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
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Bipolar, Bulimia nervosa, major depressive disorder, OCD, Panic disorder, PDD (sarafem only)
Duloxetine (cymbalta)
Depression, anxiety, diabetic pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain
Sertraline (zoloft)
depression, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD, PDD, Social phobia
amitriptyline (elavil)
depression
Non-FDA: pain, migraine, insomnia
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Depression
Non-FDA: Insomnia
Bupropion (wellbutrin SR, Zyban, wellbuturin XL)
Wellbutrin: depression, seasonal affective disorder
Zyban: smoking cessation
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
(Bayer Aspirin)
pain, fever, inflammation, heart attach and stroke prevention
Ibuprofen (OTC: advil, Motrin IB / Rx: Motrin)
pain, fever, inflammation
Naproxen Sodium (OTC: aleve / Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS)
pain, fever, inflammation
Meloxicam (mobic)
Moderate - severe pain in adults (adjunct therapy with other analgesics), osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Methylprednisolone (medrol)
Inflammation, asthma exacerbations, poison ivy
Hydrocortisone (Ala-cort, anucort-HC, Instacort 5)
Topical rash/itching, inflammation, hemorrhoids (rectal)
Acetaminophen (APAP) (Tylenol)
pain, fever
Tramadol (Ultram)
Moderate pain
Hydrocodone/APAP (Norco, Vicodin, Lortab)
Moderate to severe pain
Oxycodone (Oxy IR, Oxycontin)
Severe pain
Olanzapine (zyprexa)
Bipolar, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (w/ fluoxetine)
Quetiapine (seroquel)
Bipolar, schizophrenia, depression
aripiprazole (abilify)
Bipolar, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression, irritability associated with autistic disorder
topiramate (topamax)
seizures, migraine
Pregabalin (lyrica)
neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, seizure
Gabapentin (neurontin)
nerve pain from shingles, seizure
Non-FDA: nerve pain disorders
lamotrigine (lamictal)
Seizures, biploar
divalproex sodium (depakote, depakote ER)
seizures, bipolar, migraine
zolpidem (ambien, ambien CR)
insomnia (short term treatment)
Temazepam (restoril)
insomnia
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, allergies
Odansetron (Zofran)
nausea, vomiting, Non-FDA: vomiting
Omeprazole (prilosec)
acid reflux/indigestion, ulcers
Famotidine (Pepcid AC)
acid reflux/indigestion, ulcers
Magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (maalox)
MH/AH: acid reflux/indigestion
Simethicone: relief of gas pressure/bloating
Calcium Carbonate (tums)
Calcium supplement, acute acid reflux
Docusate Sodium (colace)
stool softener
Polyethylene glycol PEG (miralax, golytely)
Osmotic laxative, colonoscopy prep
Bisacodyl (dulcolax)
stimulant laxative, colonoscopy prep
Loperamide (imodium)
slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea
Omega-3 Fatty acids (lovaza)
hypertriglyceridemia, dietary supplement
Fenofibrate (trilipix, tricor)
Hypertriglyceridemia
Atorvastatin (lipitor)
Hyperlipidemia, prevent cardiovascular dx
Rosuvastatin (crestor)
Hyperlipidemia, prevent cardiovascular dx
Ezetimibe (zetia)
Hyperlipidemia
insulin lispro (humalog)
T1D, T2D
Insulin glargine (Lantus)
T1D, T2D
Metformin (glucophage)
T2D, polycystic ovary syndrome, weight loss
Dapagliflozin (farxiga)
T2D, chronic kidney disease, Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Liraglutide (Victoza, saxenda)
T2D, weight management
Clopidogrel (plavix)
decrease rate of heart attack and stroke
Warfarin (coumadin)
prevent blood clots, atrial fibrillation
Rivaroxaban (xarelto)
prevent blood clots, atrial fibrillation
furosemide (lasix)
Edema, heart failure, HTN
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Heart failure, HTN
Non-FDA: acne, hormone therapy
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) (microzide)
Edema, HTN
Lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)
HTN, heart failure, heart attack, migraine
Losartan (Cozaar)
HTN, heart failure, Diabetic Nephropathy
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
HTN, angina, Raynaud’s phenomenon
Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor)
Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL)
HTN
XL: Post heart attack, heart failure
IR: Angina
Levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint)
Hypothyroidism
Tamsulosin (flomax)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, ureteral stone expulsion
Tolterodine (Detrol LA)
Overactive bladder
Donepezil (Aricept)
Alzheimer’s, dementia
Alendronate (fosamax)
Osteoporosis
Allopurinol (zyloprim)
Gout
Oseltamivir (tamiflu)
Influenza prevention or treatment
Ferrous Sulfate (FeroSul, Slow Fe)
Iron deficiency, dietary supplement
Sumatriptan (imitrex)
acute treatment of migraine, cluster headache
Tadalafil (cialis)
ED, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Pulmonary Hypertension
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Panic disorder, seizure
off-label use: anxiety
Alprazolam (xanax)
Panic disorder, anxiety
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Muscle spasm