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1
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Levothyroxine Brand Name

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Synthroid/Levoxyl

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Levothyroxine tablet doses

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50/100 mcg

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3
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Levothyroxine Dosing

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1.7 mcg/kg/qd

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What is levothyroxine used to treat?

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Hypothyroidism

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Levothyroxine Tips (3)

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Take with water 30 mins before breakfast
Take 4 hours apart from antacids and iron
May take several weeks to see improvements

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Tamsulosin brand name

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Flomax, slow release capsule

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7
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Tamsulosin capsule dose

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0.4 mg

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8
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Tamsulosin Dosing

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1-2 capsules po qd

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9
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What is tamsulosin used to treat?

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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10
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Tamsulosin Tips (1)

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Take 30 mins after same meal each day for max absorption

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Tamsulosin side effects (3)

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Dizziness, drowsiness, headache

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12
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Donepezil brand name

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Aricept

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13
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Donepezil tablet doses

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5,10,23 mg

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14
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Donepezil dosing

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Take 1 tab po qd at bedtime

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15
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What is Donepezil used to treat?

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Slows mental decline in Alz

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16
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Donepezil Side Effects (3)

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Nausea, diarrhea, risk of GI bleed with NSAID

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17
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Alendronate brand name

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Fosamax

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18
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Alendronate tablet dosing

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35/70 mg

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19
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Alendronate dosing

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Take 1 tablet po once weekly

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20
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What is Alendronate used to treat?

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Prevention/treatment of osteoporosis

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21
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Alendronate tips (4)

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Take 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption
Ensure adequate Ca and Vit D intake
Space intake apart from Ca, Mg, Al
Tk w/ 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 min

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22
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Alendronate side effects (2)

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Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

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23
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Allopurinol brand name

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Zyloprim

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24
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Allopurinol tablet dosing

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100/300 mg tablets

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25
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Allopurinol dosing

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Mild gout: 200/300 mg po qd

DNE: 800 mg/day

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What is Allopurinol used to treat?

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Management of gout symptoms and lower acid serum levels

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27
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Allopurinol tips (2)

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2-6 wks for optimal benefit

Drink plenty of water

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28
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Allopurinol side effects (2)

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May cause nausea and diarrhea

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29
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Oseltamivir brand name

A

Tamiflu

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30
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Oseltamivir capsule dosing

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75 mg

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31
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Oseltamivir dosing

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Prevention: 1 c po qd for 10 days
Treatment: 1 cp po bid for 5 days

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32
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What is oseltamivir used to treat?

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Influenza prevention or treatment

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33
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Oseltamivir tips (2)

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Should still get flu vaccine

Must initiate within 48 hours

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34
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Oseltamivir side effects (2)

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Diarrhea, dizziness

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35
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Iron (ferrous sulfate) brand names

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Slow Fe and Feosol (both OTC)

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36
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Iron tablet dosing

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325 ( 65 mg elemental iron) mg

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37
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Iron dosing

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1 tab po qd-tid

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38
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What is iron used to treat?

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Iron deficiency and dietary supplement

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39
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Iron tips (2)

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Best absorbed on empty stomach

Separate 2 hours before/after other meals

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40
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Iron side effects (2)

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Black stools, constipation

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41
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Sumatriptan brand name

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Imitrex

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42
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Sumatriptan tablet dosing

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25, 50, 100 mg

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43
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Sumatriptan dosing

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One tablet po at first sign of migraine, may repeat same dose in 2 hours once if no relief
DNE 2000 mg/d

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44
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What is sumatriptan used to treat?

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Acute treatment of migraine; cluster headaches

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45
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Sumatriptan tips

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Avoid if history of CV disease

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46
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Sumatriptan side effects (3)

A

Tingling and flushing

Overuse (10+ days a month) may increase headaches

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47
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Tolterodine brand name

A

Detrol

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48
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Tolterodine capsule dose

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2/4 mg

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49
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Tolterodine dosing

A

1 cap po qd

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50
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What is tolterodine used to treat?

