All Med Lists Flashcards
Doxycycline monohydrate / cyclate
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
Indication: RTI, UTI, STI, acne
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Sun-sensitive, take 4 hours from Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn, may decrease effectiveness of BC
Amoxicillin
Amoxil
Indication: RTI, UTI, STI, ENT infection
Dosing: q8h, q12h
Counsel: May decrease efficacy of BC, contraindicated w penicillin allergy
Cephalexin
Keflex
Indication: RTI, UTI, ENT infection
Dosing: q6h, q8h
Counsel: Take 3 hrs from Zn, contraindication w cephalosporin allergy
Azithromycin
Zithromax, Z-pak, Tri-Pak
Indication: RTI, STI, ENT infection
Dosing: q24h or two 250mg tablets po on day 1 and one tablet days 2-5 (Z-pak)
Counsel: Don’t take w Al or Mg, contraindicated w macrolide allergy
Ciprofloxacin
Cipro, Ciloxan
Indication: STI, skin/bone infections, pneumonia
Dosing; q12h
Counsel: Take 4 hrs from Ca and Fe, sun sensitivity, caffeine sensitivity, contraindicated w fluoroquinolone allergy
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
Bactrim DS
Indication: RTI, UTI, HIV
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Sun sensitivity, take w 8oz water, contraindicated w sulfa allergy
Nitrofuratoin
Macrobid, Macrodantin
Indication: UTI
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Orange/brown urine is common, take 4 hrs from Mg
Metronidazole
Flagyl
Indication: Abscess, GI infection, STI
Dosing: q6h, q8h, q12h
Counsel: Metallic taste, HA common, contraindicated w alcohol
Tri-phasics: ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-ViLibra
Indication: OC, Acne
Dosing: Mimics natural cycle, 1 first phase tab for 7 days, repeat w second and third phase followed by inactive tab for 7 days
Counsel: Water retention, increased CV risk
Iron containing: Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone / ferrous fumarate
Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe
Indication: OC, Acne
Dosing: Replaces iron lost, take 1 active tab for 21 days, then 1 iron tab for 7 days
Counsel: Water retention, increased CV risk
Ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
Indicated: OC, acne, PDD
Dosing: Take 1 active tab for 24 days, then 1 inactive tab for 4 days
Counsel: Only 4 inactive says = shorter menstruation, less water retention
Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
Xulane
Indication: Contraception
Dosing: Apply 1 new patch weekly for 3 weeks, week 4 patch free
Counsel: Adhesive irritation, don’t cut patch
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
NuvaRing
Indication: Contraception
Dosing: Insert ring on or before day 5 and leave in for 3 weeks, then remove on week 4
Counsel: If ring falls out, reinsert within 3 hours
Medroxyprogesterone
Depo-provera
Indication: Contraception, uterine pain, amenorrhea
Dosing: 150mg IM injection every 3 months
Counsel: No estrogen, nervous, don’t use > 2 years
Levonorgestrel (OTC)
Plan B, EContra
Indication: Emergency contraception
Dosing: Take 1 tablet within 72 hrs of unprotected sex
Counsel: Fatigue
Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine
Adderall / XR
Indication: ADHD, narcolepsy
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Take in am, weight loss, dry mouth, increased HR
Methylphenidate
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
Indication: ADHD, narcolepsy
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Take in am, weight loss, dry mouth, increased HR
Escitalopram
Lexapro
Indication: Depression, anxiety
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: HA, insomnia, drowsy, sex dysfunction
Fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem
Indication: Depression, OCD, panic, bipolar, bulimia, PDD (sarafem)
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Sex dysfunction, anorexia, diarrhea
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
Indication: Depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathic pain, muscoskeletal pain
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Insomnia, drowsy
Sertraline
Zoloft
Indication: Depression, OCD, PTSD, social phobia
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: HA, insomnia, sex dysfunction
Bupropion
Wellbutrin SR, XL, Zyban
Indication: Wellbutrin: Depression, SAD; Zyban: Smoking cessation
Dosing: SR: 1 tab daily for 3-7 days, then 1 tab BID; XL: 150mg tab daily for 3-7 days, then 300mg tab daily
Counsel: Insomnia, start 1 week before smoking cessation
Olanzapine
Zyprexa
Indication: Bipolar, schizophrenia, persistant depression
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Drowsy, weight gain, increased blood sugar, decreased sex drive, mvmt disorders
Quetiapine
Seroquel
Indication: Bipolar, schizophrenia, depression
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Drowsy, weight gain, increased bp, dizzy
Aripiprazole
Abilify
Indication: Bipolar, schizophrenia, persistent depression, autistic irritation
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Drowsy, weight gain, mvmt disorders
Lamotrigine
Lamictal
Indication: Seizures, bipolar
Dosing: q1d, BID
Counsel: NV, drowsy, skin rash, visual disturbances
Divalproex sodium
Depakote Dr, ER
Indication: Seizures, bipolar, migraine prevention
Dosing: DR: TID; ER: q1d
Counsel: Drowsy, tremor, muscle weakness
Levetriacetam
Keppra / XR
Indicated: Seizures
Dosing: Keppra: BID; XR: q1d
Counsel: Drowsy, asthenia, HA
Trazodone
Desyrel
Indication: Depression, insomnia (off-label)
Dosing: Depression: BID, TID; Insomnia: q1d pm
Counsel: Drowsy
Zolpidem
Ambien / CR
Indication: Insomnia short term tx
Dosing: q1d pm
Counsel: Take 20 min before bed, abnormal sleep behavior
Loratadine
Claritin
Indication: Allergy, urticaria, rash
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: HA
Diphenhydramine
Benadryl
Indication: Allergy, insomnia, itching, motion sickness
Dosing: Allergies: q4-6h prn; Sleep: 50mg at bedtime
Counsel: Drowsy, alcohol increases drowsy, dry mouth
Fluticasone
Flonase
Indication: Chronic nasal allergy
Dosing: 1-2 sprays in each nostril q1d
Counsel: Gently shake before use, HA, delayed full effect
Montelukast
Singulair
Indication: Chronic nasal allergy, asthma
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Maintence therapy, HA, take in pm
Albuterol sulfate
ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
Indication: Asthma attack, prevention of exercise asthma
Dosing: Attack: 2 puffs q4-6h prn; Prevention: 2 puffs 15-30min before activity
Counsel: Shake well, increased HR, clean mouthpiece
Budesonide and Formoterol
Symbicort
Indication: Asthma, COPD
Dosing: 2 puffs BID
Counsel: Shake well, rinse mouthpiece
Benzonatate
Tesslon Perles
Indication: Cough suppress, relieve dry cough
Dosing: TID
Counsel: Drowsy, don’t chew
Dextromethorphan
Delsym
Indication: Cough suppress, relieve dry cough
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Shake well, abuse potential
Guaifenesin
Mucinex
Indication: Loosen congestion
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Drink water, nausea
Psuedoephedrine
Sudafed
Indication: Nasal decongestant
Dosing: 60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn
Counsel: Increased HR, jittery, insomnia
Nirmatrelvir / ritonavir
Paxlovid
Indication: COVID-19
