FINAL 02 - Drugs to Remember Flashcards
Losartan potassium (Indication)
Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II receptor blocker)
Losartan potassium (3 brand names) (CLN)
Cozaar, Lifezar, Neosartan
Losartan potassium (Dosage form)
Tablet
Losartan potassium (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, once a day
When taking Losartan potassium avoid taking high potassium foods and potassium medications because it can lead to __________
Hyperkalemia
Amlodipine (Indication)
Antihypertensive (Calcium channel blocker)
Amlodipine (3 brand names) (NPA)
Norvasc, Provasc, Amvasc BE
Amlodipine (Dosage form)
Tablet
Amlodipine (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, once a day
Racecadotril (Indication)
Antidiarrheal
Racecadotril (Brand name)
Hidrasec
Racecadotril (2 dosage forms) (CG)
Capsule, Granules
Racecadotril (Dosage and administration)
1 capsule (initially), 1 capsule 3x a day (before meals)
Treatment using Racecadotril should not exceed __________ days
7 days
Treatment using Racecadotril should continue until __________ normal stools are recorded
Two (2)
Lactulose (Indication)
Osmotic laxative
Lactulose (3 brand names) (DLM)
Duphalac, Lilac, Movelax
Lactulose (Dosage form)
Syrup
Lactulose (Dosage and administration)
15-30 mL daily by mouth in single or two divided doses
Do not take Lactulose for more than __________ week
One (1)
Mefenamic acid (Indication)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Mefenamic acid (3 brand names) (PGD)
Ponstan, Gardan, Dolfenal
Mefenamic acid (2 dosage forms) (CT)
Capsule, Tablet
Mefenamic acid (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, 3x a day
For Mefenamic acid, do not exceed __________ days unless prescribed
Five (5)
Salbutamol (2 indications) (AB)
Asthma, Bronchospasm (Selective beta-2 andrenoceptor agonist)
Salbutamol (3 brand names) (AVV)
Asmalin, Ventolin, Ventar
Salbutamol (3 dosage forms) (SNT)
Syrup, Nebulizing solution, Tablet
Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Syrup)
5 mL, 3x a day
Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Tablet)
1 tablet, 3x a day
Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Nebule)
1 nebule every 6-8 hours
Omeprazole (2 indications) (AG)
Acid reflux, Gastric ulcers (Proton pump inhibitor)
Omeprazole (3 brand names) (ORP)
Omepron, Risek, Prilosec (international)
Omeprazole (Dosage form)
Capsule
Omeprazole (Dosage and administration)
1 capsule, once a day; 30 mins. before breakfast for 14 days
Ranitidine (2 indications) (AP)
Acid reflux, Peptic ulcers (H2 receptor blockers)
Ranitidine (2 brand names) (ZR)
Zantac, Raxide
Ranitidine/Zantac is withdrawn due to the presence of __________, which is a carcinogen
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
Ranitidine (2 dosage forms) (TA)
Tablet, Ampule
Ranitidine (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, 2x a day
Diphenhydramine (2 indications) (AI)
Allergies, Insomnia (Antihistamine)
Diphenhydramine (2 brand names) (BB)
Benadryl AH (Tablet), Benadryl (Syrup)
Diphenhydramine (2 dosage forms) (TS)
Tablet, Syrup
Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Tablet)
1 tablet, once a day before bedtime
Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Syrup)
5 mL, once a day before bedtime
Diphenhydramine can induce __________; warn patient to avoid driving or any physical activity that requires alertness
Sleep
Tramadol (2 indications) (PN)
Pain relief, Narcotic analgesic
Tramadol (3 brand names) (TGT)
Tramalin, Gesitram, Tramadin
Tramadol (3 dosage forms) (TCA)
Tablet, Capsule, Ampule
Tramadol (Dosage and administration - Tablet/Capsule)
1 tablet/capsule; 3x a day