Med List 6 Flashcards
levothyroxine brand name
-Levoxyl
-Synthroid
-Tirosint
levothyroxine freq
daily
levothyroxine use
hypothyroidism
levothyroxine tips
-take w water at least 30 min before breakfast to inc absorption
-take same way everyday
-take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
-may take several weeks to see symptoms improve
alendronate brand
Fosamax
alendronate freq
weekly
alendronate use
osteoporosis
alendronate tips
-take 30 min before breakfast to inc absorption
-ensure adeq Ca and Vit D intake
-take w 8oz water and remain upright 30 min
-report heartburn/bone pain
ferrous sulfate brand
-Slow Fe
-FeroSul
ferrous sulfate freq
-daily
-BID
-TID
ferrous sulfate use
-iron deficiency
-dietary supplement
ferrous sulfate tips
-best absorbed on empty stomach
-but ok to take w food if tummy hurt
-separate 2 hours before/after other medications
-black stool
-constipation
-OTC
sumatriptan brand
Imitrex
sumatriptan freq
-one tab po at first sign of migraine
-repeat in 2 hours if no relief
-max 200mg/day
sumatriptan use
-migraine treatment
-cluster headache
sumatriptan tips
-tingling, dizziness common
-avoid if history of cardiovasc disease
-overuse (10days/month) may worsen headaches
tadalafil brand
cialis
tadalafil freq
daily
tadalafil use
-erectile dysfunction
-benign prostatic hyperplasia
-pulmonary HTNt
tadalafil tips
-no more than once daily
-avoid alcohol due to low BP risk
-avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose if u cant get enough of that juice
-headache and flushing
-report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use
atovaquone/proguanil brand
Malarone
atovaquone/proguanil freq
-once daily
-start 1-2 days before entering malaria area
-continue thru stay
-continue 7 days after return
atovaquone/proguanil use
malaria prophylaxis
atovaquone/proguanil tips
-ab pain
-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-inc liver function
oseltamivir brand
Tamiflu
oseltamivir freq
-flu prevention: daily for 10 days
-flu treatment: BID for 5 days
oseltamivir use
-flu prevention or treatment
oseltamivir tips
-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-does not replace flu vax
-must start within 48 hours of symptoms
valacyclovir brand
Valtrex
valacyclovir freq
-8
-12
-24
valacyclovir use
-herpes infections of genitals, cold sores, shingles
valacyclovir tips
-headache common
-does not prevent transmission
-NO sex when sores present
-drink lots of fluid to prevent accumulation in the kidneys
fluconazole brand
Diflucan
fluconazole freq
-24h
-single dose for vaginitis
fluconazole use
-infections of:
-mouth (thrush)
-skin
-vagina
-HIV
fluconazole tips
-QTc prolongation rare but possible interaction w different meds
-report skin rash
clopidogrel brand
Plavix
clopidogrel freq
-300mg loading dose
-75mg daily
clopidogrel use
-reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
clopidogrel tips
-avoid NSAIDs
-seek med attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising
-do not discontinue abruptly
warfarin brand
Coumadin
warfarin freq
-daily
warfarin use
-prevent blood clots
-atrial fib
warfarin tips
-seek atn for prolonged bleeding/bruising
-keep vit K and alcohol consumption consistent
-many drug interactions
-take missed dose ASAP, dont double dose tho
rivaroxaban brand
Xarelto
rivaroxaban freq
-daily
-BID
rivaroxaban use
-prevent blood clots
-a fib
rivaroxaban tips
-seek atn for prolonged bleeding/bruising
-gastroenteritis
-vomiting
-cough (pediatric patients)
alprazolam brand
Xanax
alprazolam freq
-BID
-TID
-prn
alprazolam use
-panic disorder
-anxiety
alprazolam tips
-confusion
-drowsiness (avoid alcohol)
-do not stop taking suddenly
estradiol brands
-Estrace
-Climara
-Vivelle-Dot
estradiol freq
-Estrace: daily
-Climara: weekly
-Vivelle-Dot: twice weekly
estradiol use
-hormone therapy
-menopause symptoms
-breast cancer
-osteoporosis
estradiol tips
-headache
-breast tenderness
-irritation at application site (patches)
testosterone brands
-Depo-testosterone
-Androgel
-Testim
testosterone freq
-Depo: 1-2x weekly
-Androgel and Testim: daily
testosterone use
-hormone therapy
-hypogonadism
testosterone tips
-inc BP
-inc venous thromboembolism risk
-localized itching
-acne
