Drug List Flashcards
SALBUTAMOL METERED-DOSE INHALER
Rx
1-2 puffs as needed for relief, 1-2 puffs every 4-6 hours for prevention of bronchospasm. Max 8 puffs
Shake the inhaler.
Breathe in and breathe out completely.
Place the lips tightly around the mouthpiece.
Inhale deeply while activating the inhaler.
Hold breath 10 seconds before exhaling.
Clean the mouthpiece before and after each use.
FLUTICASONE+SALMETEROL (ADVAIR DISKUS)
Rx
Use 1 inhalation 2 times in the morning and evening, about 12 hours apart.
a. Hold in a level, flat position with the mouthpiece towards you. Slide the lever away from the mouthpiece as far as it will go until it clicks.
b. Breathe out (exhale) as long as you can. Do not breathe into the mouthpiece.
c. Put the mouthpiece to your lips. Breathe in quickly and deeply. Do not breathe in through your nose
d. Remove the DISKUS and hold your breath for about 10 seconds.
e. Breathe out slowly as long as you can
f. Place your thumb in the thumb grip and slide it back towards you until it clicks shut.
g. Rinse your mouth with water without swallowing after each dose. This will help lessen the chance of getting a yeast infection (thrush) in your mouth and throat.
SALBUTAMOL SOLUTION FOR NEBULIZATION
Rx
Severe bronchospasm
a. Place the open end of the ampoule into the nebuliser.
b. Gently shake the nebulizer and connect it with the mouthpiece or face mask.
c. Breathe calmly and evenly as much as possible until no more mist is formed in the nebulizing chamber.
BETAMETHASONE OINTMENT
Rx
itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis and eczema
Apply topically once or twice daily.
Do not apply it to other areas of your body or use it to treat other skin conditions.
Wash your hands before and after use.
Apply a small amount of ointment to cover the affected area of skin with a thin even film and rub it in gently.
Do not cover with a bandage or dressing.
Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. Do not use for more than 14 days.
KETOCONAZOLE CREAM
fungal or yeast infections and treat seborrheic dermatitis
Wash your hands before and after use. If you are treating your hands, only wash your hands before use.
Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Do not get this medication in your eyes. If you do, rinse it out with plenty of cool tap water. Keep taking it.
Apply a thin film to the affected area and rub gently once a day for 2 to 6 weeks.
Do not bandage or wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your care team.
Skin must be dry.
PND OTIC DROPS
Rx
allergic and inflammatory conditions of the external ear canal
3-4 drops 2-3 times a day, then maybe reduced gradually
a. Shake suspension prior
b. Warm the preparation by holding the bottle in the hands for 1–2 minutes prior to administration to avoid dizziness
c. Dry and clean the ear canal prior to administration. The pH of otic preparations should be neutral or acidic
d. Lie with the affected ear upward and instill drops. For acute otitis externa, pull outer ear lobe upward and backward to facilitate entry of the drug into the ear canal.
e. Keep affected ear upward for ≥60 seconds following drug administration If necessary, repeat procedure for the opposite ear.
f. Use otic corticosteroids sparingly to prevent the accumulation of excess debris in the ear canal.
TOBRAMYCIN OPTHALMIC DROPS
Rx antibiotic
Eye infection
Applied every 4 to 8 hours
a. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after use
b. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else
c. While tilting head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket. d. While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid.
e. Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.
f. Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
g. Wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next drop.
Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
Finish the full course
TERRAMYCIN OPTHALMIC OINTMENT
Rx antibiotic
local treatment of superficial ocular infections
Apply a small amount (1 cm) of the ointment into the lower lid. If you have swollen eyelids, remove the scales and crusts before applying the medicine.
Use 4 to 6 times daily and continue until the infection is cleared and healing is complete.
Avoid contamination of the tip of the tube when applying the ointment.
SALINASE NASAL SPRAY
Naturally moisturizes dry, crusted and stuffy nostrils due to allergy, colds, sinusitis and overuse of antihistamine and decongestants.
Instill 2 sprays in each nostril 3-4 times a day or as needed.
a. Blow nose gently to clear any mucus
b. Shake the bottle
c. Stay in an upright position with the head tilted forward slightly.
d. Insert tip of spray bottle into one nostril, blocking the other nostril gently with the other hand.
e. Relax and breathe out slowly.
f. Squeeze the pump with your index and middle finger and breathe in slowly
g. Avoid blowing your nose shortly after taking a dose of the medication.
SYMDEX TABLET
relief of symptoms associated with common colds including headache, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis
Take 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours
With or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food.
Do not crush or chew the tablet.
May cause drowsiness, decreased mental alertness, dizziness headache, blurred vision affecting the ability to drive or operate machinery.
May cause dry mouth. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help.
COLCHICINE TABLET
Rx
gout attacks, familial Mediterranean fever
By mouth with a full glass of water taken once or twice a day.
With or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food.
For gout attack, one dose is usually taken at the first sign of pain and a second, smaller dose is usually taken one hour later.
IBUPROFEN 400mg TABLET
Mild to moderate pain including migraine headache period pain and/or fever.
Swallow whole with a drink of water, milk or juice or food. Do not chew, break, crush or suck them as this could irritate your mouth or throat.
Take one tablet every 4-6 hours if needed.
Don’t take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
Short-lived pain like toothache or period pain, you may only need to take it for a day or two.
PARACETAMOL SYRUP
Symptomatic relief of pain and fever.
Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Take 5-10 mL (1 tablespoonful) of medicine by mouth for 4-6 hrs. Use the measuring cup or syringe that comes with the medicine to ensure correct dose.
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
ACETYLCYSTEINE EFFERVESCENT TABLET
Rx
thick and viscous hypersecretions
1 tablet daily (preferably in the evening) dissolved in half a glass of water before taking.
Patients who have difficulty coughing up phlegm (elderly and weakened patients), are advised to take the effervescent tablet in the mornings.
Do not use this medicine for longer than 14 days.
NYSTATIN ORAL SUSPENSION
Rx
fungal or yeast infections in your mouth like thrush
Shake well before using.
Use a specially marked dropper to measure every dose.
Put one half of the dose in each side of your mouth.
Swish the medication around in your mouth and gargle. Hold your dose in your mouth for as long as you can. Swallow or spit out as directed by your care team use for four times a day.
Do not skip doses or stop your medication early even if you feel better
AZITHROMYCIN TABLET
Rx antibiotic
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, STD
By mouth with a full glass of water.
With food or on an empty stomach once a day for 1-5 days. If the medication upsets your stomach, take it with food. Do not skip doses or stop your medication early
More sensitive to the sun
CEFUROXIME TABLET
Rx antibiotic
Bronchitis, Gonorrhea and other infections
Every 12 hours for 5-10 days.
Do not cut, crush or chew this drug. Swallow the tablets whole.
With or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food.
Do not stop or skip. Keep taking it even if you think you are better.
CLOTRIMAZOLE VAGINAL TABLET
Rx vaginal yeast infections
Wash hands before and after use.
Unwrap one tablet and place it in the applicator.
Lie on your back with your knees drawn upward and spread apart or squat.
Gently insert the applicator tip high in the vagina and push the plunger to release the tablet into the vagina.
Gently remove the applicator.
Wash the applicator well with warm water and soap.
Finish the full course. Do not stop using if your menstrual period starts during the time of treatment
It is best not to have sex until you have finished your treatment. Do not use tampons
