The medication list Flashcards
guaifenesin COMMON STRENGTHS
600mg, 1200mg`
bisacodyl INDICATION
stimulant laxative
bowel evacuant
Nuvaring GENERIC
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
Alprazolam COMMON STRENGTHS
0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
donepezil COMMON STRENGTHS
5mg, 10mg, 23mg
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone INDICATIONS
oral contraception
acne
PDD
shorter mentrual periods
Plan B one-step, Econtra one-step GENERIC
levonorgestrel
pseudoephedrine INDICATIONS
nasal decongestant
zolpidem COUNSELING TIPS
take within 20 min of bedtime
get 8 hours rest, may cause next day drowsiness
risk of abnormal sleep behaviors
allopurinol INDICATION
gout
gabapentin INDICATION
nerve pain from shingles
seizure adjunct
nerve pain disorders
diphenhydramine COUNSELING TIPS
drowsiness (enhanced by alcohol)
paradoxical hyperactivity in children
dry mouth
temazepam FREQUENCY
at bedtime
calcium carbonate INDICATION
calcium supplement
acid reflux
loperamide INDICATION
slow peristalsis to treat diarrhea
gabapentin COMMON FREQUENCY
TID
max: 3600mg/day
victoza, saxenda GENERIC
liraglutide
microzide GENERIC
hydrochlorothiazide
promethazine FREQUENCY
q4-6h prn
ibuprofen BRAND
OTC: Advil, Motrin IB
RX: Motrin
Alprazolam COUNSELING TIPS
confusion
drowsiness (excess with alcohol)
do not stop suddenly
Alprazolam INDICATIONS
panic disorder, anxiety
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine COMMON STRENGTHS
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg
Hydrocodone/APAP BRAND
Norco, Vicodin, Lortab
quetiapine INDICATION
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
depression
Lasix GENERIC
furosemide
fluticasone COMMON STRENGTHS
50mcg
Nitrofurantoin BRAND
Macrobid, Macrodantin
dapagliflozin INDICATIONS
type 2 diabetes
chronic kidney disease
heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
sumatriptan frequency
one tab po at first sign of migraine, 2nd tab in hours if no improvement
MAX: 200mg/day
quetiapine COUNSELING TIPS
drowsiness
weight gain
increased BP, tachycardia
increased appetite
dizziness
metformin BRAND
glucophage
budesonide and formoterol COMMON STRENGTH
80mcg/4.5mcg, 160mcg/4.5mcg
insulin glargine INDICATIONS
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin FREQUENCY
apply new patch each week for 3 weeks, week 4 patch free
Zoloft GENERIC
Sertraline
Valacyclovir INDICATIONS
herpes viral infections of Genitals, Cold Sores, Shingles
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine COUNSELING TIPS
take in AM due to insomnia
weight loss from decreased appetite
increased heart rate
dry mouth
headache
lovaza GENERIC
omega-3 fatty acids
liraglutide COMMON STRENGTHS
18mg/3ml
gabapentin COUNSELING TIPS
drowsiness/dizziness
uncoordinated muscle movements
insulin glargine FREQUENCY
individualized dosing
once daily
bisacodyl BRAND
dulcolax
spironolactone BRAND
aldactone
famotidine COMMON STRENGTHS
10mg, 20mg, 40 mg
albuterol sulfate COUNSELING TIPS
shake well
increased heart rate
benzonatate INDICATIONS
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA GENERIC
albuterol sulfate
aspirin BRAND
Bayer Aspirin
Side effects for ALL medications in list #2
water retention
upset stomach/nausea
headache
lamotrigine BRAND
lamictal
Valacyclovir COMMON FREQUENCY
q8h, q12h, q24h
hydrochlorothiazide BRAND
microzide
fosamax GENERIC
alendronate
oseltamivir COMMON STRENGTHS
20mg, 45mg, 75mg
temazepam BRAND
restoril
hydrocodone/APAP COUNSELING TIPS
stomach upset
constipation
drowsiness
consider other APAP counseling tips
Plavix GENERIC
clopidogrel
acetaminophen FREQUENCY
q4-6h prn
max 3000mg/day
warfarin BRAND
coumadin
hydrochlorothiazide FREQUENCY
qd
divalproex sodium COMMON STRENGTHS
DR: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg
ER: 250mg, 500mg
Ethinyl Estradiol/norelgestromin BRAND
Xulane
tramadol FREQUENCY
q4-6h PRN
Max: 400mg/day
