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Medlist 10 Flashcards

1
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Generic for Levoxyl,
Synthroid,
Tirosint

A

levothyroxine

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Strengths of levothyroxine

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25mcg,
50mcg,
75mcg,
88mcg,
100mcg,
112mcg,
125mcg,
137mcg,
150mcg,
175mcg,
200mcg

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Frequency of levothyroxine

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daily

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4
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Indications for levothyroxine

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Hypothyroidism

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5
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Tips for levothyroxine

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  • 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
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6
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Generic for Flomax

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tamsulosin

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7
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Strengths for tamsulosin

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0.4mg

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8
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Frequency of tamsulosin

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daily

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9
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Indications for tamsulosin

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  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Ureteral stone expulsion
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Tips for tamsulosin

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  • Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
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11
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Generic for Detrol LA

A

tolterodine

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12
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Strengths of tolterodine

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2mg
4mg

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13
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Frequency of tolterodine

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daily

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14
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Indications for tolterodine

A

Overactive bladder

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Tips for tolterodine

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  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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16
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Generic for Aricept

A

donepezil

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17
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Strengths of donepezil

A

5mg
10mg
23mg

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18
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Frequency of donepezil

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daily, at bedtime

Max: 23 mg/day

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19
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Indications for donepezil

A
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Dementia
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20
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Tips for donepezil

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  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
  • Prolonged QT interval
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21
Q

Generic for Fosamax

A

alendronate

22
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Strengths of alendronate

A

5mg
10mg
35mg
70 mg

23
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Frequency of alendronate

A

once weekly

24
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Indications for alendronate

A

Osteoporosis

25
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Tips for alendronate

A
  • 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
26
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Generic for Zyloprim

A

allopurinol

27
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Strengths of allopurinol

A

100mg
300mg

28
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Frequency of allopurinol

A

daily

MAX: 800mg/day

29
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Indications for allopurinol

A

Gout

30
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Tips for allopurinol

A
  • Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
  • May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
  • Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
31
Q

Generic for Tamiflu

A

oseltamivir

32
Q

Strengths of oseltamivir

A

30mg
45mg
75mg

33
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Frequency of oseltamivir

A

Flu Prevention:
One capsule once daily for 10 days

Flu Treatment:
One capsule twice daily for 5 days

34
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Indications for oseltamivir

A

Influenza prevention or treatment

35
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Tips for oseltamivir

A
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Headache
  • Does not replace influenza vaccine
  • Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
36
Q

Generic for Slow Fe,
FeroSul

A

ferrous sulfate
(OTC)

37
Q

Strengths of ferrous sulfate
(OTC)

A

325mg
(65mg elemental iron)

38
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Frequency of ferrous sulfate
(OTC)

A

daily, BID, TID

39
Q

Indications for ferrous sulfate
(OTC)

A
  • Iron deficiency
  • Dietary supplement
40
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Tips for ferrous sulfate
(OTC)

A
  • 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
41
Q

Generic for Imitrex

A

sumatriptan

42
Q

Strengths of sumatriptan

A

25mg
50mg
100mg

43
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Frequency of sumatriptan

A

One tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may
repeat once in 2 hours if no relief

MAX: 200mg/day

44
Q

Indications for sumatriptan

A
  • Acute treatment of migraine
  • Cluster headache
45
Q

Tips for sumatriptan

A
  • Tingling, dizziness common
  • Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
  • Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
46
Q

Generic for Cialis

A

tadalafil

47
Q

Strengths of tadalafil

A

2.5mg
5mg
10mg
20mg

48
Q

Frequency of tadalafil

A

daily

49
Q

Indications for tadalafil

A
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Pulmonary hypertension
50
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Tips for tadalafil

A
  • 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

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