Top 200 Drugs Midterm P2 Flashcards
Singulair
montelukast, Allergies/Resp, B store at room temp Tab, Chew tab, packet 4,5,10 mg Labeled: chronic asthma and allergic rhinitis Unlabeled: acute asthma SE: drowsiness/dizziness, fatigue, rash Other: Comes chewable or granules. Can cause behavioral changes in children, up to and including suicide. Give at night.
Symbicort
budesonide/formoterol, Allergies/Resp, C store at room temp Inhaler 160 or 80/4.5 Labeled: Asthma and COPD Unlabeled: Able to use in children 5-11 SE: Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation Other: prime it, clean it, rinse mouth after dose
Advair
fluticasone/salmeterol, Allergies/Resp, C Store at room temp Inhaler 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 Labeled: Asthma and COPD Unlabeled: N/A SE: Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation Other: rinse mouth after dose
Allegra
fexofenadine, Allergies/Resp, C Store at room temp Tab, Susp. ODT 60, 180 Labeled: allergic rhinitis Unlabeled:N/A SE:Headache, nausea, vomiting Other: do not take with fruit juices
Flonase, Flovent HFA
fluticasone, Allergies/Resp, C Store at room temp Nasal Inhaler, Oral Inhaler n:160 v: 44, 110, 220 Labeled: Asthma and COPD Unlabeled:N/A SE: Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation Other: Prime it, clean it, rinse mouth after dose. Shake well
Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
albuterol, Allergies/Resp, C Store at room temp Inhaler 90 Labeled: Rescue inhalers for broncho spasms (exercise induced or obstructed airway) Unlabeled: N/A SE: dizziness, headache, jittery feeling Other: shake, prime, clean it, rinse mouth after
Nasonex
mometasone, Allergies/Resp, C Store at room temp Nasal Inhaler 50 Labeled: allergic rhinitis and nasal pollups Unlabeled: N/A SE:headache, fatigue, depression Other: spray to the outside of the nose, do not sniff after taking it
Spiriva Handihaler
tiotropium , Allergies/Resp, C Store at room temp Inhaler 18 Labeled: COPD and bronchospasms Unlabeled: N/A SE: xerostomia (dry mouth) and Upper respiratory tract infection Other: DO NOT SWALLOW CAPSULE!!!
Tessalon
benzonatate, Allergies/Resp, C store at cool temp Pearl 100, 200 Labeled: Non-productive cough Unlabeled: n/a SE: n/a Other: store at a cool temperature, do not chew
Adderall
dextroamphetamine/amphetamine, Stimulants, C store at room temp Tab, Cap 5 to 30 Labeled: ADHD, narcolepsy Unlabeled: N/A SE: appetite suppression, headache, insomnia, cardiac issues, dependancy issues Other: take in the morning
Vyvanse
lisdexamfetamine, Stimulants, C store at room temp Cap 20-70 Labeled: ADHD Unlabeled: N/A SE: appetite suppression, headache, insomnia, cardiac issues, dependancy issues Other: take in the morning
Ritalin
methylphenidate, Stimulants, C store at room temp Tab, (Cap-SR) 5, 10, 20 Labeled: ADHD, narcolepsy Unlabeled: N/A SE: appetite suppression, headache, insomnia, cardiac issues, dependancy issues Other: take in the morning
Amoxil
amoxicillin, Antibiotic, B
store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge
Tab/cap/chew tab/susp
Labeled: infections/dental prophylasis
Unlabeled: post-anthrax exposure
SE: N/V/D headache
Other: may interact with OC’s, make sure to finish, evenly spread out doses (as much as possible), take with food, do not use in patients with mono (rash)
Penicillin VK
penicillin VK, Antibiotic, B
store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge
Tab/solution
Labeled: infections/prophylaxis of rheumatic fever
