Medication List (1-7) Flashcards
Two Antiemetics (Generic Name)
1) Promethazine
2) Ondansetron
Four Acid Reducers (Generic Name)
1) Omeprazole
2) Famotidine
3) Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone.
4) Calcium Carbonate
Three Constipation Relievers and Bowel Evacuants (Generic Name)
1) Docusate Sodium.
2) Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
3) Bisacodyl
One Anti-Diarrheal (Generic Name)
Loperamide
Generic Name (Promethazine) - Brand Name?
Phenergan
Generic Name (Ondansetron) - Brand Name?
Zofran
Generic Name (Omeprazole) - Brand Name?
Prilosec (Rx)
Prilosec (OTC)
Generic Name (Famotidine) - Brand Name?
Pepcid (Rx) Pepcid AC ( OTC)
Generic Name (Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone) - Brand Name?
Maalox Advanced
Generic Name (Calcium Carbonate) - Brand Name?
Tums
Generic Name (Docusate Sodium) - Brand Name?
Colace
Generic Name (Polyethylene Glycol - PEG) - Brand Name?
MiraLAX
Generic Name (Bisacodyl) - Brand Name?
Dulcolax
Generic Name (Loperamide) - Brand Name?
Imodium (Rx) Imodium AD (OTC)
Promethazine/ Phenergan
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Tablet
Rectal Suppository
25mg
Ondansetron/ Zofran
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Tablet, ODT
8mg
Omeprazole/ Prilosec
Prilosec (OTC)
Capsule (Rx)
Tablet (OTC)
(Both Delayed Release)
20mg (Rx and OTC)
Famotidine/ Pepcid
Pepcid AC
Tablet
20mg
MgOH, AlOH, Simethicone/ Maalox Advanced
Suspension
200mg/ 200mg/ 20mg
per 5ml
Calcium Carbonate/ Tums
Chewable Tablet
500, 750mg
Docusate Sodium/ Colace
Capsule
100mg
PEG/ MiraLAX
Powder for Suspension
17g per capful
Bisacodyl/ Dulcolax
Tablet 5mg
Rectal Suppository 10mg
Loperamide/ Imodium (Rx)
Imodium AD
Capsule (Rx)
Tablet (OTC)
2mg
Promethazine/ Phenergan
UAD&F?
1 tablet or suppository every 4-6 hours as needed
Promethazine/ Phenergan
Indications/ Use?
- Prevents and treats nausea/ vomiting.
- Motion Sickness.
Promethazine/ Phenergan
CT?
- Drowsiness.
- Dizziness.
- Avoid alcohol due to enhanced drowsiness.
- Sun sensitivity.
Ondansetron/ Zofran
UAD&F?
1 tablet prior to need, then every 8 hours as needed.
Ondansetron/ Zofran
Indications/ Use?
- Prevents nausea and vomiting.
- Non-FDA approved for treatment of vomiting.
Ondansetron/ Zofran
CT?
- Fatigue.
- HA.
- Constipation or Diarrhea.
Omeprazole/ Prilosec (Rx)
Prilosec OTC
UAD&F?
1 capsule daily.
Omeprazole/ Prilosec (Rx)
Prilosec OTC
Indications/ Use?
- Acid Reflux/ Indigestion.
- Prevention and treatment of ulcers.
Omeprazole/ Prilosec (Rx)
Prilosec OTC
CT?
- Works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect.
- Food delays absorption - take 1 hour before food.
- Separate from antacids by 2 hours.
Famotidine/ Pepcid (Rx)
Pepcid AC
UAD&F?
1 tablet twice daily.
Famotidine/ Pepcid (Rx)
Pepcid AC
Indications/ Use?
- Acid Reflux/ indigestion.
- Prevention and treatment of ulcers.
Famotidine/ Pepcid (Rx)
Pepcid AC
CT?
- Works in 1 day.
- Can be taken with antacids.
MgOH, AlOH, Simethicone/ Maalox Advanced
UAD&F?
2-4 tsp 4 times a day as needed.
MgOH, AlOH, Simethicone/ Maalox Advanced
Indications/ Use ?
AlOH, MgOH:
- Acute acid reflux/ indigestion.
Simethicone:
- Relief of gas pressure/ bloating.
