Medlist 10- Misc.

Question 1

Brand name of levothyroxine

Answer 1

Levoxyl

Synthroid

Question 2

Generic name Synthroid

Answer 2

levothyroxine

Question 3

Generic name Levoxyl

Answer 3

levothyroxine

Question 4

Dosage form Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

Answer 4

Tablet

Question 5

Strengths Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

Answer 5

50mcg

100mcg

Question 6

Dose/Freq Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

Answer 6

1.7mcg/kg/day

Question 7

Use of Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

Answer 7

Hypothyroidism

Question 8

Tips for Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

Answer 8

• Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
• Take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
• May take several weeks to see symptoms improve

Question 9

Brand name tamsulosin

Answer 9

Flomax

Question 10

Generic name Flomax

Answer 10

tamsulosin

Question 11

Dosage form Flomax/tamsulosin

Answer 11

Slow release capsule

Question 12

Strength Flomax/tamsulosin

Answer 12

0.4mg

Question 13

Usual freq. Flomax/tamsulosin

Answer 13

One or two capsules once daily

Question 14

Indications Flomax/tamsulosin

Answer 14

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH)

Question 15

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH) treats:

Answer 15

enlarged prostate

Question 16

Tips on Flomax/tamsulosin

Answer 16

• Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache

Question 17

Brand name tolterodine

Answer 17

Detrol LA

Question 18

Generic name Detrol LA

Answer 18

tolterodine

Question 19

Dosage form tolterodine/Detrol LA

Answer 19

Capsule

Question 20

Strengths tolterodine/Detrol LA

Answer 20

2mg

4mg

Question 21

Frequency Detrol LA/tolterodine

Answer 21

One capsule daily

Question 22

Use/indication tolterodine/Detrol LA

Answer 22

overactive bladder

Question 23

Tips on Detrol LA/tolterodine

Answer 23

• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Headache

Question 24

Brand name donepezil

Answer 24

Aricept

Question 25

Generic name Aricept

Answer 25

donepezil

Question 26

Dosage form Aricept/donepezil

Answer 26

Tablet

Question 27

Strengths Aricept/donepezil

Answer 27

5mg 10mg 23mg

Question 28

Usual dose/freq donepezil/Aricept

Answer 28

One tablet once daily at bedtime

Question 29

Use of donepezil/Aricept

Answer 29

Slow mental decline in Alzheimer's

Question 30

Tips for donepezil/Aricept

Answer 30

- nausea - diarrhea - risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs

Question 31

Brand name alendronate

Answer 31

Fosamax

Question 32

Generic name Fosamax

Answer 32

alendronate

Question 33

Dosage form Fosamax/alendronate

Answer 33

Tablet

Question 34

Strengths Fosamax/alendronate

Answer 34

35mg | 70mg

Question 35

Use/indication Fosamax/alendronate

Answer 35

Prevention or treatment of bone loss in osteoperosis

Question 36

Tips for Fosamax/alendronate

Answer 36

- Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption - Ensure adequate Ca and Vitamin D intake - Space dosing apart from Ca, Mg, Al - Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 min - Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

Question 37

Dose/freq Fosamax/alendronate

Answer 37

One tablet once weekly

Question 38

MAX daily dose donepezil/Aricept

Answer 38

23 mg/day