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Overactive bladder

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51
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Tolterodine side effects (3)

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Constipation, dry mouth, headache

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52
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Tadalafil brand name

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Cialis

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53
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Tadalafil tablet dosing

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2.5/5/10/20 mg

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54
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Tadalafil dosing

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ED: 2.5 mg po qd or 5-20 mg po prn prior to sexual activity
BPH: 5 mg po qd

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55
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What is tadalafil used to treat?

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ED/BPH/Pulmonary Htn

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56
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Tadalafil tips (3)

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Do not take more than once daily
Avoid alcohol (decreases BP)
Avoid grapefruit juice
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57
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Tadalafil side effects (4)

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Headache and flushing

Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use

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58
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Acetylsalicylic acid brand name

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Bayer aspirin

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59
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Acetylsalicylic acid tablet doing

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81/325/500/650 mg

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60
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Max dose of acetylsalicylic acid

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4000 mg

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61
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Acetylsalicylic acid dosing

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325-600 mg po q 4-6h prn

81-325 mg/day for heart attack and stroke prevention

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62
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What is acetylsalicylic acid used to treat?

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Mild-moderate pain, fever, inflammation, heart attack and stroke prevention

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63
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Acetylsalicylic acid tips (3)

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Stomach upset (take with food or milk)
Take with full glass of H20
Don’t give to children under 18

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64
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Acetylsalicylic acid side effects (1)

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Ringing in ears with high dose

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65
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Ibuprofen brand names

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Advil, Motrin IB, Motrin

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66
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Ibuprofen tablet dosing: OTC and Rx

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200 mg (OTC), 400/600/800

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67
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Max dose of ibuprofen (OTC and Rx)

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OTC: 1200 mg/day
Rx: 3200 mg/day

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68
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Ibuprofen dosing

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200-400 mg po q4-6h prn

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69
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What is ibuprofen used to treat?

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Mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation

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70
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Naproxen brand names

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Aleve, Anaprox (DS)

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71
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Naproxen tablet dosing: OTC and Rx

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OTC: 220
Rx: 275/550

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72
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Max dose of naproxen: OTC and Rx

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OTC: 660
Rx: 1650

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73
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Naproxen dosing:

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220-440 po initially, then 220 mg q 8-12 h prn

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74
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What is naproxen used to treat?

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Mild-moderate pain, fever, inflammation

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75
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Celecoxib brand name

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Celebrex

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76
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Celecoxib capsule dosing

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100/200 mg

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77
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Max dose of celecoxib

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400 mg/day

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78
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Celecoxib dosing

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200mg po qd or 100 mg bid

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79
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What is celecoxib used to treat?

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Mild-moderate pain, inflammation

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80
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Methylprednisolone brand name

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Medrol

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81
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Methylprednisolone tablet dosing: tablets and dose pack

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Tab: 4 mg

Dose pack: 21 tablets over 6 days

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82
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Methylprednisolone dosing

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4-80 mg daily

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83
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What is methylprednisolone used for?

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Steroidal anti-inflammatory (asthma, poison ivy)

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84
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Methylprednisolone tips (2)

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Finish entire course

Take with food or milk

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85
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Methylprednisolone side effect

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May cause insomnia

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86
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Acetaminophen brand name

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Tylenol

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87
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Acetaminophen tablet dosing

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325/500 mg tablets

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88
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Acetaminophen dosing

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325/650 po q4-6h

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89
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Acetaminophen max dose

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3000 mg/d

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90
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What does acetaminophen treat?

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Mild-moderate pain, fever

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91
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Acetaminophen tip

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Do not treat hangovers with APAP because of liver toxicity

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92
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Tramadol brand name

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Ultram

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93
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Tramadol Control Rank

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C-IV

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94
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Tramadol tablet dosing

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50 mg

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95
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Tramadol dosing

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50-100 mg po q 4-6 h prn

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96
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Tramadol max dose

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400 mg/day

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97
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What is Tramadol used to treat?

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Moderate to severe pain

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98
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Tramadol side effects (3)

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Constipation, drowsiness, dizziness

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99
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Hydrocodone/APAP brand names

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Norco, Vicodin, Lortab

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100
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Hydrocodone/APA control rank

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C-II

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101
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Hydrocodone/APAP tablet dosing (2)

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Norco: 5/325
Vicodin: 5/300

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102
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Hydrocodone/APAP dosing

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1-2 tab po q 4-6h prn

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103
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Hydrocodone/APAP max dose

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3000 mg APAP/day

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104
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What is hydrocodone/APAP used to treat?

