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
Olanzapine/ Zyprexa
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 tablet daily
MAX: 20mg/day
Olanzapine/ Zyprexa
Indications/use?
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Treatment resistant depression (ADJUNCT).
Olanzapine/ Zyprexa
CT?
- Drowsiness/ Dizziness
- Dry Mouth.
- Increase lipid and/ or blood sugar
- Weight Gain
Generic Name ( Topiramate) Brand Name?
Topamax
Topiramate/ Topamax
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Tablet
25mg
Topiramate/ Topamax
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 tablet twice daily
MAX: 400mg/ day
Topiramate/ Topamax
Indications/ use?
- Seizures.
- Migraine prevention.
Topiramate/ Topamax
CT?
- Dizziness/ Drowsiness.
- Numbness/ Tingling.
- Memory Impairment.
- Weight loss.
Generic Name ( Pregabalin (c-v) ) Brand Name?
Lyrica
Pregabalin/ Lyrica
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Capsules
50mg
Pregabalin/ Lyrica
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 capsule three times daily.
MAX: 600mg/ day
Pregabalin/ Lyrica
Indications/ use?
- Nerve pain disorders (e.g. from shingles).
- Fibromyalgia
- Seizure (adjunct)
Pregabalin/ Lyrica
CT?
- Drowsiness/ Dizziness.
- HA.
- Blurred Vision.
- Weight gain.
Generic Name (Gabapentin) Brand Name?
Neurontin
Gabapentin/ Neurontin
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Capsules
300mg
Gabapentin/ Neurontin
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 capsule three times daily
MAX: 3600mg/ day
Gabapentin/ Neurontin
Indications/ Use?
- Nerve pain from shingles.
- Seizure (ADJUNCT).
- Non-FDA use: Nerve pain disorders.
Gabapentin/ Neurontin
CT?
- Drowsiness/ Dizziness.
- Uncoordinated muscle movements.
Generic Name ( Lamotrigine) Brand Name?
Lamictal
Lamotrigine/ Lamictal
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Tablet
100mg
Lamotrigine/ Lamictal
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 tablet twice daily.
MAX: 700mg/day
Lamotrigine/ Lamictal
Indications/ use?
- Seizures.
- Bipolar disorder.
Lamotrigine/ Lamictal
CT?
- Drowsiness/ Dizziness.
- Uncoordinated muscle movements.
- HA.
- Blurred/ double vision.
- Taper dose ( To prevent Stevens Johnson Syndrome).
Generic Name (Divalproex Sodium) Brand Name?
Depakote
Divalproex Sodium/ Depakote
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Delayed release tablet (125, 250, 500mg)
Extended release tablet (250, 500mg)
Divalproex Sodium/ Depakote
UAD&F?
MAX?
DR: 1 tablet three times daily.
ER: 1 tablet daily.
MAX: 4200mg/ day)
Divalproex Sodium/ Depakote
Indications/ use?
- Seizures.
- Bipolar disorder.
- Migraine prevention.
Divalproex Sodium/ Depakote
CT?
- Drowsiness/ Dizziness.
- Tremor.
- Muscle Weakness.
- Upset Stomach.
Generic Name ( Zolpidem (C IV)) Brand Name?
Ambien
Zolpidem/ Ambien
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Tablet
10mg
Zolpidem/ Ambien
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 tablet at bedtime
MAX: 10mg/ day
Zolpidem/ Ambien
Indications/ use?
- Insomnia (short term treatment).
Zolpidem/ Ambien
CT?
- Take within 20 minutes of bedtime.
- Get > 8 hours of rest - May cause next day drowsiness.
- Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors.
Generic Name ( eszopiclone ( C IV) ) Brand Name?
Lunesta
Eszopiclone / Lunesta
Dosage Froms?
Strength?
Tablet
2mg
Eszopiclone / Lunesta
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 tablet at bedtime.
MAX: 3mg/ day.
Eszopiclone / Lunesta
Indications/ Use?
- Insomnia.
Eszopiclone / Lunesta
CT?
- Temporary metallic taste in mouth.
- HA.
- Take within 20 minutes of bedtime.
- Get > 8 hours of rest- May cause next day drowsiness.
- Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors.
Hypnotics, Neurologic, and Antipsychotics all have 2 similar CT. What are they?
