Box 1: Initial list of medications
Medication, dosageReason for use, if known
Quinapril 40 mg/dCAD/hypertension
Amlodipine 5 mg/dCAD/hypertension
Diltiazem ER 360 mg/dCAD/hypertension/angina
Acebutolol 200 mg twice dailyCAD/hypertension/angina
Nitroglycerin patch 0.6 mg/h at bedtimeCAD/angina
Nitroglycerin spray 0.4 mg/spray as neededCAD/angina
Furosemide 40 mg/dEdema
Dipyridamole/ASA 200/25 mg twice dailyStroke in 2008
Rosuvastatin 20 mg twice dailyStroke in 2008
Levothyroxine 0.088 mg/dThyroid ablation
Tiotropium 18 μg/dUnclear if COPD or asthma
Salbutamol 100 μg/puff, 2 puffs four times daily if neededUnclear
Galantamine ER 16 mg/dDementia
Morphine 10 mg at bedtimePain (fibromyalgia)
Acetaminophen 650 mg every 4–6 h as neededPain (fibromyalgia)
Cyclobenzaprine 5 mg three times dailyPain (fibromyalgia)
Glucosamine 500 mg twice dailyPain (type of arthritis unclear)
Amitriptyline 75 mg at bedtimeInsomnia
Oxazepam 15 mg at bedtimeInsomnia
Lactulose 15 mL/d as neededConstipation
Magnesium hydroxide 311 mg, 1–2 tablets at bedtimeConstipation
Fibre in waterConstipation
Bisacodyl, 2 pills as neededConstipation
Suppository?Constipation
Cranberry 500 mg three times dailyBladder
Carbamazepine 200 mg twice dailyPost-stroke seizure prophylaxis
Omeprazole 20 mg/dHistory of duodenal ulcer
Levofloxacin 250 mg/dUrinary tract infection
  • Note: ASA = acetylsalicylic acid, CAD = coronary artery disease, COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ER = extended release.