Brand/Generic Flashcards
Epzicom
Abacavir/Lamivudine
NRTI for HIV
(EAL)
abacavir: HLA-B*5701, potential MI risk
Acetaminophen/Codeine
Tylenol #3
Zovirax
Acyclovir
Tx for Herpes (HSV, Varicella, Zoster)
- dosed on IBW
- herpes labialis - 5x daily x 4 days
- herpes zoster - 5x daily for 7 days (start within 72 hours)
Differin
Adapalene
Retinoid for acne
Abuterol
ProAir
Proventil
Ventolin
Albuterol/Ipratropium
Combivent
Fosamax
Alendronate
Bisphoshonate for osteoporosis
- ONJ, femur fracture, esophagitis, hypocalcemia, renal impairment
- separate from antacids at least 2 hours
Zyloprim
Allopurinol
xanthane oxidase inhibitor for gout
- MUST use with colchicine or NSAID for initial 3-6 months due to high rate of gout attacks
- HLA-B*5801 - SJS/TEN, don’t use if +
- hepatotoxicity
Xanax
Alprazolam
benzodiazepine, CIV
pregnancy - crosses placenta
Entereg
Alvimopan
Gut motility stimulator - for hospitalized surgery patients to decrease risk of post-op ileus
Opioid antagonist
- Max doses: 15
- CI: therapeutic doses of opioids for > 7 days
Pacerone (PO)
Nexterone (IV)
Amiodarone
Class 3 anti-arrhythmic = K channel
- boxed warnings: pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity, must be hospitalized for IV LD
- CI: iodine HS
- thyroid (iodine + conversion inhibition), photosensitivity (slate blue skin), optic and peripheral neuropathy, hypotension, bradycardia, corneal microdeposits
- GAL PLAT
- LATTIN
- t1/2 ~60 days
Elavil
Amitriptyline
Tricyclic Antidepressant - tertiary amines
- CI: w/ MAO, methylene blue, linezolid
- QT prolongation/fatal arrhythmias, anticholinergic (> with tertiary)
Norvasc
Amlodipine
DHP CCB
- peripheral edema/HA/flushing/palpitations/reflex tachycardia, gingival hyperplasia (more with non-DHPs)
Lotrel
Amlodipine/Benazepril
DHP-CCB/ ACEi
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
Augmentin
Adderall
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
CNS stimulant
- misuse can cause sudden death/serious CV events
Arimidex
Anastrozole
Aromatase Inhibitor for postmenopausal breast cancer
- ONLY POSTmenopausal women unless using GnRH agonist as well
- higher risk of CVD compared to SERMs
- higher risk of osteoporosis
- hot flashes/night sweats, arthralgia/myalgia
Eliquis
Apixaban
DOAC
Emend
Aprepitant (PO), fosaprepitant (IV)
Substance P NK-1 Antagonist
for CINV
- decrease dexamethasone dose - 3A4 inhibitors
Abilify
Aripiprazole
SGA - blocks D2 and 5HT2A receptors
- the 2 A’s: activating and akathisia
Reyataz
Atazanavir
Protease Inhibitor (stage 7)
- “A” for acidic environment required!
