Medications Flashcards
What is Myrbetriq used for?
Overactive bladder
How often is Myrbetriq taken?
Should be taken once a day start with 25 mg
Can Myrbetriq dosage be increased?
Yes, it will still be taken once daily but can increase to 50 mg after taking for 4-8 weeks
What are possible side effects of taking Myrbetriq?
Elevated BP, headache, tachycardia, palpitations, swelling of the lips, face
How long does Myrbetriq take to work?
Usually takes 2 months for desired result
How does Myrbetriq work?
Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder during the storage period, so it increases bladder capacity
What is the protocol for patients who are allergic to contrast?
Given Benadryl 50 mg 1 hour prior to test
Prednisone 50 mg must be given 13 hours, 7 hours, and 1 hour prior to test
What are indications for Cialis?
BPH, ED, pulmonary arterial hypertension
What are adverse reactions to Cialis?
Hearing loss, hypotension, visual disturbances, chest pain
Do not take Cialis with
Nitroglycerin or if you have low BP
What are indications for Tolterodine?
Bladder muscle dysfunction (urinary frequency and urgency)
Unable to use Tolterodine if they have
Urinary retention or gastric retention
Elderly population should avoid
Tolterodine
Tolterodine can cause
Angioedema
What are risks of Tolterodine
Decreased gastric motility
Liver impairment
Can prolong QTc
What are side effects of Tolterodine?
Constipation, abdominal pain, dry mouth, headache angioedema
What does Oxybutynin do?
Causes relaxation of bladder smooth muscle
When do you use Oxybutynin?
Neurogenic bladder
OAB
Do not give Oxybutynin to
Elderly population as it can worsen dementia
Oxybutynin should be used cautiously with patients who have
Underlying cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism
What are side effects of Oxybutynin?
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, headache.
What is indication for trospium?
Bladder muscle dysfunction, urgency, frequency, OAB
Avoid using trospium with other anticholinergic in men who have
LUTS and BPH
Alcohol should be avoided within 2 hours of use of
Trospium
You give Trospium
On an empty stomach one hour before a meal with a full glass of water
What are side effects of Trospium?
Constipation, dry mouth, headache, hypertensive crisis, syncope
What is Solfinacen used for?
Bladder muscle dysfunction, OAB, urgency, incontinence, and frequency
Solfinacen should be avoided in
Elderly, who have dementia, or are at risk of dementia, men who have LUTS or BPH
Solfinacen should be avoided in
Liver dysfunction patients
