“This appears to be an excellent prescribing reference that both PA students and practicing PAs in all types of clinical settings will find very useful.” Andrew W Hull, PA-C Director, Chair, and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Milligan College, Tennessee “This is a user-friendly, compact, and thorough prescribing guide with very helpful crossreferencing and useful appendices that will be a benefit to any practicing PA.” Heather C Justice, MSPAP, PA-C Assistant Professor, Milligan College, Tennessee; Palliative Care Practitioner, Wellmont Medical System, Kingsport, Tennessee “This is a great idea There are many websites, apps, and booklets with similar information But everyone likes a document that is special for their profession the treatment recommendations will be valuable this will be well received by PAs [particularly by] newer graduates.” Lucy W Kibe, DrPH, MS, MHS, PA-C Director of Doctoral Education, Assistant Professor, Department of Physician Assistant Medicine, School of Graduate Health Sciences, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia “The text material is well-thought out and organized Categorizing the information by diagnosis allows for quick and easy referencing in the classroom or in the clinic The expanded prescribing information provides succinct clinical pearls that are invaluable to the clinician in training and the seasoned provider alike.” Maureen Knechtel, MPAS, PA-C Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies, Milligan College, Tennessee “A clinical ‘must’ in today’s busy practice environment brilliantly linking the most common disease entities with a most user-friendly and extremely well laid out prescribing guide .” Keith Lafferty, MD, FAAEM Co-Director Department of Emergency Medicine, Director of Education, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Fort Myers, Florida; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania “Excellent resource for physician assistants whether practicing or in training All the necessary information is at your fingertips—not only Rx relevant, but clinically also A must-have in your personal medical reference collection!” Amee Naidu, MMS, PA-C Director of Student Affairs, Senior Lecturer, MEDEX NW–Physician Assistant Program, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington Mari J Wirfs, PhD, MN, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CNE, is a nationally certified adult nurse practitioner (ANCC since 1997) and family nurse practitioner (AANP since 1998) and certified nurse educator (NLN since 2008) Her career spans 45 years in collegiate undergraduate and graduate nursing education and clinical practice in critical care, pediatrics, psychiatric–mental health nursing, and advanced practice primary care nursing Her PhD is in higher education administration and leadership During her academic career, she has achieved the rank of professor with tenure in two university systems She is a frequent guest lecturer on a variety of advanced practice topics to professional groups and general health care topics to community groups Dr Wirfs was a member of the original medical staff in the establishment of Baptist Community Health Services, a community-based nonprofit primary care clinic founded post-hurricane Katrina in the New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward Since 2002, Dr Wirfs has served as clinical director and primary care provider at the Family Health Care Clinic, serving faculty, staff, students, and their families at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) She is also adjunct graduate