
Alesse (100 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Aviane
Brevicon (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Cyclessa (Desogestrel Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
Demulen (Ethinyl Estradiol; Ethynodiol Diacetate) aka Zovia
Desogen (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
Enpresse
Femcon Fe (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
Jolivette (norethindrone tablets)
Leena (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Lessina
Levlen
Levlite (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) aka Levora
Levora (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Loestrin 24 Fe (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol)
Low-Ogestrel (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Lo Ovral (ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel)
Lutera (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
Lybrel (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) – eliminates menses as long as pill taken.
Microgestin Fe 1/20(norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets*)
Microgestin 1/20 (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
MicrogestinFe 1.5/30 (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, and ferrous fumarate tablets*)
Microgestin 1.5/30 (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Mircette (Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol)
Mirena (Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System) -IUD
MonoNessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Necon (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Necon 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol)
Nora-Be (norethindrone tablets)
Nordette
Norinyl 1+35 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Norinyl 1+50 (norethindrone and mestranol tablets)
Nor-QD (norethindrone tablets)
Norinyl (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Nuvaring (Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring) – q.monthly
Ogestrel (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Ortho-Cept
Ortho Evra (Norelgestromin, Ethinyl Estradiol) – once per week patch
Ortho-Novum (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol)
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) / Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Ovcon (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
Plan B – aka “the morning after pill” (levonorgestrel)
Portia
Reclipsen TM (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Seasonale (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) \ aka: Jolessa Quasense, Seasonique
Sronyx
Tri-Levlen
TriNessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Tri-Norinyl (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Triphasil = Brand Names: Alesse, Aviane, Enpresse, Lessina, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Lutera, Lybrel, Nordette, Portia, Sronyx, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Trivora
Trivora (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) aka Yaz
Yuzpe (another morning after type regimen)
ZenChent (progestin – estrogen combo)
Zovia (ethynodiol diacetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets)
HRT’s:
(Obviously this is one of my newest lists I’ll be adding to over time)
Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens, B)
Vivelle-Dot (Estradiol Transdermal System)
Oncology Meds:
Alimta (pemetrexed for injection) – malignant pleural mesothelioma
Arranon (nelarabine) – T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Avastin (bevacizumab) – colon ca
Clolar (clofarabine) – acute lymphoblastic leukemia in peds
Efudex (Fluorouracil) – skin
Erbitux (cetuximab) – metastatic colon CA
Fluorouracil (5-FU or f5U) – colon, pancreas, digestive, misc. Old school chemo med.
Gleevec (Imatinib Mesylate) – Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST).
Hycamtin (topotecan); small cell lung ca
Ixempra (ixabepilone); breast ca
Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) – WBC’s
Neupogen (filgrastim) – tx neutropenia
Nexavar (sorafenib) – renal ca
Sensipar (cinacalcet) – parathyroid carcinoma
Sprycel (dasatinib) – imatinib-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia
Sutent (sunitinib) – kidney & GI tumors
Tarceva (erlotinib, OSI 774) – metastatic non-small cell lung ca
Tasigna (nilotinib hydrochloride monohydrate) – chronic myelogenous leukemia
Treanda (bendamustine hydrochloride) – CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
Torisel (temsirolimus) – renal carcinoma
Tykerb (lapatinib) – breast ca
Vectibix (panitumumab) – colon
Antibiotics & ANTIVIRALS:
Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) – abx tx respiratory/lung infections
Bactocill (Oxacillin Sodium) – in PCN class. tx staph aureus
Cephalexin – aka “Keflex”
*Cipro – Ciprofloxacin – abx
Demeclocycline (Declomycin) – tetracycline tx bacterial infx’s
Doribax (doripenem); intraabdominal infections & UTI’s
*Doxycycline – (in tetracycline antibiotics group). Brand names= Monodox®, Periostat®, Vibramycin®, Vibra-Tabs®, Doryx®, Vibrox®, Adoxa®, Doxyhexal® and Atridox® (topical doxycycline hyclate for Periodontitis)
Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
Epivir (Lamivudine)
EryTab (erythromycin delayed-release tablets)
Grisovin (griseofulvin) Fulvicin, Grifulvin V, Gris-Peg, Grisactin) – skin infections, ala dermatophytosis
Keflex (Cephalexin) – abx
Ketek (telithromycin) – abx
Moxatag (amoxicillin) – tonsillitis and/or pharyngitis d/t Streptococcus pyogenes
Rifampin (rifampicin) – abx, aka Rifadin, Rimactane
Sustiva (Efavirenz)
Terramycin (Oxytetracycline) & HCI – ophthalmic uses; tx bacterial infections; ok in dogs
Tindamax, tinidazole – tx microbial infections, including trichomoniasis, giardiasis, and amebiasis
Xifaxan (rifaximin)
ZINOTIC Otic (Chloroxylenol/Pramoxine/Zinc Acetate) – ear drops to stop growth of bacteria & fungus
Zyvox (linezolid) – abx tx of MRSA infections
SMALL misc. list of OTC meds and Remedies:
acidophilus
Alli (orlistat) – weight loss
Aspercreme.
Black Cohosh (with an O, not an A) – tx vasomotor instability
Burrow’s solution is aluminum salts(domeboro tablets)
Capzasin cream (topical analgesic)
Cepastat – sore throat
Cetaphil – skin moisturizer/cleanser
Chloraseptic – sore throat
CholestOff
chlorpheniramine – antihistamine /sample=Actifed.
Citrucel (Methylcellulose) laxative
Dulcolax
Endurolyte
Epsom salt
Estroven
Garlique
Gas-X
Kava Kava (Piper methysticum Forster) / herb.. tx anxiety, etc
Lanacane Aerosol Spray – anti-itch/skin protection
Lipozene -supposed ‘fat burner’(author note; only ECA stacks are actually effective)
Monistat – vaginal cream for yeast infx
NyQuil
Pedialyte
Psyllium seed husks – bulk forming laxative
Rohto eye lubricating drops
Saw palmetto (not sal) – prostate/BPH
Senna (natural herbal laxative)
Systane – Lubricant Eye Drops
URISTAT® (phenazopyridine) – otc UTI relief
Zostrix cream – contains cayenne pepper -topical analgesic
Zyrtec (Cetirizine) – allergies… now otc
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