Unlabeled: none
SE: N/V/D and candidiasis
Other: take on an empty stomach. 250 mg = 400,000 units. Contains potassium
Augmentin
amoxicillin /clavulanate, Antibiotic, B
Store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge
tab/susp
Labeled: susceptible bact. Infections
Unlabeled: none
SE: nausea and diarrhea, chlostridium dificile
Other: take with meals, contains potassium, doses are NOT equivilant (amox yes, clav no)
Cipro
ciprofloxacin, Antibiotic, C store at room temp tab/IV/susp/otic/ophth Labeled: infections Unlabeled: N/A SE: N/V/D headache Other: take with food, not within 2 hours of antacids, multivitamins, dairy (Ca, Fe, Zinc), not recommend in children
Levaquin
levofloxacin, Antibiotic, C store at room temp tab/IV/solution/ophth Labeled: community acquired pneumonia Unlabeled: N/A SE: N/V/D headache and insomnia Other: take with food, not within 2 hours of antacids, multivitamins, dairy (Ca, Fe, Zinc), not recommend in children
Adoxa, Periostat, Doryx
doxycycline, Antibiotic, D
store at room temp
cap/tab/susp/syrup/IV
Labeled: infections
Unlabeled: Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
SE: N/V/D, if taken in 3rd trimester or chidren take before they get permanent teeth, can stain those teeth yellow
Other: take with food, not with milk, antacids, etc., will cause photosensitivity
Bactrim, Septra
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, Antibiotic, C
store at room temp
tab/IV/susp
Labeled: UTI and otitis media
Unlabeled: MRSA
SE: N/V, annorexia, rash, photosensitivity
Other: increase water intake, for kids dose on TMP component, not SMZ (always 5:1 S:T)
Cleocin
clindamycin, Antibiotic, B
store at room temp
cap/IV/topical
Labeled: anaerobes
Unlabeled: pneumocystis crini pneumonia (PCP) (common in aids pop)
SE: rash N/V/D
Other: increase water intake, given around the clock
Zithromax
azithromycin, Antibiotic, B
store at room temp
tab/IV/susp
Labeled: infections
Unlabeled: dental prophylaxis (for pts intollerant to penicillins)
SE: N/V/D and rash
Other: with food, 2 hours from antacids, multivitamins, dairy
Keflex
cephalexin, Antibiotic, B store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge cap/tab/susp Labeled: infections Unlabeled: none SE: headache N/V abdominal pain Other: best taken on an empty stomach
Flagyl
metronidazole, Antibiotic, B store at room temp tab/cap/IV/topical Labeled: anaerobes Unlabeled: Chron's disease SE: Rash, nausea, headache Other: best taken on an empty stomach, no alcohol (even mouth wash) during and up to two days after finishing
Omnicef
cefdinir, Antibiotic, B
store solid at room temp, liquid in fridge
cap/susp
Labeled: community aquired pneumonia, bronchitis
Unlabeled: none
SE: diarrhea, nausea, headache
Other: does not matter w/ w/o food. 2 hours from antacids etc
Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid
levothyroxine, Thyroid, A
store at room temp
tab/IV
Labeled: hypothyroidism
Unlabeled: organ donation (to help “ripen” organs for “harvest”)
SE: headache, fatigue, increased HR, palpitations
Other: take on an empty stomach with NOTHING for 30 minutes. DO NOT use for weight loss (black box warning),
Zocor
simvastatin, cholesterol, X store at room temp tab 5,10,20,40,80 Labeled: hyperlipidemia, secondary prevention cardio events Unlabeled: none SE: HA, N, Const, URTI, Afib Other: w or w out food, evening for max effect
Lipitor
atorvastatin, cholesterol, X store at room temp tab 10,20,40,80 Labeled: dyslipidemia, primary prevention CV disease Unlabeled: secondary prevention TIA SE: D, N, UTI, Arthralgia Other: w food, limit grapefruit juice