faculty, teaching Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, in the NOBTS Guidance and Counseling program She is a long-time member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing, and several other academic honor societies Dr Wirfs has completed, published, and presented six quantitative research studies focusing on academic leadership, nursing education, and clinical practice issues, including one for the Army Medical Department conducted during her 8 years reserve service in the Army Nurse Corps Dr Wirfs has co-authored family primary care certification review books and study materials Her first prescribing guide, Clinical Guide to Pharmacotherapeutics for the Primary Care Provider, was published by Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) from 1999 to 2014 The APRN’s Complete Guide to Prescribing Drug Therapy 2018 (launched in 2016), The APRN’s Complete Guide to Prescribing Pediatric Drug Therapy 2018 (launched in 2017), and The PA’s Complete Guide to Prescribing Drug Therapy 2018 (launched in 2017) are Springer Publishing handbook editions accompanied by the free e-book version with quarterly electronic updates t The PA’s Complete Guide to Prescribing Drug Therapy 2018 Mari J Wirfs, PhD, MN, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CNE Copyright © 2018 Springer Publishing Company, LLC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of Springer Publishing Company, LLC, or authorization through payment of the appropriate fees to the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, 978-750-8400, fax 978-646-8600, info@copyright.com or on the Web at www.copyright.com Springer Publishing Company, LLC 11 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 www.springerpub.com Acquisitions Editor: Margaret Zuccarini Composition: Exeter Premedia Services Private LTD ISBN: 978-0-8261-6656-2 e-book ISBN: 978-0-8261-6657-9 17 18 / This book is a quick reference for health care providers practicing in primary care settings The information has been extrapolated from a variety of professional sources and is presented in condensed and summary form It is not intended to replace or substitute for complete and current manufacturer prescribing information, current research, or knowledge and experience of the user For complete prescribing information, including toxicities, drug interactions, contraindications, and precautions, the reader is directed to the manufacturer’s package insert and the published literature The inclusion of a particular brand name neither implies nor suggests that the author or publisher advises or recommends the use of that particular product or considers it superior to similar products available by other brand names Neither the author nor the publisher makes any warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the information, including any errors or omissions, herein Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Wirfs, Mari J., author Title: The PA’s complete guide to prescribing drug therapy, 2018 / Mari J Wirfs Description: New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, [2018] Identifiers: LCCN 2017008918 | ISBN 9780826166562 Subjects: | MESH: Drug Therapy | Drug Prescriptions | Physician Assistants | Handbooks Classification: LCC RM301.15 | NLM WB 39 | DDC 615.1—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017008918 Contact us to receive discount rates on bulk purchases We can also customize our books to meet your needs For more information please contact: sales@springerpub.com Printed in the United States of America by McNaughton & Gunn t FOREWORD This