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