Drug Formulations & Patient Counseling Flashcards
Olanzapine Formulations Available
IR tablet
ODT
Short-acting injection
Long-acting injection
Ondansetron Formulations Available
IR tablet Oral solution ODT oral film short-acting injection
Purpose of long-acting formulations & counseling
- Long duration of action
- Reduces side effects
Counseling:
Do not crush or chew unless stated otherwise
- Some long-acting opioid capsules (Kadian, Xtampza ER) can be opened and sprinkled on certain foods
Name 2 long-acting drugs that are scored and can be cut in halves.
Toprol XL
Sinemet CR
What formulation has a faster onset of action, less gut degradation and first-pass metabolism?
Sublingual or buccal delivery with tablet, film, powder or spray
What drug can be opened and sprinkled on applesauce, carrots, rice or ice cream?
Montelukast
What medications can be opened and sprinkled on applesauce?
Adderall XR - dextroamphetamine/amphetamine ER Coreg CR - carvedilol Dexilant - dexlansoprazole Focalin XR - dexmethylphenidate Namenda XR - memantine Nexium - esomeprazole Ritalin LA - methylphenidate
Xulane patch site
Back, abdomen, arm or buttock
Daytrana patch site
Hip
generic: methylphenidate
Oxybutynin patch site
Abdomen, hip or buttock
Vivelle-Dot patch site
lower abdomen or buttock
Transderm-Scop patch site
behind the ear
Ear drop counseling in adults
Pull earlobe UP and BACK
Ear drop counseling in children < 3 years old
Pull earlobe DOWN and BACK
What drugs must be taken at specific times?
Phosphate binders
Pancreatic enzymes
Insulin