is a succinct, pocket-sized prescribing guide that allows speedy drug reference for over 500 clinical diagnoses It is a must-have book for both seasoned and new physician assistants Unlike traditional pharmacology textbooks, the information has been organized alphabetically by clinical diagnosis, which allows speedy access of information by the busy clinician in all settings The author also did an excellent job of providing clinically important information, such as mechanisms of action, in a way that is not overwhelming to the reader The book is accompanied by an electronic version allowing periodic content updates to keep users current all year The author is a very experienced clinician educator who has worked in various health care settings for over four decades Educators, students, and clinicians from various clinical settings will find this book very handy As a primary care PA, I am very excited about the various disease conditions that are covered in this book Pharmacologic agents are evolving very quickly; I commend the author in creating such a current inventory and for keeping us up to date with the current treatment guidelines With the rapidly changing treatment algorithms and drug prices, prescribers need to have up-to-date references at their fingertips This book does exactly that It provides excellent resources on the various drugs that can be used for different conditions It discusses drug rationales, side effects, efficacy, and safety as well as drug-to-drug interactions Whether you are a PA working in outpatient or inpatient settings, or in pediatrics or geriatrics, this book is an easy go-to resource for your prescribing needs For PA educators and students, this book should be recommended in your syllabus Gerald Kayingo, PhD, MMSc, PA-C Assistant Clinical Professor Director of the Physician Assistant Program University of California Davis Medical Center v t CONTENTS Foreword Gerald Kayingo, PhD, MMSc, PA-C v Reviewers xxi Abbreviations xxiii Preface xxx Acknowledgments xxxi Share The PA’s Complete Guide to Prescribing Drug Therapy 2018 SECTION I: DRUG THERAPY BY CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS Acetaminophen Overdose 3 Acne Rosacea 3 Acne Vulgaris 4 Acromegaly 8 Actinic Keratosis 8 Alcohol Dependence/Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome 9 Aldosterone Receptor Blocker 216 Allergic Reaction: General 10 Allergic Sinusitis 381 Alzheimer’s Disease 11 Amebic Dysentery (see Amebiasis) 12 Amebiasis 12 Amebic Liver Abscess 13 Amenorrhea: Secondary 14 Anaphylaxis 14 Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) 15 Anemia: Folic Acid Deficiency 16 Anemia: Iron Deficiency 16 Anemia: Megaloblastic/Anemia: Pernicious 16 Angina Pectoris: Stable 17 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) 212 Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) 213 Ankylosing Spondylitis (see Osteoarthritis) 292 Anorexia/Cachexia 20 Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) 20 Anxiety Disorder: Generalized (GAD)/Anxiety Disorder: Social (SAD) 22 Aphthous Stomatitis (Mouth Ulcer, Canker Sore) 26 Arterial Insufficiency (Peripheral Vascular Disease, PVD) Arthritis (see Gouty Arthritis) 163 Aspergillosis (Scedosporium apiospermum, Fusarium spp.) 27 Asthma 28 vi C o n t e n t s ■ vii Atrophic Vaginitis 37 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 37 Bacterial Endocarditis: Prophylaxis 41 Bacterial Vaginosis (BV; Gardnerella vaginalis) 43 Baldness: Male Pattern 44 Bartonella Infection (Cat Scratch Fever) 71 Basal Cell Carcinoma: Superficial (see Actinic Keratosis) 8 Bell’s Palsy 44 