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1
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Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg

A

Tylenol #3

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Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) class

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Analgesic/opioid

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Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) dose

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1-2 tab q4-6h (max 4g APAP/day)

limit use for 5 days for acute pain

3 days for fever

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4
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Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) contraindications

A

children undergoing tonsillectomy/ adenoidectomy

caution G6PD deficiency

causes hepatotoxicity

[BBW] Acetaminophen–> acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death

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5
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Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) dose adjustment

A

Hepatic (APAP)

renal (codeine)

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Acetaminophen (APAP) oral

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Tylenol

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7
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Acetaminophen (tylenol, Ofirmev) class

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analgesic

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8
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Acetaminophen PO (tylenol) dose

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650mg q 4-6h (max 4g/day APAP)

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9
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Acetaminophen (APAP) IV

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Ofirmev

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10
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Acetaminophen IV (ofirmev) dose

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<50 kg: 12.5 mg/kg q4h

or 15 mg/kg q6 hrs; (max single dose: 15 mg/kg/dose) ; (max daily dose: 75 mg/kg/day)

≥50 kg: 650 mg q 4h

or 1,000 mg q6 h; (max single dose: 1,000 mg/dose); (max daily dose: 4 g/day)

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11
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Acetaminophen Contraindications

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caution with G6PD deficiency

causes hepatotoxicity

[BBW] Acetaminophen –> acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death

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12
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acetaminophen dose adjustment

A

hepatic

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13
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Acyclovir

A

Zovirax

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14
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Adalimumab

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Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo

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15
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Acyclovir (zovirax) dose PO

A

Shingles

800mg 5 x/day for 7-10 days.

Initiate at earliest sign or symptom; most effective when initiated ≤72 hours after rash onset

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16
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Acyclovir (zovirax) dose IV

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10-15 mg/kg/dose q8h for 10-14 days

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17
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Acyclovir (zovirax) contraindications

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neurotoxicity esp with renal failure

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18
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Acyclovir (zovirax) dose adjustment

A

renal

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19
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Acyclovir (zovirax) class

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antiviral

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20
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Albuterol Inhaler

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Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir

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21
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Adalimumab (Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo) ankylosing spondylitis dose

A

SC inj: 40mg q other wk

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22
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Adalimumab (Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo) Crohn disease dose

A

initial: 160mg day 1

then after 2 wks 80 mg (day 15)

maintenance: 40 mg q week or every other

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23
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Adalimumab (Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo) psoriatic Arthritis dose

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40mg q other wk

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24
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Adalimumab (Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo) Plaque Psoriasis dose

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initial: 80mg for one dose

then after 1 wk 40mg q wk or q other wk

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25
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Adalimumab (Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo) contraindications

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[BBW] Increased risk for serious infections Discontinue for serious infection/sepsis

[BBW] Lymphoma and other malignancies in children and adolescents receiving TNF-blockers

[BBW]Active TB, including reactivation of latent TB.
Evaluate patients for TB risk factors and latent TB (with a skin test) prior to and during therapy

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26
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Alendronate

A

Fosamax, Binosto

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27
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Adalimumab (Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo) class

A

anti rheumatic, TNF blocker

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28
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Albuterol Inhaler (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir) dose

A

1-2 puffs q4-6h prn

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29
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Albuterol Inhaler (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir) contraindications

A

monotherapy without concurrent use of a long-term controller meds should only be reserved for pts with mild, intermittent forms of asthma without the presence of risk factors

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30
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Allopurinol (PO)

A

Zyloprim

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31
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Albuterol Inhaler (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir) class

A

beta 2 agonists, short acting (SABA)

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32
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Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) px dose

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5mg qd or 35mg q wk

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33
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Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) tx dose

A

10mg qd or 70mg q wk

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34
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Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) contraindications

A

Esophageal abnormalities or high risk for adverse esophageal effects

Hypocalcemia

Inability to sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes

Atypical femur fractures

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35
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Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) dose adjustment

A

renal

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36
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Allopurinol (IV)

A

Aloprim

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37
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Allopurinol PO (zyloprim) dose

A

100-300mg q d (800mg max/day in divided doses)

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38
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Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) class

A

Bisphosphonate

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39
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Aloprim) contraindication

A

before presc: HLA-B*58:01 allele test in pts at elevated risk for developing severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR):

1-Korean patients with CKD ≥ stage 3

2- all pts of Han Chinese or Thai descent

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40
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Aloprim) dose adjustment

A

renal

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41
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Alprazolam

A

Xanax

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42
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Allopurinol IV (Aloprim) dose

