14 common drugs Flashcards
Acetaminophen/brand
Tylenol
Acetaminophen/classification
Analgesic/antipyretic
Acetaminophen/indication
Analgesia, fever
Acetaminophen/dose
IR: 325-650 mg PO/PR q4h
ER:1000 mg PO q6-8h
Acetaminophen/MOA
Acts on hypothalamus to produce antipyresis, peripherally works to block pain impulse generation, may inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in CNS
Acetaminophen/ADEs
Angioedema
Disorientation/dizziness
Pruritic, maculopapular rash
Acetaminophen/elimination
Hepatic metabolism
Excreted in urine
Acetaminophen/clinical pearls
Pregnancy Cat B
Avoid doses >3250 mg daily
Amlodipine/Brand
Norvasc
Amlodipine/classifcation
Antihypertensive
Amlodipine/indication
Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina
Amlodipine/dose
5 mg PO daily; may increase q7-14 days
Amlodipine/MOA
Calcium channel blocker; inhibits cardiac & vascular smooth muscle contraction leading to dilation of main coronary & systemic arteries
Amlodipine/ADEs
Edema/Pulmonary edema
Headache
Fatigue
Amlodipine/elimination
Hepatic metabolism
Excreted in urine
Amlodipine/clinical pearls
Comes in combination w/ Benazepril, Atorvastatin, Olmesartan, Telmisartan, & Valsartan
Use w/ caution in CHF
Peripheral edema may take 2-3 weeks to develop
Titrate slowly in those w/ severe hepatic impairment due to extensive liver metabolism
Aspirin/brand
Bayer Aspirin
Aspirin/classification
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory/
Anti-platelet
Aspirin/indication
Pain and fever
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aspirin/dose
Pain & fever: 325-650 mg PO/PR q4-6hr PRN
ACS: 160-325 mg PO; chew nonenteric-coated tablet upon presentation; maintenance includes 81-325 mg/day
Aspirin/MOA
Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins by blocking COX; inhibits platelet aggregation; has antipyretic & analgesic activity
Aspirin/ADEs
Angioedema, urticaria, rash
Bronchospasm
CNS alteration
Aspirin/elimination
Hepatic metabolism
Excreted mostly in urine, some in sweat, saliva and feces
Aspirin/clinical pearls
Contraindications: bleeding GI ulcers, hemophilia, hemorrhoids, lactating mothers, nasal polyps associated with asthma, sarcoidosis, thrombocytopenia, ulcerative colitis
Avoid using in pediatric pts due to increased incidence of Reyes syndrome
May worsen CHF in pts due to increased Na & H2O retention due to prostaglandin inhibition
Atorvastatin/brand
Lipitor
Atorvastatin/classification
Hypolipemic
Atorvastatin/indication
Hyperlipidemia
Atorvastatin/dose
10-80 mg PO daily
Atorvastatin/MOA
Inhibits rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
Atorvastatin/ADEs
N/D/dyspepsia (discomfort in the upper abdomen)
Nasopharyngitis (inflammatory attack of the pharynx and nasal cavity)
Arthralgia (joint stiffness)
Atorvastatin/elimination
Hepatic metabolism
excreted mainly in the bile
Glyburide/brand
Micronase
Glyburide/classification
Antidiabetic
Glyburide/indication
Diabetes
Glyburide/dose
1.25-20 mg po daily, max 20 mg daily
Glyburide/MOA
Sulfonylurea enhance insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. Increase peripheral utilization of glucose, suppress hepatic gluconeogenesis, and possibly increase sensitivity and/or number of peripheral insulin receptors
Glyburide/ADEs
Nocturnal enuresis
Hypoglycemia, nausea, myalgia, skin rash, heartburn
Disulfiram reaction, hemolytic anemia
Glyburide/elimination
Renal elimination 50%
Glyburide/clinical pearls
May have symptoms of hypoglycemia masked by beta blockers (except sweating)
Monitor blood glucose 2-4 times per day
Alcohol may cause disulfiram reaction
Often add-on in therapy with metformin if A1c goals are not met
Hydrochlorothiazide/brand
Hydrodiuril
Hydrochlorothiazide/classification
Diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide/indication
Hypertension, edema
Hydrochlorothiazide/dose
Edema: 25-100 mg PO daily in single or divided doses
HTN: initial 12.5-25 mg PO daily
Hydrochlorothiazide/MOA
Thiazides increase sodium and chloride excretion by interfering with their reabsorption in the cortical diluting segment of the nephron