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| − | ==Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults: 65 and Older - Independent of Diagnoses or Conditions - Based on 2000 Upated Beers Criteria (drugs with ADE severity rating of HIGH only)==
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| − | '''''[[:TEST_NEW_INTRO|Also See Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults: 65 and Older Based on Updated Beers Criteria]]'''''
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| − | The list of drugs and drug-classes below have Concerns that Marked with '''''HIGH''''' in regard to prescribe to Older Adults: 65 and Older Based on 2000 Updated and revised Beers Criteria Independent of Diagnoses or Conditions.
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| − | The following rule is derived for the medications below:
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| − | '''Assumptions and conditions'''
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| − | -- Based on 2000 Updated and revised Beers Criteria
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| − | -- Drugs or Drug-Classes utilized by the rule are the "Generic" names
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| − | -- Some Drugs are no longer in use
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| − | -- All Drugs below are marked with HIGH Concern
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| − | -- The patient has no other conditions beside the one intended to be treated with the drugs below
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| − | '''The Rule'''
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| − | '''Conditions'''
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| − | If the patient is male or female and is 65 years or older
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| − | If the patient has no other conditions
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| − | If the drug being prescribed is from the list below
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| − | If patient has no allergy to this drug
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| − | If patient have no other drugs that are contradicting to this drug
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| − | If the drug is dose Independent
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| − | If the drug is dose dependent and the dose intended is matching the dose listed in the table
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| − | Then
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| − | The Drug has a marked with HIGH Concern and the decision should be re-evaluated.----
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| − | =='''Drugs By Generic Name'''==
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| − | ===Amiodarone===
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| − | '''Drug Name (Generic)''' : Amiodarone
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| − | '''Drug Name (Brand Name)''' : Cordarone
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : NA
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : Associated with QT interval problems and risk of provoking torsades depointes.
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| − | Lack of efficacy in older adults.
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| − | ===Amitriptyline===
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| − | '''Drug Name (Generic)''' : Amitriptyline
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| − | '''Drug Name (Brand Name)''' : Elavil
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : NA
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedation properties, amitriptyline is
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| − | rarely the antidepressant of choice for elderly patients.
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| − | ===Chlordiazepoxide-amitriptyline===
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| − | '''Drug Name (Generic)''' : Chlordiazepoxide-amitriptyline
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| − | '''Drug Name (Brand Name)''' : Limbitrol
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : NA
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedation properties, amitriptyline is
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| − | ===Chlorpropamide===
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| − | '''Drug Name (Generic)''' : Chlorpropamide
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| − | '''Drug Name (Brand Name)''' : Limbitrol
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : NA
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : It has a prolonged half-life in elderly patients and could cause prolonged
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| − | hypoglycemia. Additionally, it is the only oral hypoglycemic agent that causes (SIADH:syndrome of inappropriate
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| − | antidiuretic hormone secretionl).
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| − | =='''Drugs By Drug-Class'''==
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| − | ===Amphetamines and Amphetamines agents===
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| − | '''Drug Class''' : Amphetamines and Amphetamines agents
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : Excluding Methylphenidate hydrochloride and Anorexics
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : These drugs have potential for causing dependence, hypertension, angina, and
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| − | myocardial infarction. And (CNS:central nervous system) stimulant adverse effects.
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| − | ===Anorexic agents===
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| − | '''Drug Class''' : Anorexic agents
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : NA
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : These drugs have potential for causing dependence, hypertension, angina, and
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| − | ===Anticholinergics and antihistamines===
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| − | '''Drug Class''' : Anticholinergics and antihistamines
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : NA
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : All nonprescription and many prescription antihistamines may have potent
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| − | anticholinergic properties. Nonanticholinergic antihistamines are preferred in elderly patients when treating
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| − | '''List of Drugs in this Class are'''
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| − | ''"Drug Generic Name:Drug Brand Name"''
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| − | '''Hydroxyzine''':Atarax
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| − | '''Diphenhydramine''':Benadryl
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| − | '''Chlorpheniramine''':Chlor-Trimeton
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| − | '''Cyproheptadine''':Periactin
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| − | '''Promethazine''':Phenergan
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| − | '''Dexchlorpheniramine''':Polaramine
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| − | '''Tripelennamine''':Tripelennamine
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| − | '''Hydroxyzine''':Vistaril
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| − | ===Barbiturates===
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| − | '''Drug Class''' : Barbiturates
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : No
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : All type except phenobarbital Except when used to control seizures.