A

200-400mg/m2/day in single dose

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43
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Aloprim) class

A

antigout, xanthine oxidase inhibitor

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44
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Amiodarone (PO)

A

Pacerone

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45
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alprazolam (Xanax) IR dose

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0.25-0.5mg 3x/day (max 4mg/day)

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46
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alprazolam (Xanax) ER dose

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0.5-1mg qd

titrate dose every 3 to 4 days in increments ≤1 mg/day (range: 3 to 6 mg/day)

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47
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alprazolam (Xanax) contraindication

A

Benzodiazepines–> anterograde amnesia

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48
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alprazolam (Xanax) dose adjustment

A

hepatic

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49
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Amiodarone(IV)

A

Nexterone

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50
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Amiodarone (PO) Pacerone dose

A

200-1600mg/day in 1-2 divided doses

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51
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alprazolam (Xanax) class

A

Benzodiazepine

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52
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Amiodarone (Pacerone, nexterone) Contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity to iodine

Obtain baseline and periodic liver transaminases and d/c or reduce dose if the increase > 3 times normal or doubles in a patient with an elevated baseline

initiate therapy in a clinical setting where continuous ECGs and cardiac resuscitation are available

Alternative therapies should be tried first

Prior to initiation, obtain a baseline chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests, including diffusion capacity. Repeat every 3 to 6 months.

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53
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Amiodarone (Pacerone, nexterone) dose adjustment

A

hepatic

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54
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Amitriptyline

A

Amitriptyline

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55
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Amiodarone IV (Nexterone) dose

A

150-300mg infused over 10min

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56
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Amiodarone (Pacerone, nexterone) Class

A

Class III antiarrhythmic

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57
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amitriptyline class

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Antidepressant, TCA

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58
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amitriptyline dose

A

Depression:

25-50 mg qd at bedtime or in divided doses

can gradually increase to 100-300 mg daily

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59
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Amitriptyline contraindications

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Abrupt discontinuation or interruption of antidepressant therapy has been associated with a discontinuation syndrome

Use with caution in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease; the risk of conduction abnormalities with this agent is high relative to other antidepressants

Use with caution in patients at risk of seizures, including those with a history of seizures, head trauma, brain damage, alcoholism, or concurrent therapy with medications which may lower seizure threshold

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60
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Amlodipine

A

norvasc

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61
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Amlodipine (Norvasc) class

A

antihypertensive, CCB

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62
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Amlodipine (Norvasc) dose

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PO: 2.5-10mg qd

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63
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Amlodipine (Norvasc) contrainications

A

SEs: peripheral edema within 2-3 wks of tx

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64
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Amlodipine (Norvasc) dose adjustment

A

hepatic

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65
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Amoxicillin

A

Amoxicillin

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66
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Amoxicillin class

A

antibiotic, PCN

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67
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Amoxicillin dose

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PO: 500mg-1g q 8-12h

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68
Q

Amoxicillin contraindications

A

avoid in pts with infectious mononucleosis –> erythematous rash during Amoxicillin tx

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69
Q

Amoxicillin dose adjustment

A

renal

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70
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Amoxicillin/ Potassium clavulanate

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Augmentin

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71
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Amoxicillin/ Potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) class

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antibiotic, PCN

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72
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Amoxicillin/ Potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) IR dose

A

PO: 500mg q 8-12h
or
875mg q 12h

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73
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Amoxicillin/ Potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) ER dose

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PO:2g q 12h

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74
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Amoxicillin/ Potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) contraindications

A

diff content of clavulanic acid –> not all formulations are interchangeable
if use inappropriate product –> diarrhea, subtherapeutic clavulanic acid conc. –> decreased clinical efficacy

Some products contain phenylalanine

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75
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Amoxicillin/ Potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) dose adjustment

A 
hepatic
renal (avoid ER)
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76
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Ampicillin/ Sulbactam

A

Unasyn

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77
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Ampicillin/ Sulbactam (Unasyn) class

A

antibiotic, PCN

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78
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Ampicillin/ Sulbactam (Unasyn) IM+ IV dose

A

2:1 ratio

1-2g Ampicillin: 1.5-3g Unasyn q6h

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79
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Ampicillin/ Sulbactam (Unasyn) contraindications

A

hepatotoxicity

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80
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Ampicillin/ Sulbactam (Unasyn) dose adjustment

A

renal

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81
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Anstrazole

A

Arimidex

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82
Q

Anstrazole (Arimidex) class

A

Antineoplastic, aromatase inhibitor

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83
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Anstrazole (Arimidex) dose

