Medication List 10: Miscellaneous Flashcards

1
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levothyroxine: brands

A

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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3
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levothyroxine: common frequency

A

QD

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4
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levothyroxine: indications/use

A

hypothyroidism

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5
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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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6
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tamsulosin: brands

A

Flomax

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7
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tamsulosin: common strengths

A

0.4mg

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8
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tamsulosin: common frequency

A

QD

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9
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tamsulosin: indications/use

A

-benign prostatic hyperplasia
-ureteral stone expulsion

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10
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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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11
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tolterodine: brands

A

Detrol LA

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12
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tolterodine: common strengths

A

2mg, 4mg

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13
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tolterodine: common frequency

A

QD

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14
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tolterodine: indications/use

A

overactive bladder

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15
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tolterodine: counseling tips/important info

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*Constipation
*Dry mouth
*Headache

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16
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donepezil: brands

A

Aricept

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17
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donepezil: common strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 23mg

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18
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donepezil: common frequency

A

QD at bedtime
max: 23/mg daily

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19
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donepezil: indications/use

A

-Alzheimer’s disease
-dementia

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20
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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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21
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alendronate: brands

A

Fosamax

22
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alendronate: common strengths

A

5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

23
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alendronate: common frequency

A

once weekly

24
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alendronate: indications/use

A

osteoporosis

25
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alendronate: counseling tips/important info

A

*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

26
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allopurinol: brands

A

zyloprim

27
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allopurinol: common strengths

A

100mg, 300mg

28
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allopurinol: common frequency

A

daily
max: 800mg/day

29
Q

allopurinol: indications/use

A

gout

30
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allopurinol: counseling tips/important info

A

*Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
*May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
*Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

31
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oseltamivir: brands

A

Tamiflu

32
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oseltamivir: common strengths

A

30mg, 45mg, 75mg

33
Q

oseltamivir: common frequency

A

flu prevention: 1 capsule QD for 10 days
flu treatment: 1 capsule BID for 5 days

34
Q

oseltamivir: indications/use

A

influenza prevention or treatment

35
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oseltamivir: counseling tips/important info

A

*Nausea/vomiting
*Headache
*Does not replace influenza vaccine
*Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms

36
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): brands

A

Slow Fe, FeroSul

37
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): common strengths

A

325mg (65mg elemental iron)

38
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): common frequency

A

QD, BID, TID

39
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): indications/use

A

-iron deficiency
-dietary supplement

40
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): counseling tips/important info

A

*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

41
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sumatriptan: brands

A

Imitrex

42
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sumatriptan: common strengths

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

43
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sumatriptan: common frequency

A

1 tablet at first sign of migraine, may repeat in 2 hours if no relief

max: 200mg/day

44
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sumatriptan: indications/use

A

-acute treatment of migraine
-cluster headache

45
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sumatriptan: counseling tips/important info

A

*Tingling, dizziness common
*Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
*Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

46
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tadalafil: brands

A

Cialis

47
Q

tadalafil: common strengths

A

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

48
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tadalafil: common frequency

A

QD

49
Q

tadalafil: indications/use

A

*Erectile dysfunction
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
*Pulmonary hypertension

50
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tadalafil: counseling tips/important info

A

*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