Medication List 10: Miscellaneous Flashcards
levothyroxine: brands
Levoxyl, Tirosint, Synthroid
levothyroxine: common strengths
25mcg,
50mcg,
75mcg,
88mcg,
100mcg,
112mcg,
125mcg,
137mcg,
150mcg,
175mcg,
200mcg
levothyroxine: common frequency
QD
levothyroxine: indications/use
hypothyroidism
levothyroxine: counseling tips/important info
*Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
*Take the same way everyday
*Take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
*May take several weeks to see symptoms improve
tamsulosin: brands
Flomax
tamsulosin: common strengths
0.4mg
tamsulosin: common frequency
QD
tamsulosin: indications/use
-benign prostatic hyperplasia
-ureteral stone expulsion
tamsulosin: counseling tips/important info
*Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
*Orthostatic hypotension
*Headache
*Dizziness
tolterodine: brands
Detrol LA
tolterodine: common strengths
2mg, 4mg
tolterodine: common frequency
QD
tolterodine: indications/use
overactive bladder
tolterodine: counseling tips/important info
*Constipation
*Dry mouth
*Headache
donepezil: brands
Aricept
donepezil: common strengths
5mg, 10mg, 23mg
donepezil: common frequency
QD at bedtime
max: 23/mg daily
donepezil: indications/use
-Alzheimer’s disease
-dementia
donepezil: counseling tips/important info
*Nausea
*Diarrhea
*Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
*Prolonged QT interval
alendronate: brands
Fosamax
alendronate: common strengths
5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg
alendronate: common frequency
once weekly
alendronate: indications/use
osteoporosis
alendronate: counseling tips/important info
*Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
*Ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake
*Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
*Report heartburn or bone pain to physician
allopurinol: brands
zyloprim
allopurinol: common strengths
100mg, 300mg
allopurinol: common frequency
daily
max: 800mg/day
allopurinol: indications/use
gout
allopurinol: counseling tips/important info
*Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
*May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
*Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
oseltamivir: brands
Tamiflu
oseltamivir: common strengths
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
oseltamivir: common frequency
flu prevention: 1 capsule QD for 10 days
flu treatment: 1 capsule BID for 5 days
oseltamivir: indications/use
influenza prevention or treatment
oseltamivir: counseling tips/important info
*Nausea/vomiting
*Headache
*Does not replace influenza vaccine
*Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
ferrous sulfate (OTC): brands
Slow Fe, FeroSul
ferrous sulfate (OTC): common strengths
325mg (65mg elemental iron)
ferrous sulfate (OTC): common frequency
QD, BID, TID
ferrous sulfate (OTC): indications/use
-iron deficiency
-dietary supplement
ferrous sulfate (OTC): counseling tips/important info
*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
sumatriptan: brands
Imitrex
sumatriptan: common strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
sumatriptan: common frequency
1 tablet at first sign of migraine, may repeat in 2 hours if no relief
max: 200mg/day
sumatriptan: indications/use
-acute treatment of migraine
-cluster headache
sumatriptan: counseling tips/important info
*Tingling, dizziness common
*Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
*Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
tadalafil: brands
Cialis
tadalafil: common strengths
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
tadalafil: common frequency
QD
tadalafil: indications/use
*Erectile dysfunction
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
*Pulmonary hypertension
tadalafil: counseling tips/important info
*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
