#10 Miscellaneous Medications Flashcards by Heidi Anderson

levothyroxine dosage

25,50,100mcg tablet

1.7mcg/kg/day

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levothyroxine brand

Synthroid

Unithroid

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levothyroxine indications

Hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine counseling tips

Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
May take several weeks to see symptoms improve

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tamsulosin brand

Flomax

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tamsulosin dosage

One or two 0.4mg slow release capsules once daily

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tamsulosin indications

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - treats enlarged prostate

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tamsulosin counseling tips

Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness

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tolterodine brand

Detrol LA

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tolterodine dosage

One 2,4mg capsule daily

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tolterodine indications

Overactive bladder

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tolterodine counseling tips

Constipation
Dry mouth
Headache

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donepezil brand

Aricept

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donepezil dosage

One 5,10,23mg tablet once daily at bedtime

MAX 23mg/day

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donepezil indications

Treats Alzheimer’s disease by slowing mental decline

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donepezil counseling tips

Nausea
Diarrhea
Insomnia
Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs

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alendronate brand

Fosamax

alendronate dosage

One 35,70mg tablet once weekly

alendronate indications

Prevention or treatment of bone loss in osteoporosis

alendronate counseling tips

Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Ensure adequate Ca+Vit D intake but space dosing due to decreased absorption with Ca,Mg,Al
Take with 8 oz of plain water and remain upright for 30 minutes to ensure the drug passes through upper GI tract
Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

armodafinil brand

Nuvigil

armodafinil dosage

One 150,250mg tablet once daily

armodafinil indications

Narcolepsy

Sleep apnea

armodafinil counseling tips

Headache
Insomnia
Avoid alcohol due to increased drowsiness
Decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives

oseltamivir brand

Tamiflu

oseltamivir dosage

Prevention: One 75mg capsule once daily for 10 days Treatment: One 75mg capsule twice daily for 5 days

oseltamivir indications

Influenza prevention or treatment

oseltamivir counseling tips

Diarrhea Dizziness Should still get influenza vaccine Must initiate within 48 hrs of onset of symptoms

iron (ferrous sulfate) brand

Slow Fe | Feosol

iron (ferrous sulfate) dosage

One 325mg tablet 1-3 times daily (65mg elemental iron) Various strengths

iron (ferrous sulfate) indications

Iron deficiency | Dietary supplement

iron (ferrous sulfate) counseling tips

Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if upset stomach occurs Separate 2 hrs before or after other medications Black stools Constipation

sumatriptan brand

Imitrex

sumatriptan dosage

One 25,50,100mg tablet at first sign of migraine, may repeat same dose in 2 hrs once if no relief MAX 200mg/day

sumatriptan indications

Acute treatment of migraine | Cluster headaches

sumatriptan counseling tips

Tingling or flushing Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease Overuse may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

tadalafil brand

Cialis

tadalafil dosage

2.5,5,10,20mg tablet Erectile dysfunction: 2.5-5mg orally once daily regardless of sexual activity, OR 5-20mg orally as needed prior to sexual activity BPH: 5mg orally once daily

tadalafil indications

Erectile dysfunction | Benign prostatic hyperplasia

tadalafil counseling tips

Don't 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