126-150 Flashcards
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir, and Efavirenz
Brand: Atripla MOA: Efavirenz: Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor of HIV-1, thereby blocking the RNA-dependent and DNA-dependent DNA polymerase resulting in inhibition of viral replication Emtricitabine: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, which interferes with HIV viral RNA dependent DNA polymerase resulting in inhibition of viral replication Tenofovir: Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor, interferes with the HIV viral RNA dependent DNA polymerase resulting in inhibition of viral replication Schedule: legend Dosing: 1 tablet once daily Contraindication(s): Clinically significant hypersensitivity Coadministration with voriconazole BBW: • Hepatitis B coinfection Key Points: Hypercholesterolemia Abnormal dreams HyperglycemiaDiarrhea
Enalapril
Brand: Vasotec MOA: Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme, preventing the coversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II Schedule: legend Dosing: 5mg to 40mg daily as a single dose or in 2 evenly divided doses Doses 20mg or greater should be taken BID Contraindication(s): Angioedema related to previous treatment with an ACE inhibitor Concurrent use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes BBW: • Fetal toxicity Key Points: May cause dry cough Certain lab tests (K+ and sCr) may be increased and should be checked within 1-2 weeks of starting AngioedemaLightheadedness, dizziness, orthostasis, hypotension
Enoxaparin
Brand: Lovenox MOA: Strong inhibitor of factor Xa Schedule: legend Dosing: DVT Prophylaxis: 30mg SQ q 12 hours or 40mg SQ once daily PE/DVT Tx: 1mg/kg q 12 hours or 1.5mg/kg once daily Contraindication(s): Hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products Thrombocytopenia associated with a positive test for antiplatelet antibodies in the presence of enoxaparin Active major bleeding BBW: • Spinal/Epidural hematoma Key Points: Bleeding No routine lab monitoring Inject in the fatty areas at the sides of the waistInject prefilled air bubble with medication
Esomeprazole
Brand: Nexium MOA: Suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibition of the H+/K+-ATPase in the gastric parietal cell Schedule: legend Dosing: 20mg to 40mg once daily Contraindication(s): Severe hypersensitivity to PPIs BBW: • None Key Points: Headache Take 60 minutes before food.
Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrol
Brand: Nuvaring MOA: Combination hormonal contraceptives inhibit ovulation via a negative feedback mechanism on the hypothalamus, which alters the normal pattern of gonadotropin secretion of a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone by the anterior pituitar Schedule: legend Dosing: Insert 1 ring for 3 weeks then remove for 7 days Contraindication(s): Breast cancer or other estrogen/progestin sensitive cancer hepatic tumors or hepatic disease Use in women at high risk of thrombotic disease Undiagnosed abdominal uterine bleeding BBW: • Cigarette smoke and serious cardiovascular events Key Points: Weight Gain Increased risk of blood clots Nausea and Vomting, Consider various factors that may decrease effectiveness (abx, missed dose, time to onset, etc.)
