Miscellaneous Flashcards
levothyroxine
brand
Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint
levothyroxine
common strengths
25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg
levothyroxine
common frequency
daily
levothyroxine
indication
- Hypothyroidism
levothyroxine
counseling points
- 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
tamsulosin
brand
Flomax
tamsulosin
common strengths
0.4mg
tamsulosin
common frequency
daily
tamsulosin
indications
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Ureteral stone expulsion
tamsulosin
counseling points
- Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Headache
- Dizziness
tolterodine
brand
Detrol LA
tolterodine
common strengths
2mg, 4mg
tolterodine
common frequency
daily
tolterodine
indications
- Overactive bladder
tolterodine
counseling points
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Headache
donepezil
brand
Aricept
donepezil
common strengths
5mg, 10mg, 23mg
donepezil
common frequency
daily, at bedtime
Max: 23 mg/day
donepezil
indications
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Dementia
donepezil
counseling points
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
- Prolonged QT interval
alendronate
brand
Fosamax
alendronate
common strengths
5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70 mg
alendronate
common frequency
once weekly
alendronate
indication
- Osteoporosis
alendronate
counseling points
- 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
allopurinol
brand
Zyloprim
allopurinol
common strengths
100mg, 300mg
allopurinol
common frequency
daily
MAX:
800mg/day
allopurinol
indications
- Gout
allopurinol
counseling points
- Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
- May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
- Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
oseltamivir
brand
Tamiflu
oseltamivir
common strengths
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
oseltamivir
common frequency
Flu Prevention:
One capsule once daily for 10 days
Flu Treatment:
One capsule twice daily for 5 days
oseltamivir
indications
Influenza prevention or treatment
oseltamivir
counseling points
- Nausea/vomiting
- Headache
- Does not replace influenza vaccine
- Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
ferrous sulfate (OTC)
brand
Slow Fe, FeroSul
ferrous sulfate (OTC)
common frequency
daily, BID, TID
ferrous sulfate (OTC)
common strengths
325mg
(65mg elemental iron)
ferrous sulfate (OTC)
indication
- Iron deficiency
- Dietary supplement
ferrous sulfate (OTC)
counseling points
- 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
sumatriptan
brand
Imitrex
sumatriptan
common strengths
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
sumatriptan
common frequency
One tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
MAX:
200mg/day
sumatriptan
indications
- Acute treatment of migraine
- Cluster headache
sumatriptan
counseling points
- Tingling, dizziness common
- Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
- Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
tadalafil
brand
Cialis
tadalafil
common strengths
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
tadalafil
common frequency
daily
tadalafil
indications
- Erectile dysfunction
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Pulmonary hypertension
tadalafil
counseling points
- 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