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Brand Names and Dosing Flashcards

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MiraLAX

  • Generic name
  • Initial dose
  • Maintenance dose
A

polyethylene glycol

Initial dosing: 0.4-0.8 g/kg/day QD (Max: 17 grams/day)

Maintenance: 0.2-1.5 g/kg/day
- titrate as needed for desired effect

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Augmentin

  • Generic name
  • Dosing
  • Preferred dosing ratio
A

amoxicillin + clavulanate

Dosing: 14:1 = 90 mg/kg/day q12h (Max: 4000 mg/day)

Use highest ratio amoxicillin:clavulanate available (14:1 or 16:1)

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Acetaminophen (oral)

  • Brand name (2)
  • Dosing
A

Tylenol, Paracetamol

10-15 mg/kg/dose q4-6h (Max: 75 mg/kg/day, do not exceed 4000 mg/d)

  • do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
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Ibuprofen (oral)

  • Brand names (2)
  • Dosing
A

Advil, Motrin

4-10 mg/kg/day q6-8h (Max: 600 mg/dose, do no exceed 2400 mg/day)

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Pseudoephedrine

  • Brand name
  • Use
  • Dosing (3)
A

Sudafed

Use: oral decongestant (vasoconstriction)

< 4 yo = 15 mg/kg q4-6h (Max: 60 mg/day)
4-6 yo = 30 mg/kg q4-6h (Max: 120 mg/day)
> 6 yo = 60 mg/kg q4-6h (Max: 240 mg/day)

Extended = 120 mg/kg q12h or 240 mg QD (Max:240/day)

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Oseltamivir

  • Brand name
  • Use (when can it be initiated)
  • Length of treatment
  • Dosing for children/adolescents (4)
A

Tamiflu

Use: influenza treatment (initiate within 48 hours from sxs)

Length: 5 days

< 15 kg: 30 mg BID
15-23 kg: 45 mg BID
24-40 kg: 60 mg BID
> 40 kg: 75 mg BID

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Amoxicillin (AOM)

  • Length of treatment (2)
  • Dosing
  • When should Augmentin be used instead?
A

LOT:
- severe or < 2 yo = 10 days
- mild or > 2 yo = 5-7 days

Dosing: 80-90 mg/kg/day in divided doses q12h (Max: 4000 mg/day)

  • switch to Augmentin if Abx use within the last 30 days
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Acyclovir

  • Length of treatment
  • Dosing
  • When is medication treatment deferred?
A

LOT: 5-7 days

15 mg/kg PO 5x/day (Max single dose 200 mg)

Drug treatment should occur < 96 hours after sxs; if > 96 hours since sxs –> supportive care

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Cetirizine

  • Brand name
  • Use (2)
  • Dosing (2)
A

Zyrtec

allergic rhinitis, urticaria

Dosing:
- < 6 yo: 2.5 mg QD; can inc. to 2.5 mg BID or 5 mg QD (Max: 5 mg/day)
- > 6 yo: 5-10 mg QD

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Fluticasone (nasal spray)

  • Brand name
  • Use
  • Dosing (2)
A

Flonase

allergic and non-allergic rhinitis

Dosing:
- < 11 yo: 1 spray/nostril/day (Max: 2 spray/nostril/day)
- > 12 yo: 2 spray/nostril/day x1 week, then 1-2 spray/nostril/day as needed

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Ciprodex

  • Generic name(s)
  • Use
  • Dosing
A

Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone

Use: Otitis Externa

Dose: 7.5 mL 4 drops/ear BID x7 days

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Mupirocin

  • Use
  • Dosing
A

topical antibiotic ointment/cream

Dose: small amount TID x5-10 days + Band-Aid

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Oral Azithromycin (CAP > 3 mo)

  • Dosing
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10 mg/kg PO - 1st day (Max: 500 mg)
5 mg/kg/day PO QD - 2nd-5th day (Max: 250 mg/day)

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Oral Azithromycin (Acute Sinusitis > 6 mo)

  • Dosing
A

10 mg/kg/dose PO QD x3 days

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Oral Azithromycin (CAP adolescent)

  • Dosing
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500 mg PO - 1st day
250/day PO QD - 2nd-5th day

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Oral Azithromycin (Acute Sinusitis adolescent)

  • Dosing
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500 mg PO QD x3 days

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Cephalexin (Strep Pharyngitis and Skin Infections)

  • Dosing
A

25-50 mg/kg/day PO q6-12 hr (Max: 4g/24hrs)

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Cephalexin (UTI)

  • Dosing
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25 mg/kg/dose q6-8h (Max: 2 g/24hrs)

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Cephalexin

  • Difference between mild/moderate and severe dosing
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Mild/Mod: 25-50 mg/kg/24h PO q6hr (Max: 2g/24hr)

Severe: 75-100 mg/kg/24h PO q6hr (Max: 4g/24hr)

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Clindamycin (>1 mo and adolescent)

  • Dosing (PO and IV)
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PO: 10-40 mg/kg/day q6-8hr (Max: 1.8g/24hr)