MgOH, AlOH, Simethicone/ Maalox Advanced
CT?
- Shake well.
- Works within minutes.
- Many drug-drug interactions.
- constipation (aluminum).
- Diarrhea (magnesium and simethicone).
Calcium Carbonate/ Tums
UAD&F?
MAX?
Chew 2-4 tablets as needed.
MAX: 7500 mg/day if used for indigestion.
MAX: 2500 mg/ day if used for supplement.
Calcium Carbonate/ Tums
Indications/ Use?
- Calcium supplement.
- Acute acid reflux/ indigestion (non-FDA approved)
Calcium Carbonate/ Tums
CT?
- Constipation.
- Chew before swallowing.
- Do not use > 2 weeks.
Docusate Sodium/ Colace
UAD&F?
100-200 mg daily in divided doses.
Docusate Sodium/ Colace
Indications/ Use?
- Stool softener to relieve constipation (draws water into stool)
Docusate Sodium/ Colace
CT?
- Works in 1-3 days.
- Interferes with absorption of some medications so separate by 2 hours.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Diarrhea and Cramps.
PEG/ MiraLAX
UAD&F?
Laxative:
17g (1capful) dissolved in 8 oz. of liquid once daily
Colonoscopy prep:
Up to 1 gallon.
PEG/ MiraLAX
Indications/ Use?
- Stool softener and osmotic laxative to relieve constipation.
- Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep (Non-FDA approved).
PEG/ MiraLAX
CT?
- Works in 1-3 days.
- Do not take longer than 2 weeks without physician supervision.
- Diarrhea, cramps.
Bisacodyl/ Dulcolax
UAD&F?
MAX?
Laxative:
5-15 mg orally daily.
10mg rectally daily.
Colonoscopy prep:
30mg dose.
MAX: 30mg/ day.
Bisacodyl/ Dulcolax
Indications/ use?
- Stimulant laxative to relieve constipation.
- Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep.
Bisacodyl/ Dulcolax
CT?
- Oral dose works within 8 hours.
- Suppository works within 15-60 minutes
- Do not take longer than 1 week without physician supervision.
- Diarrhea, cramps.
Loperamide/ Imodium (Rx)
Imodium AD
UAD&F?
MAX?
2 tablets after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each loose stool
MAX: 8mg/day (OTC)
MAX: 16mg/day (Rx)
Loperamide/ Imodium (Rx)
Imodium AD
Indications/ Use?
- Slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea.
Loperamide/ Imodium (Rx)
Imodium AD
CT?
- Drowsiness.
- If diarrhea not improved in 2 days- call MD due to dehydration risk.
Name three Antipsychotics (Generic Name)
1) Risperidone.
2) Aripiprazole.
3) Olanzapine.
Name five Neurologic (Generic Name)
1) Topiramate.
2) Pregabalin.
3) Gabapentin
4) Lamotrigine.
5) Divalproex
Name two Hypnotics (Generic Name)
1) Zolpidem.
2) Eszopiclone.
Generic Name (Risperidone) Brand name?
Risperdal
Risperidone/ Risperdal
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Tablet
2mg
Risperidone/ Risperdal
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 tablet daily
MAX: 16mg/day
Risperidone/ Risperdal
Indications/ Use?
- Bipolar Disorder.
- Schizophrenia.
- Irritability in Autism.
Risperidone/ Risperdal
CT?
- Drowsiness.
- Muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms.
- Stomach Upset.
- Weight Gain.
Generic name ( Aripiprazole) Brand name?
Abilify
Aripiprazole/ Abilify
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Tablet
10mg
Aripiprazole/ Abilify
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 tablet daily
MAX: 30mg/day
Aripiprazole/ Abilify
Indications/ Use?
- Bipolar Disorder.
- Schizophrenia.
- Associated psychomotor agitation.
- Depression (ADJUNCT)
Adjunct meaning?
Never a first line of therapy.
Aripiprazole/ Abilify
CT?
- Agitation/ Anxiety.
- Insomnia.
- HA.
- Stomach Upset.
- Weight gain.
Generic Name ( Olanzapine) Brand Name?
Zyprexa
Olanzapine/ Zyprexa
Strength?
Dosage Form?
Tablet
10mg