Quiz 9 Flashcards
clotrimazole/betamethasone
Lotrisone
Anti-infective, anti-inflammatory
Pregnancy Category C
Apply thin layer to affected area
if using lotion, shake well before use
isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur
Long acting nitrate, Anti-anginal
Pregnancy category C
DI: Phosphodiesterate Inhibitors (ED drugs)
ADR: HA, Dizziness
Take on empty stomach, with 1/2 glass of water
Do not chew, break or crush tablets
may cause HA, take acetaminophen if occurs
May cause Dizziness- stand up slowly if it causes light-headness from Orthostatic Hypotension
Do not stop taking suddenly
Avoid alcohol
hydrochlorothiazide
Esidrix
Thiazide diuretic, Antihypertensive Pregnancy category B Contraindications: HSR, dofetilide, anuric pt ADR: hypotension, dizziness, HA May cause dizziness- avoid activities that require alertness report s/s: hypotension Eat high K+ food during therapy Avoid Alcohol and NSAIDs
nitroglycerin
Minitran
Nitrate, anti- anginal
Pregnancy category C
DI: Phosphodiesterate Inhibitors (ED drugs)
ADR: HA
swallow ER capsule whole- do not crush
stir prior to using sublingual tablets, lingual aerosol or spray
tablets should be dissolved under tongue or buccal pouch at first signs of angina, do not swallow
spray under tongue, do not inhale, don’t spit or rinse mouth after use.
Rise slowly from sitting position
allow a 10-12 hr/day drug free interval to avoid the development of tolerance for both patches and ER capsules
Avoid alcohol, CNS depressants, antihypertensives, or other drugs that will cause hypotension
Do NOT use nitroglycerin with phosphodiesterase inhibitors
chlorthalidone
Hygroton
Thiazide diuretic
Pregnancy category B
DI: NSAIDs, CCB, Digoxin, ACEI, Dofetilide
Contraindications: HSR, anuria, sinus bradycardia, 2/3rd block, overt HF, cardiogenic Shock
ADR: Dizziness, Hypotension, Hyperurcemia
Report s/s: dyspnea, hypotension, gout, HF
Avoid alcohol and NSAIDs
Avoid abrupt D/C
rise slowly from lying/sitting down
eat high K+ foods
triamcinolone topical
No Brand Name
Topical corticosteroid
Pregnancy category C
apply thin layer to skin, should be clean and intact
avoid contact with the eyes, do not ingest PO
avoid occlusive dressing or tight fitting clothing over site of administration
hydrocortisone topical
No Brand Name
Topical corticosteroid
Pregnancy category C
apply thin layer to skin, should be clean and intact
avoid contact with the eyes, do not ingest PO
avoid occlusive dressing or tight fitting clothing over site of administration
fluocinonide topical
Lidex
Topical corticosteroid
Pregnancy category C
apply thin layer to skin, should be clean and intact
avoid contact with the eyes, do not ingest PO
avoid occlusive dressing or tight fitting clothing over site of administration
clobetasol
Temovate
Topical corticosteroid
Pregnancy category C
apply thin layer to skin, should be clean and intact
avoid contact with the eyes, do not ingest PO
avoid occlusive dressing or tight fitting clothing over site of administration
adapalene
Differin
Retinoid, Anticane
Pregnancy Category C
DI: methotrexate
ADR: Dry skin, scaly skin
avoid contact with eyes, lips, angles of nose, and mucus membranes
do not apply to cuts or sunburned skin
application of moisturizer may be needed for dry skin
if skin reactions occur, lower dose or D/C
Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds
cold temperatures and wind may inc. skin irritation
symptoms may not improve for a few months
clindamycin
Cleocin T
Lincosamide antibiotic
Pregnancy category B
ADR: Dry skin
wash and dry face prior to application
use on skin only avoid eyes an mucous membranes, cut or broken skin
shake well before use
liquid is flammable-avoid smoking/heat/open flame
for the foam: apply to tissue and use that to apply to face
digoxin
Lanoxin
digitalis glycoside pregnancy category C contraindications: HSR, v fib take maintenace dose after morning meals report s/s: bradycardia do not D/C suddenly
Lotrisone
clotrimazole/betamethasone
Anti-infective, anti-inflammatory
Pregnancy Category C
Apply thin layer to affected area
if using lotion, shake well before use
Imdur
isosorbide mononitrate
Long acting nitrate, Anti-anginal
Pregnancy category C
DI: Phosphodiesterate Inhibitors (ED drugs)
ADR: HA, Dizziness
Take on empty stomach, with 1/2 glass of water
Do not chew, break or crush tablets
may cause HA, take acetaminophen if occurs
May cause Dizziness- stand up slowly if it causes light-headness from Orthostatic Hypotension
Do not stop taking suddenly
Avoid alcohol
Esidrix
hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic, Antihypertensive Pregnancy category B Contraindications: HSR, dofetilide, anuric pt ADR: hypotension, dizziness, HA May cause dizziness- avoid activities that require alertness report s/s: hypotension Eat high K+ food during therapy Avoid Alcohol and NSAIDs
