Correlate Review Flashcards
Sildenafil (viagra) and antibiotics
Viagra is metabolized by CYP450 so use the smallest dose possible when using with other 3A4 drugs (macrolides except azithro and azoles).
Step 4 Asthma Treatment
Medium Dose ICs and LABA or montelukast
Step 2 Asthma Treatment
Low Dose ICS or cromolyn or montelukast
H. Pylori Treatment
Clarithromycin (caution with statins). PPIs can cause false positives.
Betaxolol
Second Gen Beta-Blocker (Cardioselective)
First Gen Beta-Blocker (Non-Cardioselective) Side Effects
Bronchospasm, worsen CHF, exercise intolerance, depression, fatigue, raise lipids, imparied glucose tolerance, decreased libido. Avoid abrupt withdrawal.
Intermittent Asthma
less than or equal to 2 times a week. No nighttime awakenings.
Parkinson’s and DA
Smooth movement. Substantia nigra to basal ganglia .
Furosemide and metoprolol and lisinopril
All lower BP (hypotension). Decreased renal blood flow with increase digoxin levels.
Stage 1 HTN
140-159/90-99
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Second Generation H1 blocker. Longer lasting and non sedating. Approved for pilots.
Step 1 Asthma Treatment
SABA PRN
Prochlorperazine (compazine)
Anti-emetic. Has anticholinergic effects, CNS depression EPS.
Ranitidine (Zantac)
H2 blocker. Used as adjunct for uticaria.
Citalopram (celexa) Side Effects
Insomnia, somnolence, nausea, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction.
Velafaxine (Effexor) indications
SNRI. MDD, GAD, SAD, panic.
Aliskren (tekturna) Side Effects
Hyperkalemia, renal impairment, hypersensitivity. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
(Nytol, Sominex). First Generation H1 blocker.
African Americans and HTN
CCB or thiazide
Salmerterol/fluticasone
LABA + ICS. Control. Thrush and hoarseness.
Labetolol
Combined Alpha and Beta antagonist
Meclizine (Antivert)
First Generation H1 blocker.
Hydrocodone Schedule
Schedule II
IBD Treatment
Newly diagnosed cases should get a tapering dose of prednisone. adalimumab (humira), infliximab (remicade).