Sarah Lewis, PharmD

Chlorthalidone oral tablet is prescribed for high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention) from certain conditions. It’s a diuretic drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include low potassium levels and kidney problems.

Cefuroxime oral tablet is prescribed for certain infections caused by bacteria. It’s an antibiotic drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Doctors prescribe Trelegy Ellipta for COPD and asthma. You take it by inhaling one puff once per day.

Doctors prescribe Mounjaro for managing blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. You inject it under your skin once per week.

Doctors prescribe Qutenza for nerve pain from shingles or diabetes. A healthcare professional gives it once every 3 months.

Doctors prescribe Nexletol, along with diet and a statin drug, for high cholesterol. You take it by mouth once per day.

Narcan is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug used to treat known or possible opioid overdose. It is sprayed into a nostril of a person who is having an opioid overdose.

Epinephrine injection is prescribed for severe allergic reactions. Doctors also give it for septic shock in the hospital. It’s a prescription drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include anxiety and tremor.

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablet is prescribed for angina (chest pain). It’s a prescription drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include headache, dizziness, and very low blood pressure.

Doxepin oral capsule is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety. This drug may interact with alcohol, other medications, and some supplements. For example, it can interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and antipsychotic drugs.

Esomeprazole delayed-release (DR) oral capsule is prescribed to treat conditions due to high stomach acid levels. This drug may interact with alcohol, other medications, and some supplements. For example, it can interact with antiretroviral drugs, iron supplements, and others.

Eszopiclone oral tablet is prescribed to treat insomnia. This drug may interact with alcohol, other medications, and some supplements. For example, it can interact with antipsychotic drugs and certain antibiotics.