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Moderate to severe pain

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105
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Hydrocodone/APAP side effects (3)

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Upset stomach, constipation, drowsiness

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106
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Oxycodone brand name

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Oxycontin

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107
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Oxycodone control ranking

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C-II

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108
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Oxycodone tablet dosing

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CR tabs: 10/20/40/80 mg

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109
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Oxycodone dosing

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10-80 mg bid prn

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110
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Oxycodone max dose

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Individualized

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111
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What is oxycodone used to treat?

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Moderate to severe pain

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112
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Oxycodone tips

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Do not crush CR tabs

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113
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Oxycodone side effects (3)

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Upset stomach, constipation, drowsiness

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114
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Cyclobenzaprine brand name

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Flexeril

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115
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Cyclobenzaprine tablet dosing

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5-10 mg

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116
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Cyclobenzaprine dosing

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5-10 mg up to tid prn

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117
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What is cyclobenzaprine used to treat?

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Muscle spasms

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118
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Cyclobenzaprine side effects (2)

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Drowsiness and dry mouth

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119
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NSAIDs counseling tips (3)

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Upset stomach, take with food or milk, avoid if history of heart problems

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120
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Olanzapine brand name

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Zyprexa

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121
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Olanzapine tablet dosing

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10 mg

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122
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Olanzapine dosing

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1 tab (10 mg) po daily

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123
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Olanzapine max dosing

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DNE 20 mg/day

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124
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What is Olanzapine used to treat?

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Bipolar, schizophrenia, treatment- resistant adjunct

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125
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Olanzapine side effects (6)

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Drowsiness, weight gain, mvt. disorders, decreased sex drive, increased blood sugars and lipids

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126
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Risperidone brand name

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Risperdal

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127
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Risperidone tablet dosing

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2 mg

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128
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Risperidone dosing

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1 tab (2 mg) qd

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129
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Risperidone max dose

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10 mg/day

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130
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What does Risperidone treat?

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Bipolar, schizophrenia, irritability in autism

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131
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Risperidone side effects (4)

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Movement disorders, decreased sex drive, drowsiness, weight gain

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Aripriprazole brand name

A

Abilify

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Aripriprazole tablet dose

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10 mg tab

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Aripriprazole dosing

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1 tab (10 mg) po qd

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Aripriprazole max dose

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DNE 30 mg/day

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What does aripriprazole treat?

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Bipolar, schizophrenia, associated psychomotor agitation, depression (adj)

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Aripriprazole side effects (4)

A

Movement disorders, drowsiness, weight gain, insomnia

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Topiramate

A

Topamax

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Topiramate tablet dosing

A

25 mg

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Topiramate dosing

A

1 tab po bid

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Topiramate max dose

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DNE 400 mg/day

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What does topiramate treat?

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Seizures and migraine prevention

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Topiramate side effects (6)

A

Dizziness, drowsiness, numbness, tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decreased appetite (nausea)

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Pregabalin brand name

A

Lyrica

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Pregabalin control rank

A

C-V

146
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Pregabalin capsule dosing

A

50 mg

147
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Pregabalin dosing

A

1 cap po bid

148
Q

Pregabalin max dose

A

DNE 600 mg/day

149
Q

What does Pregabalin treat?

A

Nerve pain disorders, fibromyalgia

150
Q

Pregabalin side effects (5)

A

Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, weight gain

151
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Gabapentin brand name

A

Neurontin

152
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Gabapentin capsule dose

A

300 mg

153
Q

Gabapentin dose

A

1 cap po tid

154
Q

Gabapentin max dose

A

DNE 3000 mg/day

155
Q

What does Gabapentin treat?

A

Nerve pain (shingles), seizure (adj), nerve pain disorders

156
Q

Gabapentin side effects (3)

A

Drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements

157
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Lamotrigine brand name

A

Lamictal

158
Q

Lamotrigine tablet dosing

A

100 mg

159
Q

Lamotrigine dosing

A

1 tab po bid

160
Q

Lamotrigine max dose

A

DNE: 700 mg/day

161
Q

What does Lamotrigine treat?

