Miscellaneous Flashcards
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Carafate
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sucralfate
- antiulcer: binds to ulcer and forms protective barrier against gastric acid allowing it to heal
- tablet: 1g
- oral suspension: 1g/10mL
- ulcer Tx: 1g QID or 2g BID
- ulcer prophylaxis: 1g BID
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methotrexate
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- antineoplastic
- ind. for many cancers, severe psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis
- qweek
- BBW: teratogenic and causes bone marrow suppression*
- if Rx is anything but qweek, DO NOT FILL! Call DR!!
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Carafate pt. counseling
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- take on ES
- do not take antacids within 1 hour of taking, they would cover binding site
3
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leukotriene receptor antagonists (2)
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-do NOT skip doses - maintenance drugs
Accolate
Singulair
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Accolate
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zafirlukast
- leukotriene receptor antagonist
- ind. for asthma prophylaxis
- tablet: 10mg, 20mg
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Singulair
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montelukast
- leukotriene receptor antagonist
- ind. for asthma prophylaxis, allergic rhinitis, and exercise-induced asthma prophylaxis (take 2 hours before workout)
- tablet: 10mg for pts. 15yo and older
- chewable tablet: 4mg, 5mg for pts. 2-14yo
- granules: 4mg for pts. 1-5yo; do not mix in fluid, sprinkle on food or directly into mouth
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Tessalon
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benzonatate
- antitussive - anesthetizes the stretch receptors in the lungs
- soft gelatin capsule: 100mg, 200mg
- swallow whole*
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Intuniv
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guanfacine
- antihypertensive ind. for ADHD
- ER tablet: 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg
- initial dose = 1mg qday; may increase dose 1mg/week prn
- may cause somnelence*
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Tenex
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guanfacine
- antihypertensive
- ind. for HTN
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Kapvay
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clonidine
- antihypertensive ind. for ADHD
- ER tablet: 0.1mg, 0.2mg
- may cause somnelence, hypotension, syncope
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Kapvay dosing
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- initial dose = 0.1mg qHS X 1 week
- may increase dose 0.1mg/week prn if not working;
- -week 2 = 0.1mg BID
- -week 3 = 0.1mg qAM, 0.2mg qHS
- -week 4 = 0.2mg qAM, 0.2mg qHS
