Drug Formulations & Patient Counseling Flashcards
Duragesic patch should be pressed onto the skin for…
30 seconds
Ondansetron formulations…
IR tablet, oral solution, ODT, oral film (Zuplenz) and short-acting injection (useful if patient is vomiting). Oral film can be given for nausea without vomiting. Oral solution is good option for painful esophageal ulcers, strictures, tumors, and NG tubes.
Granisetron comes in a long-acting patch called…
Sancuso that prevents chemo-induced nausea for up to 7 days. Applied before chemo.
Sorbitol metabolism produces…
gas, cramping and bloating in sensitive patients (ex. IBS)
Phenylalanine is used in many ODT, chewable and granule medication formulations. Avoid in patients with…
phenylketouria (PKU)
Lactose is the most commonly used excipient in drug formulations. It is tolerated by some, but not all, patients with…
lactose intolerance
Onzetra Xsail
nasal powder for migraine
Cotempla XR-ODT
long-acting ODT for ADHD
lamotrigine (Lamictal ODT)
for children
mirtazapine (Remeron SolTab ODT)
for nausea, dysphagia, good option for elderly patients
olanzapine (Zyprexa Zydis)
for non-adherence
zolpidem SL tablet (Edluar, Intermezzo)
same benefits of ODTs, but SL/buccal has faster onset of action
nitroglycerin SL tablet (Nitrostat)
same benefits of ODTs, but SL/buccal has faster onset of action
fentanyl (Subsys SL spray, Actiq lozenge, Fentora buccal tablet)
same benefits of ODTs, but SL/buccal has faster onset of action
clotrimazole (Mycelex) troche
for oral thrush
cefixime (Suprax)
chewable tablet for children
montelukast (Singulair)
chewable tablet for children
lamotrigine (Lamictal CD)
chewable tablet for children
dextroamphetamine/amphetamine ER (Adderall XR)
can be sprinkled on applesauce
carvedilol (Coreg CR)
can be sprinkled on applesauce
dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)
can be sprinkled on applesauce
dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR)
can be sprinkled on applesauce and take ASAP
memantine (Namenda XR)
can be sprinkled on applesauce
esomeprazole (Nexium)
can be sprinkled on applesauce
methylphenidate (Ritalin LA)
can be sprinkled on applesauce
diclofenac potassium powder (Cambia)
can mix in water
Creon and other pancreatic enzyme products
can put on soft food with low pH (applesauce, pureed pears, or banana)