Medications / week #7 Flashcards
NAPROSYN
generic: naproxen
classification: (NSAID) non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
dosage form: TABS 250mg, 500mg
DARVOCET-N
generic: propoxyphene napsylate/acetaminophen
classification: narcotic and non-narcotic analgesic combination (C-ll)
dosage form: TABLETS and IV
ARICEPT
generic: donepezil
classification: treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
dosage form: 5mg, 10mg
KLONOPIN
generic: clonazepam
classification: anti-anxiety, anti-convulsant (benzo), epilepsy (C-lV)
dosage form: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
DIABETA
generic: glyburide
classification: oral anti-diabetic
dosage form: TAB 4mg
K DUR, K TAB, or KLOR CON
generic: potassium
classification: electrolyte
dosage form: TABS 8meq, 10meq
DELTASONE
generic: prednisone
classification: glucocorticoid (steroid)
dosage form: TABS and LIQUID
MOTRIN and ADVIL
generic: ibuprofen
classification: (NSAID) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
dosage form: 100, 200 mg (OTC)
400, 600, 800 mg (RX)
NASONEX
generic: mometasone
classification: glucocorticoid (steroid)
dosage form: SPRAY (120 sprays)
LYRICA
generic: pregaballin
classification: anticonvulsant, (diabetic) nerve pain
dosage form: CAPS
DIFLUCAN
generic: fluconazole
classification: anti fungal
dosage form: TABS 150mg, 300mg
extra info: mostly to treat yeast infections
ATIVAN
generic: lorazepam
classification: benzodiazepine C-lV (can be used for extreme chemo therapy naseau)
dosage form: TABS/ LIQUID SUSPENSION (keep in fridge) 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
AMBIEN, AMBIEN CR, or TOVALT ODT
generic: zolpidem
classification: sleeping-aid, sedative-hypnotic, non-benzodiazepine
dosage form: TABS
5mg, 10mg (ambien)
6.25mg, 12.5mg (ambien CR)
VALIUM or DIASTAT
generic: diazepam
classification: benzodiazepine C-lV
dosage form: TABS
2mg, 10mg, 15mg (valium)
SUPP OR SYR (diastat)
XALANTA
generic: latanoprost
classification: opthalmic
dosage form: 2.5 mg
RISPERDAL
generic: risperidone
classification: antipsychotic
dosage form: TABS 2, 3, 4mg
extra info: if the patient has state medical, they get BRAND NAME! (01 - 07 - 9998)
ABILIFY
generic: aripiprazole
classification: antipsychotic
dosage form: TABS 2, 5, 10mg
stock bottle of 30
extra info: if the patient has state medical, they get BRAND NAME! (01 - 07 - 9998)
CELEBREX
generic: celecoxib
classification: (NSAID) non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
dosage form: CAPS
extra info: nerve pain, diabetic nerve pain
HYZAAR
generic: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide
classification: antihypertensive (angiotensin ll receptor blocker diuretic)
dosage form: TABS 100/125mg
extra info: stock bottle of 30
LANTUS
generic: insulin glargine
classification: insulin
dosage form: insulin (keep in fridge)
100 mL vial
100 units per 1 mL
extra info: INJ SUBQ (into the skin)
always give the patients NAME BRAND!