Dosing: BID for 5 days
Counsel: Diarrhea, NV, HA
Omega-3 fatty acids
Lovaza
Indication: Hypertriglyceridemia
Dosing: 4g q1d, 2g BID
Counsel: Taste disturbances, swallow whole
Fenofibrate
Trilipix, Tricor
Indication: Hypertriglyceridemia
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Increased liver enzymes, sun sensitive, discontinue if gallstones
Astorvastatin
Lipitor
Indication: Hyperlipidemia, CVD prevention
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Increased liver enzymes, avoid grapefruit, diarrhea, contraindicated if preg
Ezetimibe
Zetia
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Increased liver enzymes, diarrhea
Insulin lispro (rapid)
Humalog
Indication: Diabetes
Dosing: Inject 15min before or after meals
Counsel: Low blood sugar, refrigerate unopened vials, discard after 28 days at room temp
Insulin glargine (long)
Lantus
Indication: Diabetes
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Low blood sugar, refrigerate unopened vials, discard after 28 days at room temp
Metformin
Glucophage
Indicated: Type 2 diabetes, PCOS
Dosing: BID, TID
Counsel: Diarrhea, take w food, titrate, long term Vit B12 deficiency
Dapaglifozin
Farxiga
Indication: Type 2 diabetes, CKD, heart failure
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: UTI, increased urine, decreased BP
Semaglutide
Rybelus, Ozempic, Wegovy
Indication: Type 2 diabetes
Dosing: PO: q1d; SubQ: weekly
Counsel: NV, HA, low blood sugar
Gabapentin
Neurontin
Indication: Neuropathic pain, seizures, anxiety
Dosing: BID, TID
Counsel: Drowsy, uncoordinated mvmt
Promethazine
Phenergan
Indication: NV, motion sickness, allergies
Dosing: q4-6h prn
Counsel: Drowsy, sun sensitive, avoid alc
Ondansetron
Zofran / ODT
Indication: NV prevention
Dosing: q8h prn
Counsel: Fatigue, HA, constipation, diarrhea
Omeprazole
Prilosec
Indication: Acid reflux, ulcers
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: ≤4 days for full effect, take 2 hrs from antacids
Famotidine
Pepcid AC
Indication: Acid reflux, ulcers
Dosing: BID
Counsel: ≤1 day for full effect
Calcium Carbonate
Tums
Indication: Acid reflux, calcium
Dosing: Chew 2-4 tabs prn
Counsel: Constipation, don’t use >2 weeks
Docusate sodium
Colace
Indication: Constipation
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Works in 1-3 days, diarrhea, cramps
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
MiraLAX, GoLYTELY
Indication: Constipation, colonoscopy prep
Dosing: MiraLax: 17g in 8oz liquid q1d prn; GoLYTELY: mix w 1 gal, drink 8oz q10min
Counsel: Lax works in 1-3 days, don’t take >1 week
Bisacodyl
Dulcolax
Indication: Constipation, colonoscopy prep
Dosing: Lax: 5-15mg q1d or 10mg rectally; Colon: 20-30mg dose
Counsel: Don’t take >1 week
Loperamide
Imodium
Indication: Diarrhea
Dosing: 2 tap after first loose stool, 1 tab after each subsequent
Counsel: Drowsy, call MD if no improvement after 2 days
Furosemide
Lasix
Indication: Edema, heart failure, HTN
Dosing: q1d, BID
Counsel: Sun sensitive, dizzy, decreased electrolytes, avoid at bedtime
Spironolactone
Aldactone
Indication: Heart failure, HTN, acne
Dosing: q1d, BID
Counsel: Gynecomastia, increased potassium, diarrhea
Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide
Indication: Edema, HTN
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Sun sensitive, dizzy, avoid at bedtime
Lisinopril
Zestril, Prinvil
Indication: HTN, heart failure/attack, migraine prevention
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Avoid if pregnant, dizzy, dry cough, increases potassium
Losartan
Cozaar
Indication: HTN, heart failure, diabetic neuropathy
