Miscellaneous Tips Flashcards
levothyroxine
take with water 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption, take same way every day, take > 4 hours apart from antacids and iron, may take several weeks to see symptoms improve
tamsulosin
take 30 mins after the same meal each day to increase absorption, orthostatic hypotension, headache, dizziness
tolterodine
constipation, dry mouth, headache
donepezil
nausea, diarrhea, risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs, prolonged QT interval
alendronate
take 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption, ensure adequate Ca and Vit D intake, take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 mins, report heartburn or bone pain to physician
allopurinol
report rash to prescriber if it occurs, nausea, diarrhea, gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
oseltamivir
nausea/vomiting, headache, does not replace influenza vaccine, must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
ferrous sulfate
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
tingling and dizziness, avoid of history of cardiovascular disease, overuse (10+ days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
tadalafil
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