IV: 20-40 mg/kg/day q6-8hr (Max: 2.7/24hr)

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Diaper (Contact) Dermatitis Topicals

  • Brand names for: Petrolatum, Dimethicone + Zinc Oxide, and Zinc Oxide alone
A

Petrolatum = Aquaphor

Dimethicone + Zinc Oxide = A&D Diaper Rash Cream

Zinc Oxide = Desitin

22
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Diaper (Contact) Dermatitis Topicals

  • MOA of: Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, and Lanolin
A

Petrolatum = emollient (blocks water loss/pulls water into outer skin layer)

Dimethicone = moisturizer/emollient (blocks water loss/pulls water into outer skin layer)

Zinc Oxide = physical barrier to irritants

Lanolin = emollient (oil blocks transdermal water loss)

23
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Unasyn

  • Generic name
A

Ampicillin/Sulbactam

24
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Augmentin

  • Generic name
A

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

25
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Flagyl

  • Generic name
A

Metronidazole

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Zosyn

  • Generic name
A

Piperacillin/Tazobactam

27
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Bactrim or Sulfrim

  • Generic name
A

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)

28
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Keflex

  • Generic name
A

Cephalexin

29
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Rocephin

  • Generic name
A

Ceftriaxone

30
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Xarelto

  • Generic name
A

Rivaroxaban

31
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Eliquis

  • Generic name
32
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Plavix

  • Generic name
A

Clopedigrol

33
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Amoxicillin (Strep Pharyngitis)

  • Dosing
  • Duration
A

50 mg/kg/day PO (can be divided into 2 equal doses)

Duration: 10 days

34
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Amoxicillin or Augmentin (Acute Otitis Media)

  • Dosing
  • Duration (2)
A

90 mg/kg/day PO divided in 2 equal doses (Max: 3 g/day)

Duration: < 2 yo = 10 days, > 2 yo = 5-7 days

35
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Symbicort

  • Two meds in it
A

Budesonide-Formoterol

36
Q

Metronidazole (Gardnerella vaginalis)

  • Route (oral or IV)
  • Dosing (2)
A

ORAL

< 45 kg = 15-25 mg/kg/day divided in doses TID (Max: 2250 mg/day)

> 45 kg/Adolescents = 500 mg BID x7 days

37
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Metronidazole (Trichomonas)

  • Route (oral or IV)
  • Dosing (2)
  • Dosing for male sexual partners
A

ORAL

< 45 kg = 45 mg/kg/day divided TID x7 days (Max: 2000 mg/day)

> 45 kg/adolescents = 500 mg/day BID x7 days

MALES= 2000 mg single dose

38
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Risperidone (Autism - aggression)

  • Initial Dosing (<20kg vs >20kg)
  • How to increase dosage
A

15-20 kg: 0.25 mg QD
- after 4 days, inc. to 0.5 mg/day
- after 14 days, can inc. by 0.25 mg q2 weeks until sxs controlled

> 20 kg: 0.5 mg QD
- after 4 days, inc. to 1 mg/day
- after 14 days, can inc. by 0.5 mg q2 weeks until sxs controlled

39
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What are the only two FDA-approved medications to treat aggression in ASD patients?

A

Risperidone and Aripiprazole

40
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Melatonin (sleep)

  • Initial dosing
  • Titration
A

Initial: 0.5-1.0 mg QD at night

  • can increased to 10 mg as needed
41
Q

What is the brand name of risperidone?

A

Risperdal

  • Atypical Antipsychotic
42
Q

What is the brand name of aripiprazole?

A

Abilify

  • Atypical Antipsychotic
43
Q

What is the brand name of clomipramine?

A

Anafranil

  • TCA
44
Q

What is the brand name of escitalopram?

A

Lexapro

  • SSRI
45
Q

What is brand name of fluoxetine?

A

Prozac

  • SSRI
46
Q

What is the brand name of sertraline?

A

Zoloft

  • SSRI
47
Q

Fluoxetine (Anxiety)

  • Initial dosing (children vs adolescents)
  • how to titrate dose
A

Dosing:
- Children = 5-10 mg QD
- Adolescents = 10 mg

Titrate:
- after 7 days: inc. dose to 20mg
- then after 4 and 8 weeks, increase by 20mg if needed

48
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Sertraline (Anxiety)

  • Initial dosing
  • how to titrate dose
A

Dosing: 12.5-25 mg QD

Titrate:
- children: inc. by 12.5mg after 7 days
- adolescents: inc by 25-50mg after 7 days

49
Q

What symptoms might patients on sertraline experience more than being on other SSRIs?

50
Q

Escitalopram (Anxiety)

  • Initial dosing
  • how to titrate dose
A

Dosing: 10 mg QD

Titrate:
- inc by 5-10mg after minimum of 14 days

51
Q

What cardiac condition is associated with escitalopram use?

A

prolongation of QT interval

52
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Clomipramine (Anxiety)

  • Initial dosing (ages >/= 10yo)
  • how to titrate
A

Dosing: 25 mg QD

Titrate:
- inc. by 25mg after minimum of 7 days
- give in divided doses at meals/bedtime

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