- Avoid alcohol (intensifies some SE such as drowsiness, dizziness, and stomach upset).
- Do not adjust doses or discontinue without consulting a healthcare provider. (Doses are individualized by physician).
Four NSAID’s (Generic Name)
1) Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, ASA)
2) Ibuprofen.
3) Naproxen.
4) Celecoxib.
One steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (Generic Name)
1) methylprednisolone.
Four Analgesics ( Generic Name)
1) Acetaminophen (APAP) .
2) Tramadol ( C IV)
3) Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen (C II)
4) Oxycodone (CII)
One Muscle Relaxant (Generic Name)
1) Cyclobenzaprine.
Generic Name ( Acetylsalicylic acid - aspirin- ASA) Brand Name?
Bayer Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid/ Bayer Aspirin
(aspirin, ASA)
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Tablet.
81, 325, 500, 650mg
Acetylsalicylic acid/ Bayer Aspirin
(aspirin, ASA)
UAD&F?
MAX?
325-650mg every 4 to 6 hours
81-325mg /day for heart attack and stroke prevention
MAX: 4000 mg/ day for pain, fever, inflammation.
Acetylsalicylic acid/ Bayer Aspirin
(aspirin, ASA)
Indications/ Use?
- Mild to moderate pain.
- Fever.
- Inflammation (e.g. arthritis sprains).
- Heart attack and stroke prevention.
Acetylsalicylic acid/ Bayer Aspirin
(aspirin, ASA)
CT?
- Stomach upset (bleed/ ulceration).
- Take with food/ milk, and water.
- Do not give to children - risk of Reye’s syndrome <18 yo
- Ringing in ears with high doses.
Generic Name ( Ibuprofen ) Brand Name?
OTC:
Advil
Motrin IB
Rx:
Motrin
Ibuprofen/ Advil
Motrin
Dosage Forms?
Strengths?
Tablet
OTC: 200mg
Rx: 400, 600, 800mg
Ibuprofen/ Advil
Motrin
UAD&F?
MAX?
200-400 mg by mouth every 4-6 hours.
OTC MAX: 1200mg/day.
Rx MAX: 3200mg/ day
Ibuprofen/ Advil
Motrin
Indications/ use?
- Mild to moderate pain.
- Fever.
- Inflammation.
Ibuprofen/ Advil
Motrin
CT?
- Stomach Upset (bleed/ ulceration)
- Take with food/ milk.
- Avoid if history of heart problems.
Generic Name ( Naproxen) Brand Name?
OTC: Aleve.
Rx: Anaprox
Naproxen / Aleve (OTC) - Anaprox (Rx)
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Tablet
OTC: 220mg
Rx: 275, 550mg
Naproxen / Aleve (OTC) - Anaprox (Rx)
UAD&F?
MAX?
220-440mg initially, then 220mg every 8 to 12 hours
OTC MAX: 660mg/ day
Naproxen / Aleve (OTC) - Anaprox (Rx)
Indications/ use?
- Mild to moderate pain.
- Fever.
- Inflammation.
Naproxen / Aleve (OTC) - Anaprox (Rx)
CT?
- Stomach upset.
- Take with food/ milk.
- Avoid if history of heart problems.
Generic name (Celecoxib) Brand name?
Celebrex
Celecoxib/ Celebrex
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Capsule
100, 200mg
Celecoxib/ Celebrex
UAD&F?
MAX?
One 200mg capsule daily or
one 100 mg capsule twice daily
MAX: 400mg/day
Celecoxib/ Celebrex
Indications/ use?
- Mild to moderate pain.
- inflammation.
- rarely used for FEVER.
Celecoxib/ Celebrex
- Stomach upset (possible bleed/ ulceration)
- Take with food/ milk.
- Avoid if history of heart problems.
Generic name (Methylprednisolone) Brand name?
Medrol
Methylprednisolone/ Medrol
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Tablets,
Dose pack
4mg
Methylprednisolone/ Medrol
UAD&F?
4-80mg daily
Dose pack- 21 tablets
taken over a course of 6 days.
Methylprednisolone/ Medrol
Indications/ use?
- STEROIDAL anti- inflammatory ( ex. treats asthma, poison ivy).
Methylprednisolone/ Medrol
CT?
- Finish entire course.
- Take with food/ milk to avoid stomach upset.
- May cause insomnia.
Generic Name ( Acetaminophen) Brand name?
