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1
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generic name for Lasix

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furosemide

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brand name for furosemide

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Lasix

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common frequency for furosemide

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once daily, BID

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indications/use for furosemide

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edema (swelling)
heart failure
hypertension

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counseling tips/info for furosemide

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sun sensitivity
decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++< Mg++)
dizziness upon standing
avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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generic name for Aldactone

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spironolactone

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brand name for spironolactone

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Aldactone

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common frequency for spironolactone

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once daily, BID

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indications/use for spironolactone

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heart failure
hypertension
non FDA approved: acne, hormone therapy

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counseling tips/info for spironolactone

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gynecomastia
increases serum potassium
diarrhea
irregular menses

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generic name for Microzide

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hydrochlorothiazide

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brand name for hydrochlorotiazide

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Microzide

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13
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common frequency for hydrochlorothiazide

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once daily, BID

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14
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indications/use hydrochlorotiazide

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edema
hypertension

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counseling tips/info for hydrochlorotiazide

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sun sensitivity
dizziness upon standing
avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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generic for Zestril, Prinivil

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lisinopril

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brand name for lisinopril

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Zestril, Prinivil

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18
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common frequency for lisinorpil

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once daily

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indications/use for lisinopril

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hypertension
heart failure
post-heart attack
migraine prevention (off label)

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counseling tips/info for lisinopril

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avoid during pregnancy
dizziness
dry cough
headache
increases serum potassium

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21
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generic name for Cozaar

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losartan

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brand name for losartan

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Cozaar

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common frequency for losartan

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once daily

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indications/use fo rlosartan

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hypertension
heart failure
diabetic nephropathy

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counseling tips/info for losartan

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avoid during pregnancy
dizziness
headache
increases serum potassium

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26
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generic for Norvasc

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amlodipine

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27
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brand name for amlodipine

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Norvasc

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common frequency for amlodipine

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once daily

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29
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indications/use for amlodipine

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hypertension
management of angina (chest pain)
Raynaud’s Phenomenon

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counseling tips/info for amlodipine

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leg swelling (edema)
headache

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31
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generic name for Lopressor (immediate release)

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metoprolol tartrate

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brand name for metoprolol tartrate

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Lopressor (immediate release)

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generic name for Toprol XL

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metoprolol succinate

34
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brand name for metoprolol succinate

35
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common frequency for metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate

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IR: BID
XL: once daily

36
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indications/use for metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate

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hypertension
post heart attack
management of angina (IR only)
heart failure (XL only)

37
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counseling tips/info for metoprolol tartrate, metoprolol succinate

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dizziness
fatigue (goes away within 7 days)
take with food - better absorption
lowers heart rate
do not discontinue medication abruptly - increased cardiovascular risk

38
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generic name for Bayer Aspirin

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aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid

39
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brand name for aspirin

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Bayer Aspirin

40
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common frequency for aspirin

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q4-6h prn
MAX: 4000 mg/day

41
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indications/use for aspirin

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mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation (ex. arthritis, sprains)
heart attack and stroke prevention

42
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counseling tips/info for aspirin

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stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration
take with food/milk/water
do not give to children less than 18 years old due to risk of Reye’s Sundrome
ringing in ears with high dose

43
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generic name for Advil, Motrin IB, Motrin

44
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brand name for ibuprofen

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OTC: Advil, Motrin IB
Rx: Motrin

45
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common frequency for ibuprofen

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q4-6h
OTC MAX: 1200 mg/day
Rx MAX: 3200 mg/day

46
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indications/use for ibuprofen

A

mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation

47
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counseling tips/info for ibuprofen

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stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration
take with food or milk
avoid in patients with history of heart problems

48
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generic name for Mobic

49
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generic name for Mobic

50
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common frequency for meloxicam

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once daily

51
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indications/use for meloxicam

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moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with analgesics
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis

52
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counseling tips/info for meloxicam

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stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration
take with food or milk
avoid in patients with history of heart problems

53
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generic name for Medrol

A

methylprednisolone

54
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brand name for methylprednisolone

55
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common frequency for methylprednisolone

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once daily
dose pack: 2 tablets taken over the course of 6 days

56
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indications/use for methylprednisolone

A

inflammation
asthma exacerbations

57
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counseling tips/info for methylprednisolone

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finish entire course
take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset
take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia

58
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generic name for Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5

A

hydrocortisone

59
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brand name for hydrocortisone

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Ala-Cort
Anucort-HC
Instacort 5

60
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common frequency for hydrocortisone

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once daily, BID

61
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indications/use for hydrocortisone

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topical rash and itching (external)
inflammation
hemorrhoids (rectal)

62
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counseling tips/info for hydrocortisone

A

localized burning

63
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generic name for Tylenol

A

acetaminophen

64
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brand name for acetaminophen

65
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common frequency for acetaminophen

A

q4-6h prn
MAX: 3000 mg/day

66
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indications/use for acetaminophen

A

mild to moderate pain
fever

67
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counseling tips/info for acetaminophen

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APAP in many OTC and Rx combo products
do not treat hangovers with APAP due to potential liver toxicity

68
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generic name for Ultram

69
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brand name for tramadol

70
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common frequency for tramadol

71
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indications/use for tramadol

A

moderate to moderately severe pain

72
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counseling tips/info for tramadol

A

constipation
drowsiness
dizziness

73
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generic name for Oxy IR, Oxycontin

74
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brand name for oxycodone

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Oxy IR, Oxycotin

75
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common frequency for oxycodone

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Oxy IR: q4-6h prn
Oxycontin: BID

76
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indications/use for oxycodone

A

moderate to severe pain

77
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counseling tips/info for oxycodone

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stomach upset
constipation
drowsiness
do not crush or chew CR tablets

PHRM 822 (6 decks)

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