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : Are highly addictive and cause more adverse effects than most sedative or
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| − | hypnotic drugs in elderly patients.
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| − | ===Benzodiazepines===
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| − | '''Drug Class''' : Benzodiazepines
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| − | '''Dose Dependent''' : Yes
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| − | '''Doses, Exceptions & Other''' : Doses of short-acting
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| − | '''Concerns and Rules''' : Because of increased sensitivity to benzoadiazepines in elderly patients,
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| − | smaller doses may be effective as well as safer. Total daily doses should rarely exceed the suggested maximums.
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| − | '''List of Drugs in this Class are'''
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| − | ''"Drug Generic Name:Drug Brand Name"''
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| − | '''Lorazepam''':Ativan For doses greater than 3 mg
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| − | '''Triazolam''':Halcion For doses greater than 0.25 mg
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| − | '''Temazepam''':Restoril For doses greater than 15 mg
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| − | '''Oxazepam''':Serax For doses greater than 60 mg
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| − | '''Llprazolam''':Xanax For doses greater than 2 mg
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| − | ==References==
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| − | [http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/163/22/2716 Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, et al. Updating the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults:Results of a US Consensus Panel of Experts. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2003;163:2716-2724]
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| − | '''Aiman Alrawabdeh 5/28/2006'''
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| − | =='''Drugs By Generic Name - Table Format'''==
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| − | <table style="background-color: FFFFFF;" border="4">
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| − | <th align=left> Drug Name (Generic) </th><th align=left> Drug Name (Brand Name) </th><th align=left> Doses, Exceptions & Other </th><th align=left> Concerns and Rules </th>
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Amiodarone </td><td align=left> Cordarone </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Associated with QT interval problems and risk of provoking torsades depointes. Lack of efficacy in older adults.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Amitriptyline </td><td align=left> Elavil </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedation properties, amitriptyline is rarely the antidepressant of choice for elderly patients.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Chlordiazepoxide-amitriptyline </td><td align=left> Limbitrol </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedation properties, amitriptyline is rarely the antidepressant of choice for elderly patients.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Chlorpropamide </td><td align=left> Diabinese </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> It has a prolonged half-life in elderly patients and could cause prolonged hypoglycemia. Additionally, it is the only oral hypoglycemic agent that causes (SIADH:syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretionl).
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Desiccated thyroid </td><td align=left> Desiccated thyroid </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Concerns about cardiac effects. Safer alternatives available.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Disopyramide </td><td align=left> Norpace </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Of all antiarrhythmic drugs, this is the most potent negative inotrope and therefore may induce heart failure in elderly patients. It is also strongly anticholinergic. Other antiarrhythmic drugs should be used.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Disopyramide CR </td><td align=left> Norpace CR </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Of all antiarrhythmic drugs, this is the most potent negative inotrope and therefore may induce heart failure in elderly patients. It is also strongly anticholinergic. Other antiarrhythmic drugs should be used.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Doxepin </td><td align=left> Sinequan </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedating properties, doxepin is rarely the antidepressant of choice for elderly patients.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Fluoxetine </td><td align=left> Prozac </td><td align=left> Daily Dose </td><td align=left> Long half-life of drug and risk of producing excessive (CNS:central nervous system) stimulation, sleep disturbances, and increasing agitation. Safer alternatives exist.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Flurazepam </td><td align=left> Dalmane </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> This benzodiazepine hypnotic has an extremely long half-life in elderly patients (often days), producing prolonged sedation and increasing the incidence of falls and fracture. Medium- or short-acting benzodiazepines are preferable.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Guanadrel </td><td align=left> Hylorel </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> May cause orthostatic hypotension.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Guanethidine </td><td align=left> Ismelin </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> May cause orthostatic hypotension. Safer alternatives exist.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Indomethacin </td><td align=left> Indocin </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Of all available nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, this drug produces the most (CNS:central nervous system) adverse effects.