FINAL 02 - Drugs to Remember Flashcards

1
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Losartan potassium (Indication)

A

Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II receptor blocker)

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2
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Losartan potassium (3 brand names) (CLN)

A

Cozaar, Lifezar, Neosartan

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3
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Losartan potassium (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

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4
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Losartan potassium (Dosage and administration)

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1 tablet, once a day

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5
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When taking Losartan potassium avoid taking high potassium foods and potassium medications because it can lead to __________

A

Hyperkalemia

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6
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Amlodipine (Indication)

A

Antihypertensive (Calcium channel blocker)

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7
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Amlodipine (3 brand names) (NPA)

A

Norvasc, Provasc, Amvasc BE

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8
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Amlodipine (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

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9
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Amlodipine (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, once a day

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10
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Racecadotril (Indication)

A

Antidiarrheal

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11
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Racecadotril (Brand name)

A

Hidrasec

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12
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Racecadotril (2 dosage forms) (CG)

A

Capsule, Granules

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13
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Racecadotril (Dosage and administration)

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1 capsule (initially), 1 capsule 3x a day (before meals)

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14
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Treatment using Racecadotril should not exceed __________ days

A

7 days

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15
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Treatment using Racecadotril should continue until __________ normal stools are recorded

A

Two (2)

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16
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Lactulose (Indication)

A

Osmotic laxative

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17
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Lactulose (3 brand names) (DLM)

A

Duphalac, Lilac, Movelax

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18
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Lactulose (Dosage form)

A

Syrup

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19
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Lactulose (Dosage and administration)

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15-30 mL daily by mouth in single or two divided doses

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20
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Do not take Lactulose for more than __________ week

A

One (1)

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21
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Mefenamic acid (Indication)

A

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

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22
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Mefenamic acid (3 brand names) (PGD)

A

Ponstan, Gardan, Dolfenal

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23
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Mefenamic acid (2 dosage forms) (CT)

A

Capsule, Tablet

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24
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Mefenamic acid (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

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25
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For Mefenamic acid, do not exceed __________ days unless prescribed

A

Five (5)

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26
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Salbutamol (2 indications) (AB)

A

Asthma, Bronchospasm (Selective beta-2 andrenoceptor agonist)

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27
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Salbutamol (3 brand names) (AVV)

A

Asmalin, Ventolin, Ventar

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28
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Salbutamol (3 dosage forms) (SNT)

A

Syrup, Nebulizing solution, Tablet

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29
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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Syrup)

A

5 mL, 3x a day

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30
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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Tablet)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

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31
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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Nebule)

A

1 nebule every 6-8 hours

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32
Q

Omeprazole (2 indications) (AG)

A

Acid reflux, Gastric ulcers (Proton pump inhibitor)

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33
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Omeprazole (3 brand names) (ORP)

A

Omepron, Risek, Prilosec (international)

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34
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Omeprazole (Dosage form)

A

Capsule

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35
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Omeprazole (Dosage and administration)

A

1 capsule, once a day; 30 mins. before breakfast for 14 days

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36
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Ranitidine (2 indications) (AP)

A

Acid reflux, Peptic ulcers (H2 receptor blockers)

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37
Q

Ranitidine (2 brand names) (ZR)

A

Zantac, Raxide

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38
Q

Ranitidine/Zantac is withdrawn due to the presence of __________, which is a carcinogen

A

N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)

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39
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Ranitidine (2 dosage forms) (TA)

A

Tablet, Ampule

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40
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Ranitidine (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 2x a day

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41
Q

Diphenhydramine (2 indications) (AI)

A

Allergies, Insomnia (Antihistamine)

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42
Q

Diphenhydramine (2 brand names) (BB)

A

Benadryl AH (Tablet), Benadryl (Syrup)

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43
Q

Diphenhydramine (2 dosage forms) (TS)

A

Tablet, Syrup

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44
Q

Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Tablet)

A

1 tablet, once a day before bedtime

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45
Q

Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Syrup)

A

5 mL, once a day before bedtime

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46
Q

Diphenhydramine can induce __________; warn patient to avoid driving or any physical activity that requires alertness

A

Sleep

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47
Q

Tramadol (2 indications) (PN)

A

Pain relief, Narcotic analgesic

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48
Q

Tramadol (3 brand names) (TGT)

A

Tramalin, Gesitram, Tramadin

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49
Q

Tramadol (3 dosage forms) (TCA)

A

Tablet, Capsule, Ampule

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50
Q

Tramadol (Dosage and administration - Tablet/Capsule)

A

1 tablet/capsule; 3x a day

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51
Q

Do not take Tramadol for more than __________ days unless prescribed

A

Five (5)

52
Q

Zinc sulfate (2 indications) (ZI)

A

Zinc deficiency, Immune support (Vitamin)

53
Q

Zinc sulfate (Brand name)

A

E-zinc

54
Q

Zinc sulfate (2 dosage forms) (SD)

A

Syrup, Drops

55
Q

Zinc sulfate (Dosage and administration - Drops)

A

1 mL, once daily

56
Q

Zinc sulfate (Dosage and administration - Syrup)

A

5 mL, once daily

57
Q

Mupirocin (Indication)

A

Treatment for bacterial skin infection (Antibacterial)

58
Q

Mupirocin (3 brand names) (BMB)

A

Bactroban, Mupicin, Bactifree

59
Q

Mupirocin (Dosage form)

A

Ointment

60
Q

Mupirocin (Dosage and administration)