Mevacor
lovastatin, cholesterol, X store at room temp tab 10,20,40 Labeled: hypercholesterolemia, CAD Unlabeled: none SE: HA, DZ, C,D,gas Other: w food, limit grapefruit juice
Crestor
rosuvastatin, cholesterol, X store at room temp tab 5,10,20,40 Labeled: dyslipidemia, primary prevention CV disease Unlabeled: none SE: myalgia, HA, N, DZ Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
Vytorin
ezetimibe/simvastatin, cholesterol, X store at room temp tab 10/10.10/20,10/40, 10/80 Labeled: hypercholesterolemia Unlabeled: none SE: D, arthralgia, URTI Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
Pravachol
pravastatin, cholesterol, X store at room temp tab 10,20,40,80 Labeled: hypercholesterolemia, secondary prevention in CHD, hyperlipidemias Unlabeled: none SE: HA, Chest pain, N,V,D Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
Zetia
ezetimibe, cholesterol, C store at room temp tab 10 Labeled: hypercholesterolemia Unlabeled: none SE: D, URTI, fatigue Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
Lopid
gemfibrozil, cholesterol, C store at room temp tab 600 Labeled: hyoertriglyceridemia Unlabeled: none SE: dyspepsia, ab pain, fatigue Other: 30 min prior to breakfast or dinner
Tricor
fenofibrate, cholesterol, C
store at room temp
tab
48,145
Labeled: serum triglycerides, dyslipidemisa Iia and Iib
Unlabeled: none
SE: liver function, ab pain, resp disorder
Other: w or w out food 6 to 8 weeks for efficacy
Lovaza
omega-3 acid, cholesterol, C store at room temp cap 1g Labeled: hypertriglyceridemia Unlabeled: IgA nephropathy SE: DZ Other: w meals, swallow whole
Niaspan
niacin, cholesterol, A/C store at room temp tab/cap 500,750, 1000 Labeled: dyslipidemia Iia and Iib Unlabeled: none SE: flushing, HA DZ Other: w food and at bedtime
Phenergan
promethazine, antiemetic, C store at room temp tab/inj/supp/syrup 12.5,25,50 Labeled: allergies, antiemetic, motion sickness Unlabeled: BBWarning <2 yrs and Inj SE: Drowzi Other: no alcohol
Zofran, Zofran ODT
ondansetron, antiemetic, B store at room temp tab/odt/inj/sol 4,8 Labeled: post chemo N, V, PONV Unlabeled: hyperemesis SE: HA, Fatigue, Const Other: before chemo or anest, w or w out food
Prilosec
omeprazole, GI, C store at room temp cap/granules/tab 10,20,40 Labeled: short term ulcer, GERD, hypersecretory Unlabeled: healing ulcers SE: HA, DZ, Ab pain, D, N Other: empty stomach, best before breakfast
Nexium
esomeprazole, GI, B store at room temp cap/granules/inj 20,40 Labeled: short term ulcer, GERD, hypersecretory Unlabeled: prevention peptic ulcer SE: HA, D, Insomnia, N Other: one hour before breakfast
Zantac
ranitidine, GI, B store at room temp cap/tab/IV/inj/syr/eff 75,150,300 Labeled: short term ulcer, GERD, Hpylori Unlabeled: upper GI bleed SE: HA, insomnia, DZ Other: w or w out food
Protonix
pantoprazole, GI, B store at room temp tab/gran/susp 20,40 Labeled: GERD, hypersecretory Unlabeled: peptic ulcer disease, Hpylori SE: HA, D, Ab pain Other: before breakfast
Pepcid
famotidine, GI, B store at room temp tab/inj/susp/chew 10,20 Labeled: duodenal ulcers, GERD, hypersecretory Unlabeled: Hpylori SE: HA, DZ, D,V,N Other: w food
Prevacid
lansoprazole, GI, B store at room temp cap/tab/solu 15,30 Labeled: ulcers, Hpylori ,GERD Unlabeled: none SE: HA, DZ, D, Ab pain Other: before breakfast
Colyte, GoLYTELY
Polyethylene Glycol - electrolytes, GI, C
store in refrige
powder
multiple strengths
Labeled: bowel prep
