PUP Final Review Flashcards
What is the Brand Name for Doxycycline - Monohydrate?
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
What are the Strengths Doxycycline?
20mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg
What is the Frequency of Doxycycline?
q12h
What is Indications of Doxycycline?
Treatment of:
- Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Acne and Skin Infection
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
What are some Counseling Tips for Doxycycline?
- Sun Sensitivity: Use sun screen, avoid tanning beds
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Take with food to prevent stomach upset
Do not take food, vitamins, or medication containing Ca, Fe, Mg, or Zn within 2 hrs before or 2 hr after - Decrease effectiveness of Oral Contraceptives
What is the Brand Name for Amoxicillin?
Amoxil
What are the Strengths of Amoxicillin?
250mg, 500mg, 850mg
What is the Frequency of Amoxicillin?
q8h, q12h
What are the Indications of Amoxicillin?
Treatment of:
- Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
- Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Skin Infections
What are some Counseling Tips for Amoxicillin?
- May Decrease effectiveness of Oral Contraceptives: use additional form of Birth Control during and 1 week after last dose
- CONTRAINDICTED: Penicillin Allergy
- Take with food
What is the Brand Name for Cephalexin?
Keflex
What are the Strengths of Cephalexin?
250mg, 500mg
What is the Frequency of Cephalexin?
q6h, q8h
What is the Indications of Cephalexin?
Treatment of:
- Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
-Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Skin and Bone Infections
What are some Counseling Tips for Cephalexin?
- Do not take vitamins or medications containing Zn for at least 3 hrs after Cephalexin
- CONTRAINDICATED: Cehpalosporin Allergy
- Caution with Penicillin Allergy
What is the Brand Name for Azithromycin?
Zithromax, Z-Pak, Tri-Pak
What are the Strengths of Azithromycin?
250mg, 500mg
What is the Frequency of Azithromycin?
Z-Pak: Two 250mg Tablets PO (500mg) on day 1, then One Tablet day 2 - 5, q24h
What is the Indications for Azithromycin?
Treatment of:
- Respiratory Tract infections (RTI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
- Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Skin and Eye Infections
What are some Counseling Tips for Axithromycin?
- Do not take with an Al or Mg containing antacid
- QTc prolongation occurs rarely
- CONTRAINDICATED: Marcolide Allergy
What is the Brand Name for Ciprofloxican?
Cipro, Ciloxan
What are the Strengths of Ciprofloxican?
250mg, 500mg, 750mg
What is the Frequency of Ciprofloxican?
q12h
What is the Indications of Ciprofloxican?
Treatment of:
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Prostatitis
- Skin, Bone
- Pneumonia
- Complicated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI), Abdominal Infections
What are some Counseling Tips for Ciprofloxican?
- QTc Prolongation occurs rarely
- Do not take food or medications containing Ca, Fe within 2 hrs before or 2 hr after
- Sun Sensitivity
- May increase Caffeine Sensitivity
- CONTRAINDICATED: Fluoroquinolone Allergy
What is the Brand Name for Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim [SMZ-TMP]?
Bactrim DS
What is the Strength for SMZ-TMP?
800mg[S]/160mg[T]
What is the Frequency for SMZ-TMP?
q12h
What is the Indications for SMZ-TMP?
Treatment of:
- Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- HIV associated infections
What are some Counseling Tip for SMZ-TMP?
- Sun Sensitivity
- Take with at least 8oz of water
- CONTRAINDICATED: Sulfa Allergy
What is the Brand Name for Nitrofurantoin?
Macrobid, Macrodantin
What is the Strength of Nitrofurantoin?
100mg
What is the Frequency of Nitrofurantoin?
q12h
What is the Indication of Nirtofurantoin?
Treatment of:
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
What are some Counseling Tips for Nirtofurantoin?
- Orange or Brown urine [no concern]
- Do not take food or medications containing Mg within 2 hrs before or 2 hrs after Nitrofurantoin
- Take with food/milk to increase absorption
What is the Brand Name for Metronidazole?
Flagyl
What are the Strengths for Metronidazole?
250mg, 500mg
What is the Frequency for Metronidazole?
q6h, q8h, q12h
What are the Indications for Metronidazole?
Treatment of:
- Abscess
- Vaginosis
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Infections
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
What are the Counseling Tips for Metronidazole?
- CONTRAINDICATED: Alcohol use during therapy and for 3 days following last dose
- Metallic Taste
- Headache common adverse effects
What is the Brand Name for Fluconazole?
Diflucan
What are the Strengths for Fluconazole?
100mg, 150mg, 200mg
What is the Frequency for Fluconazole?
q24h, single dose for vaginitis
What is the Indications for Fluconazole?
