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1
Q

zolpidem (Ambien)

A

Empty stomach - works faster

  • Intermezzo (zolpidem SL) - needs 4 hours left to take
  • good for middle of night awakening
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amoxicillin (amoxil, trimox)

Can I mix with juice or formula?

A

WoW

Suspension - can mix with formula, milk, juice or cold drink for administration

  • suspension can be mixed with liquid
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amoxicillin + clavulanate

Augmentin

How does high fat meal affect augmentin?

A

Take with meal
* administer at start of meal

  • avoid high fat meal - decreased clavulanate absorption
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metformin (glucophage)

A

With Food

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furosemide (lasix)

  • furosemide liquid
A

With meal or without food
* to avoid indigestion and irritation

Furosemide liquid
* squirt to side of mouth to allow natural swallow
* do not squit directly to back of throat
* must dispense whole package (must come with dispenser) - do not partial

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atorvastatin (Lipitor)

A

With or without food
* avoid grapefruit juice, will increase concentration

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metoprolol (lopressor, Toprol XL)

A

With Food or immediately after meal

  • enhance absorption
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hydrochlorothiazide (microzide)

A

Take with or without food

  • take with breakfast
  • tablet can be crushed

Reminder: lasix is taken with food

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esomeprazole (nexium)

Can capsules be open? Can it be mix with liquid?

A

Take empty stomach 60 minutes before 1st meal

  • capsules can be opened and sprinkled onto cold applesauce, swallowing whole without chewing
  • can be mix with liquid and drink immediately
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amlodipine (norvasc)

A

With or without food

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oxycodone + apap (Percocet)

If direction is 1 to 2 tablets, can you take both at same time?

A

With Food or milk
* to decrease GI irritation

Take with a full glass of water
* 1 pill at a time

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12
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omeprazole (Prilosec)

Can I take with antacid?
Can capsules be open?

A

Empty stomach 60 minutes before breakfast

  • can take with antacid
  • capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce or yogurt and swallow without chewing
  • can mix with juice or water and drink immediately
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lisinopril (zestril, lisinopril)

A

Take with or without food

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levothyroxine (synthroid)

Can tablet be crushed?

A

Empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast

  • full glass of water to decrease risk of choking due to rapid disintegration
  • tablets can be crushed and mix with applesauce or 5-10 ml water
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15
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atenolol

Tenormin

How does orange juice affect atenolol?

A

With or without food

  • food does decrease bioavailability
  • OJ decrease more
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hydrocodone + apap

Norco

A

With Food

  • to decrease upset stomach
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alprazolam

Xanax

A

With or without food

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azithromycin

Zithromax

A

With or without food

  • more tolerable with food
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simvastatin

A

With or without food

  • avoid grapefruit juice
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sertraline

A

With or without food

  • in the morning or evening
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ibuprofen

A

With Food

  • to avoid upset stomach
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lorazepam

Lorazepam oral suspension

A

With or without food

Lorazepam suspension
* dilute with water, juice soda or mix with applesauce prior to administration

Why? Lorazepam solution is concentrated- needs to be dilute first before taking

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23
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citalopram

A

With or without food

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24
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ciprofloxacin

Cipro suspension

A

Can take with food

  • take 2 hours before or 6 hours after vitamin, milk, antacid or Sucralfate

Cipro suspension
* shake we’ll for 15 second prior to administer
* stable at room temperature

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warfarin

A

With or without food

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triamterene + hctz

A

With or without food

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cyclobenzaprine

A

With or without food

  • more tolerable with food
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28
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fluticasone NS

A

Shake well before each use

Clean nasal tip once a week

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cephalexin

A

With or without food

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clonazepam

Clonazepam ODT

A

With or without food, full glass of water

  • ODT - can be swallow with or without water
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31
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escitalopram

A

** may cause NAUSEA take with food **

With or without food

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32
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gabapentin

Can capsules be open?

