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Doxycycline (vibramycin, monodox, adoxa)

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sun, w/ food, no Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn, decrease OC

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Amoxicillin (amoxil)

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CI: Penicillin allergy, decrease OC

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Cephalexin (keflex)

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No Zn, CI: cephalosporin, caution if penicillin allergy

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azithromycin (zithromax, z-pak, tri-pak)

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CI: Macrolide allergy, No Al, Mg

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ciprofloxacin (cipro, ciloxan)

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No Ca, Fe, sun, increase caffeine CI: fluoroquinolone

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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

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sun, w/ water, CI: sulfa allergy

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nitrofurantoin (macrobid, macrodantin)

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orange/brown urine/feces, no Mg, take w/ food/milk

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fluconazole (diflucan)

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report new rash

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valacyclovir (vatrex)

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drink lots of fluid

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metronidazole (flagyl)

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CI: EtOH 3d after, metallic taste

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Loratadine (claritin)

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headache

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Diphenhydramine (benadryl)

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hyperactivity in children, No EtOH

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Fluticasone (flonase)

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shake well, may take several days for full effect

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Montelukast (singulair)

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take in evening

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albuterol sulfate (proventil, proair, ventolin HFA)

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shake well, increased HR

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budesonide and formoterol

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Shake well, rinse mouth to prevent thrush

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benzonatate (tessalon)

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do not chew

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dextromethorphan (delsym)

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potential for abuse (hallucinogen)

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guaifenesin (mucinex)

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drink lots of water, nausea

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pseudoephedrine (sudafed)

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Insomnia, jitters, increased HR

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (adderall, adderall XR)

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weight loss, increased HR, take in AM (insomnia)

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methylphenidate (ritalin, ritalin LA, Concerta)

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weight loss, increased HR, take in AM (insomnia)

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escitalopram (lexapro)

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insomnia or drowsiness, sexual dysfunction

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venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR)

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insomnia or drowsiness, w/ food

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fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)

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Sexual dysfunction, anorexia, diarrhea, asthenia (lack of energy)

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duloxetine (cymbalta)

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Insomnia or drowsiness, w/ food

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sertraline (zoloft)

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Insomnia > drowsiness, w/ food, sexual dysfunction

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amitriptyline (elavil)

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drowsiness, weight gain, constipation

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trazodone (Desyrel)

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drowsiness, w/ food

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Bupropion (wellbutrin XR, zyban, Wellbutrin)

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Insomnia, take 1 week before pt intends to quit smoking

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Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
(Bayer Aspirin)

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Stomach Upset(bleed), w/ food/milk, w/ water, don’t give to kids >18, ringing in ear at high dose

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Ibuprofen (OTC: advil, Motrin IB / Rx: Motrin)

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stomach upset (bleed), w/ food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems

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Naproxen Sodium (OTC: Aleve / Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS)

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Stomach upset (bleed), w/ food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems

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Meloxicam (Mobic)

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Stomach upset (bleed), w/ food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems

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Methylprednisolone (Medrol)

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Finish entire course, w/ food/milk, insomnia

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Hydrocortisone (ala-cort, anucort-HC, Instacort 5)

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Localized burning

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acetaminophen (APAP)
(tylenol)

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DON’T treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity

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Tramadol (Ultram)

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Constipation, Drowsiness, Dizziness

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Hydrocodone/APAP (Norco, Vicodin, Lortab)

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Stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, not a hangover treatment

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Oxycodone (oxy IR, Oxycontin)

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stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, don’t crush or chew CR tabs

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olanzapine (zyprexa)

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drowsiness, weight gain, increased blood sugar, movement disorder, decreased sex drive

42
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quetiapine (seroquel)

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drowsiness, weight gain, increased BP, increases appetite, dizziness

43
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aripiprazole (abilify)

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drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders

44
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topiramate (topamax)

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dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to increased appetite from nausea

45
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pregabalin (lyrica)

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drowsiness/dizziness, headache, blurred vision, weight gain

46
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gabapentin (neurontin)

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drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscles movements

47
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Lamotrigine (lamictal)

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drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements, headache, blurred/double vision

48
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divalproex sodium (depakote, depakote ER)

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drowsiness/dizziness, tremor, muscle weakness, upset stomach

49
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Zolpidem (ambien, ambien CR)

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take 20 mins before bedtime, >8h of sleep, abnormal sleep behaviors

50
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temazepam (restoril)

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take right before you get in bed, >8 hours of sleep, headache

51
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Promethazine (Phenergan)

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Drows/dizz, no EtOH, sun

52
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odansetron (zofran)

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headache, fatigue, constipation or diarrhea

53
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omeprazole (prilosec)

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works in 1day, 4 days for full effect, >1h before food, separate antacid by 2h

54
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famotidine (pepcid AC)

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works in 1h, 1 day for full effect, can take w/ antacids

55
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magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (maalox)

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shake well, works in mins, MANY drug-drug interactions, constipation (Al), diarrhea (Mg and simethicone)

56
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Calcium carbonate (tums)

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Constipation, chew, don’t use >2 weeks w/out MD approval

57
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Docusate Sodium (colace)

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works in 1-3d, w/ water, diarrhea, cramps

