Naplex things to know COPY Flashcards
What is the acronym for Major Inducers?
PS PORCS
Phenytoin Smoking Phenobarbital Oxcarbazepine Rifampin Carbamazepine St. John's Wort
What do Major inducers do to drug levels?
Major inducers decrease drug levels
PS PORCS Phenytoin Smoking Phenobarbital Oxcarbazepine Rifampin Carbamazepine St. John's Wort
What are the major inducers (7)?
PS PORCS
Phenytoin Smoking Phenobarbital Oxcarbazepine Rifampin Carbamazepine St. John's Wort
What is the acronym for Major Inhibitors?
G-PACMAN
Grapefruit Protease Inhibitors (ritonavir) Azoles C- Cyclosporin, Cimetidine, cobistat Macrolides - BUT not azithromycin Amiodarone Non-DHP CCB (diltiazem and verapamil)
What do Major Inhibitors do to drug levels?
Major inhibitors increase levels – Then INHIBIT the metabolism to elimination.
G-PACMAN Grapefruit Protease Inhibitors (ritonavir) Azoles C- Cyclosporin, Cimetidine, cobistat Macrolides - BUT not azithromycin Amiodarone Non-DHP CCB (diltiazem and verapamil)
What are the major Inhibitors? (7-11)
G-PACMAN
Grapefruit Protease Inhibitors (ritonavir) Azoles C- Cyclosporin, Cimetidine, cobistat Macrolides - BUT not azithromycin Amiodarone Non-DHP CCB (diltiazem and verapamil)
What is the preferred nasal steroid in pregnancy?
budesonide (Rhinocort) is the preferred nasal steroid in pregnancy
What are the preferred oral antihistamines in pregnancy?
Zyrtec and Claritin are the preferred oral antihistamines in pregnancy
Intranasal ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is only good for decreasing rhinorrhea caused by?
Intranasal ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is only good for decreasing rhinorrhea caused by nasal dryness
Which Intranasal must be used scheduled, not PRN?
Intranasal cromolyn (Nasalcrom) must be used scheduled, NOT PRN
What age group should you NOT use ceftriaxone in?
do NOT use ceftriaxone in neonates (<28days)
What should you use as malaria prophylaxis for preggos and children?
Chloroquine or mefloquine (Lariam) dosed WEEKLY
What is something that can decrease the absorption of allopurinol (Zyloprim)?
Antacids decrease allopurinol absorption
What is first line in CKD?
Phos binders –> calcium based (Tums, PhosLo) is first line due to price
What is the generic name of Renvela? What is it used for?
Sevelamer (Renvela) –> used for CKD, is non-calcium, non-aluminum, not systemically absorbed. Also lowers total cholesterol and LDL ~15-30%
In addition to CKD what does Sevelamer (Renvela) also do?
Sevelamer (Renvela) also lowers total cholesterol and LDL ~15-30%
When is erythropoietin (ESA) used in CKD?
ESA is only used when hemoglobin is <10 and discontinued if > 11
What forms of Hepatits are vaccines available for?
vaccines are available for Hep A and Hep B
What is fist line OTC for headache/pain in cirrhosis pts?
Tylenol is first line OTC for headache/pain in cirrhosis pts. it is safer than NSAIDS due to risk of GI bleed, blunting and diurectic response, and exacerbating renal dysfunction.
What vaccinations do you need if you have Asplenia?
- H. influenza type B
- Pneumococcal
- Meningococcal
What is the MOA of triptans?
5-HT1 agonist and cause vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels
What is the starting dose for Viagra, Revatio?
Sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio) - starting dose is 50mg
What is the starting dose for Cialis, Adcirca?
tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca) - start dose is 10mg
What is the starting dose for Levitra, Staxyn ODT?
Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn ODT) - start dose is 10mg