zolpidem INDICATION
insomnia (short term)
alendronate COMMON STRENGTHS
5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg
insuline glargine COMMON STRENGTHS
100mg/ml
allopurinol COUNSELING TIPS
report rash
may cause nausea and/or diarrhea
gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
zolpidem FREQUENCY
at bedtime
quetiapine BRAND
seroquel
ambien, ambien cr GENERIC
zolpidem
bupropion BRAND
wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
Claritin GENERIC
loratadine
restoril GENERIC
temazepam
rosuvastatin FREQUENCY
qd
donepezil BRAND
aricept
atorvastatin BRAND
lipitor
Tums GENERIC
calcium carbonate
Sertraline COMMON STRENGTHS
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone BRAND
Maalox
Leostrin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe GENERIC
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate
donepezil COUNSELING TIPS
nausea
diarrhea
risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDS
prolonged QT interval
abilify GENERIC
aripiprazole
cozaar GENERIC
losartan
methylprednisolone BRAND
Medrol
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel FREQUENCY
insert 1 ring into vagina on or before day 5 cycle and leave in for 3 weeks, then remove on week 4 and discard
Nitrofurantoin COMMON STRENGTHS
100mg
budesonide and formoterol BRAND
symbicort
methylphenidate COMMON STRENGTHS
Ritalin: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
Concerta: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg
Amoxicillin COMMON STRENGTHS
250mg, 500mg, 875mg
humalog GENERIC
insulin lispro
metformin COUNSELING TIPS
diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
take with food
titrate dose up weekly to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea
long term use can cause vitamin B-12 deficiency
Hydrocodone/APAP INDICATIONS
moderate to severe pain
dextromethorphan FREQUENCY
q12h
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate COMMON FREQUENCY
take 1 active tab daily x 21 days, then 1 iron tablet x 7 days
montelukast COUNSELING TIPS
don’t use for acute asthma attack
headache
take dose in evening (airway more relaxed)
venlafaxine COMMON STRENGTHS
37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
olanzapine INDICATIONS
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
treatment resistant depression (with fluoxetine)
Valacyclovir BRAND
Valtrex
Metronidazole COUNSELING TIPS
contraindicated: alcohol use, avoid during and 3 days after last dose
metallic taste in mouth
headache
clonazepam COMMON STRENGTHS
0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
insulin lispro FREQUENCY
individualized dosing
15 min before and immediately after meals
ciprofloxacin COMMON FREQUENCY
q12h
oseltamivir COUNSELING TIPS
nausea/vomiting
headache
does not replace influenza vaccine
must initiate within 48 hrs of symptoms
delsym GENERIC
dextromethorphan
Lexapro GENERIC
escitalopram
levothyroxine COMMON STRENGTHS
25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg
rivaroxaban COUNSELING TIPS
seek medical attention for prolonged bleeding/bruising
gastroenteritis
vomiting
cough (pediatric patients)
bupropion FREQUENCY
SR: one tab po daily for 3-7 days, then one tab bid
XL: one 150mg tab daily for 3-7 days, then 300 mg daily
levothyroxine BRAND
levoxyl, synthroid, tirosint
crestor GENERIC
rosuvastatin
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel GENERIC
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
Xanax GENERIC
Alprazolam
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-vilybra GENERIC
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
allopurinol BRAND
zyloprim
maalox indication
magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide: acid reflux/indigestion
simethicone–relief of gas pressure/bloating
docusate soduim INDICATION
stool softener to relieve constipation
flomax GENERIC
tamsulosin
Metronidazole BRAND
Flagyl
