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Medication List 10: Miscellaneous Flashcards

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levothyroxine: brands

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Levoxyl, Tirosint, Synthroid

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levothyroxine: common strengths

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25mcg,
50mcg,
75mcg,
88mcg,
100mcg,
112mcg,
125mcg,
137mcg,
150mcg,
175mcg,
200mcg

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levothyroxine: common frequency

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QD

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levothyroxine: indications/use

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hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine: counseling tips/important info

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*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

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tamsulosin: brands

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Flomax

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tamsulosin: common strengths

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0.4mg

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tamsulosin: common frequency

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QD

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9
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tamsulosin: indications/use

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-benign prostatic hyperplasia
-ureteral stone expulsion

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tamsulosin: counseling tips/important info

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*Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
*Orthostatic hypotension
*Headache
*Dizziness

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tolterodine: brands

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Detrol LA

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12
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tolterodine: common strengths

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2mg, 4mg

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13
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tolterodine: common frequency

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QD

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14
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tolterodine: indications/use

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overactive bladder

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tolterodine: counseling tips/important info

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*Constipation
*Dry mouth
*Headache

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donepezil: brands

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Aricept

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donepezil: common strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 23mg

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donepezil: common frequency

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QD at bedtime
max: 23/mg daily

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donepezil: indications/use

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-Alzheimer’s disease
-dementia

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donepezil: counseling tips/important info

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*Nausea
*Diarrhea
*Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
*Prolonged QT interval

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alendronate: brands

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alendronate: common strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

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alendronate: common frequency

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once weekly

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alendronate: indications/use

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osteoporosis

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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
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allopurinol: brands
zyloprim
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allopurinol: common strengths
100mg, 300mg
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allopurinol: common frequency
daily max: 800mg/day
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allopurinol: indications/use
gout
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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
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oseltamivir: brands
Tamiflu
32
oseltamivir: common strengths
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
33
oseltamivir: common frequency
flu prevention: 1 capsule QD for 10 days flu treatment: 1 capsule BID for 5 days
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oseltamivir: indications/use
influenza prevention or treatment
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oseltamivir: counseling tips/important info
*Nausea/vomiting *Headache *Does not replace influenza vaccine *Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): brands
Slow Fe, FeroSul
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): common strengths
325mg (65mg elemental iron)
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): common frequency
QD, BID, TID
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): indications/use
-iron deficiency -dietary supplement
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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
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sumatriptan: brands
Imitrex
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sumatriptan: common strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
43
sumatriptan: common frequency
1 tablet at first sign of migraine, may repeat in 2 hours if no relief max: 200mg/day
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sumatriptan: indications/use
-acute treatment of migraine -cluster headache
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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
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tadalafil: brands
Cialis
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tadalafil: common strengths
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
48
tadalafil: common frequency
QD
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tadalafil: indications/use
*Erectile dysfunction *Benign prostatic hyperplasia *Pulmonary hypertension
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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

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