list 10 Flashcards

1
Q

brand for levothyroxine

A

Levoxyl,
Synthroid,
Tirosint

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2
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generic for:
Levoxyl,
Synthroid,
Tirosint

A

levothyroxine

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3
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levothyroxine common strengths

A

25mcg,
50mcg,
75mcg,
88mcg,
100mcg,
112mcg,
125mcg,
137mcg,
150mcg,
175mcg,
200mcg

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4
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levothyroxine common frequency

A

daily

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5
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levothyroxine indications

A

Hypothyroidism

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6
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levothyroxine counseling

A
  • Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
  • Take the same way everyday
  • Take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
  • May take several weeks to see symptoms improve
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7
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brand for tamsulosin

A

Flomax

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8
Q

generic for Flomax

A

tamsulosin

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9
Q

tamsulosin common strengths

A

0.4mg

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10
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tamsulosin common frequency

A

daily

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11
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tamsulosin indications

A
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Ureteral stone expulsion
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12
Q

tamsulosin counseling

A
  • Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
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13
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brand for tolterodine

A

Detrol LA

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14
Q

generic for Detrol LA

A

tolterodine

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15
Q

tolterodine common strengths

A

2mg
4mg

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16
Q

tolterodine common frequency

A

daily

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17
Q

tolterodine indcations

A
  • Overactive bladder
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18
Q

tolterodine counseling

A
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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19
Q

brand for donepezil

A

Aricept

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20
Q

generic for Aricept

A

donepezil

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21
Q

donepezil common strengths

A

5mg
10mg
23mg

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22
Q

donepezil common frequency

A

daily, at bedtime

Max: 23 mg/day

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23
Q

donepezil indications

A
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Dementia
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24
Q

donepezil counseling

A
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
  • Prolonged QT interval
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25
Q

brand for alendronate

A

Fosamax

26
Q

generic for Fosamax

A

alendronate

27
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alendronate common strengths

A

5mg
10mg
35mg
70 mg

28
Q

alendronate common frequency

A

once weekly

29
Q

alendronate indications

A
  • Osteoporosis
30
Q

alendronate counseling

A
  • Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
  • Ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake
  • Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
  • Report heartburn or bone pain to physician
31
Q

brand for allopurinol

A

Zyloprim

32
Q

generic for Zyloprim

A

allopurinol

33
Q

allopurinol common strengths

A

100mg
300mg

34
Q

allopurinol common frequency

A

daily

MAX:
800mg/day

35
Q

allopurinol indications

A
  • Gout
36
Q

allopurinol counseling

A
  • Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
  • May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
  • Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
37
Q

brand for oseltamivir

A

Tamiflu

38
Q

generic for Tamiflu

A

oseltamivir

39
Q

oseltamivir common strengths

A

30mg
45mg
75mg

40
Q

oseltamivir common frequency

A

Flu Prevention:
One capsule once daily for 10 days

Flu Treatment:
One capsule twice daily for 5 days

41
Q

oseltamivir indications

A
  • Influenza prevention or treatment
42
Q

oseltamivir counseling

A
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Headache
  • Does not replace influenza vaccine
  • Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
43
Q

brand for ferrous sulfate (OTC)

A

Slow Fe,
FeroSul

44
Q

generic for Slow Fe, FeroSul

A

ferrous sulfate (OTC)

45
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) common strengths

A

325mg
(65mg elemental iron)

46
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) common frequency

A

daily, BID, TID

47
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) indications

A
  • Iron deficiency
  • Dietary supplement
48
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) counseling

A
  • Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs
  • Separate 2 hours before or after other medications
  • Black stools
  • Constipation common
49
Q

brand for sumatriptan

A

Imitrex

50
Q

generic for Imitrex

A

sumatriptan

51
Q

sumatriptan common strengths

A

25mg
50mg
100mg

52
Q

sumatriptan common frequency

A

One tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may
repeat once in 2 hours if no relief

MAX:
200mg/day

53
Q

sumatriptan indications

A
  • Acute treatment of migraine
  • Cluster headache
54
Q

sumatriptan counseling

A
  • Tingling, dizziness common
  • Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
  • Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
55
Q

brand for tadalafil

A

Cialis

56
Q

generic for Cialis

A

tadalafil

57
Q

tadalafil common strengths

A

2.5mg
5mg
10mg
20mg

58
Q

tadalafil common frequency

A

daily

59
Q

tadalafil indications

A
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Pulmonary hypertension
60
Q

tadalafil

A
  • Do not take more than once daily
  • Avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure
  • Avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use
  • Headache and flushing
  • Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use