Methylprednisolone COMMON STRENGTHS
2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg
Oxycodone COMMON STRENGTHS
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg
bisacodyl COMMON STRENGTHS
5mg, 10mg
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate INDICATIONS
oral contraception, acne,
tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle
insulin lispro COMMON STRENGTHS
100 units/ml
cymbalta GENERIC
duloxetine
omeprazole FREQUENCY
daily
Nitrofurantoin INDICATIONS
UTI
trazodone FREQUENCY
BID, TID (depression)
50mg tab QHS (insomnia)
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin COMMON STRENGTHS
0.53mg/4.86mg
tamsulosin FREQUENCY
qd
Maalox: COUNSELING TIPS
shake well
works within minutes
many drug-drug interactions
constipation from aluminum
diarrhea from simethicone and magnesium
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel BRAND
nuvaring
losartan COMMON STRENGTHS
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
tolterodine BRAND
detrol LA
prilosec GENERIC
omeprazole
donepezil FREQUENCY
qd at bedtime
max 23 mg daily
rosuvastatin COMMON STRENGTHS
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
temazepam INDICATION
insomnia
loperamide FREQUENCY
2 tabs po after 1st stool, then 1 tab after each stool
otc max: 8mg/day
rx max: 16mg/day
Metronidazole INDICATIONS
abscess, vaginosis, GI tract infections, STI
amlodipine BRAND
norvasc
Montelukast COMMON STRENGTHS
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
Cyclobenzaprine INDICATIONS
muscle spasms
pseudoephedrine COUNSELING TIPS
increased heart rate
jitters
insomnia
warfarin INDICATIONS
prevent blood clots
atrial fibrillation
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone BRAND
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
sudafed GENERIC
pseudoephedrine
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/ferrous fumarate COMMON STRENGTHS
0.02mg/1mg/75mg
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate BRAND
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-vilybra
lopressor (IR) + Toprol XL (ER) GENERIC
metoprolol tartrate + metoprolol succinate
budesonide and formoterol INDICATIONS
asthma, COPD
quetiapine COMMON FREQUENCY
qd
max: 800mg/day
omega-3 fatty acids INDICATION
hypertriglyceridemia
dietary supplements
topiramate INDICATION
seizures
migraine prevention
cyclobenzaprine BRAND
Flexeril
aspirin FREQUENCY
q4-6h prn
Max: 4000mg a day for pain, fever, inflammation
lamotrigine COUNSELING TIPS
drowziness/dizziness
uncoordinated muscle movements
headache
blurred/double vision
Valacyclovir COMMON STRENGTHS
500mg, 1g
lamotrigine COMMON STRENGTHS
25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
trilipix, tricor GENERIC
fenofibrate
benzonatate COMMON STRENGTHS
100mg, 200mg
tamiflu GENERIC
oseltamivir
tolterodine FREQUENCY
qd
levothyroxine INDICATION
hypothyroidism
furosemide INDICATION
edema
heart failure
hypertension
olanzapine COUNSELING TIPS
Drowsiness
weight gain
increased blood sugar and/or cholesterol
movement disorders
decreased sex drive
Oxy IR, oxycontin GENERIC
Oxycodone
dapagliflozin FREQUENCY
qd
insulin lispro + insulin glargine counseling tips
low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
refrigerate unopened vials
discard after 28 days if at room temp
let syringe reach room temp
rotate injection sites
clopidogrel INDICATION
reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
Flexeril GENERIC
cyclobenzaprine
furosemide COUNSELING TIPS
sun sensitivity
decreased electrolytes
dizziness upon standing
avoid taking at bedtime (increases urination)
tolterodine COMMON STRENGTHS
2mg, 4mg
omega-3 fatty acids COUNSELING TIPS
burping and taste disturbances
swallow whole, do not open
refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
insulin glargine BRAND
Lantus
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) BRAND
Bactrim DS
Doxycycline Monohydrate BRAND