Gabapentin suspension

A

With or without food
* food decrease upset stomach

Oral capsules
* swallow whole plenty of water
* can be open- mix with juice or applesauce

Suspension
* can be taken with or without food

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clopidogrel

A

With or without food

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pravastatin

A

With or without food

  • morning or evening
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35
Q

albuterol HFA

A

Inhale deeply and hold for 10 second

Wait 1 minute before next dose

Rinse mouth to avoid dry mouth

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fluoxetine

Fluoxetine oral suspension

A

With or without food

Take in the morning

Fluoxetine oral suspension
* shake well and take in morning

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37
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sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

A

With or without food
* best with food to avoid stomach upset

Full glass of water
* to avoid kidney stones

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38
Q

montelukast

Montelukast chewable

Montelukast granules

A

Take with or without food

Montelukast chewable
* chew tablets prior to swallowing

Montelukast granules
* granules are not intended to dissolve in liquid
* may be administer directly in mouth
* may mix with cold or RT food
* upon opening, must be consumed within 15 minutes

Only applesauce, carrots, rice or ice cream should be use to mix

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39
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prednisone

A

With Food to avoid upset stomach

Best in morning
* to coincide with body’s normal cortisol secretion

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40
Q

tramadol

Tramadol ER

A

With or without food

Tramadol ER - take with or without food

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41
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fluticasone + salmeterol (DPI)

Advair diskus
Advair HFA

A

Inhale & hold breath for 10 seconds
* rinse mouth, don’t swallow to avoid dry mouth and thrust

Advair HFA
* shake well, inhale and hold breath for 10 second

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42
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naproxen

A

Take with Food or Milk or antacid to minimize stomach upset

Take with full glass of water

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43
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cetirizine

A

With or without food
* morning or evening

Chewable: chew well before swallowing

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44
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carvedilol

Coreg

Coreg CR

A

Take with food to avoid dizziness

  • take with food to decrease rate of absorption to decrease orthostatic hypotension OSH

Coreg ER
* take in morning
* avoid alcohol containing products for 2 hours **

  • capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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45
Q

rosuvastatin

  • missed dose?
A

With or without food

Swallow whole

Missed dose: need 12 hours before next dose

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duloxetine

A

With or without food

  • do not chew or crush capsules
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47
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trazodone

A

Administer after dinner or light snack

  • drowsiness is common
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fluconazole

A

With or without food

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valsartan

A

With or without food

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50
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venlafaxine

Effexor

Effexor ER

A

With Food to decrease stomach upset
* morning or evening

Effexor ER
* swallow whole with full glass of water

  • capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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51
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amitriptyline

A

With or without food

  • some people may experience stimulation and insomnia then take dose in morning
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52
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alendronate

  • missed dose?
A

Administer in morning while sitting or standing not lying

PLAIN water only

30 minutes before 1st food, beverage or other medicines
* separate other drugs at least 30 minutes

Do not lay down for at least 30 minutes or until first meal

Missed dose: wait until next day, then resume regular schedule

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53
Q

potassium chloride

Can capsules be open?

Liquid KCL

A

With Food and full glass of water

Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce, swallow whole without chewing

K Cl liquid
** dilute prior to drinking to reduce GI irritation NVD
* MIX with 4 oz of juice or cold water before administer

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54
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lovastatin

A

Once daily with Evening MEAL

Avoid grapefruit juice

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meloxicam

A

With or without food

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paroxetine

Paxil

A

Take with or without food

  • take in the morning
  • take with breakfast to help with upset stomach

Paxil CR - take with food, do not administer with antacid

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57
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diazepam

Valium

A

Take with or without food

  • concentrate solution- mix with liquid or applesauce then take immediately
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58
Q

doxycycline (vibramycin)

A

Full of glass of water
* to reduce risk of throat irritation and ulceration

Do not take with sucralfate, antacid, vitamin, milk or iron supplements

Oracea: empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals

To help with memory: best to take on empty stomach with full glass of water

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59
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prazosin (minipress)

A

with or without food

  • food delays the rate of absorption but no the extent of absorption
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Q

nebivolol (bystolic)

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with or without food

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Q

pioglitazone (Actos0

A

with or without food

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clonidine (catapres)

Kapvay (clonidine ER)

clonidine patch

A

with or without food
* last dose should be immediately before going to bed

Kapvay
* with or without food, swallow whole

clonidine patch:
* upper arm or torso (hairless)
* patch not affected by water (shower, swim, bathing)

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63
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celecoxib (celebrex)

A

with or without food

  • higher dose - take with food for better absorption

capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce

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Q

tamsulosin (Flomax)

Can capsules be open?

