#10 Miscellaneous Flashcards
BRAND NAME: levothyroxine
Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint
COMMON STRENGTHS: levothyroxine
25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg
COMMON FREQUENCY: levothyroxine
QD
INDICATIONS/USE: levothyroxine
hypothyroidism
COUNSELING TIPS: levothyroxine
- take with water at least 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption
- take the same way everyday
- take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
- may take several weeks to see symptoms improve
BRAND NAME: tamsulosin
Flomax
COMMON STRENGTHS: tamsulosin
0.4 mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: tamsulosin
QD
INDICATIONS/USE: tamsulosin
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- ureteral stone expulsion
COUNSELING TIPS: tamsulosin
- take 30 mins after the same meal each day to increase absorption
- orthostatic hypotension
- headache
- dizziness
BRAND NAME: tolterodine
Detrol LA
COMMON STRENGTHS: tolterodine
2mg, 4mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: tolterodine
QD
INDICATIONS/USE: tolterodine
overactive bladder
COUNSELING TIPS: tolterodine
- constipation
- dry mouth
- headache
BRAND NAME: donepezil
Aricept
COMMON STRENGTHS: donepezil
5mg, 10mg, 23mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: donepezil
- daily, at bedtime
- max: 23mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: donepezil
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Dementia
COUNSELING TIPS: donepezil
- nausea
- diarrhea
- risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
- prolonged QT interval
BRAND NAME: alendronate
Fosamax
COMMON STRENGTHS: alendronate
5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: alendronate
once weekly
INDICATIONS/USE: alendronate
osteoporosis
COUNSELING TIPS: alendronate
- take 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption
- ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake
- take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 mins
- report heartburn or bone pain to physician
BRAND NAME: allopurinol
Zyloprim
COMMON STRENGTHS: allopurinol
100mg, 300mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: allopurinol
- daily
- max: 800mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: allopurinol
gout
COUNSELING TIPS: allopurinol
- report rash to prescriber if it occurs
- may cause nausea and/or diarrhea
- gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
BRAND NAME: oseltamivir
Tamiflu
COMMON STRENGTHS: oseltamivir
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: oseltamivir
- flu prevention: one capsule once daily for 10 days
- flu treatment: one capsule twice daily for 5 days
INDICATIONS/USE: oseltamivir
influenza prevention or treatment
COUNSELING TIPS: oseltamivir
- nausea/vomiting
- headache
- does not replace influenza vaccine
- must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
BRAND NAME: ferrous sulfate
Slow Fe, FeroSul
COMMON STRENGTHS: ferrous sulfate
325 mg (65mg elemental iron)
COMMON FREQUENCY: ferrous sulfate
daily, BID, TID
INDICATIONS/USE: ferrous sulfate
- iron deficiency
- dietary supplement
COUNSELING TIPS: ferrous sulfate
- best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs
- separate 2 hrs before or after other medications
- black stools
- constipation common
BRAND NAME: sumatriptan
Imitrex
COMMON STRENGTHS: sumatriptan
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: sumatriptan
- one tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
- max: 200mg/day
INDICATIONS/USE: sumatriptan
- acute treatment of migraine
- cluster headache
COUNSELING TIPS: sumatriptan
- tingling, dizziness common
- avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
- overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
BRAND NAME: tadalafil
Cialis
COMMON STRENGTHS: tadalafil
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: tadalafil
QD
INDICATIONS/USE: tadalafil
- erectile dysfunction
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- pulmonary hypertension
COUNSELING TIPS: tadalafil
- do not take more than once daily
- avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure
- avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use
- headache and flushing
- report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use