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Med List 6 Flashcards

1
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levothyroxine brand name

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-Levoxyl
-Synthroid
-Tirosint

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2
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levothyroxine freq

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daily

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3
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levothyroxine use

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hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine tips

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-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

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5
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alendronate brand

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Fosamax

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6
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alendronate freq

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weekly

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7
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alendronate use

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osteoporosis

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8
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alendronate tips

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-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

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ferrous sulfate brand

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-Slow Fe
-FeroSul

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10
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ferrous sulfate freq

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-daily
-BID
-TID

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11
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ferrous sulfate use

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-iron deficiency
-dietary supplement

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12
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ferrous sulfate tips

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-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

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13
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sumatriptan brand

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Imitrex

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14
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sumatriptan freq

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-one tab po at first sign of migraine
-repeat in 2 hours if no relief
-max 200mg/day

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15
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sumatriptan use

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-migraine treatment
-cluster headache

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16
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sumatriptan tips

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-tingling, dizziness common
-avoid if history of cardiovasc disease
-overuse (10days/month) may worsen headaches

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17
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tadalafil brand

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cialis

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18
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tadalafil freq

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daily

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19
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tadalafil use

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-erectile dysfunction
-benign prostatic hyperplasia
-pulmonary HTNt

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20
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tadalafil tips

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-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

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21
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atovaquone/proguanil brand

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Malarone

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atovaquone/proguanil freq

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-once daily
-start 1-2 days before entering malaria area
-continue thru stay
-continue 7 days after return

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23
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atovaquone/proguanil use

A

malaria prophylaxis

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24
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atovaquone/proguanil tips

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-ab pain
-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-inc liver function

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25
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oseltamivir brand

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Tamiflu

26
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oseltamivir freq

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-flu prevention: daily for 10 days
-flu treatment: BID for 5 days

27
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oseltamivir use

A

-flu prevention or treatment

28
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oseltamivir tips

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-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-does not replace flu vax
-must start within 48 hours of symptoms

29
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valacyclovir brand

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Valtrex

30
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valacyclovir freq

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-8
-12
-24

31
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valacyclovir use

A

-herpes infections of genitals, cold sores, shingles

32
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valacyclovir tips

A

-headache common
-does not prevent transmission
-NO sex when sores present
-drink lots of fluid to prevent accumulation in the kidneys

33
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fluconazole brand

A

Diflucan

34
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fluconazole freq

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-24h
-single dose for vaginitis

35
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fluconazole use

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-infections of:
-mouth (thrush)
-skin
-vagina
-HIV

36
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fluconazole tips

A

-QTc prolongation rare but possible interaction w different meds
-report skin rash

37
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clopidogrel brand

A

Plavix

38
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clopidogrel freq

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-300mg loading dose
-75mg daily

39
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clopidogrel use

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-reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

40
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clopidogrel tips

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-avoid NSAIDs
-seek med attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising
-do not discontinue abruptly

41
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warfarin brand

A

Coumadin

42
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warfarin freq

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-daily

43
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warfarin use

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-prevent blood clots
-atrial fib

44
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warfarin tips

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-seek atn for prolonged bleeding/bruising
-keep vit K and alcohol consumption consistent
-many drug interactions
-take missed dose ASAP, dont double dose tho

45
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rivaroxaban brand

A

Xarelto

46
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rivaroxaban freq

A

-daily
-BID

47
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rivaroxaban use

A

-prevent blood clots
-a fib

48
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rivaroxaban tips

A

-seek atn for prolonged bleeding/bruising
-gastroenteritis
-vomiting
-cough (pediatric patients)

49
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alprazolam brand

A

Xanax

50
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alprazolam freq

A

-BID
-TID
-prn

51
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alprazolam use

A

-panic disorder
-anxiety

52
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alprazolam tips

A

-confusion
-drowsiness (avoid alcohol)
-do not stop taking suddenly

53
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estradiol brands

A

-Estrace
-Climara
-Vivelle-Dot

54
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estradiol freq

A

-Estrace: daily
-Climara: weekly
-Vivelle-Dot: twice weekly

55
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estradiol use

A

-hormone therapy
-menopause symptoms
-breast cancer
-osteoporosis

56
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estradiol tips

A

-headache
-breast tenderness
-irritation at application site (patches)

57
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testosterone brands

A

-Depo-testosterone
-Androgel
-Testim

58
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testosterone freq

A

-Depo: 1-2x weekly
-Androgel and Testim: daily

59
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testosterone use

A

-hormone therapy
-hypogonadism

60
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testosterone tips

A

-inc BP
-inc venous thromboembolism risk
-localized itching
-acne

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