List 10-Misc. Flashcards
Brand for: levothyroxine
levoxyl, synthroid, tirosint
Strengths: levothyroxine
25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg
Frequency: levothyroxine
daily
Use: levothyroxine
hypothyroidism
Counseling: levothyroxine
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
Brand for: tamsulosin
flomax
Strengths: tamsulosin
0.4mg
Frequency: tamsulosin
daily
Use: tamsulosin
benign prostatic hyperplasia, ureteral stone expulsion
Counseling: tamsulosin
take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption, orthostatic hypotension, headache, dizziness
Brand for: tolterodine
detrol LA
Strengths: tolterodine
2mg, 4mg
Frequency: tolterodine
daily
Use: tolterodine
overactive bladder
Counseling: tolterodine
constipation, dry mouth, headache
Brand for: donepezil
aricept
Strengths: donepezil
5mg, 10mg, 23mg
Frequency: donepezil
daily, at bedtime
max: 23mg/day
Use: donepezil
alzheimer’s disease, dementia
Counseling: donepezil
nausea, diarrhea, risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs, prolonged QT interval
Brand for: alendronate
fosamax
Strengths: alendronate
5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg
Frequency: alendronate
once weekly
Use: alendronate
osteoporosis
Counseling: alendronate
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
Brand for: allopurinol
zyloprim
Strengths: allopurinol
100mg, 300mg
Frequency: allopurinol
daily
max: 800mg/day
Use: allopurinol
gout
Counseling: allopurinol
report rash to prescriber if it occurs, may cause nausea and/or diarrhea, gout attacks may be more frequency in early therapy
Brand for: oseltamivir
tamiflu
Strengths: oseltamivir
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
Frequency: oseltamivir
flu prevention: one capsule once daily for 10 days
flu treatment: one capsule twice daily for 5 days
Use: oseltamivir
influenza prevention or treatment
Counseling: oseltamivir
nausea/vomiting, headache, does not replace influenza vaccine, must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
Brand for: ferrous sulfate (OTC)
slow fe, ferosul
Strengths: ferrous sulfate (OTC)
325mg (65mg elemental iron)
Frequency: ferrous sulfate (OTC)
daily, bid, tid
Use: ferrous sulfate (OTC)
iron deficiency, dietary supplement
Counseling: ferrous sulfate (OTC)
best absorbed on empty stomach but take with food if stomach upset occurs, separate 2 hours before or after other medications, black stools, constipation is common
Brand for: sumatriptan
imitrex
Strengths: sumatriptan
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Frequency: sumatriptan
one tablet po at first sign of migraine, may repeat in 2 hours if no relief
max: 200mg/day
Use: sumatriptan
acute treatment of migraine, cluster headache
Counseling: sumatriptan
tingling, dizziness common, avoid if history of cardiovascular disease, overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
Brand for: tadalafil
cialis
Strengths: tadalafil
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Frequency: tadalafil
daily
Use: tadalafil
erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pulmonary hypertension
Counseling: tadalafil
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
