Medication List 4 Flashcards
generic name for Humalog
insulin lispro (rapid-acting)
brand name for insulin lispro
Humalog
common frequency for insulin lispro
individualized dosing - inject 15 min before meals
indications/use for insulin lispro
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
counseling tips/info for insulin lispro
low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
refrigerate unopened vials
discard after 28 days if at room temp
let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
rotate injection sites
generic name for Lantus
insulin glargine (long-acting)
brand name for insulin glargine
Lantus
common frequency for insulin glargine
individualized dosing - once daily
indications/use for insulin glargine
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
counseling tips/info for insulin glargine
low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
refrigerate unopened vials
discard after 28 days if at room temp
let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
rotate injection sites
generic name for Glucophage
metformin
brand name for metformin
Glucophage
common frequency for metformin
BID, TID
MAX: 2550 mg/day
indications/use for metformin
type 2 diabetes
polycystic ovary syndrome
weight loss
counseling tips/info for metformin
diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
take with food
titrate dose up weekly (to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea)
long-term use can cause Vitamin B-12 deficiency
generic name for Farxiga
dapagliflozin
indications/use for dapagliflozin
type 2 diabetes
chronic kidney disease
heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
brand name for dapagliflozin
Farxiga
common frequency for dapagliflozin
once daily
counseling tips/info for dapagliflozin
UTI
increased urine output
decreased blood pressure
generic name of Rybelsus (oral), Ozempic (subcutaneous), Wegovy (subcutaneous)
semaglutide
brand name of semaglutide
Rybelsus (oral)
Ozempic (subcutaneous)
Wegovy (subcutaneous)
common frequency for semaglutide
oral: once daily
subcutaneous: once weekly
indications/use for semaglutide
type 2 diabetes
weight management (Wegovy)
counseling tips/info for semaglutide
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
headache
if you miss a dose and it is closer to the missed dose than the next dose, take it now and resume normal schedule, if not skip
Rotate weekly injection sites
generic name for Neurontin
gabapentin
brand name for gabapentin
Neurontin
common frequency for gabapentin
BID, TId
indications/use for gabapentin
neuropathic pain
seizures
anxiety
counseling tips/info for gabapentin
drowsiness/dizziness
uncoordinated muscle movements
becoming a controlled substance
generic name for Phenergan
promethazine
brand name for promethazine
Phenergan
common frequency for promethazine
q4-6h prn
indications/use for promethazine
prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
motion sickness
allergies
counseling tips/info for promethazine
drowsiness/dizziness
avoid alcohol
sun sensitivity
generic name of Zofran, Zofran ODT
ondasetron
brand name for Zofran, Zofran ODT
ondansetron
common frequency for ondansetron
q8h prn
indications/use for ondansetron
prevent nausea/vomiting
non FDA approved use for treatment of vomiting
counseling tips/info for ondansetron
fatigue
headache
constipation or diarrhea
generic name for Prilosec
omeprazole
brand name for omeprazole
Prilosec
common frequency for omeprazole
once daily
indications/use for omeprazole
acid reflux/indigestion
prevention and treatment of ulcers
counseling tips/info for omeprazole
works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect
food delays absorption so take >1hr before food
separate from antacids by 2 hrs
generic name for Pepcid AC
famotidine (OTC)
brand name for famotidine
Pepcid AC
common frequency for famotidine
BID
indications/use for famotidine
acid reflux/indigestion
prevention and treatment of ulcers
counseling tips/info for famotidine
works in 1 hr, up to 1 day for full effect
can be taken with antacids
generic name for Tums`
calcium carbonate (OTC)
brand name for calcium carbonate
Tums
common frequency for calcium carbonate
chew 2-4 tab prn
MAX: 7500 mg/day if used for indigestion
MAX: 2500 mg/day as supplement
indications/use for calcium carbonate
calcium supplement
acute acid reflux/indigestion
counseling tips/info for calcium carbonate
constipation
chew before swallowing
do not use >2 weeks for indigestion
generic name for Colace
docusate sodium (OTC)
brand name for docusate sodium
Colace
common frequency for docusate sodium
daily
indications/use for docusate sodium
stool softener to relieve constipation
counseling tips/info for docusate sodium
works in 1-3 days
take with water
diarrhea, cramps
generic name for MiraLAX (OTC), GoLYTELY (Rx)
polyethylene glycol (PEG)
brand name for polyethylene glycol
MiraLAX (OTC)
GoLYTELY (Rx)
common frequency for polyethylene glycol
MiraLAX (laxative): 17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz of liquid by mouth once daily prn
GoLYTELY (colonoscopy prep): mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8 oz every 10 min
indications/use for polyethylene glycol
osmotic laxative to relieve constipation
bowel cleansing for colonoscopy prep
counseling tips/info for polyethylene glycol
laxative works in 1-3 days
do not take laxative longer than 1 week w/o MD approval
colon prep works in 1 hr
diarrhea, cramps, bloating
generic name for Dulcolax
bisacodyl (OTC)
brand name for bisacodyl
Dulcolax
common frequency for bisacodyl
laxative: 5-15 mg PO daily, 10 mg rectally daily
colonoscopy prep: 20-30 mg dose
MAX: 30 mg/day
indications/use for bisacodyl
stimulant laxative to relieve constipation
bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep
counseling tips/info for bisacodyl
oral dose works in 8 hrs
suppository works within 15-60 min
do not take longer than 1 week w/o MD approval
diarrhea, cramps
generic name for Imodium
loperamide (OTC)
brand name for loperamide
Imodium
common frequency for loperamide
2 tab PO after first loose stool, then 1 tab after each subsequent loose stool
MAX: 8 mg/day (OTC), 16 mg/day (RX)
indications/use for loperamide
slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea
counseling tips/info for loperamide
drowsiness
if diarrhea not improved in 2 days call MD due to de-hydration risk
