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740: Week 2 Drugs Flashcards

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Acyclovir (brand)

A

Zovirax

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Acyclovir (indication)

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Genital herpes
Chickenpox, Shingles
Cold sores

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Acyclovir (dosage)

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1 tid 5-10d

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Acyclovir (adverse effects)

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Malaise

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Acyclovir (counseling)

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Take until completion
Symptoms should improve within 2-3 days
Maintain adequate hydration

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Azithromycin (brand)

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Zithromax, Z-Pak

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Azithromycin (indication)

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Community-acquired pneumonia
Bacterial sinusitis
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Acute infective exacerbation of COPD

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Azithromycin (dosage)

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2 qd on day 1, then 1 qd on days 2-5

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Azithromycin (adverse effects)

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Diarrhea

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Azithromycin (counseling)

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Take until completion
If causes upset stomach, take with food
Symptoms should improve within 2-3 days

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Atorvastatin (brand)

A

Lipitor

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Atorvastatin (indication)

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Hypercholesterolemia
Atherosclerotic heart disease (prevention)

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Atorvastatin (dosage)

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1 qd

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Atorvastatin (adverse effects)

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Myopathy
Diarrhea
Nasopharyngitis

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Atorvastatin (counseling)

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Avoid excessive alcohol
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice
Lifestyle modifications

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Esomeprazole (brand)

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Nexium

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Esomeprazole (indication)

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GERD
Heartburn
Erosive esophagitis

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Esomeprazole (dosage)

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1 qd ac

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Esomeprazole (adverse effects)

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Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence (all 1-10%)

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Esomeprazole (counseling)

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Take 30 min - 1 hr prior to meals

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Cephalexin (brand)

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Keflex, Daxbia

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Cephalexin (indication)

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Skin infections
Respiratory tract infection
Ear infection
Streptococcus pharyngitis
Impetigo

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Cephalexin (dosage)

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Cephalexin (adverse effects)

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Vomiting (1-10%)

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Cephalexin (counseling)
Take until completion Symptoms should improve within 2-3 days Watch for signs of anaphylaxis if penicillin allergy is known
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Clonidine (brand)
Catapres, Kapvay
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Clonidine (indication)
ADHD Hypertension
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Clonidine (dosage)
1 qhs (ADHD) 1 bid (HTN)
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Clonidine (adverse effects)
Feeling nervous Somnolence Erythema (patchy) Xerostomia
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Clonidine (counseling)
Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants Use caution driving or with tasks that require alertness Avoid sudden discontinuation (rebound HTN)
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Famotidine (brand)
Pepcid, Zantac
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Famotidine (indication)
GERD Heartburn
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Famotidine (dosage)
1 bid
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Famotidine (adverse effects)
Constipation Diarrhea Skin rash
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Famotidine (counseling)
Take at bedtime May take with food or antacids, if needed Do not take concurrently with other GERD agents
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Baclofen (brand)
Lioresal, Ozobax, Fleqsuvy
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Baclofen (indication)
Spasticity
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Baclofen (dosage)
1 tid
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Baclofen (adverse effects)
Asthenia Dizziness Somnolence Confusion
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Baclofen (counseling)
Avoid activities requiring alertness until drug effects are realized CNS effects of med may be additive to alcohol and other CNS depressants
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Cetirizine (brand)
Zyrtec
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Cetirizine (indication)
Seasonal rhinitis Chronic urticaria
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Cetirizine (dosage)
1 qd
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Cetirizine (adverse effects)
Drowsiness
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Cetirizine (counseling)
Avoid activities requiring alertness until drug effects are realized Available OTC
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Cefuroxime (brand)
Ceftin, Zinacef
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Cefuroxime (indication)
Pneumonia Acute infective exacerbation of COPD Bronchitis Ear infection Streptococcal pharyngitis
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Cefuroxime (dosage)
1 bid 10d
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Cefuroxime (adverse effects)
Diarrhea
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Cefuroxime (counseling)
Take until completion Symptoms should improve within 2-3 days

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