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PO: 1mg qd

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84
Q

Anstrazole (Arimidex) contraindications

A

hypercholesterolemia –> monitor LDL

decreased bone mineral density (BMD)

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85
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Apixaban

A

Eliquis

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86
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Apixaban (Eliquis) class

A

Anticoagulant, factor Xa inhibitor (oral)

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87
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Apixaban (Eliquis) dose

A 
nonvalvular a fib:
PO: 5mg BID 
UNLESS patient has 2 of the following:
- age ≥80 years
-wt ≤60 kg
-Scr  ≥1.5 mg/dL
then reduce dose to 2.5 mg BID
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88
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Apixaban (Eliquis) contraindications

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if pt with neuraxial anesthesia (epidural or spinal anesthesia) or spinal/epidural puncture

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89
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Apixaban (Eliquis) dose adjustment

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renal 
Child-Pugh class C (hepatic)
90
Q

Aripiprazole PO

91
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Aripiprazole IM

A

Ability Maintena

92
Q

Aripiprazole (Abilify, Ability Maintena) class

A

Antipsychotic, atypical (2nd generation)

93
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Aripiprazole (Abilify, Ability Maintena) contraindications

94
Q

Aripiprazole PO (Abilify) dose

A

10-15mg qd (max 30mg/day)

95
Q

Aripiprazole IM ER (Ability Maintena) dose

A

400mg q month (doses should be separated by ≥26 days)

96
Q

Aspirin

97
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Aspirin class

A

analgesic, Salicylate, anti-platelet

98
Q

Aspirin Acute coronary syndrome dose

A

initial: 162-325mg
maintenance: 81-325mg qd

99
Q

Aspirin Analgesic and antipyretic dose

A

IR: 325-650mg prn q4h (max 4g/day) (((higher dose)))

100
Q

Aspirin contraindications

A

Patients with:

  • asthma
  • rhinitis
  • nasal polyps

Do not use in children or teenagers for viral infections with or without fever –> Reye Syndrome

101
Q

Aspirin dose adjustment

A

renal

hepatic

102
Q

Atenolol

103
Q

Atenolol (Tenormin) class

A

antihypertensive, BB, selective

104
Q

Atenolol (Tenormin) dose

A

25-100mg qd

105
Q

Atenolol (Tenormin) contraindications

A

Severe sinus bradycardia

Uncompensated CHF

BB tx should not be withdrawn abruptly

106
Q

Atenolol (Tenormin) dose adjustment

107
Q

Atomoxetine

108
Q

Atomoxetine (Strattera) class

A

NorEpi reuptake inhibitor, attention deficit disorder

109
Q

Atomoxetine (Strattera) dose

A

40-80mg qd (max100mg/day)

110
Q

Atomoxetine (Strattera) contraindications

A

serious CV events including:

  • sudden death in children and adolescents
  • Stroke and MI in adults w/ heart problems
111
Q

Atomoxetine (Strattera) dose adjustment

112
Q

Azelastine

113
Q

Azelastine (Astepro) class

A

antihistamine, histamine H1 antagonist

114
Q

Azelastine (Astepro) dose

A

1-2 sprays BID in each nostril
or
2 sprays QD

115
Q

Azelastine (Astepro) contraindications

A

May cause CNS depression, which may impair physical or mental abilities;
(patients must be cautioned about performing tasks that require mental alertness)

116
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Atorvastatin

117
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Atorvastatin (Lipitor) class

A

antilipemic, HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor (statin)

118
Q

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) dose

A

10-80mg QD

119
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Atorvastatin (Lipitor) contraindications

A

pregnancy (cause a statin)

Muscle weakness, myopathy

120
Q

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) dose adjustment

121
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Azithromycin

122
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Azithromycin (Zithromax) class

A

macrolide antibiotic

123
Q

Azithromycin (Zithromax) IV dose

A

CAP
500mg IV for at least 3 days
then 500mg PO to complete 7-10 days tx

124
Q

Azithromycin (Zithromax) PO dose

A

CAP
500mg on day 1
then 250mg QD x4d

125
Q

Azithromycin (Zithromax) contraindications

A

QT prolongation

126
Q

Azithromycin (Zithromax) dose adjustment

127
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Baclofen

A

Gablofen, Lioresal

128
Q

Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal ) class

A

skeletal muscle relaxant

129
Q

Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal ) PO dose

A

5mg 3x QD
then 10mg 3x QD until optimum response
(range 40-80mg QD)

130
Q

Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal ) intrathecal dose

A

50mcg Q4-8h

max 100mcg/24h

131
Q

Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal ) contraindications

A

[BBW] Abrupt withdrawal of intrathecal baclofen –> sequelae, multiple organ-system failure, and death.