A

30 minutes after the same meal each day, swallow whole

  • capsule can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
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65
Q

insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar)

A

SQ injection in abdomen, upper arms, anterior or lateral aspects of thigh

  • Pen currently using, do not refrigerate, store at room temperature less than 86 degrees
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Q

levofloxacin (levaquin)

  • missed dose?
A

with or without food
* 2 hours before or after antacid, vitamins

missed dose: needs a minimum of 8 HOURS before next dose

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Q

methylprednisone (Medrol)

A

take with food

  • to minimize upset stomach
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Q

oxycodone (Oxycontin, Roxicodone)

Oxycodone (Xtampza ER) - capsules

Oxycodone liquid (20 mg/ml)

A

Oxycodone IR
* take with food or milk to decrease upset stomach

OxyContin
* take with or without food, full glass of water to ensure complete swallowing
* swallow whole, do not crush or chew

Xtampza ER capsules
* take with food
* capsule can be open and sprinkle onto soft food (food does not require to chew)

Oxycodone liquid (20 mg/ml)
* can be mixed with 30 ml of liquid or food

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promethazine (phenergan)

A

with or without food

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Q

lansoprazole (prevacid)

A

30 to 60 minutes before meal
* can take with antacid

Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce or 2 oz of juice (apple, orange)
* swallow without chewing

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azilsartan (edarbi)

A

with or without food

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quetiapine (seroquel)

A

with or without food

  • both IR and seroquel ER
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Q

carisoprodol (Soma)

A

with or without food

  • food may help with upset stomach
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74
Q

fenofibrate

Antara micronized capsule (30 and 90 mg)

generic Tricor TABLETS (54 and 160 mg tablets)

Lipofen fenofibrate capsules (50, 100 and 150 mg capsules)

Lofibra fenofibrate micronized capsule (67, 134, and 200 mg capsules)

new Tricor formulation of fenofibrate TABLETS (48 and 145 mg tablets)

A

Take all Fenofibrate with meal (to help with memorization)

Antara (capsule)
* with or without food

generic Tricor tablets
* with meals

Lipofen fenofibrate capsules (50, 100, and 150 mg)
* with meals

Lofibra capsules (67, 134 and 200 mg)
* with meals

fenofibrate tablets (48 and 145 mg):
* with or without food

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Q

acetaminophen with codeine

(Tylenol with Codeine 15mg, 30 mg and 45 mg)

A

take with FOOD

  • codeine - can cause upset stomach
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enalapril (vasotec)

A

with or without food

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Q

sildenafil (viagra)

A

take with or without food

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Q

dexmethylphenidate

Focalin

Focalin XR

A

take with or without food
* to help with memorization

focalin
* take with or without food

Focalin XR
* take with or without food
* capsule can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce

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Q

ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone (Yaz)

Yaz

Yasmin

Missed dose?

A

take with dinner - to minimize upset stomach
* Yasmin - contains 21 active pills
* Yaz - contains 24 active pills

General recommendation for missed dose:
* one dose missed, take as soon as possible and then resume schedule
* 2 doses missed, take 2 tablets today and 2 tablets on next dose
* 3 doses missed - restart new pack

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80
Q

allopurinol

Zyloprim

A

Take with food with full glass of water

Stay well hydrated

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Q

spironolactone

Aldactone

A

Take with or without food
* just be consistent

Take with food *** to help memory

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Q

ramipril

Altace

A

Take with or without food

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Q

methylphenidate (ER) Concerta

A

With or without food, full glass of water
* don’t crush or chew

** all methylphenidate ER - can be taken with or without food

*** all methylphenidate IR - take on empty stomach

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Q

losartan

Cozaar

A

Take with or without food

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85
Q

levocetirizine

Xyzal

A

With or without food

  • take in the evening
86
Q

folic acid

Folate

A

Take with or without food

87
Q

isosorbide mononitrate

Imdur

A

Take with or without food

IMDUR- do not chew or crush

88
Q

digoxin

Lanoxin

A

With or without food

  • tablets can be crushed
89
Q

pregabalin

Lyrica

A

With or without food

90
Q

triamcinolone NS

Nasacort

A

Prime first
Shake well
Closed of other nostril
Spray and sniff gently
Try not to blow nostril next 15 minutes