- Take with food (all PIs)
Tenormin
Atenolol
Beta Blocker
- Selective for B1 (AMEBBA)
- do NOT d/c abruptly
Tenoretic
Atenolol/Chlorthalidone
Strattera
Atomoxetine
Selective NE reuptake inhibitor for ADHD
- boxed warning: suicidal ideation
- CI: MAO within 14 days
- SE: decr appetite, insomnia, somnolence, dry mouth, HTN, tachycardia
- DO NOT OPEN CAPSULE - ocular irritant
Lipitor
Atorvastatin
HMG-CoA inhibitor
Astepro
Azelastine (nasal)
Antihistamine H-1 receptor for allergy
Azithromycin
Zithromax
Macrolides 50s ribosubunit (CLiMS)
Cortisporin
Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin B/ Hydrocortisone
Lioresal
Baclofen (intrathecal)
skeletal muscle relaxant
QVAR RediHaler
Beclomethasone
inhaled corticosteroids
Lotensin
Benazepril
ACE inhibitors
Tessalon Perles
Benzonatate
antitussive anesthesia of vagal sensory nerve fibers that mediate cough
Cogentin
Benztropine
Anticholinergic for Parkinson’s and symptoms of antipsychotics (EPS) – Primarily for TREMORS
- anticholinergic SEs
Diprolene Cream
Betamethasone diprionate
High potency corticosteroid 0.6
Lotrisone
Betamethasone / Clotrimazole
Bictarvy
Bictegravir / Emtricitabine / TAF
INSTI / NRTI
(BETA)
- don’t use CrCl < 30
- separate cations - take INSTI 2 hours before or 6 hours after
- all INTIs: weight gain, HA, insomnia
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
decreases IOP for open angle gluacoma
- another version for eyelash growth (Latisse)
- 1 drop QHS
Bromfed DM
Brompheniramine / Psuedoephedrine / Dextromethorphan
Antihistamine / anticongestant / Antitussive
Pulmicort
Budesonide
ICS
- only neb option of ICS - jet neb only
- DOC for asthma maintenance in pregnancy
Symbicort
Budesonide/ Formoterol
(symBUFort)
- can be used prn as a rescue inhaler in asthma (reduces exacerbations compared to albuterol alone)
Bumex
Bumetanide
Loop diuretic
Furosemide 40 mg = Bume 1 mg = Torsemide 20 mg
ototoxicity
Belbuca (buccal)
Butrans (patch)
Buprenorphine
Opioid partial agonist
Zyban
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Serotonin and NE reuptake inhibitor ?? used for depression and smoking cessation
Miacalcin
Calcitonin
for severe hypercalcemia (last line)
- nasal spray or injection (one nostril daily)
- hypocalcemia, MALIGNANCY risk, HSR to salmon derived products
Invokana
Canagliflozin
Invokamet
Canagliflozin/Metformin
Xeloda
Capecitabine
Prodrug of fluorouracil
Antimetabolite Pyrimidine analog chemotherapy
- DPD deficiency incr risk of toxicity
- hand-foot syndrome, diarrhea, mucositis
- leucovorin incr efficacy of 5-FU
Tegretol
Carbamazepine
AED, bipolar, trigeminal neuralgia
- HLA-B*1502
- therapeutic range: 4-12 mcg/mL
- boxed warnings: SJS/TEN, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis
- CI: myelosuppression
- hyponatremia/SIADH
- fetal harm
- autoinducer
Sinemet
Carbidopa/Levodopa
- CI: non-selective MAOi within 14 days
- SE: dizziness, orthostasis, hallucinations, psychosis, dyskinesias, brown/black discoloration of urine, hemolysis risk (+ coombs test)
- do not d/c abruptly
Soma
Carisoprodol
CIV, antispasmodic
- poor 2C19 metabolizers wil have incr carisoprodol concentrations
Coreg
Carvedilol
- non-selective BB + alpha-1 blockers
- 1/3 options for HF
- TAKE WITH FOOD
- conversions to and from ER/IR are NOT 1:1
Celebrex
Celecoxib
COX-2 selective NSAID
- CI: sulfonamide allergy
- highest COX-2 selectivity (greatest risk of MI/stroke)
Keflex
Cephalexin
TussiCaps
Chlorpheniramine / Hydrocodone
Sensipar
Cinacalcet
ESRD hypercalemia or in hyperparathyroidism
- decreases PTH, Ca and PO4
Cipro
Ciprofloxacin
Celexa
Citalopram
SSRI
- max dose: 40 mg/day (QTc prolongation)
max 20 mg/day age > 60
- bleeding, hyponatremia
Cleocin (PO, injection)
Clindamycin
50S (CLiMS), mostly gram + coverage, some anaerobes
- no renal dose dose adjustment!