132
Q

Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal ) dose adjustment

133
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Azelastine (Astepro) dose adjustment

134
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Adalimumab (Humira, Amjevita, Cyltezo) dose adjustment

135
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Albuterol Inhaler (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir) dose adjustment

136
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Amitriptyline dose adjustment

137
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Anstrazole (Arimidex) dose adjustment

138
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Aripiprazole (Abilify, Ability Maintena) dose adjustment

139
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Benazepril

140
Q

Benazepril (Lotensin) class

A

antihypertensive, CHF, ACE-I

141
Q

Benazepril (Lotensin) dose

A

5-40mg QD or BID

142
Q

Benazepril (Lotensin) contraindications

A

hx of angioedema

pregnancy (ACE-I)

143
Q

Benzonatate

A

Tessalon Perles

144
Q

Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) class

A

Antitussive

145
Q

Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) dose

A

100-200mg 3x/d (max 600mg)

146
Q

Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) dose adjustment

147
Q

Bimatoprost

A

Lumigan, Latisse

148
Q

Bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) class

A

Antiglaucoma, prostaglandin

149
Q

Bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) dose

A

1 drop into the affected eye(s) Q evening

150
Q

Bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) contraindications

A

May permanently change/increase brown pigmentation of the iris, the eyelid skin, periorbital tissue, and eyelashes

Remove contact lenses prior to administration and wait 15 minutes before reapplying

151
Q

Bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) dose adjustment

152
Q

Bisacodyl

153
Q

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) class

A

laxative, stimulant

154
Q

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) PO dose

A

PO: 5-15mg QD PRN

155
Q

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) rectal dose

A

Rectal: 10mg QD PRN

156
Q

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) dose adjustment

157
Q

Bisoprolol

A

Bisoprolol

158
Q

Bisoprolol class

A

antihypertensive, CHF, BB 1 selective

159
Q

Bisoprolol dose

A

PO 2.5-5mg (max 20mg/d)

160
Q

Bisoprolol contraindications

A

Cardiogenic shock, cardiac failure, or first degree heart block, sinus bradycardia

BB tx should not be withdrawn abruptly

161
Q

Bisoprolol dose adjustment

A

renal

hepatic

162
Q

Brimonidine

A

Lumify, Alphagan P

163
Q

Brimonidine (Lumify, Alphagan P) class

A

antiglaucoma, alpha2 agonist

164
Q

Brimonidine (Lumify, Alphagan P) dose

A

1 drop in affected eyes Q8h (max4x/d)

165
Q

Brimonidine (Lumify, Alphagan P) contraindication

A

Bacterial keratitis: Inadvertent contamination of multiple-dose ophthalmic solutions

CNS depression

166
Q

Brimonidine (Lumify, Alphagan P) dose adjustment

167
Q

Budesonide Nasal

168
Q

Budesonide inhalation

169
Q

Budesonide (Rhinocort, Pulmicort) class

A

corticosteroid

170
Q

Budesonide Nasal (Rhinocort) dose

A

Nasal: 1 spray (32mcg)

or 2 sprays in each nostril QD

171
Q

Budesonide Inhalation ( Pulmicort) dose

A

360-720mcg BID

172
Q

Budesonide (Rhinocort, Pulmicort) contraindications

A

May cause hypercortisolism or suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, particularly in younger children or in patients receiving high doses for prolonged periods

173
Q

Budesonide (Rhinocort, Pulmicort) dose adjustment

174
Q

Budosenide/ Formaterol

175
Q

Budosenide/ Formaterol (symbicort) class

A

inhaled corticosteroid/ beta 2 agonist

176
Q

Budosenide/ Formaterol (symbicort) dose

A

1-2 inhalations BID

177
Q

Budosenide/ Formaterol (symbicort) contraindications

A

Adrenal suppression

oropharyngeal Candida infections

178
Q

Budosenide/ Formaterol (symbicort) dose adjustment

179
Q

Bupropion

A

Wellbutrin XL, Forfivo XL, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt)

180
Q

Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Forfivo XL, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt) class

A

Antidepressant, dopamine reuptake inhibitor

181
Q

Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Forfivo XL, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt) dose

A

150mg QD (max 450mg QD) HCL salt

conversions available for hydrobromide salt

182
Q

Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Forfivo XL, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt) contraindications

A

May cause a dose-related risk of seizures. Use is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures or certain conditions with high seizure risk

