Top 200 Drug Details Flashcards
Zolpidem moa
Binds to GABA-A receptor, specifically alpha-1 subunit, an agonist
- this receptor is meant for GABA NT
- GABA NT is the body’s inhibitory NT, producing a calming effect, reduce anxiety stress and fear
Zolpidem works like GABA NT
Zolpidem
How to take it?
Take right before bedtime on Empty Stomach
- for faster onset
Zolpidem common side effects 2
Drowsy, dizzy and next day somnolence (extremely tire)
* caution driving
Diarrhea
Zolpidem how do I take it?
Take on empty stomach, for faster onset
- do not take if you had alcohol that evening
- need 7 to 8 hours of sleep time, or do not take
- do not take if you wake up middle of night
Zolpidem
Why is women dose lower than men?
Women’s ability to clear zolpidem is lower than men
What is the difference between ambien IR and Ambien ER?
Ambien IR - fast acting, help you to fall asleep
Ambien ER - has 2 layers: a fast acting and extended release layer
* IR layer - helps you fall asleep
* ER layer - helps maintain sleep
Who should not take zolpidem?
Patient who had complex sleep while taking zolpidem
Complex sleep behavior
* sleep walking and sleep driving
* cooking while not fully awake
Zolpidem warnings 4
Morning sedation- somnolence
Abnormal thinking and behavior changes, and decrease inhibition
* more outgoing
* more aggressive
Depression; suicidal thoughts
Liver toxicity
Can I take zolpidem if I drink alcohol that evening?
No
If I forgot to take zolpidem and woke up middle of night, can I take it?
No
Need at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep time after taking zolpidem
Will cause sedation next day
Can zolpidem affect my behaviors?
Yes.
Zolpidem can cause behavioral change
* more aggressive
* more outgoing
Can cause depression and suicidal thoughts
Zolpidem vs zolpidem ER
Zolpidem ER has two layer
An IR layer to help fall asleep
An ER layer to help maintain sleep
Zolpidem consultation 5
- For insomnia, take right before bedtime on empty sleep
- May cause next day sedation, drowsy and dizzy
- May cause diarrhea
- Report abnormal sleep behavior such as sleep walking, sleep driving or performing activity while not fully awake
- Do not take zolpidem if you have alcohol that evening
Amoxicillin
Drug class & types of infection
Penicillin
Good for
* ENT (ear, nose &throat) infections
* lower respiratory tract infection
Amoxicillin max dose
45 mg/kg per day
- last dispense 12 years old 4000 mg per day
Amoxicillin common side effects 2
Think GI: NVD
Rash
Amoxicillin plus birth control
Amoxicillin can decrease effectiveness of birth control
- use back up method
Amoxicillin moa
Binds to penicillin binding protein - prevent cell wall formation
How do bacteria develop resistance to amoxicillin
Bacteria produce beta-lactamase; an enzyme that cleaves the beta-lactam ring
Makes amoxicillin ineffective
Amoxicillin
Monitor and report
Watery and bloody diarrhea
* can occur even 2 months after antibiotics had been stop
Diarrhea can occur anytime during treatment, but should stop once treatment is completed
Augmentin
Amoxicillin & clavulanate k
Explain each component
Amoxicillin- a penicillin derived from ampicillin
Clavulanate K - a beta lactamase inhibitor
- beta lactamase is produced by bacteria to cleave the beta lactam ring and render it ineffective
Augmentin treats what type of infection
ENT infection
Skin infection
Lower respiratory tract infection
UTI
Augmentin common side effects 2
GI: nausea and diarrhea
Skin rash
Penicillin VK
Types of infection
Upper respiratory tract infection
Pneumonia
Skin infection
Pharyngitis
Penicillin VK
How to take?
Take with or without food
* best absorb on empty stomach
Penicillin VK - potassium salt makes it acid resistant in stomach acid
Penicillin VK side effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Ampicillin
Drug class
What does it treat differently?
Ampicillin is a penicillin
Treats
1. Gonorrhea - STD that can cause infection of mouth, throat and rectum
- Meningitis
- Respiratory tract (same as other penicillin)
How to take ampicillin
Take on empty stomach with full glass of water
1 hour before or 2 hours after meal for BEST absorption
Dicloxicillin
Drug class and how it is different
Dicloxicillin is a penicillinase resistant penicillin
- resistant to beta lactamase
- also acid resistant
How to take dicloxacillin
Take on empty stomach
* penicillin absorb best on empty stomach
Take with full glass of water
* can cause throat irritation & ulceration
* do not lay down for 30 minutes
* do not take while laying down
Metformin moa
Works 3 different ways to help diabetes
- Decrease liver glucose production
- Decrease intestinal glucose absorption
- Increase insulin sensitivity in peripheral (muscle)
Can metformin cause hypoglycemia
No.
