PUP DRUGS - CT Flashcards
Doxycycline (vibramycin, monodox, adoxa)
sun, w/ food, no Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn, decrease OC
Amoxicillin (amoxil)
CI: Penicillin allergy, decrease OC
Cephalexin (keflex)
No Zn, CI: cephalosporin, caution if penicillin allergy
azithromycin (zithromax, z-pak, tri-pak)
CI: Macrolide allergy, No Al, Mg
ciprofloxacin (cipro, ciloxan)
No Ca, Fe, sun, increase caffeine CI: fluoroquinolone
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
sun, w/ water, CI: sulfa allergy
nitrofurantoin (macrobid, macrodantin)
orange/brown urine/feces, no Mg, take w/ food/milk
fluconazole (diflucan)
report new rash
valacyclovir (vatrex)
drink lots of fluid
metronidazole (flagyl)
CI: EtOH 3d after, metallic taste
Loratadine (claritin)
headache
Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
hyperactivity in children, No EtOH
Fluticasone (flonase)
shake well, may take several days for full effect
Montelukast (singulair)
take in evening
albuterol sulfate (proventil, proair, ventolin HFA)
shake well, increased HR
budesonide and formoterol
Shake well, rinse mouth to prevent thrush
benzonatate (tessalon)
do not chew
dextromethorphan (delsym)
potential for abuse (hallucinogen)
guaifenesin (mucinex)
drink lots of water, nausea
pseudoephedrine (sudafed)
Insomnia, jitters, increased HR
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (adderall, adderall XR)
weight loss, increased HR, take in AM (insomnia)
methylphenidate (ritalin, ritalin LA, Concerta)
weight loss, increased HR, take in AM (insomnia)
escitalopram (lexapro)
insomnia or drowsiness, sexual dysfunction
venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR)
insomnia or drowsiness, w/ food
fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Sexual dysfunction, anorexia, diarrhea, asthenia (lack of energy)
duloxetine (cymbalta)
Insomnia or drowsiness, w/ food
sertraline (zoloft)
Insomnia > drowsiness, w/ food, sexual dysfunction
amitriptyline (elavil)
drowsiness, weight gain, constipation
trazodone (Desyrel)
drowsiness, w/ food
Bupropion (wellbutrin XR, zyban, Wellbutrin)
Insomnia, take 1 week before pt intends to quit smoking
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
(Bayer Aspirin)
Stomach Upset(bleed), w/ food/milk, w/ water, don’t give to kids >18, ringing in ear at high dose
Ibuprofen (OTC: advil, Motrin IB / Rx: Motrin)
stomach upset (bleed), w/ food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems
Naproxen Sodium (OTC: Aleve / Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS)
Stomach upset (bleed), w/ food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems
Meloxicam (Mobic)
Stomach upset (bleed), w/ food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems
Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
Finish entire course, w/ food/milk, insomnia
Hydrocortisone (ala-cort, anucort-HC, Instacort 5)
Localized burning
acetaminophen (APAP)
(tylenol)
DON’T treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity
Tramadol (Ultram)
Constipation, Drowsiness, Dizziness
Hydrocodone/APAP (Norco, Vicodin, Lortab)
Stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, not a hangover treatment
Oxycodone (oxy IR, Oxycontin)
stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, don’t crush or chew CR tabs