Medication Table 1 Flashcards
What is the brand names for doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate
Various
doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate dosage forms
Capsule and tablet
doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate strength
100 mg
doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate dose and frequency
100 mg PO q12h
doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate indications/use (5)
RTI, UTI, STD, acne and skin infections
doxycycline monohydrate or hyclate counseling tips (4)
Sun-sensitivity, take with food to prevent stomach upset, Separate products containing Ca, Mg, Al, Fe 2 hrs before or 4 hrs after med, May decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Amoxicillin brand name
Various
Amoxicillin dosage forms
Capsule and tablet
Amoxicillin strengths
250, 500, 875
Amoxicillin usual doses
250-500 po q8h
875 mg PO q12h
Amoxicillin indications (5)
RTI, UTI, STD, ENT and skin infections
Amoxicillin counseling tips (2)
May decrease effectiveness of OC
Contraindicated if penicillin allergy
Cephalexin brand name
Keflex
Cephalexin dosage form
Capsule
Cephalexin strengths
250, 500
Cephalexin doses
250 mg po q6h
500 mg po q12h
Cephalexin indications (5)
RTI, UTI, ENT, skin, bone infections
Cephalexin counseling tips
Caution if penicillin allergy
Azithromycin brand name
Zithromax
Azithromycin dosage form
Tablet
Azithromycin strengths
250 mg
Azithromycin dose
Two 250 mg tablets po on day 1, then one tablet days 2-5
Azithromycin indications (8)
RTI, STD, ear, nose, throat, skin, and eye infections