Med List 1 Flashcards
Doxycycline monohydrate, doxycycline hyclate brand name
-vibramycin
-adoxa
-monodox
doxycycline monohydrate, doxycycline hyclate frequency
12 h
doxycycline monohydrate, doxycycline hyclate use
-RTI
-UTI
-acne and skin infections
-STI
doxycycline monohydrate, doxycycline hyclate tips
-sun sensitivity
-take with food to prevent hurt tummy
-no foods with Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn within 2 hours
-may decrease effectiveness of birth control
Amoxicillin brand name
Amoxil
Amoxicillin frequency
-8
-12
ammoxicillin use
-RTI, UTI, STI
-ENT and skin infections
Amoxicillin tips
-may decrease effectiveness of bc
-use additional form of bc during and 1 week after last fose
-contraindicated if penicillin allergy
cephalexin brand name
Keflex
Cephalexin frequency
-6
-8
-12
Cephalexin use
-RTI
-UTI
-ENT, skin, BONE infections
Cephalexin tips
-no zn for at least 3 hours
-contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
-caution if penicillin allergy
Azithromycin brand names
-Zithromax
-Z-Pak
-Tri-Pak
Azithromycin frequency
-Z-Pak: 2 250mg tab PO on day 1
-1 tab day 2-5 q24h
azithromycin uses
-RTI
-STI
-ENT, skin, EYE infection
Azithromycin tips
-do not take with Al or Mg containting antacid
-take with food
-QTc prolongation possible
-contraindicated if macrolide allergy
ciprofloxacin brand names
-cipro
-ciloxan
ciprofloxacin frequency
-12h
ciprofloxacin uses
-STI, prostatitis
-skin, bone infections
-pneumonia
-complicated UTI, RTI, abdominal infections
ciprofloxacin tips
-QTc prolongation possible
-no Ca or Fe within 2 hours
-sun sensitivity
-may increase caffeine sensitivity
-contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) brand names
Bactrim DS
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim frequency
12h
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim use
-RTI
-UTI
-HIV-associated infections
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim tips
-sun sensitivity
-take with 8 oz water
-contraindicated if sulfa allergy
nitrofurantoin brand names
-macrobid
-macrodantin
nitrofurantoin frequency
12h
nitrofurantoin uses
-UTI
nitrofurantoin tips
-orange/brown urine
-no Mg within 2 hours
-take with food to increase absorption
Metronidazole brand name
Flagyl
Metronidazole frequency
-6h
-8h
-12h
Metronidazole use
-abcess, GI infections
-STI, vaginosis
Metronidazole tips
-contraindicated: no alcohol use during and for 3 days after
-metallic taste in mouth
-headache common
Tri-phasics: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate brand names
-ortho tri-cyclen
-tri-sprintec
-tri-ViLibra
triphasics: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate frequency
-first phase tablet for 7 days
-second phase tab daily for 7 days
-third phase 7 days
-placebo 7 days
tri-phasics ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate uses
-contraception
-acne
-mimic menstrual cycle
Iron containing: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate brand names
-Loestrin Fe
-Junel Fe
-Microgestin Fe
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate frequency
-one active pill 21 days
-one iron tablet 7 days
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate uses
-contraception
-acne
-replaces iron lost in menses
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone brand names
-Yaz
-Loryna
-Jasmiel
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone frequency
-one active pill 24 days
-placebo 4 days
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone uses
-contraception
-acne
-PMDD
-only 4 inactive days = shorter period
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone tips
-lessens water retention and weight gain effects of estrogen
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin brand names
Xulane
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin frequency
-apply new patch each week for 3 weeks then no patch on week 4
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin uses
-contraception
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin tips
-same as oral contraceptives but more common
-adhesive may irritate skin
-do not cut patch
-apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel brand name
NuvaRing
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel frequency
-insert ring in vagina on day 5 of cycle
-leave in 3 weeks
-remove week 4
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel use
contraception
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel tips
-if ring falls out, rinse and reinsert within 3 hours
-dont remove for intercourse
-not a barrier
Medroxyprogesterone brand name
Depo-Provera
Medroxyprogesterone frequency
-150mg intramuscular injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months
medroxyprogesterone uses
-contraception
-edometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, ammenorrhea
-no estrogen
medroxyprogesterone tips
-nervousnes
-admin by healthcare professional
-dont use more than 2 years due to potential bone loss
-spotting or absent menses
Levonorgestrel (OTC) brand names
-Plan B One-Step
-EContra One-Step
levonorgestrel frequency
-one tablet by mouth
-ASAP after unprotected sex
levonorgestrel use
contraception
Levonorgestrel tips
-no evidence of interaction with antibiotics
-will not terminate an existing pregnancy
-spotting or change in menses
Side effects of all estrogen/ progestin medications
-water retention
-upset tummy
-headache
Miss dose of birth control?
-take soon as possible or with next days dose
side effects of ethinyl estradiol
-increase cardiovascular risk
-not recommended to those over 35, smokers, ppl with hx of stroke and blood clots
Tips for birth control
-if OC not started on day 1 of menses, use additional form of contraception for first week
-take same time each day for max power
-some anti-convulsants may decrease effectiveness of bc and increase chance of seizures