A

Seizures, bipolar disorder

162
Q

Lamotrigine side effects (6)

A

Drowsiness, dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements, headache, blurred vision, double vision

163
Q

Clopidogrel brand name

A

Plavix

164
Q

Clopidogrel tablet dose

A

75 mg

165
Q

Clopidogrel dosing

A

1 tab po qd

166
Q

What does Clopidogrel treat?

A

To prevent blood clots

167
Q

Clopidogrel tip

A

Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs

168
Q

Clopidogrel side effect

A

Seek medical attention if unusual and prolonged bleeding

169
Q

Furosemide brand name

A

Lasix

170
Q

Furosemide tablet dosing

A

20/40/80 mg

171
Q

Furosemide dosing

A

1 tab po qd or bid

172
Q

What does furosemide treat?

A

Edema and hypertension

173
Q

Furosemide tip

A

Avoid taking at bedtime

174
Q

Furosemide side effects (2)

A

Sun sensitivity, dizziness upon standing

175
Q

Divalproex brand name

A

Depakote

176
Q

Divalproex tablet dosing (DR and ER)

A

DR: 125, 250, 500 mg
ER: 250, 500

177
Q

Divalproex dosing (DR and ER)

A

DR: 1 tab po tid
ER: 1 tab po qd

178
Q

Divalproex max dose

A

DNE: 4200 mg/day

179
Q

What does Divalproex treat?

A

Seizures, bipolar disorder, migraine prevention

180
Q

Divalproex side effects (5)

A

Drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, muscle weakness, upset stomach

181
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Zolpidem brand name

A

Ambien

182
Q

Zolpidem control rank

A

C-IV

183
Q

Zolpidem tablet dose

A

10 mg

184
Q

Zolpidem dosing

A

1 tab po hs

185
Q

Zolpidem max dose

A

12.5 mg/day

186
Q

What does Zolpidem treat?

A

Short term insomnia

187
Q

Zolpidem side effects (2)

A

Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

May cause next day drowsiness

188
Q

Zolpidem tips (2)

A

Take within 20 mins of bedtime

Get more than 8 hours of sleep

189
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Eszopiclone brand name

A

Lunesta

190
Q

Eszopiclone control rank

A

2 mg

191
Q

Eszopiclone dose

A

1 tab po hs

192
Q

Eszopiclone max dose

A

DNE 3 mg/day

193
Q

What does Eszopiclone treat?

A

Insomnia

194
Q

Eszopiclone side effects (4)

A

Temporary metalic taste
Headache
Next day drowsiness
Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

195
Q

Eszopiclone tips (2)

A

Take within 20 mins of bedtime

Get more than 8 hours of sleep

196
Q

Promethazine

A

Phenergan

197
Q

Promethazine tablet/rectal suppository dosing

A

25 mg

198
Q

Promethazine dosing

A

1 tab or rs q 4-6 h prn

199
Q

What does Promethazine treat? (tab and rs)

A

Tab: motion sickness
RS: prevents nausea and vomiting

200
Q

Promethazine tip

A

Avoid alcohol

201
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Promethazine side effects (3)

A

Drowsiness, dizziness, sun sensitivity

202
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Ondansetron brand name

A

Zofran

203
Q

Ondansetron tablet dosing

A

8 mg tablet or odt

204
Q

Ondansetron dosing

A

1 t po prior to need, then 1 tab q8h prn

205
Q

What does Ondansetron treat?

A

Prevent nausea and vomiting

206
Q

Ondansetron side effects?

A

Fatigue, headache, constipation, diarrhea

207
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Omeprazole brand name

A

Prilosec

208
Q

Omeprazole tablet dosing

A

20 mg capsule (Rx)

20 mg tablet (OTC)

209
Q

Omeprazole dosing

A

20 mg po qd

210
Q

What does Omeprazole treat?

A

Acid reflux and indigestion, prevention and treatment of ulcers

211
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Omeprazole tips (3)

A

Works in 1 day up to 4 day for full effect
Food delays abs (take >1 hr before food)
Separate from antacids by 2 hours

212
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Famotidine brand name

A 
Pepsid (rx)
Pepsid Ac (OTC)
213
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Famotidine tablet dosing

A

20 mg tab

214
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Famotidine dosing

A

1 tab po bid

215
Q

What does Famotidine treat?