Treatment of Fungal Infections:
- Mouth (Thrush)
- Skin
- Vagina
- HIV Associated
What are the Counseling Tips for Fluconazole?
- QTc Prolongation occurs rarely
- Report any new skin rash to the prescriber
What is the Brand Name for Valacyclovir?
Valtrex
What is the Strength of Valacyclovir?
500mg, 1g
What is the Frequency of Valacyclovir?
q8h, q12h, q24h
What is the Indications for Valacyclovir?
Treatment of Herpes Viral Infections:
- Genitals
- Cold Sores
- Shingles
What are the Counseling Tips for Valacyclovir?
- Headache common adverse effect
- Does not prevent disease transmission
- Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys
What is the Brand Name for Loratadine?
Claritin
What is the Strength for Loratadine?
5mg, 10mg
What is the Frequency for Loratadine?
qd
What is the Indications for Loratadine?
- Allergy symptoms; Runny Nose, Watery Eyes, Sneezing Drainage
- Acute and Chronic Urticaria (Itching) and Rash
- Allergic Allergies?
What is the Counseling Tips for Loratadine?
Headache
What is the Brand Name for Diphenhydramine (OTC)?
Benadryl
What is the Strength for Diphenhydramine?
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
What is the Frequency of Diphenhydramine?
q4-6h prn for allergies, 50mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
What are the Indications for Diphenhydramine?
- Allergy symptoms; Runny Nose, Watery Eyes, Sneezing, Drainage
- Insomnia
- Itching
- Motion Sickness
What are some Counseling Tips for Diphenhydramine?
- Drowsiness
- Alcohol Intensifies
- Paradoxical Hyperactivity in Children
- Dry Mouth
What is the Brand Name for Fluticasone (OTC)?
Flonase
What is the Strength for Fluticasone?
50mcg
What is the Frequency for Fluticasone?
Two Sprays in each nostril once daily
What is the Indication for Fluticasone?
- Chronic Nasal Allergy Symptoms
What are some Counseling Tips for Fluticasone?
- Gently Shake before each use
- May take several days for full effect
- Headache
- Sore Throat
What is the Brand Name for Montelukast?
Singular
What is the Strengths for Montelukast?
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
What is the Frequency of Montelukast?
qd
What is the indications for Montelukast?
- Chronic Nasal Allergy Symptoms
- Asthma
What are the Counseling Tips for Montelukast?
- Don’t use for an acute Asthma Attack
- Headache
- Take dose in the evening to enhance - airways are more relaxed
What is the Brand Name for Albuterol Sulfate?
ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
What is the Strengths of Albuterol Sulfate?
90mcg
What is the Frequency of Albuterol Sulfate?
Two puffs PO q4-6h as needed, Prevention of exercise induced asthma: Two puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise
What is the Indication of Albuterol Sulfate?
Acute Asthma Symptoms
What are the Counseling Tips of Albuterol Sulfate?
- Shake Well
- Increased Heart Rate
What is the Brand Name for Budesonide and Formoterol?
Symbicort
What is the Strength for Budesonide and Formoterol?
80mcg/4.5mcg, 160mcg/4.5mcg
What is the Frequency of Budesonide and Formoterol?
Two puffs twice daily
What is the Indications for Budesonide and Formoterol?
- Asthma
- COPD
What are some Counseling Tips for Budesonide and Formoterol?
- Shake Well
- Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
What is the Brand Name for Benzonatate?
Tessalon
What is the Strength for Benzonatate?
100mg, 200mg
What is the Frequency of Benzonatate?
tid
What is the Indication for Benzonatate?
Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
What are the Counseling Tips for Benzonatate?
- Drowsiness
- Do not chew (Numbing and Choking)
What is the Brand Name for Dextromethorphan (OTC)?
Delsym (OTC)
What is the Strength of Dextromethorphan?
30mg/5ml
What is the Frequency of Dextromethorphan?
q12h
What is the Indication for Dextromethorphan?
Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
What are some Counseling Tips for Dextromethorphan?
- Shake Well
- Potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
What is the Brand Name for Guaifenesin (OTC)?
Mucinex (OTC)
What is the Strength for Guaifenesin?
600mg, 1200mg
What is the Frequency of Guaifenesin?
q12h
What is the Indication of Guaifenesin?
Expectorant to loosen chest congestion
What are some Counseling Tips for Guaifenesin?
- Drink lots of water to thin mucus
- Nausea
What is the Brand Name for Pseudoephedrine (BTC)?
Sudafed (BTC)
What are the Strengths for Pseudoephedrine?
30mg, 120mg, 240mg
What is the Frequency of Pseudoephedrine?
60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn
What is the Indication for Pseudoephedrine?
Nasal Decongestant
What are some of the Counseling Tips for Pseudoephedrine?
