Exam 3 Drug Facts(GI-Anticholinergic) Flashcards
What is MiraLax indicated for?
constipation
Dosage form of MiraLax?
Powder form
17g per 8 ounces of water
Does MiraLax contain electrolytes?
No
Do Rx Osmotic Laxatives contain electrolytes?
Yes
Dosage form of Rx Osmotic Laxatives
Powder
4 L container
What is Rx Osmotic Laxatives used for?
bowel cleansing before surgery/procedure
NOT for constipation
Directions for Rx Osmotic Laxatives
Store in fridge
Must take within 48 hours
Fast for 4 hours prior to use
How can you get rid of the bad taste of osmotic laxatives?
Drink through straw
Add lemon juice
Stick a lime on your tongue
Indication for Avodart
BPH
Indication for dutasteride
BPH
Indication for Proscar
BPH
Indication for finasteride 5mg tablet
BPH
Indication for Propecia
Alopecia
Indication for finasteride 1 mg tablet
Alopecia
Dosage form for finasteride treating BPH
5mg tablet
Dosage form for Proscar
5mg tablet
Dosage form for finasteride treating alopecia
1mg tablet
Dosage form of Propecia
1mg tablet
What is the caution of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?
Pregnant women should NOT handle this medication
Do not donate blood while on these medications-can donate 6 months after stopping medication
What is the caution about taking Propecia?
New hair growth will fall out after discontinuing medication for 6 months
What does the 5-alpha reductase inhibitor do?
converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, which is involved in enlarging of the prostate
What is generic Flomax?
tamsulosin
What is the indication for Flomax?
Treats urinary retention associated with BPH
DOES NOT TREAT BPH
Indication for tamsulosin
Treats urinary retention associated with BPH
DOES NOT TREAT BPH
Indication for Uroxatral
Treats urinary retention associated with BPH
DOES NOT TREAT BPH
Indication for alfuzosin
Treats urinary retention associated with BPH
DOES NOT TREAT BPH
Generic for Cardura
doxazosin
Indication for Cardura
Hypertension and Urinary retention
Indication for doxazosin
Hypertension and Urinary retention
Dosage form of Cardura
tablet
Dosage form of Cardura XL
extended release tablet
indication for terazosin
Hypertension and Urinary retention
Dosage form of terazosin
capsule
Which Alpha-1 Blocking agent is a capsule?
terazosin
What are the symptoms of Overactive Bladder?
frequency, urgency, incontinence
WHat are the side effects of taking Urinary Antcholinergic Agents?
xerostomia, mydriasis, xerostomia, oligohidrosis(hyperthermia)
Dosage form of Enablex
extended-release tablet
Dosage form of darifenacin
extended-release tablet
Dosage form of Vesicare
tablet
Dosage for of solifenacin
tablet
Generic for Detrol
tolterodine
Trade name for tolterodine
Detrol
Dosage form of Detrol
tablet
dosage form of Detrol LA
extended-release capsule
Dosing interval for Detrol LA
1 daily
Dosing interval for Detrol
Twice daily
Dosing interval for tolterodine
Twice daily
Generic for Sanctura
trospium
Trade name for trospium
Sanctura
Dosage form of Sanctura
tablet
Dosage form of Sanctura XR
extended-release tablet
Dosing interval for trospium
Twice Daily
Dosing interval for Sanctura
twice daily
Dosing interval for Sanctura XR
1 daily
Dosage form of Ditropan
tablet
Generic for Ditropan
oxybutynin
Dosage form of Ditropan XL
extended release tablet
Dosing interval for Ditropan
4 times daily
Dosing interval for Ditropan XL
1 daily
Liquid form of Ditropan
syrup
Liquid form of oxybutynin
syrup
Dosing interval of oxybutynin syrup
4 times daily
Dosing interval of Ditropan syrup
4 times daily
Generic of Oxytrol
oxybutynin
Dosage form of Oxytrol
transdermal patch
Dosing interval of oxybutynin patch
twice weekly
Dosing interval of Oxytrol
twice weekly
Dosage form of Gelnique
gel
Trade name for oxybutynin gel
Gelnique
Generic for Gelnique
oxybutynin
Dosing interval for Gelnique
1 daily
Dosing interval for oxybutynin gel
1 daily