Metformin warnings 3
- Lactic acidosis- a buildup of lactic acid in blood
** unusual tiredness, weakness, muscle cramp or pain
** a feeling of being well - Alcohol intake- limit; excessive alcohol intake can increase risk of lactic acidosis
- Vitamin B12 deficiency d/t decrease absorption
** rarely lead to anemia
Metformin side effects 3
Main: diarrhea
Nausea vomiting
Gas or bloating
Metformin consultation 4
Take with Food for diabetes
Most common side effects: diarrhea
* may cause nausea, vomiting or gas and bloating
Limit alcohol intake- can increase risk of lactic acidosis
Report unusual tiredness, muscle pain or cramping or muscle weakness
*report if you are just not feeling well
Metformin
Max dose and effective dose
Max: 2550 mg per day
Dose less than 1500 mg not clinical effective
Can metformin be use in pregnancy?
Yes.
- insulin is still first line agent
Furosemide
Consultation Tips
Take with Food in morning for water retention & HBP
May cause: frequent urination, dizziness and nausea
Makes you more sensitive to sunlight
Furosemide
Drug class
Moa
Potent LOOP diuretic
* inhibit absorption of Na & Cl
Furosemide
Loop diuretic warnings
Tinnitus and hearing loss (rare)
Hypokalemia (low potassium)
Orthostatic Hypotension OSH
Diabetes- may increase glucose levels
Decrease uric acid excretion- leading to hyperuricemia and gout
Sun sensitivity
Furosemide
Common side effects 3
- Frequent urination
- Dizziness & headache
- Nausea
Chlothalidone consultation tips
- Take in morning with Food
- Cause frequent urination & dizziness
- Alcohol increase risk for dizziness
Chlothalidone
Drug class and moa
Loop diuretic
* long duration (48 to 72 hours)
Low toxicity
Inhibit absorption of Na and Cl
Chlothalidone warnings 3
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperuricemia - gout
- Decrease magnesium
Symptoms of Hypokalemia 5
- Excess thirst
- Tired, drowsy
- Muscle cramps & pain
- Nausea vomiting
- Increase HR
Bumetanide
Drug class
Unique?
Potent loop diuretic
What makes it different?
* rapid onset and short duration
- blocks absorption of Cl more than Na
*** chlothalidone is long duration
Bumetanide side effects 3
- Muscle cramps
- Dizzy
- Headache & nausea
How to take Bumetanide
Take with or without Food
Bumetanide warnings 4
- Dehydration
- Hypokalemia
- Ototoxicity (very rare)
- Sulfa allergy
Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug class and moa
Thiazide diuretic
Blocks absorption of Na and Cl in distal tubules
** this additional Na is exchanged for K
Can lead to Hypokalemia
Hydrochlorothiazide indication
Hypertension
- volume depletion returns to normal long term treatment
- vascular resistant decrease remain
How to take hydrochlorothiazide
Take with or without food
Contraindication to hydrochlorothiazide
Sulfa allergy
Hydrochlorothiazide
Side effects
OSH dizziness
Feel weak in general
Sun sensitivity
Hydrochlorothiazide and uric acid
HCTZ decrease excretion of uric acid leading to hyperuricemia
- may cause gout
Hydrochlorothiazide warnings 2
- Acute myopia (nearsightedness) or glaucoma
** report any changes in vision or eye pain - Can increase glucose level - monitor sugar level
Indapamide
Brand & drug class
Indication
Lozol - a thiazide diuretic
* inhibit distal tubules reabsorption of Na
For hypertension and edema
How to take indapamide
Take with or without food
Indapamide
Common side effects 4
Nausea abdominal pain
Fatigue; muscle weakness
Dizzy OSH
Sun sensitivity
Metolazone
Brand & drug class
Indication
Zaroxolyn
Thiazide-like diuretic
* inhibit Na reabsorption
For edema and hypertension
How to take metolazone
Take with or without food
** seems all thiazide diuretic can be taken this way
Metolazone common side effects 3
Mostly well tolerated
- Nausea
- Dizzy OSH
- Increase HR
** watch for sulfa allergy
2 electrolytes affected by Metolazone
Decrease Magnesium level
Increase calcium level
** decrease Na level
Are zaroxolyn and mykrox interchangeable?
No, both are Metolazone
Mykrox is rapid dissolve and rapidly bioavailability
Myrbetriq (mirabegron)
Drug class and indication
Urinary antispasmodic
For overactive bladder OAB
How to take Myrbetiq
Take once daily with or without food
Do not crush or chew swallow whole
- missed dose: have 12 hours to take missed dose
Myrbetiq moa
Stimulate B3 adrenergic receptor- relax smooth muscle
- relax detrusor muscle during storage phase of the urinary bladder fill-void cycle by activating of B3-AR
- increase bladder storage capacity **
** activate fight or flight response; no time for peeing or pooping
Are Myrbetiq and Myrbetiq granules interchangeable?
No not interchangeable on a mg to mg basis
Myrbetiq common side effects 5
- Increase BP & HR (Fight or flight)
* beta3-AR agonist - UTI - increase
- Nasopharyngitis (sneezing, stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing)
- Headache
- Nausea and constipation (F&F)
What is nasopharyngitis?
