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