A

Acid reflux and indigestion, ulcer treatment and prevention

216
Q

Famotidine tips (2)

A

Works in 1 day

Can be taken with antacids

217
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MgOH/AlOH/Simethicone brand name

A

Maalox Advanced (OTC)

218
Q

MgOH/AlOH/Simethicone suspension dosing

A

200/200/20 gm per 5 mLs

219
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MgOH/AlOH/Simethicone dosing

A

2-4 teaspoons po qid prn

220
Q

What does MgOH and AlOH treat?

A

Acute acid reflux and indigestion

221
Q

What does Simethicone treat

A

Relief of gas and bloating

222
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MgOH/AlOH/Simethicone tips (2)

A

Shake well

Works within minutes/instant

223
Q

Al side effects

A

Constipation

224
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Mg and Simethicone side effects

A

Diarrhea

225
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Calcium carbonate brand name

A

Tums, chewable tab (OTC)

226
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Calcium carbonate tablet dosing

A

500/750 mg

227
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Calcium carbonate max dosing

A

7500 mg for indigestion

2500 mg for constipation

228
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What does calcium carbonate treat?

A

Ca 2+ supplement

Acute acid reflux/indigestion

229
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Calcium carbonate side effect

A

Constipation

230
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Calcium carbonate tips (2)

A

Chew before swallowing

Don’t use for more than 2 weeks

231
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Docusate brand name

A

Colace (OTC)

232
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Docusate capsule dose

A

100 mg cap

233
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Docusate dose

A

1-2 caps po qd in divided doses

234
Q

What does Docusate treat?

A

Stool softener to relieve constipation

235
Q

Docusate tips (3)

A

Works in 1-3 days
Can change absorption of some meds, separate by 2 hrs
Take with water

236
Q

Docusate side effects (2)

A

Diarrhea and cramps

237
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Polyethylene glycol brand names

A

Miralax (OTC); Golytely (Rx)

238
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Polyethylene glycol suspension dosing

A

powder for suspension (17 g/capful)

239
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Polyethylene glycol dosings

A

M: 17 g dissolved in 8 oz of liquid po once daily prn
G: mix w/ 1 gal of water and drink 8 oz every 10 min

240
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What does polyethylene glycol treat?

A

Stool softener and osmotic laxative to relieve constipation

Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep

241
Q

Polyethylene glycol tips (2)

A

Laxative works in 1-3 days; don’t take >1 week

Colon prep works in 1 hr

242
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Polyethylene glycol side effects (3)

A

Diarrhea, cramps, bloating

243
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Bisacodyl brand name

A

Ducolax (OTC)

244
Q

Bisacodyl tablet and rs dosing

A

tablet: 5 mg
rs: 10 mg

245
Q

Bisacodyl dosings

A

Laxative: 5-15 mg po qd and 10 mg rectally
Colonoscopy: 30 mg dose

246
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Bisacodyl max dose

A

30 mg/day

247
Q

What does Bisacodyl treat?

A

Stimulant laxative for constipation and evacuant for colonoscopy prep

248
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Bisacodyl tips (3)

A

Oral dose works in 8 hrs
Supp works in 15-60 mins
Do not take longer than 1 wk w/o MD approval

249
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Omega-3 fish oil brand name

A

Lovaza

250
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Omega-3 capsule dosing

A

1g liquid capsule

251
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Omega-3 dosing

A

4g qd

252
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What does omega-3 treat?

A

Reduce hightriglycerides

253
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Omega-3 tips (2)

A

Swallow hole, do not open

Refridgerate to decrease fishiness

254
Q

Omega-3 side effects (2)

A

Burping

Taste disturbances

255
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Lisinopril brand names

A

Zestril and Priniril

256
Q

Lisinopril tablet dosings

A

10/20/30/40 mg tab

257
Q

Lisinopril dosing

A

1 tab po qd

258
Q

Lisinopril max doses

A

DNE 80 mg for HTN

DNE 40 mg for heart failure

259
Q

What does Lisinopril treat?

