Quiz 4 Flashcards
Benzonatate Brand Name
Tessalon Perles
Benzonatate Class
Antitussive
Benzonatate Indication
Cough
Benzonatate Drug interaction
None
Benzonatate Common Adverse Effects
If capsules are broken or chewed, oral & pharyngeal numbness
Benzonatate Rare but Serious Adverse Effects
Don’t Chew or Crush or allow caps to dissolve in mouth
Administer w/ food or milk if GI upset
Fatal if child takes 1-2 caps by accident
Keep out of reach from children
Clarithromycin Brand Name
Biaxin
Clarithromycin Class
Macrolide
Clarithromycin Indication
Acute exacerbation of bronchitis Community acquired pneumonia Disseminated Infection H. Pylori GI Tract infection Streptococcal pharyngitis COPD
Clarithromycin Drug Interaction
Warfarin SSRIs Sulfonylureas Digoxin CYP3A4
Clarithromycin Common Adverse Effects
Taste disturbances
Clarithromycin Rare but Serious Adverse Effects
QT prolongation SJS Anemia Neutropenia Severe Hypersensitivity Elevated LFTs Hallucination Nephrotoxicity Thrombocytopenia Myasthenic Crisis
Clarithromycin Toxicity
Seek attention if heath palpation, blistering skin rash, unusual bleeding, yellow of skin or eyes
Clarithromycin Counseling
Complete Full Course of Therapy
Symptoms improve w/ in 2-3 days
If worsen, seek follow up w/ healthcare provider
Amoxicillin Brand Names
Amoxil