- boxed warning for C. diff colitis
- induction D-test performed on S. aureus - flattened zone indicates resistance (covers some CA-MRSA)
Clobex
Clobetasol
topical glucocorticoid, very high potency
Klonopin
Clonazepam
Catapres
Clonidine
Plavix
Clopidogrel 75 mg QD
- prodrug - 2C19
- DDI: omeprazole and esomeprazole decrease efficacy (2C19 inhibitors)
- TTP
- stop 5 days prior to elective surgery
Clozaril
Clozapine
Antipsychotic “last line”
- REMS severe neutropenia (to start ANC ≥ 1500, stop if ANC < 1000)
- neutropenia/agranulocytosis, myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, seizures
Tybost
Cobicistat
CYP3A4 inhibitor to enhance PI for HIV
- with food
- lots of DDIs - 3A4 and pgp inhibitor
Colcrys
Colchicine
treat or prevent gout flares
- CI: with pgp or strong 3A4 inhibitor
- warnings: myelosuppression
- max dose: 1.8 mg/day, start within 36 hours of symptom onset for flare
- SE: N, D, muscle damage
Welchol
Colesevelam
treats high cholesterol, approved for glycemic control in diabetes
- SE: increased TG, constipation, cramping
- take WITH meal
- colesevelam is option in pregnant patients
Amrix
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Gengraf
Cyclosporine
Neoral, GenGraf (modified) – great F
Sandimmune (non-modified)
Restasis (optic)
- not interchangeable, greater F with modified
- SE: incr BP, nephropathy, hyperkalemia, hypomagnesia, hirsuitism, gingival hyperplasia, edema, incr BG, neurotoxicity, QT prolongation
- trough levels, many DDIs
Pradaxa
Dabigatran
Direct thrombin inhibitor (factor IIa)
- missed dose: take unless within 6 hours of next dose
- antidote: idarcizumab (praxbind)
- swallow capsule whole; do NOT administer via NG
- CI: mechanical heart valves
- SE: dyspepsia
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin
Prezista
Darunavir
Protease inhibitor (stage 7)
- caution with sulfa allergy
- take WITH food (PIs)
Pristiq
Desvenlafaxine
SNRI
DexPak
Decadron
Dexamethasone
Dexilant
Dexlansoprazole
PPI
- take withOUT regards to meals
- capsules can be opened - no chewing
Valium
Diazepam
Voltaren
Diclofenac
NSAID COX nonselective
Bentyl
Dicyclomine
treats GI spasms from IBS (antispasmodic)
- used for diarrhea
- anticholinergic
Lanoxin
Digoxin (Digox)
therapeutic ranges:
1. afib: 0.8 - 2 mcg/mL
2. HF: 0.5 - 0.9 mcg/mL
- oral to IV –> decr dose 25-50%
- digoxin level drawn 12-24h after dose
- with inhibitors –> decr dose 50%
- hypo - kalemia, magnesemia, hypercalcemia increase the risk of digoxin toxicity
Cardizem
Diltiazem (Tiazac)
non-DHP CCB
- May worsen HF!!
- constipation, edema, bradycardia, increased LFTs
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine
Lomotil
Diphenoxylate/ Atropine
CV
Aggrenox
Dipyridamole / ASA
dipyridamole MOA: inhibits the uptake of adenosine into plts –> inhibit plt aggregation
- hypotension
- not interchangeable with the two products separated
Tivicay
Dolutegravir
Triumeq
Dolugravir / Abcavir / Lamivudine
(TALD)
- HLA-B*5701
Dovato
Dolutegravir / Lamivudine
- don’t use if viral load > 500,000 copies in tx naive pt, +HBV, or no genotyping testing
Aricept
Donepezil
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- QHS dosing to decr nausea
- cardiac effects –> bradycardia
Pulmozyme
Dornase alfa
treats cystic fibrosis
Order of CF drugs:
1. bronchodilator - albuterol (open airway)
2. hypertonic saline (mobilize mucus)
3. dornase alpha (decrease viscosity to promote airway clearance)
4. chest physiotherapy (mobilize mucus to improve airway clearance)
5. Inhaled antibiotics
Cardura
Doxazosin
non-selective alpha blocker, BPH
- itraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS)
- bedtime dosing
- XL version = OROS (ghost tablet)
Vibramycin
Doxycycline
Marinol
Dronabinol
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
SNRI
Atripla
Efavirenz / Emtracitabine / TDF
(a triple E and Td)
