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1
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olanzapine brand name?

A

Zyprexa

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olanzapine common strengths?

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2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

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olanzapine common frequency?

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QD
MAX: 20mg/day

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olanzapine indications/use?

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Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Treatment resistant depression (with fluoxetine)

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olanzapine counseling/important info?

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Drowsiness
Weight gain
Increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol
Movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, spams)
Decreased sex drive

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quetiapine brand name?

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Seroquel

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quetiapine common strengths?

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25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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quetiapine common frequency?

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QD
MAX: 800 mg/day

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quetiapine indications/use?

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Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Depression

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quetiapine counseling/important info?

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Drowsiness
Weight gain
Increased blood pressure, tachycardia
Increased appetite
Dizziness

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aripiprazole brand name?

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Abilify

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aripiprazole common strengths?

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2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg

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aripiprazole common frequency?

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QD
MAX: 30 mg/day

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aripiprazole indications/use?

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Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Treatment-resistance depression (adjunct)
Irritability associated with autistic disorder

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aripiprazole counseling/important info?

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Drowsiness or insomnia
Weight gain
Movement disorders

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topiramate brand name?

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Topamax

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topiramate common strengths?

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15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

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topiramate common frequency?

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BID
MAX: 400mg/day

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19
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topiramate indications/use?

A

Seizures
Migraine prevention

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20
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topiramate counseling/important info?

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Dizziness/Drowsiness
Numbness/Tingling
Memory Impairment
Weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

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21
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pregabalin (C-V) brand name?

A

Lyrica

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pregabalin (C-V) common strengths?

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50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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pregabalin (C-V) common frequency?

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TID
MAX: 600mg/day

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pregabalin (C-V) indications/use?

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Neuropathic pain
Fibromyalgia
Seizure adjunct

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pregabalin (C-V) counseling/important info?

A

Drowsiness/Dizziness
Headache
Blurred vision
Weight gain

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gabapentin brand name?

A

Neurontin

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gabapentin common strengths?

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100mg, 300mg, 400mg

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28
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gabapentin common frequency?

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TID
MAX: 3600mg/day

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29
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gabapentin indications/use?

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Nerve pain from shingles
Seizure adjunct
Non-FDA: nerve pain disorders

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gabapentin counseling/important info?

A

Drowsiness/Dizziness
Uncoordinated muscle movements

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lamotrigine brand name?

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Lamictal

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32
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lamotrigine common strengths?

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25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

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33
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lamotrigine common frequency?

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TID
MAX: 700 mg/day

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34
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lamotrigine indications/use?

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Seizures
Bipolar disorder

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35
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lamotrigine counseling/important info?

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Drowsiness/Dizziness
Uncoordinated muscle movements
Headache
Blurred/double vision

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36
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divalproex sodium brand name?

A

Depakote, Depakote ER

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37
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divalproex sodium common strengths?

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DR Tabs: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
ER Tabs: 250mg, 500mg

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38
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divalproex sodium common frequency?

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DR Tabs: TID
ER Tabs: QD

MAX: 4200 mg/day

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39
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divalproex sodium indications/use?

A

Seizures
Bipolar disorder
Migraine prevention

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divalproex sodium counseling/important info?

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Drowsiness/Dizziness
Tremor
Muscle weakness
Upset stomach - may take with food

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41
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zolpidem (C-IV) brand name?

A

Ambien, Ambien CR

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42
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zolpidem (C-IV) common strengths?

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Ambien: 5mg, 10mg
Ambien CR: 6.25mg, 12.5mg

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43
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zolpidem (C-IV) common frequency?

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at bedtime

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44
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zolpidem (C-IV) indications/use?

A

Insomnia (short term treatment)

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zolpidem (C-IV) counseling/important info?

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Take within 20 minutes of bedtime
Get > 8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness
Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

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46
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temazepam (C-IV) brand name?

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Restoril

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47
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temazepam (C-IV) common strengths?

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7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg

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temazepam (C-IV) common frequency?

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at bedtime

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49
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temazepam (C-IV) indications/use?

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Insomnia

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50
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temazepam (C-IV) counseling/important info?

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Take drug right before you get into bed
Get > 8 hours of rest - may cause next day drowsiness
Headache

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51
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promethazine brand name?

A

Phenergan

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52
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promethazine common strengths?

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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53
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promethazine common frequency?

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q4-6h prn

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54
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promethazine indications/use?

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Prevents and treats nausea/vomiting
Motion sickness
Allergies

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55
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promethazine counseling/important info?

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Drowsiness
Dizziness
Avoid alcohol due to enhanced drowsiness
Sun sensitivity

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56
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ondansetron brand name?

A

Zofran

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57
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ondansetron common strengths?

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4mg, 8mg

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58
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ondansetron common frequency?

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q8h prn

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59
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ondansetron indications/use?

