med list 10 Flashcards
brand for levothyroxine
levoxyl, synthroid, tirosint
brand for tamsulosin
flomax
brand for tolterodine
detrol LA
brand for donepezil
aricept
brand for alendronate
fosamax
brand for allopurinol
zyloprim
brand for oseltamivir
tamiful
brand for ferrous sulfate
slow FE, ferosul
brand for sumatriptan
imitrex
brand for tadalfil
cialis
strengths for levothyroxine
25,50,75,88,100,112,125,137,150,175,200
strengths for tamsulosin
0.4mg
strengths for tolterodine
2mg, 4mg
strengths for donepezil
5mg, 10mg, 23mg
strengths for alendronate
5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg
strengths for allopurinol
100mg, 300mg
strengths for oseltamivir
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
strengths ferrous sulfate
325mg
strengths for sumatriptan
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
strengths for tadalifl
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
frequency for levothyroxine
daily
frequency for tamsulosn
daily
frequency for tolterodine
daily
frequency for donepezil
daily, at bedtime
frequency for alendronate
once weekly
frequency for allopurinol
daily (800mg/day)
frequency for oseltamivir
prevention: one cap once daily for 10 days
treatment: one cap twice daily for 5 days
frequency for ferrous sulfate
daily, BID, TID
frequency for sumatriptan
one tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
Max: 200mg/day
frequency for tadalafil
daily
indication levothyroxine
hypothyroidism
indication for tamsulosin
BPH, ureteral stone expulsion
indication for tolterodine
overactive bladder
indication for donepezil
alzheimer’s, dementia
indication for alendronate
osteoporosis
indication for allopurinol
gout
indication for oseltamivir
influenza prevention or treatment
indication for ferrous sulfate
iron deficiency, dietary supplement
indication for sumatriptan
acute treatment of migraine, cluster headaches
indication for tadalafil
ED, BPH, pulmonary HTN
counseling for levothyroxine
-take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
-take same way every da
-take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
-may take several weeks to see symptoms improve
counseling for tamsulosin
-take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
-orthostatic hypotension
-headache
-dizziness
counseling for tolterodine
-constipation
-dry mouth
-headache
counseling for donepezil
-nausea
-diarrhea
-risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
-prolonged QT interval
counseling for alendronate
-take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
-ensure adequate Ca and Vit D intake
-take with 8oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
-report heartburn or bone pain to physician
counseling for allopurinol
-report rash to prescriber if it occurs
-may cause nausea and/or diarrhea
-gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
counseling for oseltamivir
-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-does not replace vaccine
-must initiate within 48 hours of onset symptoms
counseling for ferrous sulfate
-best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if upset stomach occurs
-separate 2 hours before or after other medications
-black stools
-constipation common
counseling for sumatriptin
-tingling, dizziness common
-avoid if history of CV disease
-overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
counseling for 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