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Antibiotics and Hormonal Contraceptives

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generic name of Vibramycin/Adoxa/Monodox

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doxycycline monohydrate/doxycycline hyclate

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brand name of doxycycline monohydrate/doxycycline hyclate

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Vibramycin/Adoxa/Monodox

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dosing for doxycycline monohydrate/doxycycline hyclate

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q12h

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indications for doxycycline monohydrate/doxycycline hyclate

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treatment of RTI, UTI, acne/skin infections, STIs

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counseling tips/important info for doxycycline monohydrate/doxycycline hyclate

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sun sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
take with food to prevent stomach upset
don’t take food, vitamins, or medications with Al2+, Ca2+, Fe2+, Mg2+, or Zn2+ within 2 hours before or 2 hours after
may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives (unlikely), use additional form of birth control during and 1 week after last dose

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generic name of Amoxil

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amoxicillin

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brand name of amoxicillin

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Amoxil

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common frequency of amoxicillin

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q8h
q12h

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indications/use of amoxicillin

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treatment of RTI, UTI, STI, ear, nose, throat (ENT), skin infections

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counseling tips/info for amoxicillin

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may decrease effectiveness of OC (unlikely), use additional form of BC during and 1 week after last dose
contraindicated if penicillin allergy

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generic name of Keflex

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cephalexin

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brand name of cephalexin

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Keflex

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common frequency of cephalexin

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q6h
q8h
q12h

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indications/use of cephalexin

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treatment of RTI, UTI, ENT, skin, and bone infections

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counseling tips/info for cephalexin

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do not take vitamins or medication with Zn2+ for at least 3 hours after cephalexin
contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
caution if penicillin allergy

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generic name of Zithromax/Z-Pak/Tri-Pak

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azithromycin

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brand name of azithromycin

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Zithromax/Z-Pak/Tri-Pak

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common frequency of azithromycin

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Z-Pak: two 250 mg tablets PO (500 mg) on day 1, then one tablet days 2-5
q24h

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indications/use of azithromycin

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treatment of RTI, STI, ENT, skin, and eye infections

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counseling tips/info for azithromycin

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do not take with an Al2+ or Mg2+ containing antacid
take with food to prevent upset stomach
QTc prolongation occurs rarely but possible interaction with many different medications
contraindicated if macrolide allergy

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generic name of Cipro/Ciloxan

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ciprofloxacin

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brand name of ciprofloxacin

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Cirpo/Ciloxan

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common frequency for ciprofloxacin

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q12h

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indications/use of ciprofloxacin

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treatment of STI, prostatitis, skin and bone infections, pneumonia, complicated UTI, RTI, and abdominal infections

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counseling tips/info for ciprofloxacin

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QTc prolongation occurs rarely but possible interaction with many different medications
do not take food or medicine containing Ca2+, Fe2+ within 2 hours after ciprofloxacin
sun sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
may increase caffeine sensitivity
contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy

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generic name of Bactrim DS

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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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brand name of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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Bactrim DS

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common frequency of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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q12h

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indications/use for sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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treatment of RTI, UTI, HIV-associated infections

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counseling tips/info for sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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sun sensitivity: use sunscreens, avoid tanning beds
take with at least 8 oz of water
contraindicated if sulfa allergy

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generic name of Macrobid/Macrodantin

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nitrofurantoin

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brand name of nitrofurantoin

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Macrobid/Macrodantin

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common frequency of nitrofurantoin

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indications/uses for nitrofurantoin

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treatment of UTI

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counseling tips/info for nitrofurantoin

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orange or brown urine is expected and not cause for concern
do not take food or medications containing Mg2+ within 2 hours before or 2 hours after nitrofurantoin
take with food/milk to increase absorption

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generic name of Flagyl

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metronidazole

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brand name of metronidazole

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common frequency of metronidazole

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q6h
q8h
q12h

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indications/uses of metronidazole

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treatment of abscess, infections of GI, STI, vaginosis

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counseling tips/info for metronidazole

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contraindicated: alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days following last dose
metallic taste in mouth
headache common adverse effect

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generic name of Ortho Tri-Cyclen/Tri-Sprintec/Tri-ViLibra

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Tri-phasics: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

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brand name of tri-phasics: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