Unlabeled: bowel irrigation
SE: Abdominal distension, D, abdominal pain
Other: rapid drinking, no flavoring, no other meds w in 1 hr
Klor-Con, Klor-Con M
potassium chloride, Supplement, C store at room temp cap/IV/tab/powder 10,15,20 meQ Labeled: Prevention hypokelemida Unlabeled: None SE: Ab pain, D,N,V,gas Other: Increase fluid intake, remain upright for 30 min, dietary K+
Delpin, Folvite
folic acid, Supplement, A store at room temp tab/inj 0.4,0.8,1mg Labeled: anemias, folate deficiency, prevent neural tube defects Unlabeled: cofactor methanol toxicity SE: rash, malaise Other: DFE=Dietary folate equivalent, food vs supplement
Drisdol
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol), vitamins, C Store at room temp tab/cap/sol 50,000Units Labeled: rickets, hypoparathyroidism, dietary UnlabeledChronic kidney disease SE: None Other: 1mcg=40 Iunits
Fosamax
alendronate, Osteo, C Store at room temp tab/sol 5,10,35,40,70 mg Labeled: osteoporosis. Pagets Unlabeled: none SE: hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, HA Other: Take with Plain water 6-8oz, 30 min before anything, stay upright for 30 min
Premarin
conjugated estrogens, HRT, X Store at room temp tab/inj 0.3,0.45,0.625,0.9,1.25 mg Labeled: vasomotor symptoms, menopause Unlabeled: uremic bleeding SE: **BBW (cardio, dementia, cancer), HA, pain, itching, gas Other: will decrease folic acid absorption
Gianvi
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol, OC, X Store at room temp tab 0.02/3mg Labeled: prev pregnancy, acne, pmdd Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
Sprintec, Ortho Tri-Cyclin Lo
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate, OC, X Store at room temp tab 0.035/0.25mg Labeled: prev pregnancy, acne Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
Loestrin 24 Fe
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone, OC, X Store at room temp tab 0.02/1mg Labeled: prev pregnancy, acne, vasomotor Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,pain, dysfunctional uterine SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
Nuvaring
ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel, OC, X Store in refrige topical ring 0.015/0.12mg Labeled: prevent pregnancy Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,pain, dysfunctional uterine SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
Estrace
estradiol, HT, X Store at room temp tab 0.5,1mg Labeled: menopause symptoms Unlabeled: none SE: **BBW (cardio, dementia, cancer), DVT, HA, D, N, V Other: regular checkups to monitor, Vit D and Ca intake
Depo-Provera
medroxyprogesterone, OC, X store at room temp tab/inj 150mg/mL Labeled: prev pregnancy, endometrial, pain, horm imbalance Unlabeled: endo carcinoma SE: DZ, HA, Nervous, weight gain Other: First 5 days of period, Shake, deep IM
Glucophage, Glucophage XR
metformin, Diabetes, B Store at room temp tab/sol 500, 750, 850, 1000, 100mg/mL Labeled: Type 2 DM, Alone or w/ insulin Unlabeled: GDM, PCOS SE: *bbw-lactic acidosis, D,N,V,gas Other: w food, same time, diet modification, XR will leave shell in stool, limit alcohol
Actos
pioglitazone, Diabetes, C store at room temp tab 15,30,45 Labeled: Type 2 DM, Alone or w/ sulfonylurea to improve control Unlabeled: none SE: edema, URTI, HA Other: w or w/out food, diet modification
Humalog
insulin lispro, Diabetes, B store in refrige inj 100 Units/mL Labeled: Type 1 DM, type 2 Unlabeled: GDM, DKA, HHS SE: hypoglycemia, edema, weight gain Other: store in refrigerator, may be kept out of refrige for up to 28 days, within 15 min before eating or immed after