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Prevents nausea/vomiting
Non-FDA: treatment of vomiting

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ondansetron counseling/important info?

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Fatigue
Headache
Constipation or diarrhea

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omeprazole (OTC) brand name?

A

Prilosec

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omeprazole (OTC) common strengths?

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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omeprazole (OTC) common frequency?

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QD

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omeprazole (OTC) indications/use?

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Acid reflux/indigestion
Prevention and treatment of ulcers

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omeprazole (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect
Food delays absorption so take > 1 hour before food
Separate from antacids by 2 hours

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famotidine (OTC) brand name?

A

Pepcid AC

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famotidine (OTC) common strengths?

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg

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68
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famotidine (OTC) common frequency

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BID

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famotidine (OTC) indications/use?

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Acid reflux/indigestion
Prevention and treatment of ulcers

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famotidine (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Works in 1 hours, up to 1 day for full effect
Can be taken with antacids

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71
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC) brand name?

A

Maalox

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC) common strengths?

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200mg/200mg/20mg per 5 ml

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC) common frequency?

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2-4 tsp po QID prn

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC) indications/use?

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide: acid reflux and indigestion
simethicone: relief of gas pressure/bloating

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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Shake well
Works within minutes
Many drug-drug interactions
Constipation from aluminum
Diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone

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calcium carbonate (OTC) brand name?

A

Tums

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77
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calcium carbonate (OTC) common strengths?

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500mg, 750mg

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calcium carbonate (OTC) common frequency?

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Chew 2-4 tabs prn
MAX: 7500 mg/day for indigestion
MAX: 2500 mg/day as supplement

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calcium carbonate (OTC) indications/use

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Calcium supplement
Acute acid reflux/indigestion

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calcium carbonate (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Constipation
Chew before swallowing
Do not use > 2 weeks for indigestion

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docusate sodium (OTC) brand name?

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Colace

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docusate sodium (OTC) common strengths?

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50mg, 100mg, 250mg

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docusate sodium (OTC) common frequency?

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QD

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docusate sodium (OTC) indications/use?

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Stool softener to relieve constipation

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docusate sodium (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Works in 1-3 days
Take with water
Diarrhea, cramps

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polyethylene glycol (PEG), (OTC) brand name?

A

GoLYTELY, MiraLAX

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87
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polyethylene glycol (PEG), (OTC) common strengths?

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17g

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polyethylene glycol (PEG), (OTC) common frequency?

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MiraLAX: 17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz of liquid PO once daily prn
GoLYTELY: (colonoscopy prep), mix with water to make 1 gal, drink 8 oz every 10 minutes

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polyethylene glycol (PEG), (OTC) indications/use?

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Osmotic laxative to relieve constipation
Non-FDA: bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep

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polyethylene glycol (PEG), (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Laxative works in 1-3 days
Do not take laxative > 1 week without MD approval
Colon prep works in 1 hour
Diarrhea, cramps, bloating

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bisacodyl (OTC) brand name?

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Dulcolax

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bisacodyl (OTC) common strengths?

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5mg, 10mg

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bisacodyl (OTC) common frequency?

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Laxative: 5-15mg PO QD, 10mg rectally QD
Colonoscopy Prep: 30mg dose
MAX: 30mg/day

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bisacodyl (OTC) indications/use?

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Stimulant laxative to relieve constipation
Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep

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bisacodyl (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Oral dose works in 8 hours
Suppository works within 15-60 minutes
Do not take > 1 week without MD approval
Diarrhea, cramps

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loperamide (OTC) brand name?

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Imodium

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97
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loperamide (OTC) common strengths?

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2mg

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loperamide (OTC) common frequency?

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2 tabs PO after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each loose stool
MAX: 8mg/day (OTC), 16mg/day (Rx)

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loperamide (OTC) indications/use?

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Slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea

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loperamide (OTC) counseling/important info?

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Drowsiness
If diarrhea not improved in 2 days, call MD due to dehydration risk

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omega-3 fatty acids brand name?

102
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omega-3 fatty acids common strengths?

103
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omega-3 fatty acids common frequency?

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4g once daily
2g twice daily

104
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omega-3 fatty acids indications/use?

A

Hypertriglyceridemia
Dietary supplement

105
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omega-3 fatty acids counseling/important info?

A

Burping and taste disturbances
Swallow whole; do not open
Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell

106
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fenofibrate brand name?

A

Trilipix, Tricor

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fenofibrate common strengths?

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45mg, 48mg, 138mg, 145mg

108
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fenofibrate common frequency?

109
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fenofibrate indications/use?

A

Hypertriglyceridemia

110
Q

fenofibrate counseling/important info?

A

Increased liver enzymes
Discontinue if gallstones form
Photosensitivity

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atorvastatin brand name?

