Medlist 10- Misc. Flashcards

1
Q

Brand name of levothyroxine

A

Levoxyl

Synthroid

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2
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Generic name Synthroid

A

levothyroxine

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3
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Generic name Levoxyl

A

levothyroxine

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4
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Dosage form Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

A

Tablet

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5
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Strengths Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

A

50mcg

100mcg

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6
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Dose/Freq Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

A

1.7mcg/kg/day

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7
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Use of Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

A

Hypothyroidism

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8
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Tips for Levoxyl/Synthroid/levothyroxine

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  • 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
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9
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Brand name tamsulosin

A

Flomax

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10
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Generic name Flomax

A

tamsulosin

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11
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Dosage form Flomax/tamsulosin

A

Slow release capsule

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12
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Strength Flomax/tamsulosin

A

0.4mg

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13
Q

Usual freq. Flomax/tamsulosin

A

One or two capsules once daily

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14
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Indications Flomax/tamsulosin

A

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH)

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15
Q

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH) treats:

A

enlarged prostate

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16
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Tips on Flomax/tamsulosin

A
  • Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
17
Q

Brand name tolterodine

A

Detrol LA

18
Q

Generic name Detrol LA

A

tolterodine

19
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Dosage form tolterodine/Detrol LA

A

Capsule

20
Q

Strengths tolterodine/Detrol LA

A

2mg

4mg

21
Q

Frequency Detrol LA/tolterodine

A

One capsule daily

22
Q

Use/indication tolterodine/Detrol LA

A

overactive bladder

23
Q

Tips on Detrol LA/tolterodine

A
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
24
Q

Brand name donepezil

A

Aricept

25
Q

Generic name Aricept

A

donepezil

26
Q

Dosage form Aricept/donepezil

A

Tablet

27
Q

Strengths Aricept/donepezil

A

5mg
10mg
23mg

28
Q

Usual dose/freq donepezil/Aricept

A

One tablet once daily at bedtime

29
Q

Use of donepezil/Aricept

A

Slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s

30
Q

Tips for donepezil/Aricept

A
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
31
Q

Brand name alendronate

A

Fosamax

32
Q

Generic name Fosamax

A

alendronate

33
Q

Dosage form Fosamax/alendronate

A

Tablet

34
Q

Strengths Fosamax/alendronate

A

35mg

70mg

35
Q

Use/indication Fosamax/alendronate

A

Prevention or treatment of bone loss in osteoperosis

36
Q

Tips for Fosamax/alendronate

A
  • 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
37
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Dose/freq Fosamax/alendronate

A

One tablet once weekly

38
Q

MAX daily dose donepezil/Aricept

A

23 mg/day