- Increase Heart Rate
- Jitters
- Insomina
What is the Brand Name for Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (C-II)?
Adderall, Adderall XR
What are the Strengths of Adderall?
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg
What is the Frequency for Adderall?
Once Daily
What is the Indication for Adderall?
- ADHD
- Narcolepsy
What are some Counseling Tips for Adderall?
- Take in AM due to insomnia
- Weight loss from decrease appetite
- Increased Heart Rate
- Dry Mouth
Headache
What is the Brand Name for Methylphenidate (C-II)?
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
What is the Strengths for Methylphenidate?
Ritalin:
- 5mg
- 10mg
- 20mg
Concerta:
- 18mg
- 27mg
- 36mg
- 54mg
What is the Frequency of Methylphenidate?
Once Daily
What is the Indications for Methylphenidate?
- ADHD
- Nacrolepsy
What are some Counseling Tips for Methylphenidate?
- Take in AM due to insomnia
- Weight loss from decreased appetite
- Increases heart rate
- Dry Mouth
- Headache
What is the Brand Name for Escitalopram?
Lexapro
What are the Strengths for Escitalopram?
5mg, 10mg, 20mg
What is the Frequency for Escitalopram?
Once Daily
What is the Indication for Escitalopram?
- Depression
- Anxiety
What are the Counseling Tips for Escitalopram?
- Headache
- Insomnia or Drowsiness
- Sexual Dysfunction
What is the Brand Name for Venlafaxine?
Effexor, Effexor XR
What is the Strength for Venlafaxine?
37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
What is the Frequency for Venlafaxine?
Once Daily
What are the Indications for Venlafaxine?
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Social Phobia
What are the Counseling Tips for Venlafaxine?
- Headache
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Dry Mouth
- take with food if upset stomach
What is the Brand Name for Fluoxetine?
Prozac, Sarafem
What is the Strength for Fluoxetine?
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
What is the Frequency for Fluoxetine?
Once Daily
What is the Indication for Fluoxetine?
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Major Depressive Disorder
- OCD
- Panic Disorder
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (Sarafem Only)
What are some Counseling Tips for Fluoxetine?
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Asthenia (Lack of Energy)
What is the Brand Name for Duloxetine?
Cymbalta
What is the Strength for Duloxetine?
20mg, 30mg, 60mg
What is the Frequency for Duloxetine?
Once Daily
What is the Indications for Duloxetine?
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (EX: Fibromyalgia)
What are some Counseling Tips for Duloxetine?
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Take with food if upset stomach occurs
What is the Brand Name for Sertraline?
Zoloft
What is the Strengths for Sertraline?
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
What is the Frequency for Sertraline?
Once Daily
What is the Indications for Sertraline?
- Depression
- Anixety
- Panic Disorder
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- PDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
- Social Phobia
What are some Counseling Tips for Sertraline?
- Headache
- Insomnia > Drowsiness
- Take with food if upset stomach occurs
- Sexual Dysfunction
What is the Brand Name for Amitriptyline?
Elavil
What is the Strength for Amitriptyline?
10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg 150mg
What is the Frequency for Amitriptyline?
Once daily at bedtime
What are the Indication for Amitriptyline?
- Depression
- Non FDA approved uses: Chronic Pain, Migraine Prevention, Insomnia
What are some Counseling Tips for Amitriptyline?
- Drowsiness
- Weight Gain
- Constipation
What is the Brand Name for Trazodone?
Desyrel
What is the Strength for Trazodone?
50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg
What is the Frequency for Trazodone?
Depression
- BID, TID
Insomnia
- 50mg tablet QHS
What is the Indication for Trazodone?
- Depression
- Non FDA approved use: Insomnia
What are some Counseling Tips for Trazodone?
- Drowsiness
- Take with food to increase absorption
What is the Brand Name for Bupropion?
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
What is the Strength for Bupropion?
Wellbutrin Sr and Zyban:
- 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
Wellbutrin XL
- 150mg, 300mg
What is the Frequency for Bupropion?
Sr Dosing:
- One tablet PO daily for 3 - 7 days, then one BID
XL Dosing:
- One 150mg tablet daily for 3 - 7 days, then 300mg tablet daily
What is the Indications for Bupropion?
Wellbutrin
- Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
Zyban
- Smoking Cessation
What are some Counseling Tips for Bupropion?
- Insomnia
- Begin 1 week before patient intends to quit smoking
What is the Brand Name for Aspirin, Acetylsalicycle Acid (ASA), (OTC)?
Bayer Aspirin
What is the Strength for Aspirin?
81mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg
What is the Frequency for Aspirin?
q4 - 6h
MAX: 4000mg/day for pain, fever, inflammation
What is the Indication for Aspirin?
