Quiz 1 Flashcards
terbinafine
Lamisil
Antifungal may cause N/V/D, HA, fever, itching, abdominal pain and prolonged taste disturbance nail improvement may take months can also be used for skin infections DI: Cyclosporine, metoprolol, Warfarin
solifenacin
Vesicare
urinary antispasmodic
may cause constipation, urinary retnetion, blurred vision, dyspepsia, xerostomia, heat prostration
avoid potentially dangerous situations until you know how the drug will affect you.
decrease in cognitive function in the elderly
nystatin/triamcinolone
Mycolog II
polyene antifungal/ antiinflammatory combo
apply thin layer, to intact skin
Don’t get into eyes, nose, mouth or vagina
avoid tight fitting clothing
don’t use on large areas for more than 3 weeks
oxybutynin
Ditropan
urinary antispasmodic
may cause constipation, urinary retnetion, blurred vision, dyspepsia, xerostomia, heat prostration
avoid potentially dangerous situations until you know how the drug will affect you.
decrease in cognitive function in the elderly
nystatin systemic
Bio-statin
polyene antifungal
keep at room temperature
shake suspension well before use
won’t treat systemic infections- not absorbed
effective as clotrimazole in treating topical candida infections
nystatin topical
Mycostatin
polyene antifungal
apply thin layer to infected skin, skin should be intact
don’t get it into eyes, nose, mouth or vagina
avoid tight fitting clothing/dressing
effective as clotrimazole in treating topical candida infections
ketoconazole topical
Nizoral
imidazole antifungal
apply thin layer to infected skin, skin should be intact
don’t get it into eyes, nose, mouth or vagina
don’t wash skin where it was applied for at least 3 hours
cosmetics can be put on 20 mins after application
resistant infections may require oral therapy
fluconazole
Diflucan
imidazole antifungal
if taking weekly dose, take on same day and time each week
interacts with many medications including OTC
Oral and IV doses are interchangable
amphotericin is more effective at serious fungal infections
good for single dose therapy for vaginal candidasis
darifenacin
Enablex
urinary antispasmodic
may cause constipation, urinary retnetion, blurred vision, dyspepsia, xerostomia, heat prostration
avoid potentially dangerous situations until you know how the drug will affect you.
decrease in cognitive function in the elderly
Lamisil
terbinafine
Antifungal may cause N/V/D, HA, fever, itching, abdominal pain and prolonged taste disturbance nail improvement may take months can also be used for skin infections DI: Cyclosporine, metoprolol, Warfarin
Vesicare
solifenacin
urinary antispasmodic
may cause constipation, urinary retnetion, blurred vision, dyspepsia, xerostomia, heat prostration
avoid potentially dangerous situations until you know how the drug will affect you.
decrease in cognitive function in the elderly
Mycolog II
nystatin/triamcinolone
polyene antifungal/ antiinflammatory combo
apply thin layer, to intact skin
Don’t get into eyes, nose, mouth or vagina
avoid tight fitting clothing
don’t use on large areas for more than 3 weeks
Ditropan
oxybutynin
urinary antispasmodic
may cause constipation, urinary retnetion, blurred vision, dyspepsia, xerostomia, heat prostration
avoid potentially dangerous situations until you know how the drug will affect you.
decrease in cognitive function in the elderly
Bio-statin
nystatin systemic
polyene antifungal/ antiinflammatory combo
apply thin layer, to intact skin
Don’t get into eyes, nose, mouth or vagina
avoid tight fitting clothing
don’t use on large areas for more than 3 weeks
Mycostatin
nystatin topical
polyene antifungal
apply thin layer to infected skin, skin should be intact
don’t get it into eyes, nose, mouth or vagina
avoid tight fitting clothing/dressing
effective as clotrimazole in treating topical candida infections
