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#10 Miscellaneous Medications Flashcards

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levothyroxine dosage

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25,50,100mcg tablet

1.7mcg/kg/day

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levothyroxine brand

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Synthroid

Unithroid

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levothyroxine indications

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Hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine counseling tips

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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

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Flomax

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tamsulosin dosage

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One or two 0.4mg slow release capsules once daily

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tamsulosin indications

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - treats enlarged prostate

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tamsulosin counseling tips

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

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tolterodine brand

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Detrol LA

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tolterodine dosage

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One 2,4mg capsule daily

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tolterodine indications

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Overactive bladder

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tolterodine counseling tips

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Constipation
Dry mouth
Headache

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donepezil brand

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Aricept

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donepezil dosage

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

MAX 23mg/day

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donepezil indications

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Treats Alzheimer’s disease by slowing mental decline

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donepezil counseling tips

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Nausea
Diarrhea
Insomnia
Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs

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alendronate brand

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Fosamax

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alendronate dosage

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One 35,70mg tablet once weekly

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alendronate indications

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Prevention or treatment of bone loss in osteoporosis

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alendronate counseling tips

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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

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armodafinil brand

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Nuvigil

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armodafinil dosage

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One 150,250mg tablet once daily

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armodafinil indications

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Narcolepsy

Sleep apnea

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armodafinil counseling tips

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

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oseltamivir brand

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Tamiflu

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oseltamivir dosage

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

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oseltamivir indications

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Influenza prevention or treatment

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oseltamivir counseling tips

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

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iron (ferrous sulfate) brand

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Slow Fe

Feosol

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iron (ferrous sulfate) dosage

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

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iron (ferrous sulfate) indications

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Iron deficiency

Dietary supplement

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iron (ferrous sulfate) counseling tips

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

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sumatriptan brand

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Imitrex

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sumatriptan dosage

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

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sumatriptan indications

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Acute treatment of migraine

Cluster headaches

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sumatriptan counseling tips

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

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tadalafil brand

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Cialis

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tadalafil dosage

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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

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tadalafil indications

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Erectile dysfunction

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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tadalafil counseling tips

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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

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