Top 15 drugs Flashcards
Generic: Levothyroxine Sodium
Brand:
Drug Class: Hormone/Thyroid
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid
Generic: Atorvastatin Calcium
Brand:
Drug Class:Antihyperlipidemic
Lipitor
Generic:Losartan Potassium
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Drug Class:Antihypertensive
Brand:Cozaar
Generic:Omeprazole
Brand:
Drug Class:Gastric Antisecretory
Prilosec
Generic: Amlodipine Besylate
Brand:
Drug Class:Antihypertensive
Norvasc
Generic: Gabapentin
Brand:
Drug Class:Anticonvulsant/Antineuralgic
Neurontin
Generic: Lisinopril
Brand:
Drug Class:Antihypertensive
Prinivil, Zestril
Generic:Metformin Hydrochloride
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Drug Class:Antidiabetic
Glucophage (XR)
Generic:Sertraline Hydrochloride
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Drug Class:Antidepressant
Zoloft
Generic:Escitalopram Oxalate
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Drug Class:Antidepressant
Lexapro
Generic:Furosemide
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Drug Class:Diuretic
Lasix
Generic:Trazodone Hydrochloride
Brand:
Drug Class:Antidepressant
Desyrel
Generic: Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts
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Drug Class:CNS Agent for ADHD
Adderall XR
Generic:Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen
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Drug Class:Opioid Analgesic
Lortab, Vicodin, Norco
Generic:Famotidine
Brand:
Drug Class:Gastric Antisecretory
Pepcid
Generic:Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts
Brand Name:Adderall,CNS agent for ADHD
Side effects:restless, dizziness,insomnia, euphoria, tremor, headache,palpitations, tachycardia, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea,or constipation
Pearls: May cause ___________, this cannot be ________, warning this medication can be habit-forming, XR capsules can be swallowed whole or the capsule carefully opened and the contents sprinkled on _________. The applesauce/drug mixture should be swallowed whole without chewing. If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
dizziness
refilled
habit-forming
applesauce
Generic: Famotidine
Brand Name: Pepcid, Gastric antisecretory
Common side effects:Headache, dizziness
Pearls: Shake suspension well and discard unused portion after ______ days, _______may be given concomitantly to relieve acute pain. If dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
30 days
Antacids
Generic:Gabapentin
Brand Name: Neurontin, used for anticonvulsant/antineuralgic
Common side effects are somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, fatigue
Consultations: May cause drowsiness. Avoid _________, DO NOT abruptly discontinue therapy, dose should be tapered _____________, may be taken without regard to meals, if a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. Do not double doses
drowsiness
avoid alcohol
over a one week period
Generic:Atorvastatin Calcium
Brand: Lipitor, Antihyperlipidemic
Side effects: Constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, and flatulence
Pearls: Patients should be on _____________ diet before therapy and should continue on this diet during treatment, avoid exposure to the _________ due to possibility of photosensitivity. Use a sunscreen and appropriate clothing. Do not take while __________, limit _________intake,if dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If more than 8 hours has lapsed between the time the dose was to be taken, skip it and return to the normal dosing schedule, if symptoms of myopathy occur like __________ or ____________, especially if accompanied by malaise or fever contact doctor
cholesterol-lowering diet
sunlight
don’t take while pregnant
limit alcohol
muscle pain or tenderness
Generic: Omeprazole
Brand Name: Prilosec, Gastric antisecretory
Side effects: back pain, cough, constipation, rash, and dizziness
Pearls: Take ______ minutes prior to eating, ___________ may be taken at the same time, if a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Take 30 minutes prior to eating,antacids
Generic:Escitalopram Oxalate
Brand: Lexapro, antidepressant
Side effects: nausea, somnolence, insomnia, diarrhea
Pearls: may impair ___________and _________ performance. Avoid alcohol, talk to doctor before taking _____________ medications,DO NOT abruptly discontinue medication, if dose is missed skip it and return to normal dosing schedule, may cause __________ thoughts or actions, continued therapy of up to __________ may be needed to show noticeable improvement
cognitive and motor
nonprescription
suicidal thoughts or actions
2 weeks
Generic:Sertraline Hydrochloride
Brand: Zoloft, antidepressant
Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, tremor, dizziness, insomnia, sweating, dry mouth, or male sexual dysfunction (ejaculatory delay)
Pearls: continued therapy may be needed to show noticeable improvement, avoid alcohol, sertraline oral concentrate must be _________ prior to use. Place the proper dose in 4oz of water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade or orange juice only, do not mix in any other beverage take immediately after mixing, do not ___________, use caution when performing tasks that require mental alertness, if a dose is missed skip it and return to normal dosing schedule, pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood behaviors, thoughts, or feelings, may cause increase ___________thoughts or actions
avoid alcohol
premix doses
suicidal thoughts or actions
Generic: Trazodone Hydrochloride
Brand: Desyrel, antidepressant
Side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, hypotension, dizziness, confusion, fatigue, headache, priapism, nausea, and vomiting
Pearls: take with ________ to enhance absorption, may cause _________, avoid _________, patients w/prolonged or inappropriate ___________ should discontinue use and talk to doctor, if a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
take with food
drowsiness
alcohol
penile erection
Generic: Amlodipine Besylate
Brand: Norvasc, antihypertensive
Side effects: edema,flushing, headache, fatigue, and abdominal pain
Pearls: may be taken with meals, do not take __________ and________ remedies without first checking with doctor, do not stop therapy unless directed by doctor, if a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If taken within 12 hours of the next dose, skip the next dose and return to schedule
OTC cough and cold remedies
Generic: Losartan Potassium
Brand: Cozaar, antihypertensive
Side effects: upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, dizziness, nasal congestion, and cough
Pearls: may be taken with or without food, don’t take while pregnant, if a dose is missed skip it and return to your normal dosing schedule.