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Avoid if pregnant, dizzy, increases potassium
Amlodipine
Norvasc
Indication: HTN, angina, Raynaud’s
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Leg swelling
Metoprolol tartrate / succinate
Lopressor / Toprol XL
Indication: HTN, post heart attack
Dosing: IR: BID; XL: q1d
Counsel: Dizzy, lowers HR, don’t stop abruptly
Aspirin, Acetylsalicyclic acid
Bayer aspirin
Indication: Pain, fever, inflammation, heart attack prevention
Dosing: q4-6h prn
Counsel: Don’t give to children, ringing in ears
Ibuprofen
Advil, Motrin
Indication: Pain, fever, inflammation
Dosing: q4-6h prn
Counsel: Avoid if hx of heart issues
Meloxicam
Mobic
Indication: Pain, osteoarthritis
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Avoid if hx of heart issues
Methlyprednisolone
Medrol
Indication: Inflammation, asthma, poison ivy
Dosing: q1d; Dose pack: 21 tab over 6 days
Counsel: Finish entire course, take in am
Hydrocortisone
Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5
Indication: Rash, inflammation, hemorrhoids
Dosing: q1d, BID
Counsel: Localized burning
Acetaminophen
Tylenol
Indication: Pain, fever
Dosing: q4-6h prn
Counsel: Don’t treat hangovers
Tramadol
Ultram
Indication: Pain
Dosing: q4-6h prn
Counsel: Constipation, drowsy, dizzy
Oxycodone
Oxy IR, Oxycontin
Indication: Pain
Dosing: IR: q4-6h prn, Oxycontin: BID
Counsel: Constipation, drowsy, swallow tablets whole
Levothyroxine
Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint
Indication: Hypothyroidism
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Take 30min before breakfast, take 4 hrs from antacids and Fe, several weeks for full effect
Alendronate
Fosamax
Indication: Osteoporosis
Dosing: Once weekly
Counsel: Take 30min before breakfast, remain upright for 30min
Ferrous sulfate
Slow Fe, FeroSul
Indication: Iron deficiency
Dosing: q1d, BID, TID
Counsel: Take on empty stomach, 2 hrs from other meds, black stool, constipation
Sumatriptan
Imitrex
Indication: Migraine, cluster HA
Dosing: One tab at first sign, again in 2hr if no relief
Counsel: Tingle, avoid if hx of CVD, don’t use >10 days/moz
Tadalafil
Cialis
Indication: ED, BHP, HTN
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Avoid alc, grapefruit, flushing
Atovaquone / proguantil
Malarone
Indication: Malaria
Dosing: Once daily 1-2 days before travel, continue 7 days after return
Counsel: Abdominal pain, NV
Oseltamivir
Tamiflu
Indication: Flu prevention/tx
Dosing: Prevent: 1 cap q1d x 10 days; Tx: 1 cap BID x 5 days
Counsel: Doesn’t replace vaccine, initiate within 48h of symptoms
Valacyclovir
Valtrex
Indication: Herpes, shingles
Dosing: q8h, q12h, q24h
Counsel: HA, doesn’t prevent transmission
Fluconazole
Diflucan
Indication: Fungal infections
Dosing: q1d, vaginitis=single dose
Counsel: Report any rashes
Clopidogrel
Plavix
Indication: Reduce heart attack and stroke
Dosing: 300mg loading, 75mg q1d
Counsel: Avoid NSAIDs, avoid abruptly stopping
Warfarin
Coumadin
Indication: Prevent blood clots
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Keep Vit K and alc consistent, many interactions
Rivaroxaban
Xarelto
Indication: Prevent blood clots
Dosing: q1d, BID
Counsel: Gastroenteritis, vomiting, cough
Alprazolam
Xanax
Indication: Panic, anxiety
Dosing: BID, TID, prn
Counsel: Confusion, drowsy esp w alc, don’t stop abruptly
Estradiol
Estrace, Climara, Vivelle-Dot
Indication: Menopause, breast cancer, osteoporosis
Dosing: Es: q1d, Cl: weekly, Vi: twice weekly
Counsel: Breast tenderness, HA
Testosterone
Depo-Testosterone, Androgel, Testim
Indication: Hypogonadism
Dosing: Depo: 1-2 weekly, Androgel, Testim: q1d
Counsel: Increased bp, VTE, localized itching