Top 200 drugs Flashcards
Kinrix
DTaP / IPV vaccine
Vimovo
Naproxen + esomeprazole
Giazo
Balsalazide
Mild UC tx
Tablet
Induction: Approved in males only 3.3 (3x1.1 g tablets) PO BID for up to 8 weeks
CI: Salicylate allergy
Warning: Gastric retention (due to pyloric stenosis) can delay release of the drug in the colon, acute intolerance syndrome, caution in patients with renal and hepatic impairment
SE: HA, abdominal pain, N/V/D
Monitoring: Renal fct, LFT, sx of IBD
Colazal capsules can be opened and sprinkled on applesauce, beads are not coated, so mixture can be chewed if needed , when used this way, it can cause staining of the teeth/tongue
Mevacor
Lovastatin
Hypercholesterolemia
20-80 mg with evening meal
CI: liver dx, pregnancy, breastfeeding, CYP3A4 inhibitor
Warning: rhabdomyolysis (higher with dose, age, renal impairment, inhibitor), hepatotoxicity, hyperglycemia
SE: muscle pain, diarrhea, cognitive impairment
Monitoring: LFT, lipid panel every 3 months then annually
Osmitrol
Mannitol
For hemorrhagic stroke
Deltasone
Prednisone
Steroid for the flare episodes in UC/CD tx
Tablet
5-60 mg QD
CI: Infections, live vaccines
SE: Short-term: ↑ appetite, weight gain, Fluid retention, Insomnia, Emotional instability, GI, ↑ BG and BP
Long-term: Adrenal suppression (Cushing’s syndrome), Immunosuppression, BG, BP, Cataracts, Osteoporosis
ADT (alternate day therapy) ↓ adrenal suppression
If > 2 weeks => taper to avoid withdrawal sx
If LT require => bone density, Vitamin D and Ca, Biphosphonate
Andexxa
Andexanet alpha
Antidote for Factor Xa inhibitors Eliquis and Xarelto
Bydureon
Exenatide ER GLP-1 agonist 2 mg SC once weekly Not in ESRD or CrCl < 30 BB: thyroid cancer CI in thyroid or endocrine cancer Warnings: pancreatitis, serious injection reaction, not recommended if severe GI disorder SE: nausea, weight loss
Veltassa
Patiromer
Non absorbed cation exchange resin used in hyperkalemia
Powder for oral suspension
8.4 g PO QD Max 25.2 g/day
Warnings: Can worsen GI motility, Hypomagnesemia, Bind other medication => 3h before or after
SE: N/V/C
Monitoring: K, Mg
Store powder in the fridge, max 3 months at room temp
Durlaza
Aspirin
Anti platelet aggregation
Caspule ER do not crush
Soltamox
Tamoxifen
SERM used in breast cancer
20 mg PO QD
BB: ↑ risk of uterine or endometrial cancers, ↑ risk of thromboembolic events such as VTE, PE, stroke
CI: Do not use with warfarin, hx of DVT/PE
SE: DVT/PE, menopausal symptoms, hot flashes, flushing, edema, weight gain, hypertension, mood changes, amenorrhea, vaginal bleeding/discharge
Not recommended in pregnancy and breast feeding
Bethkis
Tobramycin inhalation solution
Chronic pulmonary infection in CF
300 mg / 4 ml ampule single use
300 mg via nebulizer BID (28 days on/28 days off)
SE: Ototoxicity, tinnitus, voice alteration, mouth and throat pain, dizziness, bronchospasm
Do not mix with any other drugs in nebulizer
Pt at least 6 yo
Keep in the fridge / protect from light (pouch)/ room temp for max 28 days
Use with PARI LC Plus nebulizer or De Vilnius Pulmo-aide air compressor
Cafergot
Ergotamine 1 mg + caffeine 100 mg
Migraine
2nd line after triptan
2T at onset then 1 T every 30 min max 6T
BB: do not use with 3A4 inhibitors (life-threatening peripheral vasoconstriction)
CI: cardiac problems, uncontrolled hypertension, renal/ hepatic impairment, MAOI within 2 weeks, serotoninergic within 24hrs
Warnings: cardiovascular effects, cerebrovascular effects, ergotism (severe vasoconstriction with gangrene), severe drug interact
Infanrix
DTaP vaccine
Routine childhood vaccine for kids younger than 7 yo
5 doses: 2,4,6, 12-18 months and 4-6 yo
CI: Encephalopathy within 7 days
Warning: GBS within 6 weeks of previous DTaP vaccine, infantile spasms, uncontrolled seizure
TOBI podhaler
Tobramycin inhalation powder
Chronic pulmonary infection in CF (pseudomonas aeruginosa)
Jantoven
Warfarin
OAC