Vibramycin, adoxa, monodox
Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta GENERIC
methylphenidate
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim COMMON STRENGTHS
800mg(S)/160mg(T)
sertraline FREQUENCY
qd
amitriptyline INDICATIONS
depression, chronic pain, migraine prevention, insomnia
warfarin COUNSELING TIPS
same as clopidogrel, plus
keep vitamin K and alcohol consumption consistent
many drug interactions
take missed dose asap, but not 2 in one day
dextromethorphan INDICATIONS
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim COMMON FREQUENCY
q12h
Valacyclovir COUNSELING TIPS
headache
does not prevent disease transmission (do not have sex while sores are present)
drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys
ezetimibe INDICATION
hyperlipidemia
ferrous sulfate INDICATION
iron deficiency
dietary supplement
metformin FREQUENCY
BID or TID
max: 2550 mg / day
quetiapine COMMON STRENGTHS
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
benzonatate BRAND
tessalon
Singulair GENERIC
Montelukast
trazodone BRAND
Desyrel
tamsulosin COMMON STRENGTHS
0.4 mg
aripiprazole COMMON STRENGTHS
2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg
Cipro, Ciloxan GENERIC
Ciprofloxacin
hydrocodone/APAP COMMON STRENGTHS
Norco: 5mg/325mg, 7.5mg/325mg, 10mg/325mg
Vicodin: 2.5mg/300mg, 5mg/300mg, 7.5mg/300mg, 10mg/300mg
atorvastatin INDICATION
hyperlipidemia
reduce LDC and trigycerides, increase HDL
cardiovascular disease prevention
methylphenidate FREQUENCY
qd
wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL
bupropion
dextromethorphan COUNSELING TIPS
shake well
potential for abuse – hallucinogen
budesonide and formoterol FREQUENCY
2 puffs twice daily
Oxycodone BRAND
Oxy IR, Oxycontin
slow fe, ferosul GENERIC
ferrous sulfate
promethazine COUNSING TIPS
drowsiness
dizziness
avoid alcohol due to higher drowsiness
sun sensitivity
symbicort GENERIC
budesonide and formoterol
naproxen sodium COMMON STRENGTHS
OTC: 220 mg
RX: 275mg, 550mg
dapagliflozin COUNSELING TIPS
UTI
increased urine output
decreased blood pressure
cialis GENERIC
tadalafil
Diphenhydramine COMMON STRENGTHS
12.5mg, 25mg, 50 mg
ferrous sulfate COMMON STRENGTH
325mg (65mg elemental iron)
naproxen sodium INDICATION
mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation
docusate sodium BRAND
colace
medroxyprogesterone INDICATIONS
contraception
endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea
no estrogen
Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox GENERIC
Doxycycline Monohydrate
spironolactone COMMON STRENGTHS
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
benzonatate FREQUENCY
TID
bupropion INDICATION
Wellbutrin: depression, seasonal affective disorder
Zyban: smoking cessation
tylenol GENERIC
acetaminophen
Ciprofloxacin INDICATIONS
STI, prostatitis, pneumonia, skin, bone, complicated UTI, RTI, abdominal infections
hydrocortisone INDICATIONS
topical rash and itching (external)
inflammation
hemorrhoids (rectal)
montelukast FREQUENCY
QD
fenofibrate COMMON STRENGTHS
45mg, 48mg, 138mg, 145mg
Bactrim DS GENERIC
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
Medrol GENERIC
methylprednisolone
golytely, miralax GENERIC
polyethylne glycol
Doxycycline monohydrate COMMON STRENGTHS
20mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg
Neurontin GENERIC
gabapentin
duloxetine COUNSELING TIPS
insomnia or drowsiness
take with food if upset stomach occurs
prilosec GENERIC
omeprazole
Coumadin GENERIC
warfarin
allopurinol FREQUENCY
daily
max: 800 mg/day
acetaminophen INDICATIONS
mild to moderate pain
fever
levothyroxine COUNSELING TIPS
take with water 30 min before breakfast
take same way every day
take 4 hours apart from antacids and iron
may take several weeks before improvement
ezetimibe FREQUENCY
qd
cyclobenzaprine FREQUENCY
QD, TID, PRN
naproxen sodium BRAND
OTC: Aleve
RX: anaprox, anaprox ds
Keflex GENERIC
cephalexin