Novalog
insulin aspart, Diabetes, B Store in refrige inj 100 Units/mL Labeled: Type 1 DM, type 2 Unlabeled: GDM, DKA, HHS SE: hypoglycemia,weight gain, edema, HA Other: store in refrigerator, may be kept out of refrige for up to 28 days, within 5 to 10 min before a meal
Lantus, Lantus Solostar
insulin glargine, Diabetes, C Store in refrige inj 100 Units/mL Labeled: Type 1 DM, type 2 Unlabeled: GDM, DKA, HHS SE: hypoglycemia, URTI, HA, edema, cataract Other: must test levels,don’t dilute or mix with any other insulins, same time everyday
DiaBeta, Glynase
glyburide, Diabetes, C store at room temp tab 1.25, 2.5, 5 ,3, 6 Labeled: Type 2 DM Unlabeled: GDM SE: DZ, HA, D Other: caution w alcohol, w food, same time
Januvia
sitagliptin, Diabetes, B store at room temp tab 25, 50, 100 Labeled: Type 2 DM Unlabeled: none SE: nasopharyngitis, D, C, N Other: w or w/ out food, diet modification
Amaryl
glimepiride, Diabetes, C Store at room temp tab 1,2,4 Labeled: Type 2 DM, may be w/ insulin or metformin Unlabeled: none SE: DZ, HA, N, weakness Other: with breakfast or first meal of the day
Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL
glipizide, Diabetes, C Store at room temp tab 2.5,5,10. XR 5, 10 Labeled: Type 2 DM Unlabeled: none SE: HA, DZ, leg cramps Other: IR- 30 min prior, XR- w breakfast
Keppra
levetiracetam, Anticonvulsant, C store at room temp tab/sol/inj 250,500,750, 1000, 100mg/mL Labeled: partial onset seizure, myoclonic, TC seiz Unlabeled: Bipolar Disorder SE: V, HA, weakness, drowsiness Other: w or w/out food
Topamax
topiramate, Anticonvulsant, C store at room temp tab/cap 15, 25, 50, 100, 200 Labeled: migraine, parital onset seizure, TC seiz Unlabeled: neuropathic pain, cluster headache SE: somnolence, DZ, fatigue Other: w or w/out food
Lamictal
lamotrigine, Anticonvulsant, C store at room temp tab 25,100, 150, 200 Labeled: generalized seizures, TC seizure, bipoloar Unlabeled: none SE: **bbw-skin rashes N/V, Chest pain, Insomnia Other: w or w/ out food, swallow whole
Neurontin
gabapentin, Anticonvulsant, C store at room temp tab/cap/sol 100, 300, 400, 600, 800 Labeled: partial seizures, PHN Unlabeled: neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, bipolar, social phobia, post op pain SE: drowsiness, DZ, fatigue Other: w or w/out food
Flexeril
cyclobenzaprine, Muscle Relax, B store at room temp tab/cap 5,10,7.5,15,30 Labeled: acute painful muskuloskeletal pain, musc spasm Unlabeled: musc spasm with TMJ SE: DZ, xerostomia, DW Other: at bedtime
Soma
carisoproldol, Muscle Relax, C store at room temp tab 250, 350 Labeled: short term acute musculoskeletal pain Unlabeled: none SE: DW, DZ, HA Other: now a CIV schedule, no alcohol, w or w/out food
Zanaflex
tizanidine, Muscle Relax, C
store at room temp
tab/cap
2,4,6
Labeled: skeletal musc relaxant, musc spasticity
Unlabeled: tension HA, back pain, trigeminal neuralgia
SE: Hypotension, drowsiness, DZ, Xerostomia
Other: w or w/out food- but same way each dose
Robaxin
methocarbamol, Muscle Relax, C Store at room temp tab/inj 500, 750 Labeled: musclespasm Unlabeled: none SE: DZ, DW, N,V Other: w food, no alcohol
Baclofen
baclofen, Muscle Relax, C
store at room temp
tab/inj
10, 20
Labeled: Reversible spasticity / MS or spinal chord lesions
Unlabeled: intractable hiccups, intractable pain. Bladder spasticity, trigeminal neuralgia
SE: DW, DZ, Vertigo, Insomnia *bbw for intrathecal formulation
Other: No alcohol, w or w/out food