A

Apply 3x a day to affected areas for 10 days

61
Q

Domperidone (Indication)

A

Used to treat nausea and vomiting (Gastrokinetic/Antiemetic)

62
Q

Domperidone (2 brand names) (GM)

A

GI norm, Motilium

63
Q

Domperidone (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

64
Q

Domperidone (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 3-4x a day before meals and at bedtime

65
Q

Sildenafil (2 indications) (EP)

A

Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PDE-5 inhibitor)

66
Q

Sildenafil (Brand name)

A

Viagra

67
Q

Sildefanil (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

68
Q

Sildenafil (Dosage and administration)

A

As prescribed (This is a prescription medicine)

69
Q

Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Indication)

A

Hormonal contraceptive (Used for contraception and treatment of menstrual disorders)

70
Q

Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (2 brand names) (LT)

A

Lady pills, Trust pills (if with ferrous sulfate)

71
Q

Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

72
Q

Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Dosage and administration)

A

1 pill daily, beginning on the first day of menstrual bleeding

73
Q

When taking ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel, interval between two pills should be __________ hours

A

24 hours

74
Q

When taking ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel, take the pack for __________ days

A

28 days

75
Q

Zinc oxide + Calamine (Indication)

A

Used to treat minor skin irritations (Anti-inflammatory/Anti-pruritic)

76
Q

Zinc oxide + Calamine (Brand name)

A

Calmoseptine

77
Q

Zinc oxide + Calamine (Dosage form)

A

Ointment

78
Q

Zinc oxide + Calamine (Dosage and administration)

A

Apply 2-4x daily

79
Q

Miconazole (Indication)

A

Treat thrush (Antifungal)

80
Q

Miconazole (Brand name)

A

Daktarin oral gel

81
Q

Miconazole (Dosage form)

A

Gel

82
Q

Miconazole (Dosage and administration)

A

2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon), applied 4x a day after meals

83
Q

Tell the patient that when taking Miconazole, he/she should not eat or drink for about __________ minutes after using the gel

A

30 minutes

84
Q

Naproxen (Indication)

A

Management of rheumatoid arthritis (NSAID)

85
Q

Naproxen (2 brand names) (FS)

A

Flanax, Skelan

86
Q

Naproxen (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

87
Q

Naproxen (Dosage and administration - 550 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, 2x a day; do not exceed 5 days

88
Q

Naproxen (Dosage and administration - 275 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day; do not exceed 5 days

89
Q

Montelukast (Indication)

A

Used to treat allergies and asthma (Leukotriene receptor antagonists/LTRAs)

90
Q

Montelukast (Brand name)

A

Kastair

91
Q

Montelukast (2 dosage forms) (TG)

A

Tablets, Granules

92
Q

Montelukast (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, once a day before bedtime

93
Q

Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Indication)

A

Used to treat stomach pain (Antispasmodic)

94
Q

Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Brand name)

A

Buscopan

95
Q

Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

96
Q

Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

97
Q

4 hypertensive drugs for pregnant patients (MHLN)

A

Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Labetalol, Nifedipine

98
Q

Hexetidine (Indication)

A

Local anti-infective and antiseptic

99
Q

Hexetidine (2 brand names) (BO)

A

Bactidol, Oramed

100
Q

Hexetidine (Dosage form)

A

0.1% solution

101
Q

Hexetidine (Dosage and administration)

A

Gargle 3x a day after meals

102
Q

Ambroxol (Indication)

A

Allows the mucus to be more easily cleared (Mucolytic)

103
Q

Ambroxol (2 brand names) (ME)

A

Mucosolvan, Expel

104
Q

Ambroxol (3 dosage forms) (SDT)

A

Syrup, Drops, Tablet

105
Q

Ambroxol (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

106
Q

Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Indication)

A

Prevent/treat deficiencies of vitamin B1, B6, B12

107
Q

Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (3 brand names) (PNM)

A

Pharex B complex, Neurobio, Multi-B

108
Q

Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

109
Q

Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, once a day

110
Q

Celecoxib (Indication)

A

Used to treat mild to moderate pain and arthritis (COX-2 inhibitor)

111
Q

Celecoxib (2 brand names) (CC)

A

Celebrex, Celcoxx

112
Q

Celecoxib (Dosage form)

A

Capsule

113
Q

Celecoxib (Dosage and administration - 200 mg capsule)

A

1 capsule, 2x a day; do not exceed 5 days

114
Q

Celecoxib (Dosage and administration - 400 mg capsule)

A

1 capsule, once a day; do not exceed 5 days

115
Q

Betahistine (Indication)

A

Treatment of vertigo associated with Meniere’s syndrome (Antivertigo)

116
Q

Betahistine (Brand name)

A

Serc

117
Q

Betahistine (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

118
Q

Betahistine (Dosage and administration - 16 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

119
Q

Cinnarizine (Indication)

A

Treatment of vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting

120
Q

Cinnarizine (Brand name)

A

Cinnabloc

121
Q

Cinnarizine (Dosage form)

A

Tablet

122
Q

Cinnarizine (Dosage and administration)

A

1 tablet, 3x a day

123
Q

Meclizine (Indication)

A

To prevent and control nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness

124
Q

Meclizine (Brand name)

A

Bonamine

125
Q

Meclizine (Dosage form)

A

Chewable tablet

126
Q

Meclizine (Dosage and administration - 12.5 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, once a day; 30 mins-1 hour before travel

127
Q

Meclizine (Dosage and administration - 25 mg tablet)

A

1 tablet, once a day; 30 mins-1 hour before travel