Medlist 10- Misc. Flashcards
1
Q
Brand name of levothyroxine
A
Levoxyl
Synthroid
2
Q
Generic name Synthroid
A
levothyroxine
3
Q
Generic name Levoxyl
A
levothyroxine
4
Q
Dosage form Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine
A
Tablet
5
Q
Strengths Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine
A
50mcg
100mcg
6
Q
Dose/Freq Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine
A
1.7mcg/kg/day
7
Q
Use of Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine
A
Hypothyroidism
8
Q
Tips for Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine
A
- 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
9
Q
Brand name tamsulosin
A
Flomax
10
Q
Generic name Flomax
A
tamsulosin
11
Q
Dosage form Flomax/tamsulosin
A
Slow release capsule
12
Q
Strength Flomax/tamsulosin
A
0.4mg
13
Q
Usual freq. Flomax/tamsulosin
A
One or two capsules once daily
14
Q
Indications Flomax/tamsulosin
A
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH)
15
Q
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH) treats:
A
enlarged prostate