91
Q

desvenlafaxine

Prestiq

A

With or without food

92
Q

cefdinir

Omnicef

A

Capsules or suspension

  • with or without food
  • avoid iron supplement for 2 hours
93
Q

insulin detemir

Levemir

A

Administer in evening with dinner
* if once daily

SQ into thigh, upper arm or abdomen

Pen in use - store at RT < 86 degrees

Vial - can be fridge or RT

** good for 42 days

94
Q

rivaroxaban

Xarelto

A

Take with food in evening
** 15 and 20 mg must be with food

Tablets can be crushed onto applesauce

95
Q

temazepam

Restoril

A

Take 30 minutes before going to bed

  • with or without food
96
Q

oseltamivir

Tamiflu

A

Take with or without food
* better with food

Suspension
* take as is, do not mix with other liquid

Capsules can be open and mixed with sweetened liquid with water

97
Q

valacyclovir

Valtrex

A

Take with or without food

98
Q

labetalol

Trandate

A

Take with or without food but consistent

99
Q

ezetimibe

Zetia

A

Take with or without food

100
Q

aripiprazole

Abilify

A

Take with or without food

101
Q

amphetamine + dextroamphetamine

Adderall

Adderall XR

MyDayis

A

Adderall
* upon awakening before breakfast 30 minutes

Adderall XR
* with or without food
* capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce

MyDayis
* with or without food but consistent
* capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce

102
Q

phentermine

Adipex-P

Lomaira

A

Adipex-P
* take 30 minutes before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast

Lomaira
* 30 minutes prior to meal
** take 3 times a day

103
Q

donepezil

Aricept

A

Take with or without food

  • take in evening just prior to bed
104
Q

olmesartan

Benicar

A

Take with or without food

105
Q

diclofenac

Voltaren

A

Take with Food to decrease upset stomach

106
Q

lisinopril + HCTZ

Zestoretic

A

Take with or without food

107
Q

clindamycin

Cleocin

A

Take with Food and full glass of water

  • food minimize upset stomach
  • water to minimize throat irritation
  • don’t lay down for 30 minutes
108
Q

metronidazole

Flagyl

A

Take with or without food

109
Q

glipizide

Glucotrol IR and ER

A

Glipizide IR
* take 30 minutes before food to ensure max reduction in postprandial hyperglycemia

Glipizide ER
* take with Food (breakfast)

110
Q

lamotrigine

Lamictal

A

Take with or without food

Don’t chew has bitter taste

111
Q

levothyroxine

Synthroid
Tirosint

A

Empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes before food
* full glass of water

Tablets can be crushed and mix with small water and take immediately

Capsules- swallow whole do not open

Full glass of water to minimize choking
* tablets break down rapidly, may stuck in throat

112
Q

gemfibrozil

Lopid

A

30 minutes prior to meals

*** fenofibrate is taken with food

113
Q

benazepril

Lotensin

A

Take with or without food

114
Q

ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate

Ortho Tri-cyclen

A

Take with evening meal
* to help with Nausea

Can be taken with or without food

115
Q

metoclopramide

Reglan

A

Take 30 minutes prior to food

116
Q

risperidone

Risperdal

A

Take with or without food

ODT
* let dissolve on tongue then swallow with or without water

117
Q

tiotropium

Spiriva

A

Same time each day

Rinse mouth to avoid dry mouth

Rinse mouth to avoid dry mouth

Can rinse device

118
Q

verapamil

Verelan SR (24 hours)

Calan SR (12 hours)

A

Regular release - take with or without food

** avoid grapefruit juice before or after

Verelan SR (24 hrs)
* with or without food, swallow whole

Calan SR (12 hours)
* take with food, swallow whole

Take with Food ** to help memory

119
Q

hydroxyzine pamoate

Vistaril

A

Take with or without food

  • tablets and liquid
120
Q

meclizine & meclizine chewable

Antivert

A

Take with or without food

Chewable tablets
* chew well before swallowing, do not swallow whole

121
Q

buspirone

Buspar

A

Take with or without food but consistent

122
Q

diltiazem

  • all formulation
A

Avoid grapefruit or do not significantly increase your grapefruit intake

All can be taken with or without food except:

Diltiazem (cardizem) direct compression tablets
* take before meals and at bedtime
* 30 mg tablets- do not crushed

