Medications Lists 1-5 Flashcards
doxycycline brand names?
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
doxycycline common strengths?
20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
doxycycline common frequency?
q12h
doxycycline indications/use?
Treatment of: RTI, UTI, Acne and Skin Infections, STI
doxycycline counseling/important info?
Sun-sensitivity; sunscreen/avoid tanning beds
Take w/ food to avoid upset stomach
Do NOT take w/ food containing Ca++, Fe++, Mg++, or Zn++ within 2 hrs before or after
May decrease OC effectiveness, use additional form of BC during and 1 week after last dose
amoxicillin brand name?
Amoxil
amoxicillin common strengths?
250mg, 500mg, 875mg
amoxicillin common frequency?
q8h, q12h
amoxicillin indications/use?
Treatment of: RTI, UTI, STI, Ear/Nose/Throat and Skin infections
amoxicillin counseling/important info?
May decrease OC effectiveness
Contraindicated if penicillin allergy
cephalexin brand name?
Keflex
cephalexin common strengths?
250mg, 500mg
cephalexin common frequency?
q6h, q8h
cephalexin indications/use?
Treatment of: RTI, UTI, ENT, Skin, and Bone infections
cephalexin counseling/important info?
Do NOT take vitamins/medications containing Zn++ for at least 3 hrs after dose
Contraindicated if cephalosporin allergy
Caution if penicillin allergy
azithromycin brand name?
Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak
azithromycin common strengths?
250mg, 500mg
azithromycin common frequency?
Z-Pak: Two 250mg tabs PO on day 1, then one tab on days 2-5 (q24h)
azithromycin indications/use?
Treatment of: RTI, STI, ENT, Skin, and Eye infections
azithromycin counseling/important info?
Do NOT take with Al++ or Mg++ antacids
QTc prolongation occurs rarely
Contraindicated if macrolide allergy
ciprofloxacin brand name?
Cipro, Ciloxan
ciprofloxacin common strenghts?
250mg, 500mg, 750mg
ciprofloxacin common frequency?
q12h
ciprofloxacin indications/use?
Treatment of: STI, prostatitis, skin/bone infections, pneumonia, complicated UTI/RTI/abdominal infections
ciprofloxacin counseling/important info?
QTc prolongation occurs rarely
Do NOT take food/meds containing Ca++, Fe++ within 2 hrs before or after dose
Sun-sensitivity
May increase caffeine sensitivity
Contraindicated if fluoroquinolone allergy
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) brand name?
Bactrim DS
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) common strengths?
800mg/160mg
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) common frequency?
q12h
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) indications/use?
Treatment of: RTI, UTI, HIV-associated infections
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) counseling/important info?
Sun-sensitivity
Take with at least 8oz water
Contraindicated if sulfa allergy
nitrofurantoin brand name?
Macrobid, Macrodantin
nitrofurantoin common strengths?
100mg
nitrofurantoin common frequency?
q12h
nitrofurantoin indications/use?
Treatment of: UTI
nitrofurantoin counseling/important info?
Orange/brown urine is expected
Do NOT take food/meds containing Mg++ within 2 hrs before or after dose
Take with food to increase absorption
metronidazole brand name?
Flagyl
metronidazole common strengths?
250mg, 500mg
metronidazole common frequency?
q6h, q8h, q12h
metronidazole indications/use?
Treatment of: abscess, vaginosis, GI tract infections, STI
metronidazole counseling/important info?
Contraindicated: Alcohol use during and for 3 days following last dose
Metallic taste in mouth
Headache common adverse effect
fluconazole brand name?
Diflucan
fluconazole common strengths?
100mg, 150mg 200mg
fluconazole common frequency?
q24h, single dose for vaginosis
fluconazole indications/use?
Treatment of fungal infections: Mouth (thrush), Skin, Vagina, HIV-associated
fluconazole counseling/important info?
QTc prolongation occurs rarely
Report any new skin rash to the prescriber
valacyclovir brand name?
Valtrex
valacyclovir common strengths?
500mg, 1 gram
valacyclovir common frequency?
q8h, q12h, q24h
valacyclovir indications/use?
Treatment of herpes viral infections of: genitals, cold sores, shingles
valacyclovir counseling/important info?