Benign Essential Tremor 44 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) 45 Bile Acid Deficiency 46 Binge Eating Disorder 46 Bipolar I Disorder: Depression 47 Bipolar I Disorder: Mania 51 Bite: Cat 54 Bite: Dog 55 Bite: Human 56 Blepharitis 57 Blepharoconjunctivitis: Bacterial 89 Bloating (see Flatulence) 148 Boil (see Skin Infection: Bacterial) 396 Bordetella pertussis 332 Breast Abscess (see Mastitis) 261 Breast Cancer: Prophylaxis 58 Bronchiolitis 59 Bronchitis: Acute/Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (AECB) 59 Bronchitis: Chronic/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 63 Bulimia Nervosa 65 Burn: Minor 66 Bursitis 66 Cachexia 20 Calcium Deficiency (Hypocalcemia) 226 Calloused Skin 396 Candidiasis: Abdomen, Bladder, Esophagus, Kidney 66 Candidiasis: Oral (Thrush) 67 Candidiasis: Skin 67 Candidiasis: Vulvovaginal (Moniliasis) 69 Canker Sore (see Aphthous Stomatitis) 26 Carbuncle (see Skin Infection: Bacterial) 396 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) 71 Cat Scratch Fever (Bartonella Infection) 71 Cellulitis 73 Cerumen Impaction 76 Chalazion (see Stye) 403 viii ■ C o n t e n t s Chancroid 76 Chest Wall Syndrome (Costochondritis) 98 Chickenpox (Varicella) 77 Chlamydia trachomatis 78 Cholelithiasis 80 Cholera (Vibrio cholerae) 80 Chloasma (see Hyperpigmentation) 206 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 63 Clostridium tetani (Tetanus) 408 Cluster Headache 167 Colic: Infantile 83 Colitis 364 Common Cold (Viral Upper Respiratory Infection [URI]) 83 Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) 340 Condyloma Acuminata 460 Conjunctivitis: Allergic 85 Conjunctivitis/Blepharoconjunctivitis: Bacterial 89 Conjunctivitis: Chlamydial 93 Conjunctivitis: Fungal 94 Conjunctivitis: Gonococcal 94 Conjunctivitis: Viral 95 Constipation 95 COPD (see Bronchitis: Chronic) 63 Corneal Edema 98 Corneal Ulceration 98 Costochondritis (Chest Wall Syndrome) 98 Cramps: Abdominal, Intestinal 98 Crohn’s Disease 99 Cradle Cap (see Dermatitis: Seborrheic) 113 Cryptosporidium parvum 102 Cutaneous Larvae Migrans (Hookworm) 193 Cystic Fibrosis 103 Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection, UTI) 449 Cytomegalovirus Retinitis 376 Dandruff (see Dermatitis: Seborrheic) 113 Decubitus Ulcer 444 Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) 103 Dehydration 103 Dementia 103 Dental Abscess 104 Dental Procedure Prophylaxis (see Bacterial Endocarditis: Prophylaxis) 41 Denture Irritation 105 Depression, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) 105 Dermatitis: Atopic (Eczema) 110 Dermatitis: Contact 113 C o n t e n t s ■ ix Dermatitis: Diaper (see Diaper Rash) 117 Dermatitis: Seborrheic 113 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 426 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 431 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy 115 Diaper Rash 117 Diarrhea: Acute 118 Diarrhea: Chronic 120 Diarrhea: Travelers 122 Digitalis Toxicity 123 Diphtheria 123 Diverticulitis 123 Diverticulosis 124 Donovanosis (see Granuloma Inguinale) 164 Dry Eye Syndrome 125 Dry Mouth Syndrome 395 Dysentery (see Amebiasis) 12 Dyshidrosis 126 Dyshydrotic Eczema (Dyshidrosis, Pompholyx) 126 Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) 126 Dyslipidemia (Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia) 126 Dysmenorrhea: Primary 131 Dyspareunia (Postmenopausal/Painful Intercourse) 132 Eating Disorder, Binge 46 Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) 110 Edema 133 Emphysema 135 Encopresis 137 Endometriosis 137 Enteritis 361 Enterobius vermicularis (see Pinworm Infection) 337 Enuresis: Primary, Nocturnal 138 Epicondylitis 139 Epididymitis 139 Erectile Dysfunction (ED) 140 Erosive Esophagitis 142 Erysipelas 141 Erythema Chronicum Migrans (Lyme Disease) 255 Erythema Infectiosum 148 Esophagitis, Erosive 142 Exanthem Subitum (see Roseola) 386 Eye Pain 142 Facial Hair, Excessive/Unwanted 143 Fecal Odor 143 704 ■ I n d e x FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug C timolol, Betimol, Blocadren, Istalol, Timoptic, Timoptic XE C Timoptic, Timoptic XE, timolol Page Numbers 157–158, 171, 209, 220 158 C Tinactin, tolnaftate C Tindamax, tinidazole 13, 44, 155, 422, 449, 542, 543 412, 414 C tinidazole, Tindamax 13, 44, 155, 422, 449, 542, 543 C tioconazole, Vagistat 71 C tiotropium (as bromide monohydrate), Spiriva B/D 33, 64, 136 Tivorbex, indomethacin 503 C tizanidine, Zanaflex 273 C TobraDex, TobraDex ST, tobramycin/dexamethasone 92 B tobramycin, Nebcin, Tobrex 90 B Tobrex, tobramycin 90 C tocilizumab, Actemra C tofacitinib, Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR C Tofranil, Tofranil PM, imipramine C tolazamide, Tolinase 432 C tolbutamide 432 C tolcapone, Tasmar 324 C Tolinase, tolazamide C tolnaftate, Aftate, Tinactin C tolterodine, Detrol, Detrol LA D Topamax, topiramate 380–381 378 108, 117, 139, 172, 174, 246, 250, 286, 320, 352, 354, 358, 423 432 412, 414 237, 246 52, 170, 522 I n d e x ■ 705 FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers C Topicort, desoximetasone D topiramate, Topamax, Trokendi XR, Qudexy, Qudexy XR 522 C Toprol-XL, metoprolol succinate 18, 176, 208, 516 C Toradol, ketorolac B torsemide, Demadex C Toujeo, insulin glargine (recombinant) C C IV C 507, 508 503 134, 178, 211 429 Toviaz, fesoterodine fumarate 237 tramadol, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt, Ultram, Ultram ER 115, 175, 187, 191, 314, 331, 353–354 tipranavir, Aptivus 201, 523 B Tradjenta, linagliptin 440 C Trandate, labetalol 209 D trandolapril, Mavik 176, 212 B tranexamic acid, Lysteda 268 C Transderm-Nitro, nitroglycerin 19 Transderm-Scop, scopolamine 252, 263, 269, 278 C C IV Tranxene, clorazepate 9, 24, 321 C tranylcypromine, Parnate 110 C Travatan, Travatan Z, travoprost 158 C travoprost, Travatan, Travatan Z C trazodone, Oleptro 110, 357 C Trental, pentoxifylline 332, 531 B treprostinil, Orenitram 373 C Tresiba, insulin degludec (insulin analog) 430 C tretinoin, Atralin, Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Retin-A Micro Gel, Tretin-X 7, 150 158 706 ■ I n d e x FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug C Tretin-X, tretinoin X Trexall, methotrexate C/D Treximet, sumatriptan/naproxen sodium Page Numbers 7, 465 251, 351, 379 169 C triamcinolone, Aristocort, Kenalog-E C triamcinolone acetonide, Azmacort, Kenacort, Kenalog Injectable, Kenalog Lotion, Kenalog Ointment, Kenalog Spray, Nasacort, Nasacort AQ, Oralone, Triact 507–509 C triamcinolone diacetate, Aristocort Forte 510, 511 C triamterene, Dyrenium 133, 210 X D IV triazolam, Halcion Tribenzor, olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine/ hydrochlorothiazide 26, 27, 30, 510, 511 22, 147, 243 223 C TriCor, fenofibrate C Tridesilon, desonide 129, 225 C triethanolamine, Cerumenex C trifluoperazine, Stelazine C trifluridine, Viroptic C trihexyphenidyl, Artane 324 507 76 24, 322, 520 95, 251 C Trileptal, oxcarbazepine 522 X Tri-Levlen-21, Tri-Levlen-28, ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel 490 C TriLipix, fenofibrate 129, 225 C Tri-Luma, hydroquinone/ fluocinolone/tretinoin 207, 262 I n d e x ■ 707 FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers C trimethoprim, Primsol, Proloprim 451, 454, 549, 586 C trimipramine, Surmontil 109, 117, 352, 355, 424 B Trimox, amoxicillin X TriNessa, ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate 495 X Tri-Norinyl-21, Tri-Norinyl-28, ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone 495 X Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel 495 X Tri-Previfem, ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate 495 X Tri-Sprintec 28, ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate 495 X Trivora-21, Trivora-28, ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel 495 C Trizivir, abacavir/lamivudine/ zidovudine 203, 525 D Trokendi XR, topiramate 522 C trospium chloride, Sanctura, Sanctura XR 239 C Trulicity, dulaglutide 437 B Trumenba, meningococcal group b vaccine 263 C Trusopt, dorzolamide B Truvada, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine NE Tucks, witch hazel C Tudorza Pressair, aclidinium bromide 41, 59, 73, 124, 234, 256, 301, 334, 340, 342, 343, 393, 397, 418, 452, 548, 554, 555 156 203, 525 182 64, 136 708 ■ I n d e x FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers C Turbinaire, dexamethasone 383 C Tussi-12 D Tablets, Tussi-12 DS, carbetapentane/ pyrilamine/phenylephrine 540 TussiCaps, Tussionex, hydrocodone/chlorpheniramine 540 Tussi-Organidin DM NE, dextromethorphan/guaifenesin 541 Tussi-Organidin NE, codeine/ guaifenesin 541 C II C C V C Twinject, epinephrine 14, 402 D Twynsta, telmisartan/ amlodipine 222 D Tygacil, tigecycline B 76, 345, 551 Tylenol, acetaminophen 144 Tylenol#1, #2, #3, #4, acetaminophen/codeine 309 Tylenol PM, acetaminophen/ diphenhydramine 244 Tylox, oxycodone/ acetaminophen 313 C Tysabri, natalizumab 271 C Tyzeka, telbivudine 183 C III B C II C Tyzine, tetrahydrozoline C Uceris, budesonide 445 C U-Cort, hydrocortisone acetate 507 X ulipristal, ella C Uloric, febuxostat C IV Ultracet, tramadol/ acetaminophen 85, 382 499 162, 163 115, 175, 188, 191, 314, 331, 354 I n d e x ■ 709 FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule C IV Drug Ultram, Ultram ER tramadol Page Numbers 115, 175, 188, 191, 314, 331, 354 C Ultrase MT, pancrelipase 318 C Ultravate, halobetasol propionate 509 B Unasyn, ampicillin/sulbactam 537 NE undecylenic acid, Desenex C Uniphyl, theophylline 36, 65 402 D Uniretic, moexipril/ hydrochlorothiazide 217 A Unithroid, levothyroxine 233 D Univasc, moexipril 212 C unoprostone isopropyl, Rescula 159 NE Uptravi, selexipag 371 C urea cream, Carmol 40, Keratol 40 396 C Urecholine, bethanechol C Urelle, methenamine/phenyl salicylate/methylene blue/ sodiumbiphosphate/hyoscyamine C Urised, methenamikne/ sodium phosphate monobasic/ phenylephrine salicylate/ methyleneblue/hyoscyamine sulfate B Uristat, phenazopyridine 239, 449 456 245, 456 244, 246, 373, 450, 456 C Urocit-K, potassium citrate 458 B Urogesic, phenazopyridine 244, 246, 373, 450, 456 B UroXetral, alfuzosin 45, 457 B ursodiol, Actigall 46, 80 710 ■ I n d e x FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers B ustekinumab, Stelara 367, 370 C Utibron Neohaler, indacaterol/ glycopyrrolate 63, 136 X Vagifem, estradiol 37, 132, 264, 267 C Vagistat, tioconazole 71 B valacyclovir, Valtrex 190, 191, 544 C Valcyte, valgancidovir C D valgancidovir, Valcyte IV Valium, diazepam D valproic acid, Depakene D valsartan, Diovan 376, 525 376, 525 10, 24, 262, 272, 322, 402, 521 423 176, 213 B Valtrex, valacyclovir D Valturna, aliskiren/valsartan 190, 191, 544 221 C Vancocin, Vancocin Oral Solution, Vancocin Pulvules, vancomycin 551, 588 C vancomycin, Vancocin, Vancocin Oral Solution, Vancocin Pulvules 