Top 15 drugs part 1

Question 1

Generic: Lisinopril
Brand: Prinivil, Zestril, used for antihypertensive
Side effects: dizziness,headache, fatigue, cough

Pearls: may be taken with meals,avoid non-prescription cough, cold, and allergy medications, avoid salt substitutes containing potassium, if signs of ___________ call doctor, 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

Answer 1

potassium

swelling

Question 2

Generic:Furosemide
Brand: Lasix, Diuretic
Adverse effects:hearing loss, weakness, muscle cramps, anemia, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth,
Pearls: May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs, timing of dose is important because of increased diuresis. Usually given in early .______, avoid overexposure to __________, do not take nonprescription, cough or cold medicines, antacids, laxatives, or antidiarrheals without talking to doctor, may cause ____________, 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

Answer 2

a.m.

sunlight

orthostatic hypotension

Question 3

Generic:Metformin Hydrochloride
Brand: Glucophage, Antidiabetic
Adverse effects: lactic acidosis, decreased vitamin B12 absorption, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, flatulence, anorexia, bloating, an unpleasant metallic taste
Pearls: Take with food, avoid alcohol, follow recommended diet and exercise, keep well hydrated during therapy, stop treatment if you experience hyperventilation, myalgia, malaise, and unusual somnolence, if a dose is missed by more than a couple hours, skip it and return to your dosing schedule, do not double dose

Question 4

Generic:Hydrocodone Bitartrate with acetaminophen
Brand Name:Lortab, Vicodin, Norco
Adverse effects: drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, or vomiting
Pearls: may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, may be taken with food or milk, this drug may be habit-forming, if a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule

Question 5

Generic: Levothyroxine Sodium
Brand Name: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid
Adverse effects: overdosage can result in hypermetabolic states resembling those of endogenous origin. Effects include fever, hypoglycemia, heart failure, fluid loss, tachycardia, anxiety, and insomnia
Pearls: do not discontinue therapy without first talking to doctor,take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hrs following a meal,transient loss of __________ may be seen in children, but recovery usually occurs, notify doctor if signs of ___________ (overdosage) occurs, if a dose is missed take it 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.

Answer 5

hair

hyperthyroidism