Headache common adverse effect
Does not prevent disease transmission (avoid sex when sores are present)
Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in the kidneys
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate brand name?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-ViLibra
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate common strenghts?
0.035mg/0.18mg, 0.035mg/0.215mg, 0.035mg/0.25mg
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate common frequency?
One first phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one second phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one third phase tablet daily for 7 days, then one inactive tablet daily for 7 days.
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate indications/use?
Oral contraception, acne
Claim to fame: tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
Contraceptive medications counseling/important info?
Water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness)
Upset stomach/nausea
Headache
Non-FDA uses: regulation of menstrual cycle, lessen menstrual flow, reduce painful menses
Miss a dose: take ASAP or with next day’s dose; if you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions
ethinyl estradiol medication counseling/important info?
Increased cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI); not recommended for those +35 y/o, smokers, or history of stroke/blood clots
Tips: If OC not started on day 1 of menses, use additional non-drug form of contraception for first week of therapy
Take same time every day for max effectiveness
Some anti-convulsant medications may decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or increase chance of seizure
None of these meds protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate brand name?
Loestrin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate common strengths?
0.02mg/1mg/75mg
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate common frequency?
Take one active tablet for 21 days, then one iron tablet for 7 days
ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate indications/use?
Oral contraception, acne
Claim to fame: replaces iron lost during menses
ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone brand name?
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone common strengths?
0.02mg/3mg
ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone common frequency?
Take one active tablet for 24 days, then one inactive tablet for 4 days
ethinyl estradiol/ drospirenone indications/use?
Oral contraception, acne, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Claim to fame: only 4 inactive days means shorter menstrual periods
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin brand name?
Xulane
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin common strengths?
0.53mg/4.86mg
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin common frequency?
Apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks then week 4 is patch free
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin indications/use?
Contraception
ethinyl estradiol/ norelgestromin counseling/important info?
Same side effect profile as oral contraceptives but more common
Adhesive may cause skin rash - rotate sites
Do not cut patch
Apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm
ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel brand name?
NuvaRing
ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel common strengths?
0.015mg/0.12mg/24 hours ER
ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel common frequency?
Insert one ring into vagina on or before day 5 of cycle and leave in for 3 weeks, then remove on week 4 and discard
ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel indications/use?
Contraception
ethinyl estradiol/ etonogestrel counseling/important info?
If it falls out, rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hours
Don’t remove for intercourse
Ring is drug delivery device, not a barrier
medroxyprogesterone brand name?
Depo-Provera
medroxyprogesterone common strengths?
150mg/ml
medroxyprogesterone common frequency?
150mg deep IM injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months
medroxyprogesterone indications/use?
Contraception, Endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea
Claim to fame: no estrogen
medroxyprogesterone counseling/important info?
Nervousness
Administration by healthcare professional
Don’t use > 2 years due to potential bone loss
Spotting or absent menses may result
levonorgestrel (OTC) brand name?
Plan B One-Step, EContra One-Step
levonorgestrel (OTC) common strengths?
1.5mg
levonorgestrel (OTC) common frequency?
Take 1 tablet ASAP within 72 hours of unprotected sex
levonorgestrel (OTC) indications/use?
Emergency post-coital contraception
levonorgestrel (OTC) counseling/important info?
Same side effects as oral contraceptives but more common
Fatigue
No evidence of interaction w/ antibiotics
Will NOT terminate an existing pregnancy
clonazepam brand name?
Klonopin
clonazepam common strengths?
0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
clonazepam common frequency?
QD, BID, TID, QID
clonazepam indications/use?
Panic disorder
Seizure disorders
Off label use: anxiety
clonazepam counseling/important info?
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Ataxia
Behavioral problems
alprazolam brand name?
Xanax
alprazolam common strengths?
0.25mg, 0.5mg 1mg, 2mg
alprazolam common frequency?
BID, TID, or PRN
alprazolam indications/use?
Panic disorder
Anxiety
alprazolam counseling/important info?
Confusion
Drowsiness
Excessive drowsiness with alcohol - avoid
Do NOT stop taking drug suddenly if taking routinely
cyclobenzaprine brand name?
Flexeril
cyclobenzaprine common strengths?
5mg, 10mg
cyclobenzaprine common frequency?
QD, TID, or PRN
cyclobenzaprine indications/use?
Muscle spasm