Tylenol
Acetaminophen/ Tylenol
Dosage forms?
Strength?
Tablet
OTC: 325, 500
Acetaminophen/ Tylenol
UAD&F?
MAX?
325-650mg
every 4-6 hours (as needed)
MAX: 3000 mg/day
Acetaminophen/ Tylenol
Indications/ use?
- Mild to moderate pain.
- Fever.
Acetaminophen/ Tylenol
CT?
- APAP in many OTC and RX combo products
- Do not treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity.
Generic name ( Tramadol C IV) Brand name?
Ultram
Tramadol/ Ultram
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Tablet
50mg
Tramadol/ Ultram
UAD&F?
MAX?
50- 100mg every 4 to 6 hours
MAX: 400 mg/ day
Tramadol/ Ultram
Indications/ use?
- Moderate to moderately sever pain.
Tramadol/ Ultram
CT?
- Constipation.
- Drowsiness.
- Dizziness.
Generic name (Hydrocodone- Acetaminophen)
Brand Name?
This is a (C II)—^
Norco
Vicodin
Hydrocodone- Acetaminophen/ Norco- Vicodin
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Tablet
Norco: 5mg/325mg
Vicodin: 5mg/ 300mg
Hydrocodone- Acetaminophen/ Norco- Vicodin
UAD&F?
MAX?
1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours
MAX: 3000 mg/ day of acetaminophen per day.
Hydrocodone- Acetaminophen/ Norco- Vicodin
Indications/ use?
- Moderate to severe pain.
Hydrocodone- Acetaminophen/ Norco- Vicodin
CT?
- Do not treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity.
- Stomach upset.
- Constipation.
- Drowsiness.
Generic name ( Oxycodone C II) Brand name?
Oxycontin
Oxycodone/ Oxycontin
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
CR tablets
10, 20, 40, 80 mg
Oxycodone/ Oxycontin
UAD&F?
MAC?
10mg- 80mg twice daily
MAX: Individualized
Oxycodone/ Oxycontin
Indications/ use?
- Moderate to severe pain?
Oxycodone/ Oxycontin
CT?
- Stomach upset.
- Constipation.
- Drowsiness.
- Do not crush or chew CR tablets.
Generic name (Cyclobenzaprine) Brand name?
Flexeril
Cyclobenzaprine/ Flexeril
Dosage Forms?
Strength?
Tablet
5, 10mg
Cyclobenzaprine/ Flexeril
UAD&F?
5-10 mg up to 3 times daily
Cyclobenzaprine/ Flexeril
Indications/ use?
Tx muscle spasms
Cyclobenzaprine/ Flexeril
CT?
- Drowsiness.
- Dry mouth
All medications = Avoid alcohol due to its ability to intensify side effects.
NSAIDS/ steroidal anti-inflammatory?
Tylenol?
Other RX analgesics/ Muscle relaxant?
NSAIDS/ steroidal anti-inflammatory- risk of stomach upset (possible GI bleed/ ulceration)
Tylenol - Risk of liver toxicity.
Other RX analgesics/ Muscle relaxant - enhance drowsiness.
Name 2 ADHD medications?
1) Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine (C II) — Adderall XR
2) Methylphenidate — Concerta
Generic Name is Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine
what is the band name?
Adderall XR
Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine (C II) — Adderall XR
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Capsule
20 mg XR
Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine (C II) — Adderall XR
UAD&F?
One 20mg XR capsule daily
Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine (C II) — Adderall XR
Indications/ use?
- ADHD
- Narcolepsy
Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine (C II) — Adderall XR
CT?
- Take in the AM sue to Insomnia
- Decreased appetite/ Weight loss
- Increases heart rate.
- Dry mouth
- HA
Generic Name (Methylphenidate (C II), what is the Brand name?
Concerta
Methylphenidate/ Concerta
Dosage Form?
Strength?
Tablet
18, 27, 36, 54 mg
Methylphendiate/ Concerta
UAD&F?
MAX?
One 18mg tablet daily in the AM
MAX: 72mg/ day
Methylphendiate/ Concerta
Indications/ Use?
- ADHD
- Narcolepsy
Methylphendiate/ Concerta
CT?
- Take in the AM due to insomnia
- Decreased appetite/ weight loss
- Increases heart rate
- Dry mouth
- HA