Pain or swelling of nose and throat
Sx: sneezing, coughing, stuffy nose and sore throat
Myrbetiq warnings 3
- Increase BP
- Urinary retention in patients with urinary obstruction or patient taking antimuscarinic
- Angioedema - swelling of face or tongue
Myrbetiq consultation tips 5
- Take once daily with or without food, swallow whole do not crush or chew
- For overactive bladder, helps bladder relax
- May increase BP or HR need to monitor and inform your doctor
- Monitor for angioedema - swelling of face or tongue
- Most common SE: increase risk for UTI, sinus irritation (sneezing coughing), headache and constipation
Vesicare (solifenacin)
Drug class
Antimuscarinic for OAB
- relaxes bladder smooth muscle
How to take vesicare
Once daily with or without food
- swallow whole do not crush or chew
Vesicare warnings 4
- Glaucoma- monitor for vision changes or pain
- Angioedema- swelling of face or tongue
- QT prolongation
- Heat stroke - decrease body’s ability to sweat
Vesicare side effects
Think: dry mouth and constipation
Increase UTI
Drowsy, blurred vision
Vesicare consultation tips
Once daily with or without food for OAB
Most CSE: dry mouth & CSTP
May cause drowsiness and blurry vision
* caution with driving
* alcohol can make these side effects worse
Moujaro has duel mechanism; mimics GIP and GLP-1
What is GIP and GLP-1?
Both are hormones produced in the gut in response to eating food
Both reduce appetite and cause release of insulin
Bepotastine “bed-po-tastine”
Bepreve
Class & moa
Antihistamine; mast cell stabilizer
- inhibit histamine release from mast cell
- stops your body from reacting to allergens that can irritate the eye
Bepotastine
Bepreve
* common side effects
Think: unpleasant taste in mouth
Other side effects:
* eye irritation
* headache
* nasopharyngitis (common cold symptoms)
Bepotastine (bepreve)
Dosing frequency
Twice daily
Atorvastatin
Moa simplify
Inhibit HMG-CoA reductase
* enzyme responsible for making cholesterol
Stops liver production of cholesterol
Atorvastatin indication 2
- Cholesterol
- Reduce risk of stroke, heart attack or angina, & revascular surgery
* stabilize plaque but will not clean arteries; prevent new plaques buildup
Atorvastatin contraindication 1
Pregnancy and lactation
Atorvastatin warnings 2
- Myopathy & Rhabdomyolosis
* report unexplained and or persistent muscle pain, tenderness weakness especially accompanied fever & fatigue - Liver toxicity: increase LFT
* report dark urine, jaundice, right upper abdominal discomfort
Atorvastatin 2 most common side effects
And others
Think: nasopharyngitis
* nose irritation and sore throat
Joint pain
Others: diarrhea
Increase UTI
How to take atorvastatin
Take with or without food; do not crush or chew
Take anytime
Avoid grapefruit
Atorvastatin
How much grapefruit to limit?
Less than 1 liter
Atorvastatin alcohol limit
Limit alcohol to 2 glass or less
- atorvastatin can cause liver toxicity and alcohol can increase risk of liver toxicity
Atorvastatin patients consultation 3
Monitor for muscle pain and weakness especially with fever
Monitor for liver toxicity: dark urine, jaundice or abdominal pain
Use effective birth control
* contraindication in pregnancy & lactation
Simvastatin indication 2
- High cholesterol
- Reduce risk of stroke, heart attack or revascularization procedure in high risk patients
How to take simvastatin?
Take in EVENING with or without food
* avoid grapefruit
Compare to atorvastatin:
* atorvastatin can be taken anytime
Simvastatin side effects
- most common
- other
Most common: increase upper respiratory infection (bronchitis) and HEADACHE
Other: GI symptoms Nausea, constipation, abdominal pain
Simvastatin contraindication 2
- Use with CYP3A4 inhibitor
* azole antifungal
* azithromycin - Use with cyclosporine and gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil can cause rhabdo
Simvastatin warnings 2
- Myopathy and rhabdo
- Liver toxicity increased LFT
Is it recommended to use Simvastatin and gemfibrozil?
No. Contraindication
Simvastatin plus (verapamil, diltiazem, Multaq)
- what does to not exceed
Simvastatin 10 mg
Simvastatin plus (amiodarone, amlodipine, ranolazine)
What dose not to exceed?
Simvastatin 20 mg max
Omeprazole
Indication and age limit
- Ulcer
- GERD
- H Pylori adjunct
** can be use in patients > 1 year old
Omeprazole
Common side effects 3
HEADACHE and ABDOMINAL pain
Others: NVD
How to take omeprazole?
Take 30 minutes before meal
- antacid can be take at same time
- swallow whole, do not crush or chew
- capsule can be open and sprinkle onto applesauce, swallow whole without chewing
Omeprazole consultation tips 5
- Decrease acid in stomach
- Take 30 minutes before food, swallow whole
- Most CSE: headache, abdominal pain
* may cause NVD
* if you have watery diarrhea with fever, contact your doctor - Decrease absorption of vitamin and mineral: B12 and magnesium
- Report any rash, especially on face or if you have joint pain
* omeprazole can cause LUPUS
* and gets worse in Sun - Report decrease urine output or blood in urine
Can omeprazole cause kidney problem?
Yes. Report if you notice decreased urine production or blood in urine
- acute tubulointerstitial nephritis **