Medlist 10 Flashcards
Generic for Levoxyl,
Synthroid,
Tirosint
levothyroxine
Strengths of levothyroxine
25mcg,
50mcg,
75mcg,
88mcg,
100mcg,
112mcg,
125mcg,
137mcg,
150mcg,
175mcg,
200mcg
Frequency of levothyroxine
daily
Indications for levothyroxine
Hypothyroidism
Tips for levothyroxine
- Take with 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
Generic for Flomax
tamsulosin
Strengths for tamsulosin
0.4mg
Frequency of tamsulosin
daily
Indications for tamsulosin
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Ureteral stone expulsion
Tips for tamsulosin
- Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Headache
- Dizziness
Generic for Detrol LA
tolterodine
Strengths of tolterodine
2mg
4mg
Frequency of tolterodine
daily
Indications for tolterodine
Overactive bladder
Tips for tolterodine
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Headache
Generic for Aricept
donepezil
Strengths of donepezil
5mg
10mg
23mg
Frequency of donepezil
daily, at bedtime
Max: 23 mg/day
Indications for donepezil
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Dementia
Tips for donepezil
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
- Prolonged QT interval
Generic for Fosamax
alendronate
Strengths of alendronate
5mg
10mg
35mg
70 mg
Frequency of alendronate
once weekly
Indications for alendronate
Osteoporosis
Tips for alendronate
- Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
- Ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake
- Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
- Report heartburn or bone pain to physician
Generic for Zyloprim
allopurinol
Strengths of allopurinol
100mg
300mg
Frequency of allopurinol
daily
MAX: 800mg/day
Indications for allopurinol
Gout
Tips for allopurinol
- Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
- May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
- Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
Generic for Tamiflu
oseltamivir
Strengths of oseltamivir
30mg
45mg
75mg
Frequency of oseltamivir
Flu Prevention:
One capsule once daily for 10 days
Flu Treatment:
One capsule twice daily for 5 days
Indications for oseltamivir
Influenza prevention or treatment
Tips for oseltamivir
- Nausea/vomiting
- Headache
- Does not replace influenza vaccine
- Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
Generic for Slow Fe,
FeroSul
ferrous sulfate
(OTC)
Strengths of ferrous sulfate
(OTC)
325mg
(65mg elemental iron)
Frequency of ferrous sulfate
(OTC)
daily, BID, TID
Indications for ferrous sulfate
(OTC)
- Iron deficiency
- Dietary supplement
Tips for ferrous sulfate
(OTC)
- Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs
- Separate 2 hours before or after other medications
- Black stools
- Constipation common
Generic for Imitrex
sumatriptan
Strengths of sumatriptan
25mg
50mg
100mg
Frequency of sumatriptan
One tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may
repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
MAX: 200mg/day
Indications for sumatriptan
- Acute treatment of migraine
- Cluster headache
Tips for sumatriptan
- Tingling, dizziness common
- Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
- Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
Generic for Cialis
tadalafil
Strengths of tadalafil
2.5mg
5mg
10mg
20mg
Frequency of tadalafil
daily
Indications for tadalafil
- Erectile dysfunction
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Pulmonary hypertension
Tips for tadalafil
- Do not take more than once daily
- Avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure
- Avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use
- Headache and flushing
- Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use