- empty stomach qhs (neuropsych symp with efavirenz)
Genvoya
Elvitegravir / Cobistat / Emtricibine / TAF
(GEETAC)
Stribild
Elvitegravir / Cobistat / Emtricibtabine / TDF
(SCEnTED)
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
Descovy
Emtricitabine / TAF
(Dis the ETA or DETA)
Truvada
Emtricitabine / TDF
(TETd)
Vasotec
Enalapril
Baraclude
Entecavir
NRTI treatment for Hep B
- E –> empty stomach
Calciferol
Ergocalciferol
vitamin D2
Lexapro
Escitalopram
SSRI, S enantiomer of citalopram
- Max dose: 20 mg/day (QTc prolongation)
- hyponatremia/SIADH
- increased bleeding risk
Nexium
Esomeprazole
PPI, PO and injection (IV - panto, esomep)
- avoid with clopidogrel
- capsule can be opened - dont chew
Premarin
Estrogen
used in post-menopausal women for vasomotor symptoms
- unopposed estrogen (with uterus) can increase risk of endometrial cancer
- increased risk of breast cancer, VTE, stroke
Lunesta
Eszopiclone
for insomnia
CIV
Yasmin / Yaze
Ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone
drospirenone: increased K, increased risk of clotting, decreases bloating
Nuvaring
Ethinyl estridiol / etonogesterol
- inserted x 3 weeks, removed for week 4
- if left in > 4 weeks, confirm not pregnant, put new ring in and use backup x 7days
Seasonique
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
- extended, only 4 periods per year/ q3mo
Junel
Leostrein
Microgestin
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Tri-Sprintec
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
Zarontin
Ethosuximide
for absence seizures
- SJS/TEN, blood dyscrasias
Zetia
Ezetimibe
inhibits absorption of cholesterol in small intestine
- myalgias
- main effect on decr LDL
Pepcid
Famotidine
antihistime H2 receptor for GERD
Tricor
Trilipix
Antara
Fenofibrate
PPARa activators –> increases catabolism of VLDL –> decr TGs
- CI: severe liver disease, including primary biliary cirrhosis
- do NOT give gemfibrozil with ezetimibe or statins
- can incr LDL when TGs are high, increased LFTs
- myalgias (increase risk when coadministered with statins)
Duragesic
Fentanyl
- can start when ≥ 60 mg morphine equivalence per day for ≥ 7 days
- CYP3A4 substrate (MORFH = methadone, oxycodone, remifentanil, fentanyl, hydrocodone)
Dificid
Fidaxomicin
cdiff infection
Proscar
Propecia
Finasteride
5-alpha reductase for urinary retention, alopecia
- CI: women of childbearing age
- sexual side effects, breast enlargement
- 6 months of tx may be required for max benefit
- should shrink prostate/ decr PSA levels
Diflucan
Fluconazole
Prozac
Fluoxetine
SSRI
- long t1/2, wait 5 weeks before starting MAOi, no taper required
- activating, take in AM
- Sarafem - for PMDD (Sara has PMDD so thats why she needs Sarafem)
Flovent
Arnuity Ellipta
Fluticasone
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone / salmeterol
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone / vilanterol
(FVeo)
Lasix
Furosemide
IV:PO 1:2
Neurontin
Gabapentin
Lopid
Gemfibrozil
do not use with statins or ezetimibe (myopathy risk)
Mavyret
Glecaprevir / Pibrentasvir
Amaryl
Glimepiride
Glucotrol
Glipizide
sulfonylurea
- CI: sulfa allergy
- Glucotrol XL = OROS ghost tablet
Glynase
Glyburide
Intuniv
Guanfacine
alpha-2 agonist for ADHD or HTN
Haldol
Haloperidol
1st gen antipsychotic
EPS symptoms, QTc prolongation
BiDil
Hydralazine / Isosorbide dinitrate
- improved mortality in HF - indicated for black individuals with HF
- DILE
(My Pretty Malar Marking Probably Has A TransIent Quality = minocycline, procainamide, methimazole, methyldopa, PTU, Hydralazine, anti-TNF agents, Terbinafine, Isoniazid, Quinidine)
Lortab
Hydrocodone/ APAP (Norco or Vicodin)
Solu-Cortef (injection)
Hydrocortisone
- steroid equivalence
Diluadid
Hydromorphone
Plaquenil
Hydroxychloroquine
treatment for lupus, RA
- irreversible retinopathy
Vistaril
Hydroxyzine
antihistamine for allergies, short-term use in anxiety
