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miscellaneous meds Flashcards

1
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brand name for levothyroxine

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levoxyl, synthroid, tirosint

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common dosing for levothyroxine

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once daily

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indication for levothyroxine

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hypothyroidism

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counseling tip/important info for levothyroxine

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*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

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brand name for alendronate

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fosamax

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dosing of alendronate

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once weekly

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indications for aldendronate

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osteoporosis

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counseling points of aldendronate

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*Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
*Ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake
*Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
*Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

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brand name for ferrous sulfate (OTC)

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slow fe
ferosul

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10
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dosing for ferrous sulfate

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once daily, BID, TID

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11
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indications for ferrous sulfate

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iron deficiency
dietary supplement

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counseling tips for ferrous sulfate

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*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

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13
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brand name for sumatriptan

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imitrex

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14
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dosing for sumatriptan

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One tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
MAX: 200mg/day

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15
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indications for sumatriptan

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*Acute treatment of migraine
*Cluster headache

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counseling tips for sumatriptan

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*Tingling, dizziness common
*Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
*Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headache

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17
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brand name for tadalafil

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cialis

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18
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dosing for tadalafil

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once daily

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19
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indications for tadalafil

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*Erectile dysfunction
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
*Pulmonary hypertension

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counseling tips for tadalafil

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*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

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21
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brand name for atovaquone/ proguanil

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malarone

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dosing for atovaquone/proguanil

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once daily, start 1 to 2 days prior to entering a malaria- endemic area, continue throughout stay and for 7 days after returning

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23
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indications for atovaquone/proguanil

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malaria prophylaxis

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counseling tips for atovaquone/proguanil

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*Abdominal pain
*Nausea, vomiting
*Headache
*Increased liver function test, transient

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brand name for oseltamivir

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tamiflu

26
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dosing for oseltamivir

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Flu Prevention: One capsule
once daily for 10 days
Flu Treatment: One capsule
BID for 5 days

27
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indications for oseltamivir

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*Influenza prevention or
treatment

28
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counseling tips for osemltamivir

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Nausea/vomiting
*Headache
*Does not replace influenza vaccine
*Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms

29
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brand name for valacyclovir

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valtrex

30
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dosing for valacyclovir

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q8h, q12h, q24h

31
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indications for valacyclovir

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*Tx herpes viral
infections of:
 Genitals
 Cold sores
 Shingles

32
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counseling tips for valacyclovir

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*Headache common adverse effect
*Does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores are present]
*Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys

33
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brand name for fluconazole

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diflucan

34
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dosing for fluconazole

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q24h, single dose for vaginitis

35
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indications for fluconazole

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*Tx fungal infections of:
 Mouth
 (thrush)
 Skin
 Vagina
 HIV- associated

36
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counseling tips for fluconazole

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QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with
many different medications
*Report any new skin rash to the prescriber

37
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brand name for clopidogrel

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plavix

38
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dosing for clopidogrel

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300mg loading dose, 75mg
once daily

39
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indications for clopidogrel

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*To reduce rate of heart
attack and stroke

40
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counseling tips for clopidgrel

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Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
*Avoid abrupt discontinuation

41
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brand name for warfarin

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coumadin

42
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dosing for warfarin

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once daily

43
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indications for warfarin

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*To prevent blood clots
*Atrial Fibrillation

44
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counseling tips for warfarin

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*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
*Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
*Many drug interactions; discuss new meds with pharmacist before starting
*Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day

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brand name for rivaroxaban

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xarelto

46
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dosing for rivaroxaban

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once daily, BID

47
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indications for rivaroxaban

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*To prevent blood clots
*Atrial Fibrillation

48
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counseling tips for rivaroxaban

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*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising
*Gastroenteritis
*Vomiting
*Cough (pediatric patients)

49
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brand name for alprazolam

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xanax

50
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dosing for alprazolam

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BID, TID or prn

51
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indications for alprazolam

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*Panic disorder
*Anxiety

52
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counseling tips for alprazolam

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*Confusion
*Drowsiness
*Excessive drowsiness with alcohol – avoid alcohol use
*Do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely

53
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brand name for estradiol

A

estrace
climara
vivelle-dot

54
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dosing for estradiol

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Estrace: once daily
Climara: once weekly
Vivelle-Dot: twice weekly

55
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indications for estradiol

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*Hormone therapy
*Menopause symptoms
*Breast cancer
*Osteoporosis

56
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counseling tips for estradiol

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*Headache
*Breast tenderness
*Irritation at application site (patches)

57
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brand name for testosterone

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Depo- Testosterone
Androgel
Testim

58
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dosing for testosterone

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Depo-Testosterone: once or
twice weekly
Androgel & Testim: once daily

59
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indications for testosterone

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*Hormone therapy
Hypogonadism

60
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counseling tips for testosterone

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*Increased blood pressure
*Increased venous thromboembolism risk
*Localized itching
*Acne

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