112
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atorvastatin common strengths?

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10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

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atorvastatin common frequency?

114
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atorvastatin indications/use?

A

Hyperlipidemia: reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL
Cardiovascular disease prevention

115
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atorvastatin/rosuvastatin counseling/important info?

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Increased liver enzymes
Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, dark urine (rhabdomyolysis)
Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea

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rosuvastatin brand name?

117
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rosuvastatin common strengths?

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5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg

118
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rosuvastatin common frequency?

119
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rosuvastatin indications/use?

A

Hyperlipidemia: reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL
Cardiovascular disease prevention

120
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ezetimibe brand name?

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ezetimibe common strengths?

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ezetimibe common frequency?

123
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ezetimibe indications/use?

A

Hyperlipidemia

124
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ezetimibe counseling/important info?

A

Increased liver enzymes
Diarrhea

125
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insulin lispro (rapid-acting) brand name?

126
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insulin lispro (rapid-acting) common strengths?

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100 units/ml

127
Q

insulin lispro (rapid-acting) common frequency?

A

Individualized dosing: inject 15 minutes before or immediately after meals

128
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insulin lispro (rapid-acting) indications/use?

A

Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

129
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insulin lispro/insulin glargine counseling/important info?

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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

130
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insulin glargine (long-acting) brand name?

131
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insulin glargine (long-acting) common strengths?

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100 units/ml

132
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insulin glargine (long-acting) common frequency?

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Individualized dosing: once daily

133
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insulin glargine (long-acting) indications/use?

A

Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

134
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metformin brand name?

A

Glucophage

135
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metformin common strengths?

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500mg, 850mg, 1000mg

136
Q

metformin common frequency?

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BID or TID
MAX: 2550 mg/day

137
Q

metformin indications/use?

A

Type 2 diabetes
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Weight loss

138
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metformin counseling/important info?

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Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
Take with food
Titrate dose up weekly (to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea)
Long-term use can cause Vit B-12 deficiency

139
Q

dapagliflozin brand name?

140
Q

dapagliflozin common strengths?

141
Q

dapagliflozin common frequency?

142
Q

dapagliflozin indications/use?

A

Type 2 Diabetes
Chronic kidney disease
Heart failure with reduce ejection fraction

143
Q

dapagliflozin counseling/important info?

A

Urinary tract infection
Increased urine output
Decreased blood pressure

144
Q

liraglutide brand name?

A

Victoza, Saxenda

145
Q

liraglutide common strengths?

146
Q

liraglutide common frequency?

A

0.6mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8mg daily for weight management

147
Q

liraglutide indications/use?

A

Type 2 Diabetes
Weight management

148
Q

liraglutide counseling/important info?

A

Low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
Rotate injection sites
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache

149
Q

clopidogrel brand name?

150
Q

clopidogrel common strengths?

151
Q

clopidogrel common frequency?

A

300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

152
Q

clopidogrel indications/use?

A

To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

153
Q

clopidogrel counseling/important info?

A

Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Avoid abrupt discontinuation

154
Q

warfarin brand name?

155
Q

warfarin common strengths?

A

1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg

156
Q

warfarin common frequency?

157
Q

warfarin indications/use?

A

To prevent blood clots
Atrial fibrilation

158
Q

warfarin counseling/important info?

A

Same as above, plus…
Keep dietary Vit K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
Many drug interactions, discuss new meds with RPh
Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double up

159
Q

rivaroxaban brand name?

160
Q

rivaroxaban common strengths?

A

2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

161
Q

rivaroxaban common frequency?

162
Q

rivaroxaban indications/use?

A

To prevent blood clots
Atrial fibrilation

163
Q

rivaroxaban counseling/important info?

A

Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
Gastroenteritis
Vomiting
Cough (pediatric patients)

164
Q

furosemide brand name?

165
Q

furosemide common strengths?

A

20mg, 40mg, 80mg

166
Q

furosemide common frequency?

167
Q

furosemide indications/use?

A

Edema (swelling)
Heart failure
Hypertension

168
Q

furosemide counseling/important info?

A

Sun sensitivity
Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K+, Mg++)
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

169
Q

spironolactone brand name?

170
Q

spironolactone common strengths?

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

171
Q

spironolactone common frequency?

172
Q

spironolactone indications/use?

A

Heart failure
Hypertension
Non-FDA: Acne, hormone therapy

173
Q

spironolactone counseling/important info?

A

Gynecomastia
Increased serum potassium
Diarrhea
Irregular menses

174
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand name?

175
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) common strengths?

A

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

176
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) common frequency?

177
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) indications/use?

A

Edema
Hypertension

178
Q

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) counseling/important info?

A

Sun sensitivity
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

179
Q

lisinopril brand name?

A

Zestril, Prinivil

180
Q

lisinopril common strengths?

