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