183
Q

Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Forfivo XL, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt) dose adjustment

A

hepatic

renal

184
Q

Bubprenorphine/ naloxone

A

Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly

185
Q

Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly) class

A

opioid partial agonist/antagonist

186
Q

Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone) dose

A

initial: sublingual: Buprenorphine 2mg/ naloxone 0.5mg
or
Buprenorphine 4mg/ naloxone 1 mg

may titrate dose

187
Q

Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly) contraindications

A

CNS and respiratory depression (opioid)

Avoid for severe hepatic dysfunction

188
Q

Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly) dose adjustment

189
Q

Buspirone

190
Q

Buspirone class

A

antianxiety agent (serotonergic)

191
Q

Buspirone dose

A

10-15mg/day in 2-3 divided doses (max60mg/d)

192
Q

Buspirone contraindication

A

Potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome when used in combination with:

1-other serotonergic agents (eg, triptans, TCAs, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, buspirone, St John’s wort, tryptophan)

2-agents that impair metabolism of serotonin (eg, MAOIs used to tx psychiatric disorders [ie, linezolid and IV methylene blue])

193
Q

Buspirone dose adjustment

A

renal

hepatic

194
Q

Canagliflozin

195
Q

Canagliflozin (Invokana) class

A

Antidiabetic, SGLT2 inhibitor

196
Q

Canagliflozin (Invokana) dose

A

PO 100mg prior 1st meal (max 300mg/d)

197
Q

Canagliflozin (Invokana) contraindications

A

Lower limb infections, gangrene, and diabetic foot ulcers were the most common precipitating factors

May increase the risk of genital mycotic infections

Cases of necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum

Serious urinary infections including urosepsis and pyelonephritis requiring hospitalization

198
Q

Canagliflozin (Invokana) dose adjustment

199
Q

Carbamazepine

A

Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol

200
Q

Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol) class

A

anticonvulsant

201
Q

Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol) oral dose

A

initial 400 mg/d divided in 2 or 4 doses

titrated up to 800-1200 mg/d

202
Q

Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol) IV dose

A

70% of oral dose Q 6h for only 7 days

203
Q

Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol) contraindications

A

BBW: Dermatologic reactions, HLA-B*15:02 allele, aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis

In chronic therapy, withdraw gradually over 2 to 6 months to minimize the potential of increased seizure frequency

Hepatic enzyme autoinduction, monitor for dosing increases

204
Q

Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol)dose adjustment

205
Q

Carbidopa/ Levodopa

A

Duopa, Rytary, Sinemet

206
Q

Carbidopa/ Levodopa (Duopa, Rytary, Sinemet) class

A

Anti-parkinson agent, Decarboxylase inhibitor

207
Q

Carbidopa/ Levodopa (Duopa, Rytary, Sinemet) IR dose

A

IR: 25mg/100mg

or 10mg/100mg 3x/d

208
Q

Carbidopa/ Levodopa (Duopa, Rytary, Sinemet) ER dose

A

ER: 50mg/200mg BID (at least 6h apart)

209
Q

Carbidopa/ Levodopa (Duopa, Rytary, Sinemet) contrindications

A

Narrow angle glaucoma

Dietary protein: Distribute dietary protein throughout the day to avoid fluctuations in levodopa absorption

210
Q

Carbidopa/ Levodopa (Duopa, Rytary, Sinemet) dose adjustment

211
Q

Carisoprodol

212
Q

Carisoprodol (Soma) class

A

skeletal muscle relaxant

213
Q

Carisoprodol (Soma) dose

A

250-350mg 3x/d QD and at bedtime

214
Q

Carisoprodol (Soma) contraindications

A

caution in pt with hx of drug abuse or acute alcoholism; potential for drug dependency exists.

Tolerance, psychological and physical dependence to carisoprodol (and its metabolite, meprobamate) may occur with prolonged use

Limit use to 2 to 3 weeks

215
Q

Carisoprodol (Soma) dose adjustment

216
Q

carvedilol

217
Q

carvedilol (Coreg) class

A

antihypertensive/ CHF, BB

218
Q

carvedilol (Coreg) IR dose

A

IR: 3.125-50mg BID

219
Q

carvedilol (Coreg) ER dose

A

ER: 10-80mg QD

220
Q

carvedilol (Coreg) contraindications

A

BB tx should not be withdrawn abruptly (particularly in patients with CAD), but gradually tapered to avoid acute tachycardia, hypertension, and/or ischemia

221
Q

carvedilol (Coreg) dose adjustments

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