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Med List 6 - Miscellaneous Flashcards

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Levothyroxine (thyroid)

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Fx: Once daily
Indications: Hypothyroidism

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Levothyroxine Brand names

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Levoxyl
Synthroid
Tirosint

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Levothyroxine Counseling

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Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase adsorption
Take the same way every day
Take >4 hours from antacids and iron
May take several weeks to see symptoms improve

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Alendronate

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Fx: once weekly
Use: Osteoporosis

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Alendronate brand name

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Fosamax

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Alendronate Counseling

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Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Ensure adequate calcium and vitamin 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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Ferrous sulfate (OTC)

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Fx: Once daily, BID, TID
Tx: Iron deficiency
Dietary supplement

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Ferrous Sulfate brand names

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Slow fe
Ferosul

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Ferrous Sulfate counseling

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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

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Fx: One tab po at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
MAX: 200mg/day
Tx: Acute treatment of migraine
Cluster headache

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Sumatriptan brand name

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Imitrex

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Sumatriptan Counseling

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Tingling, 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

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Fx: Once Daily
Tx: Erectile dysfunction
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Pulmonary HTN

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Tadalafil brand

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Cialis

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Tadalafil Counseling

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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 use

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Atovaquone/proguanil (antiviral)

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Fx: Once daily; start 1-2 days prior entering a malaria endemic area, continue throughout stay and for 7 days after returning
Tx: Malaria prophylaxis

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Oseltamivir

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Fx: (Flu prevention:): One capsule once daily for 10 days
Flu treatment: One capsule BID for 5 days
Tx: Flu treatment and prevention

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Oseltamivir Brand

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Tamiflu

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Oseltamivir counseling

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Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Does not replace influenza vaccine
Must initiate within 48 hrs of onset of symptoms

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Valacyclovir

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Fx: q8h, q12h, q24h
Indications:
Tx herpes viral infections of:
Genitals
Cold Sores
Shingles

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Valacyclovir brand

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Valtrex

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Valacyclovir counseling

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Headache common adverse effect
Does not prevent disease transmission (avoid sex when sores are present)
Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys

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Fluconazole

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Fx: q24h, single dose for vaginitis
Tx: fungal infections of:
Mouth
Thrush
Skin
Vagina
HIV associated

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Fluconazole brand

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Diflucan

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Fluconazole counseling:

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QTC prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
Report any new skin rash to the prescriber

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Clopidogrel

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Fx: 300mg loading dose, 75mg
Once daily
Use: To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

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Clopidogrel brand name

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Plavix

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Clopidogrel counseling

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Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Avoid abrupt discontinuation

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Warfarin

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Fx: Once daily
tx: Prevent blood clots
Atrial fibrilation

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Warfarin brand

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Coumadin

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Warfarin counseling

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Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
Many drug interactions; discuss new meds w/pharmacist before starting
Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day

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Rivaroxaban

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Fx: Once daily, BID
Tx: To prevent blood clots
Atrial fibrillation

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Rivaroxaban brand

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Xarelto

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Rivaroxaban counseling

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Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Gastroenteritis
Vomiting
Cough (pediatric patients)

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Alprazolam

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Fx: BID, TID or prn
Tx; Panic disorder, anxiety

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Alprazolam brand

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Xanax

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Alprazolam counseling

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Confusion
Drowsiness
Excessive drowsiness with alcohol - avoid alcohol use
Do not stop drug suddenly if taken routinely

38
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Estradiol

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Fx: Estrace: once daily
Climara: Once weekl
Vivelle-Dot: Twice-weekly
Tx: hormone therapy
Menopause symptoms
Breast cancer
Osteoporosis

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Estradiol brand

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Estrace
Climara
Vivelle-Dot

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Estradiol counseling

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Headache
Breast Tenderness
Irritation at application site (patches)

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Testosterone

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Fx: Depo - Testosterone: once or twice weekly
Androgel & Testim: Once daily
Tx: Hormone therapy
Hypogonadism

42
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Testosterone brands:

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Depo testosterone
Androgel Testim

43
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Testosterone counseling:

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Increased blood pressure
Increased venous thromboembolism risk
Localized itching
Acne

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