Drug Cards Flashcards
Amlodipine
side effects
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Redness
- Swelling in the arms and legs
Amlodipine
Administration advice
Take with or without food
Amlodipine
Onset of action
1-2 hours
Amlodipine
Common uses
- High blood pressure
- heart disease
Atorvastatin
Side effects
- Muscle cramps
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Nose and throat irritation
Atorvastatin
Administration advice
- Take with or without food
- Any time of day as long as it’s the same time each day
Atorvastatin
Onset of action
Peak effect in 2-4 weeks
Atorvastatin
Common uses
- high cholesterol
- Cardiovascular disease prevention
Hydrochlorothiazide
Side effects
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Sun sensitivity
Hydrochlorothiazide
Administration advice
- Take with or without food
- Best to take early in the day to avoid urination at night
Hydrochlorothiazide
Onset of action
2 hours
Hydrochlorothiazide
Common uses
- Hypertension
- Edema
Tamsulosin
Side effects
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Headache
- Infection
- Runny nose
- ejaculation failure
Tamsulosin
Administration advice
Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day
Swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or break
Tamsulosin
Onset of action
Full effect in 5 days
