PUP DRUGS - Indications Flashcards
Doxycycline (Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox)
Acne and skin inf
amoxicillin (amoxil)
ENT, skin inf
Cephalexin (Keflex)
ENT, skin and bone inf
azithromycin (zithromax, z-pak, tri-pak)
ENT, skin and eye inf
ciprofloxacin (cipro, ciloxan)
STI prostatitis, skin, bone, pneumonia, complicated UTI, RTI, abdominal inf
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (bractrim DS)
HIV-associated inf
nitrofurantoin (macrobid, macrodantin)
UTI
metronidazole (flagyl)
abscess, vaginosis, GI inf, STI
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Fungal inf: mouth(thrush), skin, vagina, HIV-associated
Valacyclovir (valtrex)
Herpes inf: Genitals, cold sores, shingles
Loratadine (claritin)
Allergy Sx, acute/chronic itching and rash
Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Allergy sx, insomnia, itching, motion sickness
Fluticasone (flonase)
chronic nasal allergy sx
montelukast (singulair)
chronic nasal allergy sx, asthma
albuterol sulfate (proventil HFA, ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA)
acute asthma
budesonide and formoterol (symbicort)
COPD, asthma
dextromethorphan (delsym)
dry cough
guaifenesin (mucinex)
loosen chest congestion
benzonatate (tessalon)
dry cough
pseudoephedrine (sudafed)
nasal decongestant
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Adderall XR)
ADHD, Narcolepsy
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta)
ADHD, Narcolepsy
Escitalopram (lexapro)
Depression, anxiety
Venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR)
Depression, anxiety, Panic Disorder, social phobia