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1
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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Drug class: ?

A

Beta Blocker (selective for beta-1)

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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Indication: ?

A

Hypertension (HTN)
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Angina

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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Side effects: ?

A 
Bradycardia 
Initial fatigue
Dizziness
Lower exercise tolerance
Sexual dysfunction
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Tenormin (Atenolol)

Caution(s): ?

Monitor: ?

A

C: Asthma

M: Blood pressure BP

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Lisinopril (generic)

A

Zesteril, Prinivil (brand)

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Lisinopril (Zesteril, Prinivil)

Drug class: ?

A

(ACE)

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor

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Lisinopril (Zesteril, Prinivil)

Indications: ?

A

Hypertension

Renal protection

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Lisinopril (Zesteril, Prinivil)

Dosing: ?

Side effects: ?

Monitor: ?

A

D: Qd or bid

S: dizziness, cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia

M: Blood pressure (BP)

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Norvasc (brand)

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Amlodipine (generic)

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Drug class: ?

A

Calcium Channel Blocker

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Indication: ?

A

Hypertension (HTN)

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Dosing: ?

Adverse effects: ?

A

D: usually Qd

AE: peripheral edema, dizziness

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) (generic)

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Microzide, Hydrodiuril (brand)

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Hydrodiuril)

Drug class: ?

A

Thiazide diuretic

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Hydrodiuril)

Indication: ?

A

Hypertension (HTN)

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, Hydrodiuril)

Side effects: ?

Monitor: ?

A

Increased urination (dose in AM)
Initial dizziness
Hypokalemia
Photosensitivity

M: blood pressure BP

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Aldactone (brand)

A

Spironolactone (generic)

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Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Indication:?

Drug Class: ?

A

I: CHF (chronic heart failure), HTN (Hypertension)

DC: potassium sparing diuretic

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Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Side effects: ?

A

Increased urination (dose in AM)
Initial dizziness
Take with food if GI upset

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Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Monitor: ?

A

Potassium levels, ESPECIALLY when used with:

ACE inhibitors
ARB’s
Salt substitutes

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Cozaar (brand)

A

Losartan (Generic)

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Cozaar (Losartan)

Drug class: ?

A

(ARB) Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

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Cozaar (Losartan)

Indications: ?

Dosing: ?

A

Hypertension

Diabetic nephrophathy

D: 25-100mg Qd

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Cozaar (Losartan)

Patient info: ?

A

Take around the same day,
Avoid salt substitutes
and caution with potassium sparing diuretics,
watch for dizziness (esp. when starting)

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Cozaar (Losartan)

Side effects:?

A

Dizziness

Postural hypertension

Cough (much less likely compared to ACE)

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Lasix (brand)

A

Furosemide (generic)

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Lasix (Furosemide)

Drug class: ?

A

Loop diuretic

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Lasix (Furosemide)

Indication:?

Dosing: ?

A

I: CHF (chronic heart failure)

D: usually Qd in the AM, sometimes BID

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Lasix (Furosemide)

Side effects: ?

A

Dizziness
Orthostatic hypertension (sitting upright)
Photosensitivity

**patients should be on (K+)potassium supplement

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30
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Zocor (brand)

A

Simvastatin (generic)

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Zocor (Simvastatin)

Drug class:?

A

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

***Inhibits cholesterol production

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Zocor (Simvastatin)

Indication:?

Dosing?

A

I: Cholesterol lowering

D: admin. at hour of sleep

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Zocor (Simvastatin)

Monitor:?

A

Liver function tests
Myopathy
Diet
Exercise

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34
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Lantus (brand)

A

Glargine (generic)

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Lantus (Glargine)

Type:?

Admin dose:?

A

Long acting

Once daily

***Adjust dose to needs

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Lantus (Glargine)

Indication:?

Side effects:?

A

I: Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, diabetes management

SE: Hypoglycemia

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37
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Lantus (Glargine)

Technique:?

Storage:?

A

T: sterilize area and equipment, pinch fatty area, insert at 90, leave for few sec. then remove.

S: Unopened: store in refrigerator (until expiration)
Opened: 28 days at room temp

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38
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Novolog (brand)

A

Insulin Aspart (generic)

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39
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Novolog (Insulin Aspart)

Type:?

Admin dose:?

A

T: Rapid acting insulin

AD: Inject before meals

40
Q

Novolog (Insulin Aspart)

Indication:?

Storage:?

A

I: Type 1 or 2 Diabetes

S: Unopened: store in refrigerator (until expiration)
Opened: 28 days at room temp

41
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Glucophage (brand)

A

Metformin (generic)

42
Q

Glucophage (Metformin)

Drug class:?

Indication:?

A

DC: Biguanides

I: Type 2 Diabetes

43
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Glucophage (Metformin)

Function:?

Dosing:?

A

F: Decrease hepatic glucose production,
Increase insulin sensitivity.

D: with MEALS: Qd, bid, tid (dependent on patient)

44
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Glucophage (Metformin)

Side effects:?

Monitor:?

A

SE: nausea, vomiting ,diarrhea???

M: diet, exercise, blood glucose

45
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Tenormin (Brand)

A

Atenolol (generic)

46
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Vicodin (brand)

Lortab, Norco

A

Hydrocondone/acetaminophen (generic)

47
Q

Vicodin (Hydrocondone/acetaminophen)

Indication:?

Side effects:?

A

I: Pain, sometimes cough

SE: Drowsy, constipation

48
Q

Vicodin (Hydrocondone/acetaminophen)

Counsel notes:?

Monitor:?

A

CN: this a is potentially a habit forming drug with risk of abuse
Do not take alcohol while on this medication

M: caution with other APAP containing medications.
Watch max APAP dose (4,000mg/day)

49
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OxyIR, OxyContin (brand)

Release form(s):?

