Pharmacological Class Generic Name Brand Name(s) Monitoring Parameters Clinical Considerations Pediatric Dosing Renal Adjustment Common Brand Alternatives
ACE Inhibitor Lisinopril Zestril, Prinivil BP, K+, Cr Teratogenic, monitor renal 0.07 mg/kg/day ↓ dose if GFR <30 Coversyl (perindopril), Ramipril
Alpha-2 Agonist Clonidine Catapres BP, HR Rebound HTN if stopped abruptly 5–10 mcg/kg/day divided BID Adjust in renal impairment Guanfacine
Alpha-Blocker Tamsulosin Flomax BP, LUTS Orthostatic hypotension Not approved No adjustment Alfuzosin, Doxazosin
Anticonvulsant Valproic Acid Depakote LFTs, CBC, ammonia levels Risk of hepatotoxicity; monitor for pancreatitis 10–15 mg/kg/day divided BID/TID No adjustment Divalproex Sodium
Antidepressant (SSRI) Fluoxetine Prozac Mood changes, weight Long half-life; monitor for activation of mania ≥8 years: 10–20 mg/day No adjustment Paroxetine, Citalopram
Antiepileptic Levetiracetam Keppra Mood, Cr Behavior issues 10–60 mg/kg/day ↓ dose if GFR <80 Brivaracetam (Briviact)
Antiplatelet Clopidogrel Plavix CBC, bleeding Prodrug, CYP2C19 dependent Not well established No adjustment Ticagrelor, Prasugrel
Antipsychotic (Atypical) Quetiapine Seroquel Weight, glucose Sedation, metabolic effects 0.5–1 mg/kg/day No adjustment Olanzapine, Risperidone
Antiviral (Influenza) Oseltamivir Tamiflu Renal function Start within 48 hrs of onset ≥2 weeks: 3 mg/kg/dose BID ↓ dose if CrCl <60 Zanamivir
Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone) Ciprofloxacin Cipro QTc, tendon pain Avoid <18 y/o unless needed 10–20 mg/kg/dose ↓ dose if GFR <30 Levofloxacin
Antibiotic (Macrolide) Azithromycin Zithromax QTc, LFTs Once-daily dosing 10 mg/kg/day No adjustment Clarithromycin
Antibiotic (Penicillin) Amoxicillin Amoxil Allergy, Cr Rash common in EBV 20–90 mg/kg/day ↓ dose if GFR <30 Trimox, Moxatag
Anticoagulant (DOAC) Apixaban Eliquis Cr, bleeding No INR needed Not FDA approved ↓ dose if CrCl <30 Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran
Anticoagulant (VKA) Warfarin Coumadin INR Vitamin K diet interactions 0.2 mg/kg/day No adjustment Jantoven
Antiemetic (5HT3 Blocker) Ondansetron Zofran ECG QT prolongation risk 0.15 mg/kg/dose q8h No adjustment Granisetron, Dolasetron
Azole Antifungal Fluconazole Diflucan LFTs, renal function QT prolongation risk 6–12 mg/kg/day ↓ dose if CrCl <50 Ketoconazole, Itraconazole
Beta-Blocker Metoprolol Lopressor, Toprol XL BP, HR May cause bradycardia; taper off slowly 1–2 mg/kg/day divided BID Adjust in severe renal impairment Atenolol, Bisoprolol
Bronchodilator (SABA) Albuterol Ventolin, ProAir HR, RR May cause tachycardia 0.15 mg/kg/dose q4–6h No adjustment Levalbuterol
CCB (DHP) Amlodipine Norvasc BP, edema Preferred in Black adults 0.05–0.3 mg/kg/day No adjustment Felodipine, Nifedipine
CCB (non-DHP) Diltiazem Cardizem HR, BP Avoid in HFrEF Not established Use with caution Verapamil
CNS Stimulant Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine Adderall BP, HR, growth Potential for abuse; insomnia ≥3 y/o: 2.5–5 mg/day Use with caution Methylphenidate
Corticosteroid Prednisone Deltasone Glucose, BP Taper if long use 1–2 mg/kg/day No adjustment Methylprednisolone
Diuretic (Loop) Furosemide Lasix Electrolytes Monitor for ototoxicity 1–2 mg/kg/dose ↓ dose in renal failure Bumetanide
Diuretic (Thiazide) HCTZ Microzide K+, glucose May ↑ uric acid 1–2 mg/kg/day Less effective if GFR <30 Chlorthalidone
Fibrate Fenofibrate Tricor Lipids, renal function Risk of myopathy with statins Not established Avoid in severe renal impairment Gemfibrozil
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Semaglutide Ozempic Weight, A1c Weekly dosing, GI upset Not approved Not recommended Liraglutide (Victoza)
H1 Antihistamine Diphenhydramine Benadryl Sedation Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects 1 mg/kg/dose q6–8h No adjustment Hydroxyzine, Chlorpheniramine
LABA + ICS Fluticasone + Salmeterol Advair Lung fxn, oral thrush Rinse mouth after use 1 inhalation BID (age-based) No adjustment Symbicort, Breo Ellipta
Long-acting Insulin Insulin Glargine Lantus Glucose, weight Hypoglycemia risk 0.2–0.4 units/kg/day Use cautiously Basaglar, Toujeo
NSAID Ibuprofen Advil, Motrin Cr, GI bleed Take with food 5–10 mg/kg/dose q6–8h Avoid in GFR <30 Naproxen, Ketoprofen
PPI Omeprazole Prilosec Mg, B12 (long-term) Use lowest effective dose 1 mg/kg/day No adjustment Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole
PPI Pantoprazole Protonix Mg, B12 (long-term) Long-term use caution ≥5 y/o: 20–40 mg/day No adjustment Omeprazole, Esomeprazole
Potassium-Sparing Diuretic Spironolactone Aldactone K+, renal function Risk of hyperkalemia 1–3 mg/kg/day divided BID Adjust in renal impairment Eplerenone
SNRI Duloxetine Cymbalta BP, LFTs Avoid in hepatic disease Not approved <7 y/o Avoid if CrCl <30 Venlafaxine
SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin Jardiance BP, ketones Risk of DKA, UTI Not approved <10 y/o Avoid if GFR <30 Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
SSRI Sertraline Zoloft Na+, mood Suicidality risk 1–2 mg/kg/day No adjustment Fluoxetine, Escitalopram
Statin Atorvastatin Lipitor LFTs, lipids Myopathy risk ≥10 y/o: 10–20 mg/day No adjustment Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin
Sulfonylurea Glipizide Glucotrol Blood glucose, HbA1c Risk of hypoglycemia; caution in elderly Not recommended Caution in renal impairment Glyburide, Glimepiride
Thyroid Hormone Levothyroxine Synthroid TSH, free T4 Administer on empty stomach 10–15 mcg/kg/day No adjustment Euthyrox, Eltroxin
Typical Antipsychotic Haloperidol Haldol ECG, EPS High EPS risk 0.05–0.15 mg/kg/day BID/TID Adjust in renal impairment Chlorpromazine
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