58
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polyethylene glycol PEG (miralax, golytely)

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lax works in 1-3 days, don’t take lax longer than 1 week w/out MD approval, colon prep works in 1h, diarrhea, cramps, bloating

59
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bisacodyl (dulcolax)

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oral dose works in 8h, suppository works in 15-60mins, don’t take >1 week w/out MD approval, diarrhea, cramps

60
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Loperamide (imodium)

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Drowsiness, if not improved in 2 days, call MD (dehydration)

61
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Omega-3 Fatty acids (lovaza)

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burping/taste disturbances, swallow whole, refrigerate to reduce taste/smell

62
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Fenofibrate (Trilipix, Tricor)

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Increased liver enzyme, DC if gallstones form, photosensitivity

63
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Atorvastatin (lipitor)

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Increased liver enzymes, report unusual muscle pain, avoid grapefruit, CI if pregnant, diarrhea

64
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Rosuvastatin (crestor)

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Increased liver enzymes, report unusual muscle pain, avoid grapefruits, CI if pregnant, diarrhea

65
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Ezetimibe (zetia)

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Increased liver enzymes, diarrhea

66
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Insulin lispro (humalog)

A

decreased blood sugar, refrigerate unopened vials, discard after 28 days in room temp, let syringe reach room temp, rotate inj sites

67
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insulin glargine (lantus)

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Decreased blood sugar, refrigerate unopened vials, discard after 28 days at room temp, let syringe reach room temp, rotate inj sites

68
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Metformin (glucophage)

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diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, w/ food, titrate dose up weekly, long-term use can cause vit b-12 deficiency

69
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Dapagliflozin (farxiga)

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UTI inf, increased urine output, decreased blood pressure

70
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Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)

A

Low blood sugar, rotate inj sites, diarrhea, nausea, headache

71
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Clopidogrel (plavix)

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avoid NSAIDs, seek med attn for bleeding/bruising, avoid abrupt DC

72
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Warfarin (coumadin)

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avoid NSAIDs, seek med attn for bleeding/bruising, avoid abrupt DC, keep Vit.K (green leafy vegs) and EtOH consumption consistant, many drug interactions, take missed dose ASAP but don’t double up

73
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rivaroxaban (xeralto)

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seek med attn for bleeding/bruising, gastroenteritis, vomiting, cough(peds)

74
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Furosemide (Lasix)

A

sun, decreased electrolytes, dizz upon standing, avoid taking at bedtime (increased urination)

75
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Spironolactone (aldactone)

A

Gynecomastia, increased serum potassium, diarrhea, irregular menses

76
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) (Microzide)

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sun, dizz upon standing, don’t take at bedtime (increased urination)

77
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Lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)

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avoid during pregnancy, dizz, dry cough, headache, increased serum potassium

78
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Losartan (cozaar)

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avoid during pregnancy, dizz, headache, increased serum potassium

79
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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

A

Leg swelling, headache

80
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Metoprolol Tartrate (lopressor)
Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL)

A

dizz, fatigue (7days), w/food, lowers HR, don’t DC abruptly

81
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Levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint)

A

w/ water, 30min before breakfast, take same time everyday, >4h seperation from antacids and Fe, several weeks to to see Sx improve

82
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tamsulosin (Flomax)

A

30 mins after the same meal, orthostatic hypotension

83
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Tolterodine (Detrol LA)

A

Constipation, dry mouth

84
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Donepezil (aricept)

A

Nausea, diarrhea, risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs, prolonged QT interval

85
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Alendronate (Fosamax)

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30mins before breakfast, get adequate Ca and Vit. D intake, w/ 8oz of water and stand upright for 30mins, report heartburn or bone pain

86
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allopurinol (zyloprim)

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report rash, nausea/diarrhea, Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

87
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Oseltamivir (tamiflu)

A

Initiate Tx within 48h of onset of Sx

88
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Ferrous Sulfate (slow fe, ferosul)

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take on empty stomach, 2h before or after other meds, black stool, constipation

89
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Sumatriptan (imitrex)

A

tingling, avoid if Hx of cardiovascular Dx, Over use (>10 days per month) may worsen Sx

90
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Tadalafil (cialis)

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Don’t take more than 1 a day, avoid EtOH, avoid grapefruit, report loss of hearing/vision and DC

91
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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

A

Drows, fatigue, ataxia, behavioral problems

92
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Alprazolam (Xanax)

A

Confusion, drows (EtOH increases), don’t skip suddenly if taking routinely

93
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Cyclobenzaprine (flexeril)

A

Dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness

94
Q

EE/ norgestimate

A

Mimic natural menstrual cycle

95
Q

EE/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate

A

replaces iron

96
Q

EE/ drospirenone

A

only 4 inactive days = shorter menstrual cycle

97
Q

EE/ norelgestromin

A

apply new PATCH for 3 weeks, week 4 is patch free

98
Q

EE/ etonogestrel

A

Insert RING on or before day 5 of cycle, leave in for 3 weeks, remove on week 4

99
Q

Medroxyprogesterone

A

Inj in deltoid every 3 months, don’t use >2 years due to potential bone loss

100
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Levonogestrel

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Take ASAP within 72h of sex

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