Boniva
Ibandronate
oral q month
IV q3 months
Advil
Motrin
Ibuprofen
Vascepa
Icosapent ethyl
(fish oil)
Gleevec
Imatinib
CML or ALL for philadelphia chromosone - BCR-ABL
Indocin
Indomethacin
NSAID (nonselective - NIKI)
Atrovent
Iprotropium bromide
Avapro
Irbesartan
(Ava is a pro herbist/irbist)
Marplan
Isocarbaxazid
MAOi
Vimpat
Lacosamide
warning: arrthymias (prolongs PR)
- CV
- IV:PO 1:1
Epivir
Lamivudine
Lamictal
Lamotrigine
Starter kits: BOG
- blue = lower dose, use with valproate
- orange = normal dose
- green = higher dose, use with inducers (PS PORCS)
- SJS/TEN, alopecia (selenium and zinc)
Prevacid
Lansoprazole
PPI
Xalatan
Latanoprost
refrigerate before opening
- 1 drop QHS
Keppra
Levetiracetam
- psychiatric reactions, no significant DDIs
- IV:PO 1:1
Levaquin
Levofloxacin
Synthroid
Levothyroxine
Linzess
Linaclotide
chronic idopathic constipation
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
Zyvox
Linezolid
IV:PO 1:1
no renal dose adjustment
- do not use within 2 weeks MAOi
- myelosuppression (duration-related, thrombocytopenia), optic neuropathy, serotonin syndrome
- do NOT SHAKE SUSPENSION
Cytomel
Liothyronine (T3)
- shorter t/12 causes fluctuations in T3 levels
Vvyanse
Lisdexamfetamine
muted “high” - less abuse potential
Prinivil
Lisinopril (Zestril)
Zestoretic
Lisinopril / HCTZ
Lithobid
Lithium
glutamate
- therapeutic range: 0.6 - 1.2 mEq/L (trough)
- serotonin syndrome
- GI, cognitive effects, fine tremor, thirst, polyuria, weight gain, hypothyroidism
- renally cleared
- levels increase with: decr salt intake, ACEi, ARBs, NSAIDs
- levels decrease wiht: incr salt intake, caffeine
5mL lithium citrate syrup = 300 mg lithium cap/tabs = 8 mEq lithium ion
Ativan
Lorazepam
Cozaar
Losartan
Hyzaar
Losartan / HCTZ
Altoprev
Lovastatin
- max dose with amiodarone: 40mg/day
- max dose with non-DHP CCB: 20 mg/day
- take with evening meal (love to eat in the evening)
- don’t use most inhibitors (G PACM) - follow lower doses for (AN)
Amitiza
Lubiprostone
treats certain types of constipation
Latuda
Lurasidone
SGA
- somnolence, EPS, nausea
- metabolic syndrome (minimal)
Provera
Medroxyprogesterone
Depa-Provera
- osteoporosis/ lowered BMD
Mobic
Meloxicam
Selective COX-2 inhibitor (CDE,MN)
Namenda
Memantine
NMDA receptor antagonist for Alzheimers
- combo with donepezil (Namzaric)
Demerol
Meperidine
opioid antagonist
Asacol
Pentasa
Canasa
Mesalamine (5-ASA)
treatment for UC
- Canasa (suppository)
- CI: HSR to salicylates or aminosalicylates
- rectal more effective in distal/proctitis UC
Fortamet
Metformin (Glucophage)
Actoplus Met
Metformin/Pioglitazone
Janumet
Metformin/Sitagliptin
Dolophine
Methadone
opioid agonist for dependence
- QT prolongation
- variable t1/2, can decrease testosterone
- major 3A4 substrate (MORFH)
Robaxin
Methocarbamol
Muscle relaxant
Trexall (PO)
Methotrexate
Otrexup, Rasuvo (injection)
Relistor
Methylnatrexone
treats constipation from opioids
Ritalin
Concerta
Methylphenidate ER and IR (Ritalin only)
Daytrana (Patch) - daily on hips, alternate, 2h prior to need and remove after 9 hours
- concerta = OROS
- Journay PM - give at bedtime
Reglan
Metoclopramide
DA antagonist
- boxed warning for tardive dyskinesia
- avoid in PD
- CrCl < 60 mL/min, use 50% dose
- taken before meals and at bedtime
Toprol XL
Metoprolol succinate
Lopressor
Metoprolol tartrate
IV:PO –> 1:2.5
Flagyl
Metronidazole
Solodyn
Minocycline
Remeron
Mirtazapine
Antidepressant
Dulera inhaler
Mometasone / Formoterol
(Du it For Mom)
Singulair
Montelukast
Antagonist of leukotriene D4
MS Contin
Morphine
Kadian
Avelox (PO)
Moxifloxacin
Not for UTIs (doesn’t concentrate in urine)
Does not cover PsA
Bactroban
Mupirocin
for impetigo
CellCept
Mycophenolate mofetil
- CellCept and Myfortic are not interchangeable
- CellCept is only stable in D5W (with BOAS)
- Diarrhea, GI upset
Myfortic