Ezetimibe
Brand: Zetia MOA: Inhibits absorption of cholesterol at the brush border of the small intestine via the sterol transporter, Niemann-Pick C1-Like1 (NPC1L1) Schedule: legend Dosing: 10mg once daily Contraindication(s): Concurrent use with a statin in patients with active hepatic disease Pregnancy and breastfeeding when used with a statin BBW: Key Points: Fatigue Diarrhea Arthralgia
Famotidine
Brand: Pepcid MOA: Competitively inhibits histamine at H2 receptors of the gastric parietal cells, which inhibits gastric acid secretion Schedule: legend Dosing: 20mg to 40mg once daily or BID Contraindication(s): Hypersensitivity to other H2 antagonists BBW: Key Points: Headache Diarrhea
Fenofibrate and Derivatives
Brand: Tricor, Trilipix, Fenoglide, Fibricor, Lipofen MOA: Agonist for the nuclear transcription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-alpha), downregulates apoprotein C-III (an inhibitor of lipoprotein lipase) and upregulates the synthesis of apolipoprotein A-I, fatty acid transport prote Schedule: legend Dosing: 30mg to 160mg once daily Contraindication(s): Active liver disease Severe renal impairment or ESRD BBW: • None Key Points: Abdominal Pain Hepatic injury Myalgia, Diarrhea
Finasteride
Brand: Proscar, Propecia MOA: Selectively inhibits 5α-reductase, resulting in inhibition of the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone and markedly suppressed serum dihydrotestosterone levels Schedule: legend Dosing: BPH: 5mg once daily Contraindication(s): Pregnancy or women of childbearing potential BBW: • None Key Points: Decreased libido Pregnancy category X
Fluconazole
Brand: Diflucan MOA: Interferes with fungal cytochrome P450 activity (lanosterol 14-α-demethylase), and decreases ergosterol synthesis which inhibits cell membrane formation Schedule: legend Dosing: Vaginal Candidiasis: 150mg once Candidemia: 800mg on day 1, then 400mg once daily thereafter Contraindication(s): Coadministration with CYP3A4 substrates which may lead to QTc prolongation BBW: • None Key Points: Headache Nausea, vomiting, and Diarrhea Hepatitis & jaundice, Take entire course and contact provider if symptoms do not improve within a few days of starting
Furosemide
Brand: Lasix MOA: Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending loop of Henle and proximal and distal renal tubules, interfering with the chloride-binding cotransport system, thus causing increased excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and calciu Schedule: legend Dosing: 20mg to 80mg once daily up to q 6 hours Contraindication(s): Hypersensitivity Anuria BBW: • Fluid/electrolyte loss Key Points: Hypokalemia Take in the morning HyperuricemiaPossible sulfa cross-allergy
Gemfibrozil
Brand: Lopid MOA: Inhibits lipolysis and decreases subsequent hepatic fatty acid uptake, inhibits hepatic secretion of VLDL Schedule: legend Dosing: 600mg BID 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner Contraindication(s): Hepatic or severe renal dysfunction Primary biliary cirrhosis Preexisting gallbladder disease Concurrent use with dasabuvir, repaglinide, or simvastatin BBW: • None Key Points: Upset stomach Fatigue and Lethargy Abdominal Pain
Group: Biphasic Oral Contraceptives
Brand: Kariva, Mircette, Ortho Novum 10/12 MOA: Combination hormonal contraceptives inhibit ovulation via a negative feedback mechanism on the hypothalamus, which alters the normal pattern of gonadotropin secretion of a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone by the anterior pituitar Schedule: legend Dosing: 1 tablet once daily Contraindication(s): Breast cancer or other estrogen/progestin sensitive cancer Use in women at high risk of thrombotic disease BBW: • Cigarette smoke and serious cardiovascular events Key Points: Nausea and Vomting Increased risk of blood clots Weight Changes; Fluid Retention, Consider various factors that may decrease effectiveness (abx, missed dose, time to onset, etc.)
Group: Monophasic Oral Contraceptives
Brand: Avaine, Loestrin, Tasmin, Yaz, Oral MOA: Combination hormonal contraceptives inhibit ovulation via a negative feedback mechanism on the hypothalamus, which alters the normal pattern of gonadotropin secretion of a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone by the anterior pituitar Schedule: legend Dosing: 1 tablet once daily Contraindication(s): Breast cancer or other estrogen/progestin sensitive cancer Use in women at high risk of thrombotic disease BBW: • Cigarette smoke and serious cardiovascular events Key Points: Nausea and Vomting Increased risk of blood clots Weight Changes; Fluid RetentionConsider various factors that may decrease effectiveness (abx, missed dose, time to onset, etc.)
Group: Triphasic oral Contraceptives
Brand: Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Trivora MOA: Combination hormonal contraceptives inhibit ovulation via a negative feedback mechanism on the hypothalamus, which alters the normal pattern of gonadotropin secretion of a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone by the anterior pituitar Schedule: legend Dosing: 1 tablet once daily Contraindication(s): Breast cancer or other estrogen/progestin sensitive cancer Use in women at high risk of thrombotic disease BBW: • Cigarette smoke and serious cardiovascular events Key Points: Nausea/Vomting Increased risk of blood clots Weight Changes; Fluid RetentionConsider various factors that may decrease effectiveness (abx, missed dose, time to onset, etc.)