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Indomethacin </td><td align=left> Indocin SR </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Of all available nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, this drug produces the most (CNS:central nervous system) adverse effects.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Ketorolac </td><td align=left> Toradol </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Immediate and long-term use should be avoided in older persons, since a significant number have asymptomatic (GI: gastrointestinal) pathologic conditions.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Mellaril </td><td align=left> Mellaril </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Greater potential for (CNS:central nervous system) and extrapyramidal adverse effects.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Meperidine </td><td align=left> Demerol </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Not an effective oral analgesic in doses commonly used. May cause confusion and has many disadvantages to other narcotic drugs.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Meprobamate </td><td align=left> Equanil </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> This is a highly addictive and sedating anxiolytic. Those using meprobamate for prolonged periods may become addicted and may need to be withdrawn slowly
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Meprobamate </td><td align=left> Miltown </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> This is a highly addictive and sedating anxiolytic. Those using meprobamate for prolonged periods may become addicted and may need to be withdrawn slowly
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Mesoridazine </td><td align=left> Serentil </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> (CNS:central nervous system) and extrapyramidal adverse effects.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Methyldopa </td><td align=left> Aldomet </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> May cause bradycardia and exacerbate depression in elderly patients.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Methyldopa-hydrochlorothiazide </td><td align=left> Aldoril </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> May cause bradycardia and exacerbate depression in elderly patients.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Methyltestosterone </td><td align=left> Android </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Potential for prostatic hypertrophy and cardiac problems
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Methyltestosterone </td><td align=left> Testrad </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Potential for prostatic hypertrophy and cardiac problems
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Methyltestosterone </td><td align=left> Virilon </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Potential for prostatic hypertrophy and cardiac problems
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Mineral oil </td><td align=left> Mineral oil </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Potential for aspiration and adverse effects. Safer alternatives available.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Nifedipine </td><td align=left> Adalat </td><td align=left> Short acting doses </td><td align=left> Potential for hypotension and constipation.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Nifedipine </td><td align=left> Procardia </td><td align=left> Short acting doses </td><td align=left> Potential for hypotension and constipation.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Nitrofurantoin </td><td align=left> Macrodantin </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Potential for renal impairment. Safer alternatives available.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Orphenadrine </td><td align=left> Norflex </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Causes more sedation and anticholinergic adverse effects than safer alternatives.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Pentazocine </td><td align=left> Talwin </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Narcotic analgesic that causes more (CNS:central nervous system) adverse effects, including confusion and hallucinations, more commonly than other narcotic drugs. Additionally, it is a mixed agonist and antagonist.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Perphenazine-amitriptyline </td><td align=left> Triavil </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedation properties, amitriptyline is rarely the antidepressant of choice for elderly patients.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Ticlopidine </td><td align=left> Ticlid </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Has been shown to be no better than aspirin in preventing clotting and may be considerably more toxic. Safer, more effective alternatives exist.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Trimethobenzamide </td><td align=left> Tigan </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left>
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| − | One of the least effective antiemetic drugs, yet it can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects.<tr>
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| − | == <th> Drug Classes </th> == <tr>
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Amiodarone </td><td align=left> Cordarone </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Associated with QT interval problems and risk of provoking torsades depointes. Lack of efficacy in older adults.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Amitriptyline </td><td align=left> Elavil </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedation properties, amitriptyline is rarely the antidepressant of choice for elderly patients.
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| − | <tr><td align=left> Chlordiazepoxide-amitriptyline </td><td align=left> Limbitrol </td><td align=left> NA </td><td align=left> Because of its strong anticholinergic and sedation properties, amitriptyline is rarely the antidepressant of choice for elderly patients.
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