Mycophenolic acid
diarrhea
Cesamet
Nabilone
Cannabinoid for CINV
Corgard
Nadolol
Narcan
Naloxone
Aleve
Naproxen
Bystolic
Nebivolol
B1 selective with NO
Maxitrol
Neomycin/Polymoxin B / Dexamethasone
Niaspan
Niacin
HLD and TG
Procardia XL
Nifedipine ER
Adalat CC
Macrobid
Nitrofurantoin
Nitro-BID
Nitroglycerin
Nitrostat (SL)
Errin
Camila
Nore-BE
Norethindrone
Pamelor
Nortriptyline
Ocuflox
Ofloxacin
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
Benicar
Olmesartan
Benicar HCT
Olmesartan/ HTCZ
Pataday
Olopatadine
antihistimine h1 receptor for allergies
eye drops
Lovaza
Omega-3 fatty acid
Prilosec
Omeprazole
Zofran
Ondansetron
Xenical
Alli
Orlistat
Weight loss: prevents absorption of some fat
Tamiflu
Oseltamivir
Trileptal
Oxcarbazepine
Ditropan XL
Oxybutynin
treat overactive bladder by relaxing the muscles of the bladder wall helping it to expand
Oxycontin
Oxycodone
Percocet
Endocet
Oxycodone/ APAP
Invega
Paliperidone
Atypical antipsychotic
Creon
Viokace
Zenpep
Pancrelipase for cystic fibrosis
**pancreas enzymes
- viokace is only tablet ** must take with PPI
- take before each meal/snack; take 50% of dose with snacks
- high-fat meals may require higher doses
- MAX DOSE: ≤ 10,000 units/KG/day
- avoid food with high pH like dairy
Protonix
Pantoprazole
- PO or Injection (pant and esomeprazole)
- oral suspension: take 30 min before a meal
Paxil
Paroxetine
- SSRI
- big risk of withdrawal - MUST taper
- Brisdelle - formulation for vasomotor symptoms due to menopause
- 2D6 inhibitor (w/ fluoxetine) -> AVOID WITH TAMOXIFEN (venlafaxine preferred)
Pyridium
Phenazopyridine (Azo)
urinary pain/burning relief
- OTC and Rx
- MAX: 2 days
- take with 8 ox water - with food to minimize upset stomach
- red-orange color change of body fluid, urine, clothes
- hemolytic anemia with G6PD deficiency
Nardil
Phenelzine
MAO inhibitor
- remember washout period usually 2 weeks
Adipex-P
Phentermine
w/ topiramate = Qsymia
increases satiety and decreases appetite
- REMS -> TERATOGENIC
- sympathomimetic (stimulant) so SEs from that: tachycardia, insomnia, vision problems
- CI: glaucoma, pregnancy
- taper off – d/t seizure risk
Dilantin
Phenytoin
CYP inducer!
Actos
Pioglitazone
MiraLax
Polyethylene glycol 3350
osmotic
- Onset of action: 30 min - 96 hours
Colyte
GoLytely
NuLytely
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte soln
Polytrim
Polymyxin / Trimethoprim
Noxafil
Posaconazole
Klor-Con
Potassium chloride
Mirapex
Pramipexole
Parkinson’s
Restless Leg Syndrome
Effient
Prasugrel
Pravachol
Pravastatin
- statin equivalence: pras lPf –> prava is 40 mg
- CI: pregnancy, breastfeeding
- Can take at ANY time during day
- Rosuva and prava has the LEAST drug interactions
Millipred
Orapred
Prednisolone
Deltasone
Prednisone
- Steroid equivalence: Cute, Hot Pharmacists and Physicians Marry Together and Deliver Babies (25, 20, 5, 5, 4, 4, 0.75, 0.6)
- prednisone is a prodrug of prednisolone
- taper if > 14 days
Lyrica
Pregabalin
- CV
- approved for fibromyalgia, PHN, and neuropathic pain
- SE: peripheral edema, weight gain, somnolence
Prometrium
Micronized Progesterone
for post-menopause - primarily fore vasomotor symptoms, vaginal atrophy
Compazine
Prochlorperazine
antiemetic
- increased mortality in elderly
- decrease seizure threshold
Inderal
Propranolol
non-selective BB
Seroquel
Quetiapine
- low risk of EPS, preferred for psychosis in PD patients
- sedation, orthostasis, weight gain, incr lipids and glucose (large metabolic risk like olanzapine)
Accupril
Quinapril
Isentress
Raltegravir
Altace
Ramipril
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
Odefsey
Rilpivirine / Emtricitabine / TAF
(ORETA)
- Do not use if viral load > 100,000 copies or CD4 count <200
- do not use with PPIs, separate from H2RAs and antacids
-depression, incr Scr w/ no effect on GFR, 3A4 substrate
Complera
Rilpivirine / Emtricitabine / TDF