Diltia XT er capsules or Dilacor XR 24hr
* take on empty stomach

123
Q

doxazosin

Cardura

A

Take with or without food

  • risk of orthostatic hypothesis (dizziness)
124
Q

Depakene

Valproic acid capsule

A

With Food to decrease upset stomach

Swallow whole to avoid throat irritation

125
Q

tolterodine

Detrol
Detrol LA

A

Take with or without food

126
Q

nitrofurantoin

Macrobid
Macrodantin

A

Take with food or milk

  • better tolerance
127
Q

losartan HCTZ

Hyzaar

A

Take with or without food

128
Q

propranolol

Inderal
Inderal LA
INNOPRAN XL

A

Propranolol IR
* take before meals and at bedtime

INNOPRAN xl
* design to administer at 10 pm

129
Q

sitagliptin

Januvia

A

With or without food

130
Q

pramipexole

Mirapex

A

Take with or without food

  • food helps with Nausea
131
Q

apixaban

Eliquis

Can tablet be crushed?

A

With or without food

  • tablets can be crushed and mix with applesauce or water and juice
132
Q

mirtazapine

Remeron

A

With or without food

Take in the evening just prior to sleep

133
Q

guaifenesin

A

Take with or without food

Full glass of water

134
Q

buprenophine and naloxone SL tab

Suboxone
Zubsolv

A

Dissolve under tongue, do not swallow whole

Do not eat or drink anything until tablet is completely dissolved

135
Q

topiramate

Topamax
Topamax sprinkle

A

Swallow whole bitter taste, full glass of water (kidney stone)

Topamax sprinkle
* can swallowing whole without sprinkling

  • sprinkle onto applesauce or yogurt and swallow without chew
136
Q

lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse

Vyvanse chewable

A

Take with or without food in AM

Avoid afternoon dose may cause insomnia

  • capsules can be open and mix with yogurt or juice

** chewable tablet should not be broken in half, do not administer less than 1 intact tablet per day

137
Q

Wellbutrin IR

A

Take with food to decrease upset stomach

  • dose TID, but at least 6 hours apart not 8 hours apart

** all bupropion formulations is best with Food

138
Q

latanoprost

Xalatan

A

Wash hand before and after

Remove contact lenses, can be reinserted 15 minutes

Tilt head slightly and pull down lower eyelid to form a pocket

Close eyes for 1 to 2 minutes, do not blink

139
Q

acyclovir

Zovirax

A

** all form can be taken with or without food

140
Q

quinapril

Accupril

A

With or without food

141
Q

rabeprazole

Aciphex

A

30 to 60 minutes before food

142
Q

irbesartan

Avapro

A

Take with or without food

143
Q

mupirocin

Bactroban

A

Treated area can be cover with gauze

144
Q

ibandronate

Boniva

A

Empty stomach in the morning with a full glass of water

At least 1 hour before 1st food, beverage or medications ** very important

Do not lay down for at least 1 hour

145
Q

ipratropium + albuterol (inhaler)

Combivent

A

Hold breath for at least 10 second

** once puncture- has 3 months expiration

146
Q

mirabegron

Myrbetriq

A

Take with food (can be with or without food) and full glass of water

Swallow whole- do not chew crush

Tablets and suspension- not interchangeable

147
Q

butalbital + caffeine + apap

Fioricet

A

Take with or without food

Take at first sign of migraines headache

148
Q

polyethylene glycol powder

Miralax

Golyte

A

Miralax
* anytime with or without food
* morning suggested by manufacturer
* make sure fully dissolved

Golyte
* start at 4 to 5 pm
* take morning dose at least 5 hours before procedure

149
Q

terazosin

Hytrin

A

With or without food

150
Q

sumatriptan

Imitrex

A

Swallow whole
* unpleasant taste do not chew crush

151
Q

guanfacine

Tenex

A

Take prior to bed

  • with or without food
152
Q

carbamazepine

Tegretol (tablets)
Carbatrol (ER capsules)
Equatro (capsules- has 3 beads IR, ER and EC)