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Ortho Tri-Cyclen/Tri-Sprintec/Tri-ViLibra

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common frequency of tri-phasics: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

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one first phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one second phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one third phase tablet for 7 days, then one inactive tablet daily for 7 days

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indications/use for tri-phasics: ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

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oral contraception, acne
claim to fame: mimic natural menstrual cycle

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counseling tips/info for tri-phasics ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

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side effects for all estrogen/progestin medications: water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness), upset stomach/nausea, headache
non-FDA approved uses: regulation of menstrual cycle, lessen menstrual flow, reduce painful menses
miss a dose?: take as soon as possible or with next day’s dose (e.g. miss Monday, take 2 on Tuesday, if you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions)
products containing ethinyl estradiol: increase cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI), not recommended for those +35 y.o., smoker, or history of stroke/blood clots
tips: if OC not started day 1 of menses, use additional non-drug form of contraception first week of therapy, take same time each day for max effectiveness, some anti-convuslants (ex. divalproex lamotrigine) may decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or increase chance of seizures

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generic name of Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe

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iron containing: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

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brand name of iron containing: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

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Loestrin Fe/Junel Fe/Microgestin Fe

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common frequency of iron containing: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

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take one active tablet daily for 21 days then one iron tablet daily for 7 days

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indications/use for iron containing: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

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oral contraception, acne
claim to fame: replaces iron lost during menses

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counseling tips/info for iron containing: ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate

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side effects for all estrogen/progestin medications: water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness), upset stomach/nausea, headache
non-FDA approved uses: regulation of menstrual cycle, lessen menstrual flow, reduce painful menses
miss a dose?: take as soon as possible or with next day’s dose (e.g. miss Monday, take 2 on Tuesday, if you miss 2 or more days refer to package directions)
products containing ethinyl estradiol: increase cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI), not recommended for those +35 y.o., smoker, or history of stroke/blood clots
tips: if OC not started day 1 of menses, use additional non-drug form of contraception fist week of therapy, take same time each day for max effectiveness, some anti-convulsants (ex. divalproex lamotrigine) may decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or increase chance of seizures

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generic name of Yaz/Loryna/Jasmiel

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ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

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brand name of ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

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Yaz/Loryna/Jasmiel

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common frequency of ethinyl estradiol/drospireone

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one active tablet daily for 24 days, then one inactive tablet daily for 4 days

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indications/use for ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

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oral contraception, acne, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
claim to fame: only 4 inactive days - shorter menstrual periods

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counseling tips/info for ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

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none of the medications on this list protect
drospirenone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen

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generic name of Xulane

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ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin

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brand name of ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin

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common frequency of ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin

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apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks then week 4 is patch free

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indications/use for ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin

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contraception

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counseling tips/info for ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin

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same side effect profile as oral contraceptives but more common
adhesive may cause skin rash/rotate sites
do not cut patch
apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, or upper arm

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generic name of NuvaRing

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ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

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brand name of ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

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common frequency of ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

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insert one ring into vagina on or before day 5 of cycle and leave in for 3 weeks, then remove on week 4 and discard

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indications/use for ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

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contraception

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counseling tips/info for ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

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if ring falls out, rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hours
don’t remove for intercourse
ring is drug delivery device, not a barrier

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generic name of Depo-Provera

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medroxyprogesterone

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brand name of medroxyprogesterone

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Depo-Provera

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common frequency of medroxyprogesterone

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150 mg deep intramuscular injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months

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indications/use for medroxyprogesterone

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contraception, endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea
claim to fame: no estrogen

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counseling tips/info for medroxyprogesterone

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nervousness
administration by healthcare professional
don’t use >2 years due to potential bone loss
spotting or absent menses may result

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generic name for Plan B One-Step/E Contra One-Step

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levonorgestrel (OTC)

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brand name for levonorgestrel (OTC)

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Plan B One-Step/EContra One-Step

73
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common frequency for levonorgestrel (OTC)

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take 1 table PO as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex

74
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indications/use for levonorgestrel (OTC)

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emergency post-coital contraception

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counseling tips/info for levonorgestrel (OTC)

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fatigue
no evidence of interaction with antibiotics
will not terminate an existing pregnancy
spotting or changes in menses may result

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