(Completely CERTifieD)
- rilpivirine: no PPI, take WITH food, do not use with viral load >100,000 copies or CD4 count < 200
- TDF: avoid CrCl < 50
Risperdal
Risperidone
SGA
- Consta: IM q2 weeks
- EPS, metabolic, increased prolactin
Norvir
Ritonavir
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
- doses ≥ 15 mg must take WITH food
- special: can take both dose of 15 mg at same time if missed dose
- antidote: andexanet alpha
- DVT/PE treatment: 15 mg PO BID x 21 days, then 20 mg PO QD
Exelon
Rivastigmine (patch and capsule)
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to treat confusion in Alzheimers
- new patch DAILY
Requip XL
Ropinirole
PD drug
Avandia
Rosiglitazone
TZD - PPARgamma agonists
- boxed warning: HF, risk of MI
- SE: peripheral edema, weight gain
Crestor
Rosuvastatin
Entresto
Sacubitril / Valsartan
- boxed warning: death to developing fetus
- 36h washout after before ACEi, no washout for ARB
- do not use with hx angioedema, ACEi, or ARB
Serevent Diskus
Salmeterol
Transderm
Scopolamine
- anticholinergic
- 1 patch q72h prn
- CI: hypersensitivity to belladonna, closed angle glaucoma
- remove prior to MRI
Selsun
Selenium sulfide
danruff
Zoloft
Sertraline
SSRI
- preferred SSRI in pts with cardiac risk
- bleeding, hyponatremia/SIADH
Ranagel
Sevelamer HCl
Phosphate binder
- use WITH meals
Viagra
Sildenafil
PDE5i
- CI with nitrates
- color discrimination, hearing loss, vision loss, hypotension, priapism, CVD
- avoid with high-fat or large meal (both sildenafil and varden)
- dose adjustment if:
1. age ≥ 65
2. using alpha blocker
3. using 3A4 inhibitor
4. severe renal or liver dysfunction
Zocor
Simvastatin
- max dose: 40 mg/day, 80 mg increases myalgias
- max dose with amiodarone: 20 mg/day
- max dose with non-DHP CCBs: 10 mg/day
Januvia
Sitagliptin
DPP4i
- pancreatitis, arthralgias, renal failure, risk of HFs
OsmoPrep
Sodium phosphates
Kayexalate
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Hyperkalemia
Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
Sodium / Potassium / Magnesium sulfate
Epclusa
Sofosbivur/ Velpatasvir
- avoid or minimize acid suppressive therapy (Velpat)
- approved for all 6 HCV genotypes!! (With Mavyret)
- avoid amiodarone (sofosbuvir) due to symptomatic bradycardia
Vesicare
Solifenacin
M3 anticholinergic for overactive bladder
Aldactone
Spironolactone
Carafate
Sucralfate
Aluminium complex creating a coating around intestines to prevent and treat uclers
Bactrim DS
Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim
inhibit the folic acid pathway
- SMX: TMP in 5:1 ratio, dosed based on TMP
- SJS/TEN, TTP
- G6PD deficiency - hemolytic anemia (+ coombs test)
- crystalluria (8oz water), photosensitivity, incr K
uncomplicated UTI = 1 DS x 3 days
Imitrex
Sumatriptan
5HT1 receptor agonists
- CI: CVA/TIA hx, uncontrolled HTN, ischemic heart disease
- incr BP, serotonin syndrome, parathesias, triptan sensations (pressure/heaviness)
Imitrex: tablet, nasal spray, SC injection
Onzetra Xsail: nasal powder
STATdose: SC injection
Treximet
Sumatriptan / Naproxen
(trexi might have a migraine)
Prograf
Tacrolimus
CNI
- trough level
- increased BP, BG, K, lipids, nephrotox, QT prolongation, alopecia
- IV must be in non-PVC (laTtin)
- 3A4 and pgp susbtrate
Cialis
Adcirca
Tadalafil
Flomax
Tamsulosin
Restoril
Temazepam
Benzo for insomnia
Vemlidy
Tenofovir alafenamide
Viread
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
(read dis)
AndrolGel
Testosterone
risk of virilization in children
- increased appetite, acne, edema, hepatotoxicity, reduced sperm count, increases HEMATOCRIT
Gels: in AM
Androderm Patch: remove before MRI
Armour Thyroid
Thyroid, desiccated
Brillinta
Ticagrelor
P2Y12 inhibitor
- dose: 90 mg PO BID x 1 year, then 60 mg BID
- TTP risk, bleeding, dyspepsia
- DNE ASA 100 mg with Brilinta
- MAJOR 3A4 substrate!!