A

All formulation ** take with Food to decrease upset stomach

Chewable- chew well

Carbatrol - capsules can be open and sprinkle onto soft food

153
Q

methimazole

Tapazole

A

Same time every day

Take with or without food, be consistent

154
Q

famotidine

Pepcid

A

Take with or without food

155
Q

nifedipine

156
Q

finasteride

Proscar

A

Take with or without food

  • women of childbearing age should not handle broken tablets
157
Q

methotrexate

Rheumatrex

A

Take after food

  • do not take with milk or food rich in milk (cheese, yogurt)
  • swallow whole do not crush
158
Q

benzonatate

Tessalon perles

A

Swallow whole do not crush or chew
*** risk of choking

Take with or without food

159
Q

risedronate

Actonel

A

Take in morning 30 minutes before 1st food, beverage or medications with PLAIN water

Swallow whole while standing or sitting not laying

Do not lay down for 30 minutes or until 1st meal

160
Q

irbesartan HCTZ

Avalide

A

With or without food

161
Q

dicyclomine

Bentyl

Dicyclomine suspension?

A

Take with or without food

Suspension: mix with equal volume of water prior to administration

162
Q

clarithromycin

Biaxin IR & Biaxin ER

Biaxin suspension?

A

Take with or without food

  • take Biaxin ER with Food

Biaxin suspension
* take with or without food
* do not refrigerate suspension

163
Q

varenicline

Chantix

A

Take after Food with a full glass of water

164
Q

raloxifene

Evista

A

Take with or without food

165
Q

insulin lispro

Humalog

Why humalog JR?

A

Inject sc only into thigh, abdomen, upper arms or buttocks

  • do not frig pen currently using
  • discard in 28 days

Humalog Junior
* dials dose in 0.5 units

166
Q

insulin degludec

Tresiba

A

SQ only

  • once at the same time
  • expired in 56 days
167
Q

memantine

Namenda

Namenda ER capsules

A

Take with or without food

  • capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce
168
Q

nitroglycerin

SL tablets and spray

A

Tablets
* place under tongue or buccal pouch, allow to dissolve

Nitro spray
* spray must be prime
* do not shake canister prior to use - may cause bubbles

*** spray onto or under tongue and immediately close mouth, do not swallow

*** do not spit out or rinse mouth for 5 minutes

169
Q

insulin aspart

Novolog & Fiasp
* are they equivalent

A

SQ only, make sure pen stays in 6 sec
Administer BEFORE meal

  • pen in used store at RT for 28 days

Novolog vs Fiasp
* Novolog inject 5 to 10 minutes before meal

  • Fiasp inject at start of meal or within 20 minutes after meal
170
Q

dulaglutide

Trulicity

I’m traveling, can pen be stored at RT?

A

SQ only once weekly with or without food

Pen can be store at RT for 14 days at less than 86 degrees

Place onto skin, slide to unlock, press and hold for 5 to 10 second, you will hear 2 clicks

171
Q

nabumetone

Relafen

A

Take with or without food

172
Q

ropinorole

Requip

A

Best with food to decrease nausea

  • can be taken with or without food
173
Q

methocarbamol

Robaxin

A

Take with or without food

174
Q

clobetasol

Temovate

Olux foam

A

Avoid normal skin, apply to affected areas only

Do not cover area

** foam - do not spray onto hand for scalp use, can spray directly onto scalp or onto can

175
Q

tizanidine

Zanaflex

A

Take with or without Food
** be consistent, can affect drug level

176
Q

bisoprolol

Zebeta

A

Take with or without food

177
Q

ondansetron

Zofran
Zofran ODT
Zofran liquid

A

Take with or without food
* all dosage form
* all are not affected by antacid

** all dosage form are interchangeable

Zofran ODT
* place tablet on tongue and allow to dissolve, water is not necessary

178
Q

olanzapine

Zyprexa
Zyprexa ODT

A

Take with or without food

ODT - place on tongue and allow to dissolve

179
Q

hydralazine

Apresoline

A

With or without food but consistent
* can affect drug level

180
Q

moxifloxacin

Avelox

A

Take with or without food with full glass of water

** avoid antacid, vitamin, dairy or SUCRALFATE at least 4 hours before adm or 8 hours after adm

181
Q

dutasteride

Avodart

A

Take with or without food

Swallow whole, do not crush or chew
** content can cause throat irritation

  • do not adm broken capsules
  • female of child bearing age should not handle broken capsule
182
Q

benztropine

Cogentin

A

With or without food

183
Q

adalimumab

Humira (Pen)