A

HTN, heart failure, post heart attack, diabetic neuropathy

260
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Lisinopril tip

A

Avoid during pregnancy

261
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Lisinopril side effects (3)

A

Dizziness
Dry cough
Headache

262
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Losartan brand name

A

Cozaar

263
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Losartan tablet dosing

A

25/50/100 mg tab

264
Q

Losartan dosings

A

HTN: 1 tab po qd/bid
HF: 1 tab po qd

265
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Losartan tip

A

Avoid during pregnancy

266
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Losartan side effects (2)

A

Dizziness

Headache

267
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Amlodipine brand name

A

Norvasc

268
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Amlodipine tablet dosing

A

5/10 mg

269
Q

Amlodipine dosing

A

1 tab po qd

270
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Amlodipine max dose

A

DNE 10 mg

271
Q

What does Amlodipine treat?

A

HTN and angina

272
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Amlodipine side effects (2)

A

Swelling, headache

273
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Warfarin brand name

A

Coumadin

274
Q

Warfarin tablet dosing

A

2,5, 10 mg tab

275
Q

Warfarin dosing

A

Variable dosing

276
Q

What does warfarin treat?

A

Prevent and treat blood clots

277
Q

Warfarin tips (3)

A

Keep vitamin K constant
Many drug interactions
Take missed dose ASAP but don’t double doses

278
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Spironolactone brand name

A

Aldactone

279
Q

Spironolactone tablet dosing

A

25,50,100 mg tab

280
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Spironolactone dosing

A

1 tab po qd

281
Q

What does Spironolactone treat?

A

Edema, HTN, acne (non-FDA), hirsutism

282
Q

Spironolactone side effects (3)

A

Gynecomastia
Diarrhea
Irregular menses

283
Q

Triamterene/HCTZ brand names

A

Dyazide (cap) and Maxzide (tab)

284
Q

Triamterene/HCTZ tab and cap dosing

A

37.5/25 mg dosing

285
Q

Triamterene/HCTZ dosing

A

1-2 cap/tab po qd

286
Q

What does Triamterene/HCTZ treat?

A

Edema/HTN

287
Q

Triamterene/HCTZ side effects (2)

A

Sun sensitivity

Dizziness upon standing

288
Q

Metoprolol succinate brand name

A

Toprol XL

289
Q

Metoprolol succinate tablet dosing

A

25, 50, 100, 200 mg

290
Q

Metoprolol succinate dosing

A

1 tab po qd

291
Q

What does Metoprolol succinate treat?

A

HTN, heart attack, HF

292
Q

Metoprolol succinate tip

A

Take with water

293
Q

Metoprolol succinate side effects (3)

A

Dizziness, fatigue, decreased heart rate

294
Q

Metoprolol tartrate brand name

A

Lorpressor

295
Q

Metoprolol tartrate tablet dosing

A

25, 50, 100 mg tablet

296
Q

Metoprolol tartrate dosing

A

1 tab po bid

297
Q

What does Metoprolol tartrate treat?

A

HTN, heart attack, angina

298
Q

Metoprolol tartrate tip

A

Take with water

299
Q

Metoprolol tartrate side effects (3)

A

Dizziness, fatigue, decreased heart rate

300
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Atorvastatin brand name

A

Lipitor

301
Q

Atorvastatin tablet dosing

A

20/40 mg tablet

302
Q

Atorvastatin dosing

A

1 tab po qd

303
Q

What does atorvastatin do?

A

Reduce cholesterol and triglycerides

304
Q

Atorvastatin side effects (2)

A

Diarrhea

Report unusual muscle pains, tenderness or fever

305
Q

Atorvastatin tips

A

Avoid grapefruit juice and alcohol
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Decrease lipid levels in 2-4 weeks

306
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Ezetimibe brand name

A

Zetia

307
Q

Ezetimibe tablet dosing

A

10 mg

308
Q

Ezetimibe dosing

A

1 tab po qd

309
Q

What does Ezetimibe treat?

A

Reduce cholesterol

310
Q

Ezetimibe side effects (2)

A

Diarrhea

Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness

311
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Gemfibrozil brand name

A

Lopid

312
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Gemfibrozil tablet dosing

A

600 mg tablet

313
Q

Gemfibrozil dosing

A

1 tab po bid 30 min before meals

314
Q

What does Gemfibrozil treat?