Timoptic, Istalol
Timolol
- preferred in glaucoma when only 1 eye involved (otherwise PG preferred)
- non selective BB
- daily or BID
Spiriva
Tiotropium
LAMA used in COPD Stage C or D
- anticholinergic SE
- respimat - TOP counseling, 2 inhalations QD
- handihaler - do not swallow capsule, inhale TWICE form 1 capsule
Detrol
Tolterodine
muscarinic receptor agonist for urinary incontence
like Vesicare and Ditroban XL
- CI: uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma
Samsca
Tolvaptan
SIADH treatment
Topamax
Topiramate
AED, weight loss, migraine ppx
- metabolic acidosis (decr bicarb), nephrolithiasis, angle-closure glaucoma, hyperammonemia, visual problems, fetal harm
- levels decreased by PS PORCS + valproate
- can decrease INR
Ultram
Tramadol
CIV
- prodrug - 2D6
- serotonin syndrome, hypoglycemia
Cyklokapron
Lysteda
Tranexamic Acid
hemostatic agent
- Lysteda approved for heavy menstrual bleeding
Parnate
Tranylcypromine
MAO inhibitor
Travatan Z
Travoprost
prostaglandin analog - increased OUTFLOW of aqueous humor to decrease IOP in glaucoma
- darkening of iris
-PG analogues are the most effective drugs for glaucoma
Atralin
Renova
Retin-A
Tretinoin (topical)
- avoid in pregnancy, tazarotene CI in pregnancy
- apply daily 20 minutes after washing face
- takes 4-12 weeks to see response
Kenalog
Triamcinolone
Dyazide
Maxzide
Triamterene / HTCZ
Valtrex
Valacyclovir
Valcyte
Valganciclovir
CMV
- prodrug of ganciclovir
- boxed warning for myelosuppression
Depakote
Valprioc acid
Divalproex
increases GABA for seizure control, also migraine ppx, bipolar disorder
- therapeutic range: 50-100 mcg/mL
- boxed warnings: hepatic failure, fetal harm (neural tube defects)
- hyperammonemia (carnitine), thrombocytopenia
- SE: alopecia (selenium and zinc), weight gain
Diovan
Valsartan
Exforge
Valsartan / Amlodipine
Diovan HCT
Valsartan / HCTZ
Vancocin
Vancomycin
Chantix
Varenicline
smoking cessation
- start 1 week before quit date
- serious neuropsychiatric events, seizures,
- take after eating with full glass of water
Effexor XR
Venlafaxine
SNRI - depression, GAD, panic disorder, SAD
- big risk of withdrawal - MUST taper
- Max dose: 375mg/day (IR)
- HYPONATREMIA/SIADH, bleeding risk
- NE SEs
Calan SR
Verapamil
non-DHP CCB
- may exacerbate HF!
- constipation, gingival hyperplasia, bradycardia, edema
- moderate inhibitor 3A4 (g pacmaN)
Vfend
Voriconazole
decreases ergosterol synthesis - antifungal
- very empty –> take on empty stomach
- vori and posa CrCl < 50–> oral (SBECD vehicle accumulates)
- visual changes (avoid driving at night), hepatotoxicity, CNS toxicity (hallucinations)
Coumadin
Jantoven
Warfarin
Retrovir
Zidovudine
NRTI
- IV during labor and delivery to protect the baby
Geodon
Ziprasidone
SGA
- Zip past the pantry –> take with food
- IM option
- very high risk of QTc prolongation
Ambien
Edluar
Intermezzo
Zolpidem