Final Medication List Indications/Uses Flashcards
doxycycline (monohydrate or hyclate)
-respiratory tract infections (RTI)
-urinary tract infections (UTI)
-acne and skin infections
-sexually transmitted infections (STI)
amoxicillin
-respiratory tract infections (RTI)
-urinary tract infections (UTI)
-sexually transmitted infections (STI)
-ear, nose, throat (ENT) and skin infections
cephalexin
-respiratory tract infections (RTI)
-urinary tract infections (UTI)
-ear, nose, throat (ENT), skin, and bone infections
azithromycin
-respiratory tract infections (RTI)
-sexually transmitted infections (STI)
-ear, nose, throat (ENT), skin, and eye infections
ciprofloxacin
-sexually transmitted infections (STI) and prostatitis
-skin and bone infections
-pneumonia
-complicated UTI, RTI, and abdominal infections
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
-respiratory tract infections (RTI)
-urinary tract infections (UTI)
-HIV-associated infections
nitrofurantoin
urinary tract infections (UTI)
metronidazole
-abscess
-vaginosis
-gastrointestinal (GI) tract infections
-sexually transmitted infections (STI)
fluconazole
-mouth infections (thrush)
-skin infections
-vaginal infections
-HIV-associated infections
valacyclovir
-genitals herpes viral infections
-cold sores
-shingles
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
-oral contraception
-acne
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate claim to fame
tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
-oral contraception
-acne
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate claim to fame
replaces iron lost during menses
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
-oral contraception
-acne
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone claim to fame
only four inactive days = shorter menstrual periods
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
contraception
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
contraception
medroxyprogesterone
-contraception
-endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea
medroxyprogesterone claim to fame
no estrogen
levonorgestrel
emergency post-coital contraception
clonazepam
-panic disorder
-seizure disorders
-anxiety (off-label use)
alprazolam
-panic disorder
-anxiety
cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasm
loratadine (OTC)
-allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
-acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
-allergies
diphenhydramine (OTC)
-allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
-insomnia
-itching
-motion sickness
fluticasone (OTC)
chronic nasal allergy symptoms
montelukast
-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma
albuterol sulfate
acute asthma symptoms
budesonide and formoterol
-asthma
-COPD
benzonatate
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
dextromethorphan (OTC)
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
guaifenesin (OTC)
expectorant to loosen chest congestion
pseudoephedrine (BTC)
nasal decongestant
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (CII)
-ADHD
-narcolepsy
methylphenidate (CII)
-ADHD
-narcolepsy
escitalopram
-depression
-anxiety
venlafaxine
-depression
-anxiety
-panic disorder
-social phobia
fluoxetine
-bipolar disorder
-bulimia nervosa
-major depressive disorder
-OCD
-panic disorder
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder (Sarafem only)
duloxetine
-depression
-anxiety
-diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
-chronic musculoskeletal pain (i.e., fibromyalgia)
sertraline
-depression
-panic disorder
-OCD
-PTSD
-premenstrual dysphoric disorder
-social phobia