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levothyroxine: brands

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Levoxyl, Tirosint, Synthroid

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Levothyroxine: common frequency

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QD

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levothyroxine: indications/use

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hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine: counseling tips/important info

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*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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alendronate

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Fosamax

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FrQ of alendronate

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once weekly

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Indications of alendronate

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Osteoporosis

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Counsaling tips for alendronate

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Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
*Ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake
*Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
*Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

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ferrous sulfate
(OTC BRAND NAME

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Slow Fe
FeroSul

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FRENQ ferrous sulfate

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once daily BID TID

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indications of ferrous sulfate

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iron deficiency
supplement

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Counseling tips ferrous sulfate

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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

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sumatriptan brandname

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Imitrex

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freq of sumatriptan

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One tablet PO at first sign of
migraine, may repeat once in 2
hours if no relief
MAX: 200mg/day

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indications of sumatriptan

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Acute treatment of
migraine
*Cluster headache

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counsal for sumatriptan

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

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tadalafil Brand name

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Cialis

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freq of tadalafil

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Once daily

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indications for tadalafil

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Erectile dysfunction
*Benign prostatic
hyperplasia
*Pulmonary
hypertension

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Counsal for tadalafil

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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 us

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atovaquone/proguanil Brandname

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Malarone

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atovaquone/proquanil frequeny

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Once daily, start 1 to 2 days
prior to entering a malaria-
endemic area, continue
throughout stay and for 7 days
after returning

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Indications for atovaquone/proguanil

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Malaria prophylaxis

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counsal for atovaquone/ proguanil

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Abdominal pain
*Nausea, vomiting
*Headache
*Increased liver function test, transient

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oseltamivir brandname
Tamiflu
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frenq of oseltamivir
Flu Prevention: One capsule once daily for 10 days Flu Treatment: One capsule BID for 5 days
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indication for oseltamivir
Influenza prevention or treatment
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cousnal for oseltamivir
Nausea/vomiting *Headache *Does not replace influenza vaccine *Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
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valacyclovir
valtrex
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Freq, valacyclovir
Q8, Q12, Q24
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indications for valacyclovir
Tx herpes viral infections of:  Genitals  Cold sores  Shingles
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counsel for valacyclovir
Headache common adverse effect *Does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores are present] *Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidney
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fluconazole brand
Diflucan
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freq of fluconazole
q24, single dose for vaginitis
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indication of fluconazole
Tx fungal infections of:  Mouth  (thrush)  Skin  Vagina  HIV- associate
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cousal for fluconazole
QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications *Report any new skin rash to the prescribe
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clopidogrel
Plavix
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freq of clopidogrel
300mg loading dose, 75mg once daily
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indications of clopidogrel
reduce the rate of HA, or stroke
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consual for clopidogrel
Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk *Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising *Avoid abrupt discontinuation
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warfarin
coumadin
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FREQN of warfarin
Once daily
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indications of warfarin
prevent blood clots, atrial fib
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consualing of warfarin
Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising *Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent *Many drug interactions; discuss new meds with pharmacist before starting *Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
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rivaroxaban
Xarelto
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Freq rivaroxaban
once daily Bid
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indications of rivaroxaban
To prevent blood clots *Atrial Fibrillation
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consualing for rivaroxaban
*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising *Gastroenteritis *Vomiting *Cough (pediatric patients
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alprazolam
Xanax
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freq of alprazolam
BID, TID PRN
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indications for alprazolam
Panic disorder *Anxiety
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conusal alprazolam
Confusion *Drowsiness *Excessive drowsiness with alcohol – avoid alcohol use *Do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely
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estradiol brandname
Estrace Climara Vivelle-Dot
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dosing/ frewqu estradiol
Estrace: once daily Climara: once weekly Vivelle-Dot: twice weekly
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indications for estradiol
Hormone therapy *Menopause symptoms *Breast cancer *Osteoporosis
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consual estradiol
Headache *Breast tenderness *Irritation at application site (patches)
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testosterone brandname
Depo- Testosterone Androgel Testim
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freq testosterone
Depo-Testosterone: once or twice weekly Androgel & Testim: once daily
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indications testosterone
Hormone therapy Hypogonadism
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consual for testosterone
*Increased blood pressure *Increased venous thromboembolism risk *Localized itching *Acne

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