551, 588 B Vandazole, metronidazole 3, 43 C Vaniqa, eflornithine 143 C Vanos, fluocinonide 509 B Vantin, cefpodoxime proxetil C Vantrela ER, hydrocodone bitartrate 309 141, 372 60, 74, 161, 235, 302, 335, 342, 344, 346, 394, 419, 452, 463, 564 B vardenafil, Levitra, Staxyn C varenicline, Chantix 416 NE Varubi, rolapitant 281 I n d e x ■ 711 FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers NE Vascepa, icosapent ethyl (omega-3 fatty acid) 126, 224 D Vaseretic, enalapril/ hydrochlorothiazide 217 C Vasocidin Ophthalmic Solution, sulfacetamide/prednisolone 92 D Vasotec, enalapril 175, 212 C Vectical, calcitriol 366 B vedolizumab, Entyvio 101, 102, 447 B Velcade, bortezomib 518 X Velivet, ethinyl estradiol/ desogestrel 495 B Veltassa, patiromer sorbitex calcium 205 B Vemlidy, tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) 184 C venlafaxine, Effexor, Effexor XR 26, 107, 320, 357 C Ventolin, albuterol C Veramyst, fluticasone furoate 31–32, 35–36 C verapamil, Calan, Calan SR, Covera-HS, Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Verelan C Verdeso, desonid 507 C Veregen, echins 460 C Verelan, verapamil C Vermox, mebendazole B Versacloz, clozapine 519 C VESIcare, solifenacin 239 C Vexol, rimexolone 86 D Vfend, voriconazole 383–384 18, 171, 215, 513 215 193, 337, 387, 409, 421, 461, 542 28, 66–67, 531 712 ■ I n d e x FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers X Viadur, leuprolide 518 B Viagra, sildenafil 140 C Vibativ, telavancin D Vibramycin, Vibra-Tab, doxycycline 551 4–6, 21, 55, 56, 61, 72, 80, 82, 83, 140, 161, 165, 192, 256, 258, 326, 344, 361, 386, 392, 398, 448, 453, 543, 549 C II Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, hydrocodone/acetaminophen 310 D II Vicoprofen, hydrocodone/ ibuprofen 310 C Victoza, liraglutide 438 B Victrelis, boceprevir 186 C vidarabine, Vira-A B Videx, Videx EC, didanosine B Viekira XR, Viekira Pak, ombitasvir/paritapevir/ritonavir/ dasabuvir 187 C vigabatrin, Sabril 522 C Vigamox, moxifloxacin 90 251 196–197, 525–526 C Viibryd, vilazodone 107 C vilazodone, Viibryd 107 D Vimovo, naproxen/esomeprazole C V 164, 274, 293, 369, 377–378, 504, 505 Vimpat, lacosamide 521 C Viokace, pancrelipase 318 C Vira-A, vidarabine 251 B Viracept, nelfinavir 200, 526 C Viramune, nevirapine 199, 526 I n d e x ■ 713 FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers X Virazole, ribavirin B Viread, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 197, 526 C Viroptic, trifluridine 95, 251 NE Visine, tetrahydrozoline NE Visine L-R, oxymetazoline 88 NE Visine AC, tetrahydrozoline/zinc sulfate 88 B Visken, pindolol C Vistaril, hydroxyzine C Vistide, cidofovir C vitamin b-12, cyanocobalamin, Calomist, Nascobal Gel, Nascobal Nasal Spray C Vivactil, protriptyline X Vivelle, Vivelle Dot, estradiol transdermal system 184 88 209 22, 77, 320, 458, 541 377, 526 16–17 108–109, 117, 352, 355, 424 265, 267, 295 C Vivitrol, naltrexone 289 C Vivlodex, meloxicam 132, 164, 275, 293, 369, 378 C Voltaren, Voltaren Ophthalmic Solution, Voltaren-XR, diclofenac sodium 274, 275, 293, 308, 369, 377, 502 D voriconazole, Vfend 28, 66–67, 531 C Vospire ER, albuterol 31–32, 35–36 NE Vraylar, cariprazine 49, 53, 519 Vytorin, ezetimibe/simvastatin X C II Vyvanse, lisdexamfetamine 128 39, 46 D warfarin, Coumadin 332, 526–527 B WelChol, colesevelam 130, 442 714 ■ I n d e x FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug C Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, bupropion hydrochloride C Westcort, hydrocortisone valerate Page Numbers 41, 109, 417 508 NE witch hazel, Tucks 182 C Xalatan, latanoprost 