A

SQ only, initial injection at doctor’s office
Do not shake, can cause damage
Site: front of thigh or abdomen (avoid within 2 inches of navel)

Pull back syringe, make sure no blood before delivering med
Hold pen for 10 second
Do not rub injection site

184
Q

phenytoin

Dilantin capsules
Dilantin chewable
Dilantin suspension

A

All can be taken with or without food, but be consistent

Chewable: can be chew or swallow whole

Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce

185
Q

oxybutynin

Ditropan
Ditropan XL

A

Take with Food to avoid stomach upset
** can be taken with or without food

186
Q

levetiracetam

Keppra
Keppra liquid

A

Take with or without food

187
Q

liraglutide

Victoza - diabetes

Saxenda- weight loss

A

SQ only once daily with or without food

Deliver injection over 6 second

*** pen in used can be stored at RT or in frig **

188
Q

baclofen

Lioresal

A

Take with food to decrease stomach irritation
** can be taken with or without food

189
Q

oxcarbazapine

Trileptal

A

Trileptal IR
* take with or without food

ER: take on empty, more side effects by taking with food

Suspension: can be taken as is or mix with water

190
Q

ketoconazole

Tablets
Shampoo

A

Can be taken with or without food

Shampoo
* use only the size of a quarter
* work from back of head to side then top

191
Q

notriptyline

Pamelor

A

Take with or without food

192
Q

hydroxychloroquine

Plaquenil

A

Take with food or milk to decrease stomach irritation

193
Q

pantoprazole

Protonix

A

Take 30 to 60 minutes before meal

194
Q

phenazopyridine

Pyridium

A

Take with meal or after meal to decrease stomach irritation

Take with full glass of water

** most patients will only take for 2 days

195
Q

atomoxetine

Strattera

A

Take with or without food, if nausea take with food

Swallow capsules whole, do not open capsules

** content can irritate the eye

196
Q

metformin + sitagliptin

Janumet

Janumet XR

A

Take with food to decrease stomach irritation

XR: take at night with dinner, preferable

197
Q

empagliflozin

Jardiance

A

Take in morning with or without food

198
Q

semaglutide

Ozempic

A

SQ only once weekly with or without food

Inject over 6 second

** pen can be stored at RT for 56 days

Missed dose: have 5 days to inject missed dose, need at least 48 hours before next dose

199
Q

semaglutide (oral)

Rybelsus

A

Take 30 minutes before 1st food, beverage or oral med of the day

Take with no more than 4 oz of PLAIN water

Swallow tablet whole, don’t crush or break

Missed dose: wait until next day to take it

200
Q

Ritalin IR tablets (methylphenidate)

A

Empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast

** IR - take empty stomach

201
Q

Metadate CD & Ritalin LA

Methylphenidate capsules: can it be open?

A

Take with or without food

Capsules can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce

** ER - can be taken with or without food

202
Q

Ritalin SR

Methylphenidate ER tablets

A

Take with or without food

203
Q

Depakote sprinkle capsules

A

Take with Food

May swallow whole intact

Sprinkle onto applesauce and swallow whole without chewing

204
Q

Depakote ER delayed release tablets

A

Take with Food to decrease stomach upset

Swallow whole to avoid throat irritation

205
Q

Depokene syrup

A

Take with food to decrease upset stomach

Do not mix with soda

206
Q

Suboxone Film

A

Before taking medication, drink water to moisten mouth.

Place film under tongue
* if using 2 films- place on opposite side, do not let them touch each other

207
Q

Belbuca

Buprenorphine film

A

Rinse mouth or use tongue to wet inside of cheek

Place yellow side against inside cheek

Hold in place for 5 second, will take about 30 minutes to dissolve

Do not manipulate film once placed

Avoid drinking and eating until completely dissolved

*** do not chew or swallow film

208
Q

Wellbutrin SR

A

Take with food

** dose twice daily but taken 8 hours apart

Do not crush or chew

209
Q

Wellbutrin XL

A

Take in morning with or without food
* do not crush or chew

210
Q

Aciphex sprinkle

A

Do not swallow capsules whole intact

Open and sprinkle onto soft food or liquid

Take 30 minutes before food

** soft food is food you do not need to chew

211
Q

Intuniv

Guanfacine ER tablets

A

Take with food, not with high fat meal

Swallow whole with water or milk

Can be taken in morning or evening

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