- Mild to Moderate Pain
- Fever
- Inflammation (e.g. Arthritis, Sprains)
- Heart Attacks and Stroke Prevention
What are some Counseling Tips for Aspirin?
- Stomach Upset - Possible Bleeds/Ulceration
- Take with food/milk
- Take with water
- Do not give to children < 18 years old due to risk of Reye’s Syndrome
- Ringing in ears with high dose
What is the Brand Name for Ibuprofen (OTC)?
OTC:
- Advil, Motrin IB
Rx:
- Motrin
What is the Strength of Ibuprofen?
OTC:
- 200mg
Rx:
- 400mg, 600mg, 800mg
What is the Frequency for Ibuprofen?
q4 - 6h
OTC MAX: 1200mg/day
Rx MAX: 3200mg/day
What are the Indications for Ibuprofen?
- Mild to Moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation
What are some Counseling Tips for Ibuprofen?
- Stomach Upset (Possible bleed/ulceration)
- Take with food or milk
- Avoid if history of heart problems
What is the Brand Name for Naproxen Sodium (OTC)?
OTC:
- Aleve
Rx:
- Anaprox, Anaprox DS
What is the Strength for Naproxen?
OTC:
- 220mg
Rx:
- 275, DS - 550mg
What is the Frequency of Naproxen?
q8 - 12h PRN
OTC MAX: 660mg/day
Rx MAX: 1650mg/day
What is the Indication of Naproxen?
- Mild to Moderate Pain
- Fever
- Inflammation
What are some Counseling Tips for Naproxen?
- Stomach upset (possible Bleed/Ulceration)
- Take with food or milk
- Avoid if history of heart problems
What is the Brand Name for Meloxicam?
Mobic
What is the Strength for Meloxicam?
5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg
What is the Frequency for Meloxicam?
qd
Tablet MAX: 15mg/day
What is the Indication for Meloxicam?
- Moderate to Severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with other analgesics
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
What are some Counseling Tips for Meloxicam?
- Stomach Upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
- Take with Food or Milk
- Avoid if history or heart Problems
What is the Brand Name for Methylprednisolone?
Medrol
What is the Strength for Methylprednisolone?
2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg
What is the Frequency for Methylprednisolone?
QD
Dose Pack: 21 Tablets taken over a course of 6 days
What is the Indication for Methylprednisolone?
- Inflammation
- Asthma Exacerbation
- Posion Ivy
What are some Counseling Tips for Methylprednisolone?
- Finish entire course
- Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset
- Take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia
What is the Brand Name for Hydrocortisone (OTC)?
Ala-cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5
What is the Strength for Hydrocortisone?
0.1%, 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 2.5%
What is the Frequency for Hydrocortisone?
qd, BID
What is the Indications for Hydrocortisone?
- Topical Rash and Itching (external)
- Inflammation
- Hemorrhoids (rectal)
What are some Counseling Tips for Hydrocortisone?
- Localized Burning
What is the Brand Name for Acetaminophen (APAP), (OTC)?
Tylenol
What is the Strength for Acetaminophen?
OTC:
- 325mg, 500mg
What is the Frequency for Acetaminophen?
q4 - 6h PRN
MAX: 3000mg/day
What is the Indications for Acetaminophen?
- Mild to Moderate pain
- Fever
What is the Counseling Tips for Acetaminophen?
- APAP in may OTC and Rx combo products
- DO not treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity
What is the Brand Name for Tramadol?
Ultram
What is the Strength for Tramadol?
50mg
What is the Frequency for Tramadol?
q4 -6h PRN
MAX: 400mg/day
What is the Indication for Tramadol?
Moderate Pain
What are some Counseling Tips for Tramadol?
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
What is the Brand Name for Hydrocodone/APAP (C-II)?
Norco, Vicodin, Lortab
What is the Strength for Hydrocodone/APAP?
Norco:
- 5mg/325mg
- 7.5mg/325mg
- 10mg/325mg
Vicodin:
- 2.5mg/300mg
- 5mg/300mg
- 7.5mg/300mg
- 10mg/300mg
What is the Frequency for Hydrocodone/APAP?
q4 - 6h PRN
MAX: 3000mg APAP/day
What is the Indication for Hydrocodone/APAP?
Moderate to Severe Pain
What are some Counseling Tips for Hydrocodone/APAP?
- Stomach Upset
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Consider other APAP counseling tips
What is the Brand name for Oxycodone (C-II)?
Oxy IR, Oxycontin
What is the Strength for Oxycodone?
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg
What is the Frequency for Oxycodone?
BID PRN
MAX: Individualized
What is the Indication for Oxycodone?
Severe Pain