AFib, VTE Tx/Px, bioprosthetic and mechanical mitral valve, mechanical aortic valve, antiphospholipid syndrome (7 indications)
10 mg QD dor 2 days (after see INR) or 5 mg in specific conditions (elderly, malnourrished, interactions, liver dx, HF, ↑ risk for bleeding)
BB: Major or fatal bleeding
CI: Pregnancy (except with mechanical heart valves at high risk for thromboembolism), hemorrhagic tendencies, blood dyscrasias, uncontrolled HTN, noncompliance, recent or potential surgery of the eye or CNS, major regional lumbar block anesthesia or traumatic surgery resulting in large open surfaces, pericarditis or pericardial effusion, bacterial endocarditis, (pre-)eclampsia, threatened abortion
Warnings: Tissue necrosis/gangrene, HIT (CI as monotherapy in the initial tx of active HIT), systemic atheroemboli and cholesterol microemboli, presence of 2C9*2 or *3 alleles and/or polymorphism of VKORC1 gene may↑ bleeding risk (routine genetic testing is not currently recommended)
SE: Bleeding, skin necrosis, purple toe syndrome
Monitoring: INR: INR 2-3 (target 2.5) for most indications (DVT, Afib, bioprosthetic mitral valve, mechanical aortic valve, antiphospholipid syndrome), INR 2.5-3.5 for mechanical valve (mitral, 2 heart valves) / high risk indications, Measure INR after 2 or 3 initial doses, adjust to reach the goal, When stable and within the goal, monitor INR every 12 weeks (3 months) instead of every month
Hct, Hbg, signs of bleeding
Antidote = vitamin K, dental cleanings and single tooth extraction do not generally require a change in warfarin dosing, if INR is in therapeutic range
Activase
Alteplase
Fibrinolytic for ischemic stroke management
0.9 mg/kg (max 90 mg); give 10% of the dose as a bolus over 1 mon than infuse remainder over 60 min
Dosing différent for MI and PE
Fibrinolytic for STEMI when PCI not possible
100 mg IV (15 mg bolus + 50 mg over 30 min + 35 mg over 1h)
Humira
Adalimumab
Anti-TNF alpha (RA, UC, CD)
BB: serious infection including TB, cancer
CI: active infection
Warnings: demyelination, seizure, HepB reactivation, hepatotoxicity, DILE, do not use with other DMARDS or live vaccines
Fragmin
Dalteparin
AC (parenteral)
Ascriptin
Aspirin
Anti platelet aggregation
Canasa
Mesalamine
Suppository
Mild UC tx
Induction: 1 g rectally QHS, retain for at least 1-3 hrs
CI: Hypersensitivity to salicylates or aminosalicylates
Warnings: Acute intolerance syndrome (cramping, acute abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea), caution in patient with renal or hepatic impairment, delayed gastric retention (due to pyloric stenosis), can delay release of oral products in the colon, hypersensitivity reactions (including myocarditis, pericarditis, nephritis, hematologic abnormalities and other internal organ damage), more likely with sulfasalazine than mesalamine, ↑ risk of blood dyscrasias in patients > 65 yo
Apriso contains phenylalanine, do not use in patients with PKU
Rowasa enema contains potassium bisulfite, a sulfite that may cause an allergic-type reaction
SE: Abdominal pain, nausea, HA, flatulence, eructation, pharyngitis
Monitoring: Renal fct, CBC, sx of IBD
Mesalamine is better tolerated than other aminosalicylates
Rectal mesalamine is more effective than oral mesalamine and rectal steroids for distal dx/proctitis in UC, can use oral and topical formulation together
Swallow capsules and tablets whole, do not crush, chew or break due to delayed-release coating
Apriso: do not use with antacids (dissolution pH-dependent)
Genvoya
Elvitegravir + cobicistat + emtricitabine + tenofovir alafenamide
NP thyroid
Thyroid desiccated USP
Aloprim
Allopurinol Gout (chronic urate lowering therapy) Tablet and injection 100 mg QD titrage slowly to UA 6mg/dL (>300 mg divided dose Renal adj Warnings: hypersensitivity (HLA-B*5801 asian), hepatotoxicity, myelosuppression SE: rash, N/V/D Monitor: CBC, LFT, renal fct