158 D IV C Xanax, Xanax XR, alprazolam 23, 321 Xarelto, rivaroxaban 529 Xartemis XR, oxycodone/ acetaminophen 313 C Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR, tofacitinib 378 D Xeloda, capecitabine 518 B Xenical, orlistat 282 C Xifaxan, rifaximin C C II II Xodol, hydrocodone/ acetaminophen 122, 551 310 B Xolair, omalizumab 29 C Xolegel, ketoconazole 114 C Xopenex, levalbuterol 32 Xtampza, oxycodone 312 C Xtoro, finafloxacin 299 C Xultophy, insulin degludec/ liraglutide 431 B Xylocaine Injectable, Xylocaine Viscous Solution, lidocaine B Xyrem, sodium oxybate 276 B Xyzal, levocetirizine 541 B II 27, 66, 112, 116, 188, 275, 308, 331, 354, 500 I n d e x ■ 715 FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug Page Numbers X Yasmin, ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone 495 X Yaz, ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone C Yodoxin, diiodohydroxyquin, iodoquinol 542 D Yosprala, esomeprazole/aspirin 466 X Yuvafem, estradiol 37, 132, 264, 267 C Zaditor, ketotifen 87 B zafirlukast, Accolate 28, 382 148, 242 359, 495 C IV zaleplon, Sonata C II Zamicet, hydrocodone/ acetaminophen 310 C Zanaflex, tizanidine 273 B zanamivir for inhalation, Relenza 241, 544 B Zantac, Zantac Chewable Tablets, Zantac Efferdose ranitidine 153, 328 B Zaroxolyn, metolazone C zdu, zidovudine, Retrovir C Zebeta, bisoprolol fumarate C II Zebutal, butalbital/ acetaminophen/caffeine 134, 178, 211 198, 525 208 174, 308 B Zegerid, omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate 155 C Zelapar, selegiline 324 C Zembrace SymTouch, sumatriptan 169 C Zemplar, paricalcitol 228 716 ■ I n d e x FDA Pregnancy Category C DEA Schedule Drug Zenpep, pancrelipase B Zentrip, meclizine B Zerbaxa, ceftolozane/tazobactam C C/D D Zerit, stavudine Zestoretic, lisinopril/ hydrochlorothiazide Zestril, lisinopril Page Numbers 318 252, 262, 269, 278, 459 546 197, 526 217 176, 212 C Zetia, ezetimibe 127 C Zetonna, ciclesonide 383 C Ziac, bisoprolol/ hydrochlorothiazide 219 C Ziagen, abacavir C Ziana, tretinoin/clindamycin C ziconotide, Prialt C zidovudine, zdu, Retrovir 198, 525 C zileuton, Zyflo, Zyflo CR 28, 382 B Zinacef, cefuroxime C Zioptan, tafluprost C ziprasidone, Geodon C/D 196, 526 316 545 158 50, 54, 520 Zipsor, diclofenac potassium 502 C Zirgan, ganciclovir 251 B Zithromax, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zmax, azithromycin X Zocor, simvastatin 42, 60, 71–73, 76, 79, 82, 83, 89, 93, 94, 160, 161, 165, 234, 258, 302, 332, 333, 334, 339, 340, 342, 343, 346, 348, 389–392, 397, 418–419, 443, 448, 462, 547 128, 226 I n d e x ■ 717 FDA Pregnancy Category DEA Schedule Drug C ZoDerm, benzoyl peroxide B Zofran, Zofran ODT, ondansetron C II Zohydro ER, hydrocodone Page Numbers 281, 359 309 X Zoladex, goserelin D zoledronic acid, Reclast, Zometa 138, 518 B Zolicef, cefazolin 544 C zolmitriptan, Zomig, ZomigZMT 169 C Zoloft, sertraline 298, 306, 518 25, 107, 286, 319, 356, 361 B IV zolpidem tartrate, Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Zolpimist 148, 243 C IV zolpidem tartrate, Intermezzo 148, 243 B IV Zolpimist, zolpidem tartrate D Zometa, zoledronic acid C Zomig, Zomig ZMT, zolmitriptan B Zonalon, doxepin C Zonegran, zonisamide 148, 242 297, 306, 518 169 112, 352, 363 522 C zonisamide, Zonegran C Zorvolex, diclofenac 522 B Zostrix, Zostrix HP, capsaicin 112, 116, 164, 250, 274, 274, 292, 307, 330, 350, 353, 363, 368, 501 B Zosyn, piperacillin/tazobactam 549 X Zovia 1/35–21, Zovia 1/35–28, Zovia 1/50-21, Zovia 1/5028, thinyl estradiol/ethynodiol diacetate 495 274, 293 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