A

Decrease triglyceries

315
Q

Gemfibrozil side effects (2)

A

Upset stomach

Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness or weakness

316
Q

Insulin lispro brand name

A

Humalog

317
Q

Insulin lispro injection dosing

A

Rapid acting injectable solution (pen/vial)

100 units/mL

318
Q

Insulin lispro dosing

A

Individualized dose, inject 15 minutes/after meals

319
Q

What does Insulin lispro treat?

A

Antidiabetic (types 1 and 2), lower blood sugar

320
Q

Insulin lispro tips (2)

A

Refridgerate unopened vials

discard opened after 28 days

321
Q

Insulin regular brand name

A

Humulin/Novolin R

322
Q

Insulin regular injection dosing

A

Short acting solution (injectable), 100 units/mL

323
Q

Insulin regular dosing

A

Individualized dosing, inject 30 mins before meals

324
Q

What does Insulin regular treat?

A

Antidiabetic

325
Q

Insulin regular tips (2)

A

Refridgerate unopened vials

discard opened after 28 days

326
Q

Insulin glargine brand name

A

Lantus

327
Q

Insulin glargine injection dosing

A

Long-acting soluble injection, 100 units/mL

328
Q

Insulin glargine dosing

A

Variable injection qd or bid

329
Q

What does Insulin glargine treat?

A

Antidiabetes

330
Q

Insulin glargine tips (4)

A

Refridgerate unopened vials
discard opened after 28 days
Use at same time each day
Do not mix with other insulin in same syringe

331
Q

Metformin brand name

A

Glucophage

332
Q

Metformin tablet dosing

A

500, 850, 1000 mg

333
Q

Metformin dosing

A

500&850 mg tid

1000 mg bid

334
Q

Metformin max dose

A

DNE: 2550 mg/d

335
Q

What does Metformin treat?

A

Antidiabetic

336
Q

Metformin tips (3)

A

Titrate dose up weakly
Take with meals
Take with plenty of water

337
Q

Metformin side effect

A

Decrease appetite

338
Q

Glimepiride brand name?

A

Amaryl

339
Q

Glimepiride tablet dosing

A

2 mg tab

340
Q

Glimepiride dosing

A

1 tab po qd

341
Q

What does Glimepiride treat?

A

Antidiabetic/lower blood sugar

342
Q

Glimepiride tip

A

Take with breakfast to decrease nausea

343
Q

Glimepiride side effect

A

Headache

344
Q

Sitagliptin brand name

A

Januvia

345
Q

Sitagliptin tablet dosing

A

100 mg tab

346
Q

Sitagliptin dosing

A

1 tab po qd

347
Q

What does Sitagliptin treat?

A

Antidiabetic/ lower blood sugar

348
Q

Sitagliptin side effect

A

Headache

349
Q

Clonidine brand names

A

Catapres, Catapres TTS

350
Q

Clonidine tablet/transdermal patch dosing

A

0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mg dosing

351
Q

Clonidine dosings

A

1 tab PO bid

1 patch weekly

352
Q

Clonidine max doses

A

Tab: DNE 2.4 mg/day
Patch: DNE 0.6 mg/day

353
Q

What does Clonidine treat?

A

HTN, ADHD, hot sweats, nicotine dependence

354
Q

Clonidine tip

A

Avoid alcohol

355
Q

Clonidine side effects (2)

A

Dry mouth

Constipation

356
Q

Loperamide brand names

A

Imodium (Rx) and Imodium AD (OTC)

357
Q

Loperamide tab and capsule dosing

A

Capsule (Rx) and Tab (OTC) 2 mg

358
Q

Loperamide dosing

A

2 tabs po after 1st stool, then 1 tab after each

359
Q

Loperamide max doses

A

OTC: 8 mg/day
Rx: 16 mg/day

360
Q

What does Loperamide treat?

A

Slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea

361
Q

Loperamide tips (2)

A

Drink fluids during treatment

Call MD if diarrhea hasn’t improved in 2 days due to dehydration risk

362
Q

Loperamide side effect

A

Drowsiness

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