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Med List #10: Miscellaneous Medications Flashcards

1
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levothyroxine: Brand Name

A

Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint

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levothyroxine: Common Strengths

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

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levothyroxine: Common Frequency

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QD

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levothyroxine: Indications

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Hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine: Counseling Tips and 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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tamsulosin: Brand Name

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Flomax

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tamsulosin: Common Strengths

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0.4 mg

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tamsulosin: Common Frequency

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QD

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tamsulosin: Indications

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  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Ureteral stone expulsion
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tamsulosin: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
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tolterodine: Brand Name

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Detrol LA

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tolterodine: Common Strengths

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2mg, 4mg

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tolterodine: Common Frequency

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QD

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14
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tolterodine: Indications

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Overactive bladder

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tolterodine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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donepezil: Brand Name

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Aricept

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donepezil: Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 23mg

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donepezil: Common Frequency

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daily, at bedtime
MAX: 23 mg/day

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donepezil: Indications

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  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Dementia
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donepezil: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
  • Prolonged QT interval
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alendronate: Brand Name

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Fosamax

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alendronate: Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

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alendronate: Common Frequency

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once weekly

24
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alendronate: Indications

A

Osteoporosis

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alendronate: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • 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
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allopurinol: Brand Name

A

Zyloprim

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allopurinol: Common Strengths

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100mg, 300mg

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allopurinol: Common Frequency

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QD
MAX: 800mg/day

29
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allopurinol: Indications

A

Gout

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allopurinol: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
  • May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
  • Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
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oseltamivir: Brand Name

A

Tamiflu

32
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oseltamivir: Common Strengths

A

30mg, 45mg, 75mg

33
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oseltamivir: Common Frequency

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Flu Prevention: One capsule once daily for 10 days
Flu Treatment: One capsule twice daily for 5 days

34
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oseltamivir: Indications

A

Influenza prevention or treatment

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oseltamivir: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Headache
  • Does not replace influenza vaccine
  • Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
36
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Brand Name

A

Slow Fe, FeroSul

37
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Common Strengths

A

325 mg (65 mg elemental iron)

38
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Common Frequency

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daily, BID, TID

39
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Indications

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  • Iron deficiency
  • Dietary supplement
40
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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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: Brand Name

A

Imitrex

42
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sumatriptan: Common Strengths

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg

43
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sumatriptan: Common Frequency

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

44
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sumatriptan: Indications

A
  • Acute treatment of migraine
  • Cluster headache
45
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sumatriptan: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Tingling and 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

A

Cialis

47
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tadalafil: Common Strengths

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2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

48
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tadalafil: Common Frequency

A

QD

49
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tadalafil: Indications

A
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Pulmonary hypertension
50
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tadalafil: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Do not take more than once daily
  • Avoid alcohol due to the 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

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