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#10 Miscellaneous Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: levothyroxine

A

Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint

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COMMON STRENGTHS: levothyroxine

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25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: levothyroxine

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: levothyroxine

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hypothyroidism

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COUNSELING TIPS: levothyroxine

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  • 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
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BRAND NAME: tamsulosin

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Flomax

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COMMON STRENGTHS: tamsulosin

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0.4 mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: tamsulosin

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: tamsulosin

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  • benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • ureteral stone expulsion
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COUNSELING TIPS: tamsulosin

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  • take 30 mins after the same meal each day to increase absorption
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • headache
  • dizziness
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BRAND NAME: tolterodine

A

Detrol LA

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COMMON STRENGTHS: tolterodine

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2mg, 4mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: tolterodine

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: tolterodine

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overactive bladder

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COUNSELING TIPS: tolterodine

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  • constipation
  • dry mouth
  • headache
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BRAND NAME: donepezil

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Aricept

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COMMON STRENGTHS: donepezil

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5mg, 10mg, 23mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: donepezil

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  • daily, at bedtime
  • max: 23mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: donepezil

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  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Dementia
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COUNSELING TIPS: donepezil

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  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
  • prolonged QT interval
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BRAND NAME: alendronate

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Fosamax

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COMMON STRENGTHS: alendronate

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5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: alendronate

A

once weekly

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INDICATIONS/USE: alendronate

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osteoporosis

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COUNSELING TIPS: alendronate

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  • 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
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BRAND NAME: allopurinol

A

Zyloprim

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COMMON STRENGTHS: allopurinol

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100mg, 300mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: allopurinol

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  • daily
  • max: 800mg/day
29
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INDICATIONS/USE: allopurinol

A

gout

30
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COUNSELING TIPS: allopurinol

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  • report rash to prescriber if it occurs
  • may cause nausea and/or diarrhea
  • gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
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BRAND NAME: oseltamivir

A

Tamiflu

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COMMON STRENGTHS: oseltamivir

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30mg, 45mg, 75mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: oseltamivir

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  • flu prevention: one capsule once daily for 10 days
  • flu treatment: one capsule twice daily for 5 days
34
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INDICATIONS/USE: oseltamivir

A

influenza prevention or treatment

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COUNSELING TIPS: oseltamivir

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  • nausea/vomiting
  • headache
  • does not replace influenza vaccine
  • must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
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BRAND NAME: ferrous sulfate

A

Slow Fe, FeroSul

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COMMON STRENGTHS: ferrous sulfate

A

325 mg (65mg elemental iron)

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COMMON FREQUENCY: ferrous sulfate

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daily, BID, TID

39
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INDICATIONS/USE: ferrous sulfate

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  • iron deficiency
  • dietary supplement
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COUNSELING TIPS: ferrous sulfate

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  • 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
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BRAND NAME: sumatriptan

A

Imitrex

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COMMON STRENGTHS: sumatriptan

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: sumatriptan

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  • one tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
  • max: 200mg/day
44
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INDICATIONS/USE: sumatriptan

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  • acute treatment of migraine
  • cluster headache
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COUNSELING TIPS: sumatriptan

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  • tingling, dizziness common
  • avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
  • overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
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BRAND NAME: tadalafil

A

Cialis

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COMMON STRENGTHS: tadalafil

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2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

48
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COMMON FREQUENCY: tadalafil

A

QD

49
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INDICATIONS/USE: tadalafil

A
  • erectile dysfunction
  • benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • pulmonary hypertension
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COUNSELING TIPS: tadalafil

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  • 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

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