A

5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg

181
Q

lisinopril common frequency?

182
Q

lisinopril indications/use?

A

Hypertension
Heart failure
Heart attack
Migraine prevention

183
Q

lisinopril counseling/important info?

A

Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Dry cough
Headache
Increases serum potassium

184
Q

losartan brand name?

185
Q

losartan common strengths?

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

186
Q

losartan common frequency?

187
Q

losartan indications/use?

A

Hypertension
Heart failure
Diabetic nephropathy

188
Q

losartan counseling/important info?

A

Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Headache
Increases serum potassium

189
Q

amlodipine brand name?

190
Q

amlodipine common strengths?

A

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

191
Q

amlodipine common frequency?

192
Q

amlodipine indications/use?

A

Hypertension
Management of angina (chest pain)
Raynaud’s Phenomenon

193
Q

amlodipine counseling/important info?

A

Leg swelling (edema)
Headache

194
Q

metoprolol tartrate brand name?

A

Lopressor (immediate release)

195
Q

metoprolol tartrate common strengths?

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

196
Q

metoprolol tartrate common frequency?

197
Q

metoprolol succinate brand name?

A

Toprol XL (extended release)

198
Q

metoprolol succinate common strengths?

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

199
Q

metoprolol succinate common frequency?

200
Q

metoprolol tartrate/succinate indications/use?

A

Hypertension
Post heart attack
Management of angina (IR only)
Heart failure (XL only)

201
Q

metoprolol tartrate/succinate counseling/important info?

A

Dizziness
Fatigue (goes away within 7 days)
Take with food - better absorption
Lowers heart rate
Do not discontinue medication abruptly - increased cardiovascular risk

202
Q

levothyroxine brand name?

A

Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint

203
Q

levothyroxine common strengths?

A

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

204
Q

levothyroxine common frequency?

205
Q

levothyroxine indications/use?

A

Hypothyroidism

206
Q

levothyroxine counseling/important info?

A

Take w/ 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

207
Q

tamsulosin brand name?

208
Q

tamsulosin common strengths?

209
Q

tamsulosin common frequency?

210
Q

tamsulosin indications/use?

A

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Ureteral stone expulsion

211
Q

tamsulosin counseling/important info?

A

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

212
Q

tolterodine brand name?

213
Q

tolterodine common strengths?

214
Q

tolterodine common frequency?

215
Q

tolterodine indications/use?

A

Overactive bladder

216
Q

tolterodine counseling/important info?

A

Constipation
Dry mouth
Headache

217
Q

donepezil brand name?

218
Q

donepezil common strengths?

A

5mg, 10mg, 23mg

219
Q

donepezil common frequency?

A

daily, at bedtime
MAX: 23 mg/day

220
Q

donepezil indications/use?

A

Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia

221
Q

donepezil counseling/important info?

A

Nausea
Diarrhea
Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
Prolonged QT interval

222
Q

alendronate brand name?

223
Q

alendronate common strengths?

A

5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

224
Q

alendronate common frequency?

A

once weekly

225
Q

alendronate indications/use?

A

Osteoporosis

226
Q

alendronate counseling/important info?

A

Take 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption
Ensure adequate calcium and Vit D intake
Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

227
Q

allopurinol brand name?

228
Q

allopurinol common strengths?

A

100mg, 300mg

229
Q

allopurinol common frequency?

A

QD
MAX: 800 mg/day

230
Q

allopurinol indications/use?

231
Q

allopurinol counseling/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

232
Q

oseltamivir brand name?

233
Q

oseltamivir common strengths?

A

30mg, 45mg, 75mg

234
Q

oseltamivir common frequency?

A

Flu Prevention: one capsule once daily for 10 days
Flu Treatment: one capsule twice daily for 5 days

235
Q

oseltamivir indications/use?

A

Influenza prevention or treatment

236
Q

oseltamivir counseling/important info?

A

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

237
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) brand name?

A

Slow Fe, FeroSul

238
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) common strengths?

A

325mg (65 mg elemental iron)

239
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) common frequency?

A

QD, BID, TID

240
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) indications/use?

A

Iron deficiency
Dietary supplement

241
Q

ferrous sulfate (OTC) counseling/important info?

A

Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if upset stomach occurs
Separate 2 hours before or after other medications
Black stools
Constipation common

242
Q

sumatriptan brand name?

243
Q

sumatriptan common strengths?

A

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

244
Q

sumatriptan common frequency?

A

One tab PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
MAX: 200mg/day

245
Q

sumatriptan indications/use?

A

Acute treatment of migraine
Cluster headache

246
Q

sumatriptan counseling/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

247
Q

tadalafil brand name?

248
Q

tadalafil common strengths?

A

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

249
Q

tadalafil common frequency?

250
Q

tadalafil indications/use?

A

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Pulmonary hypertension

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