A

Oxycodone (generic)

50
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OxyIR, OxyContin (Oxycodone)

Indication:?

Counsel notes:?

A

I: Moderate to severe pain. Acute and chronic.

CN: This a is potentially a habit forming drug with risk of abuse
Do not take alcohol while on this medication

51
Q

OxyIR, OxyContin (Oxycodone)

Side effects:?

A

Constipation, especially in chronic use (managed with laxatives)

Available with APAP (Percocet) and Aspirin (Percodan)

52
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Ultram (brand)

A

Tramadol (generic)

53
Q

Ultram (Tramadol)

Indication:?

Dose:?

A

I: Moderate to moderately severe pain.

D: 50-100mg q 4-6hours prn (NOT to exceed 400mg/day)

54
Q

Ultram (Tramadol)

Side effects:?

Counsel notes:?

A

SE: dizziness, headache, nausea, flushing.

CN: potential for abuse

55
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Imitrex (brand)

A

Sumatriptan (generic)

56
Q

Imitrex (Sumatriptan)

Indication:?

A

For migraine headaches

57
Q

Imitrex (Sumatriptan)

Dosing:?

A

One at onset of migraine and MAY REPEAT in 2 hrs

58
Q

Imitrex (Sumatriptan)

Side effects:?

A

Dizziness, chest pain, pressure or tightness

59
Q

Imitrex (Sumatriptan)

Drug class:?

A

Triptans (serotonin receptor agonist)

60
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Voltaren, Cataflam (brand)

A

Diclofenac sodium (generic)

61
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Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium)

Drug class:?

Dose type:?

A

DC: NSAID

DT: oral and topical

62
Q

Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium)

Indication:?

A

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pain

63
Q

Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium)

Voltaren Tablets:?

A

Tabs Delayed release, enteric coated

64
Q

Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium)

Cataflam:?

A

Immediate release

65
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Voltaren, Cataflam (Diclofenac sodium)

Dose:?

Counsel note:?

A

D: bid or tid

CN: take with food to minimize GI upset

66
Q

Flexeril (brand)

A

Cyclobenzaprine (brand)

67
Q

Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)

Indication:?

Dose:?

A

I: Skeletal muscle relaxant

D: 5-10mg tid prn

68
Q

Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)

Counsel note:?

A

Do NOT drink alcohol, may cause drowsiness, do not operate machinery

69
Q

Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)

Side effects:?

A

Sedation, dry mouth, fatigue, headache

70
Q

Zanaflex (brand)

A

Tizanidine (generic)

71
Q

Zanaflex (Tizanidine)

Indication:?

Dose:?

A

I: Skeletal muscle pain

D: 2-4mg q6-8hrs prn

72
Q

Zanaflex (Tizanidine)

Counsel note:?

A

Do NOT drink alcohol, may cause drowsiness, do not operate machinery.

73
Q

Zanaflex (Tizanidine)

Side effects:?

A

Sedation, dry mouth, asthenia(abnormal week), hypotension

74
Q

Paxil (brand)

A

Paroxetine (generic)

75
Q

Paxil (Paroxetine)

Drug class:?

A

(SSRI)

Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor

76
Q

Paxil (Paroxetine)

Indication:?

Counsel note:?

A

I: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD

PC: ***4-6 weeks for full effect

77
Q

Paxil (Paroxetine)

Side effects:?

A

Drowsiness, insomnia, nausea
Dry mouth, sexual dysfunction
Suicidal ideation

78
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Elavil (brand)

A

Amitriptyline (generic)

79
Q

Elavil (Amitriptline)

Indication:?

A

Neuropathic pain, depression
Migraine, HA prophylaxis
Fibromyalgia

80
Q

Elavil (Amitriptline)

Drug class:?

A

(TCAs)
Tricyclic antidepressants

Inhibits re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

81
Q

Elavil (Amitriptline)

Dosing:?

Counsel note:?

A

D: 25-150mg usually at hour of sleep but can be divided doses

CN: ***4-6weeks for full effect (if used for depression)

82
Q

Elavil (Amitriptline)

Side effects:?

A

Drowsiness, nausea
Dry mouth, anticholinergic (blocks neurotransmitter)
Weight gain, sexual dysfunction
Suicidal ideation

83
Q

Desyrel (brand)

A

Trazodone (generic)

84
Q

Desyrel (Trazodone)

Indication:?

A

Depression

Insomnia

85
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Desyrel (Trazodone)

Side effects:?

A

Sedation, dizziness,
headache, priapism (painful/unwanted erection)

May see anticholinergic side effects at high doses.
Neurotransmitter effects

86
Q

Wellbutrin, Zyban (brand)

A

Bupropion SR, XL, IR (generic)

87
Q

Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion)

Indication:?

A

Depression-Wellbutrin

Smoking cessation-Zyban

88
Q

Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion)

Dose:?

A

SR: bid
XL: Qd
IR: tid

89
Q

Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion)

Side effects:?

Counsel notes:?

A

SE: Insomnia, dry mouth, nervousness

CN: ***4-6weeks for full effect

90
Q

Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion)

Drug class:?

A

TCAs
Tricyclic Antidepressants

Blocks re-uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine

91
Q

Effexor XR, Effexor (brand)

A

Venalafaxine (generic)

92
Q

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Drug class:?

A

SSRI
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor

Blocks the re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

93
Q

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Dose:?

A

XR: 37.5-75mg Qd

Bid-tid for immediate release

94
Q

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Indication:?

A

Depression, panic disorder

Anxiety disorder

95
Q

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Side effects:?

A

Insomnia, dry mouth

Nervousness, dizziness

96
Q

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Counsel note:?

A

***4-6weeks to full effect

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