Medication List 6 Flashcards
generic name for Lexorxy/Synthroid/Tirosint
levothyroxine
brand name for levothyroxine
Levoxyl/Synthroid/Tirosint
common frequency for levothyroxine
once daily
indications for levothyroxine
hypothyroidism
counseling tips/info for levothyroxine
take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
take the same way every day
take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
may take several weeks to see symptoms improve
generic name for Fosmax
alendronate
brand name for alendronate
Fosmax
common frequency for alendronate
once weekly
indications for alendronate
osteoporosis
counseling tips/info for alendronate
take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake
take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 min
report heartburn or bone pain to physician
if you miss a dose and it’s closer to the missed dose than the next dose take it now and resume normal schedule if not then skip
generic name for Slow Fe/FeroSul
ferrous sulfate
brand name for ferrous sulfate
Slow Fe/FeroSul
common frequency for ferrous sulfate
once daily, BID, TID
indications for ferrous sulfate
iron deficiency
dietary supplement
counseling tips/info for ferrous sulfate
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
generic name for Imitrex
sumatriptan
brand name for sumatriptan
Imitrex
common frequency for sumatriptan
one tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hrs if no relief
MAX: 200 mg/day
indications for sumatriptan
acute treatment of migraine
cluster headache
counseling tips/info for sumatriptan
tingling, dizziness common
avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
overuse (>10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
generic name for Cialis
tadalafil
brand name of tadalafil
Cialis
common frequency for tadalafil
once daily
indications for tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
benign prostatic hyperplasia
pulmonary hypertension
counseling tips/info for tadalafil
do not take more than once daily
avoid alcohol due to risk of low BP
avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use
headache and flushing
report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use
generic name for Malarone
atovaquone/proguanil
brand name for atovaquone/proguanil
Malarone
common frequency for atovaquone/proguanil
once daily, start 1-2 days prior to entering a malaria-endemic area, continue throughout stay and for 7 days after returning
indications for atovaquone/proguanil
malaria prophylaxis
counseling tips/info for atovaquone/proguanil
abdominal pain
nausea, vomiting
headache
increased liver function test, transient
generic name for Tamiflu
oseltamivir
brand name for oseltamivir
Tamiflu
common frequency for oseltamivir
flu prevention: one capsule once daily for 10 days
flu treatment: one capsule BID for 5 days
indications for oseltamivir
influenza prevention or treatment
counseling tips/info for oseltamivir
nausea/vomiting
headache
does not replace influenza vaccine
must initiate within 48 hrs of onset of symptoms
generic name for Valtrex
valacyclovir
brand name for valacyclovir
Valtrex
common frequency for valacyclovir
q8h, q12h, q24h
indications for valacyclovir
Tx herpes viral infections of genitals, cold sores, shingles
counseling tips/info for valacyclovir
headache common adverse effect
does not prevent disease transmission (avoid sex when sores are present)
drink lots of fluid to prevent accumulation in kidneys
generic name for Diflucan
fluconazole
brand name for fluconazole
Diflucan
common frequency for fluconazole
q24h, single dose for vaginitis
indications for fluconazole
Tx fungal infections of mouth, thrush, skin, vagina, HIV-associated
counseling tips/info for fluconazole
QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications
report any new skin rash to the prescriber
generic name for Plavix
clopidogrel
brand name for clopidogrel
Plavix
common frequency for clopidogrel
300 mg loading dose, 75 mg once daily
indications for clopidogrel
reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
counseling tips/info for clopidogrel
avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
avoid abrupt discontinuation
generic name for Coumadin
warfarin
brand name for warfarin
Coumadin
common frequency for warfarin
once daily
indications for warfarin
prevent blood clots
atrial fibrillation
counseling tips/info for warfarin
seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
many drug interactions, discuss new meds with pharmacist before starting
take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day
generic name for Xarelto
rivaroxaban
brand name for rivaroxaban
Xarelto
common frequency for rivaroxaban
once daily, BID
indications for rivaroxaban
prevent blood clots
atrial fibrillation
counseling tips/info for rivaroxaban
seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
gastroenteritis
vomiting
cough (pediatric patients)
generic name for Xanax
alprazolam
brand name for alprazolam
Xanax
common frequency for alprazolam
BID, TID, prn
indications for alprazolam
panic disorder
anxiety
counseling tips/info for alprazolam
confusion
drowsiness
excessive drowsiness with alcohol - avoid alcohol use
do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely
generic name for Estrace/Climara/Vivelle-Dot
estradiol
brand name for estradiol
Estrance/Climara/Vivelle-Dot
common frequency for estradiol
Estrance: once daily
Climara: once weekly
Virvelle-Dot: twice weekly
indications for estradiol
hormone therapy
menopause symptoms
breast cancer
osteoporosis
counseling tips/info for estradiol
headache
breast tenderness
irritation at application site (patches) - rotate sites
do not cut patches
can shower and swim with patches on
generic name for Depo-Testosterone/Androgel/Testim
testosterone
brand name for testosterone
Depo-Testosterone/Androgel/Testim
common frequency for testosterone
Depo-Testosterone: once or twice weekly
Androgel/Testim: once daily
indications for testosterone
hormone therapy
hypogonadism
counseling tips/info for testosterone
increased BP
increased venous thromboembolism risk
localized itching
acne
risk for touch transfer of testosterone - wash hands after application and avoid direct skin-to-skin contact at the application areas with other people
