top 300 drugs by class Flashcards
Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg
Tylenol #3
Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) class
Analgesic/opioid
Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) dose
1-2 tab q4-6h (max 4g APAP/day)
limit use for 5 days for acute pain
3 days for fever
Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) contraindications
children undergoing tonsillectomy/ adenoidectomy
caution G6PD deficiency
causes hepatotoxicity
[BBW] Acetaminophen–> acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death
Acetaminophen 300mg / Codeine 30mg (tylenol#3) dose adjustment
Hepatic (APAP)
renal (codeine)
Acetaminophen (APAP) oral
Tylenol
Acetaminophen (tylenol, Ofirmev) class
analgesic
Acetaminophen PO (tylenol) dose
650mg q 4-6h (max 4g/day APAP)
Acetaminophen (APAP) IV
Ofirmev
Acetaminophen IV (ofirmev) dose
<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)
Acetaminophen Contraindications
caution with G6PD deficiency
causes hepatotoxicity
[BBW] Acetaminophen –> acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death
acetaminophen dose adjustment
hepatic
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin class
analgesic, Salicylate, anti-platelet
Aspirin Acute coronary syndrome dose
initial: 162-325mg
maintenance: 81-325mg qd
Aspirin Analgesic and antipyretic dose
IR: 325-650mg prn q4h (max 4g/day) (((higher dose)))
Aspirin contraindications
Patients with:
- asthma
- rhinitis
- nasal polyps
Do not use in children or teenagers for viral infections with or without fever –> Reye Syndrome
Aspirin dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Celecoxib
Celebrex
Celecoxib (Celebrex) class
analgesic, COX 2 selective, NSAID
Celecoxib (Celebrex) dose
100mg BID
or 200mg QD
Celecoxib (Celebrex) contraindication
Celecoxib (Celebrex) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Diclofenac PO
Cambia
Diclofenac Patch
Flector
Diclofenac Gel
Voltaren
Diclofenac (Cambia, Flector, Voltaren) class
analgesic, NSAID
Diclofenac PO (Cambia) dose
PO: 50mg 2-3x/d
Diclofenac patch (Flector) dose
Patch: apply 1 patch BID to most painful area
Diclofenac Gel (Voltaren) dose
Gel: apply 2-4g of 1% gel to affected areas 4x/d
Diclofenac (Cambia, Flector, Voltaren) contraindications
Diclofenac (Cambia, Flector, Voltaren) dose adjustment
renal
Fentanyl
Abstral, Duragesic, Fentora
Fentanyl (Abstral, Duragesic, Fentora) class
analgesic, opioid
Fentanyl (Abstral, Duragesic, Fentora) IV dose
IV: 50-100mcg LD with 25-50mcg/h titrated to pt need
Fentanyl (Abstral, Duragesic, Fentora) Transdermal dose
Transdermal: 25-100mcg/h
Fentanyl (Abstral, Duragesic, Fentora) contraindications
Life-threatening respiratory depression
Addiction, abuse, and misuse
Risk of concomitant use with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants
Fentanyl (Abstral, Duragesic, Fentora) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen
Norco, Vicodin, Lorcet
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen (Norco, Vicodin, Lorcet) class
analgesic, opioid
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen (Norco, Vicodin, Lorcet) dose
PO: Hydrocodone 2.5-10 mg Q 4-6h.
Max APAP <4g/day
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen (Norco, Vicodin, Lorcet) contraindications
Severe CNS depression
Severe respiratory depression
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen (Norco, Vicodin, Lorcet) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Hydromorphone
Diladud
Hydromorphone (Diladud) class
analgesic, opioid
Hydromorphone (Diladud) tablet dose
PO: Initial: 2-4 mg Q 4-6h prn (tablets)
parenteral doses are NOT equivalent; parenteral doses are up to 5 times more potent.
Opiate naïve (lower doses to start)
Hydromorphone (Diladud) contraindications
Hydromorphone (Diladud) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Hydromorphone (Diladud) oral solution dose
2.5 mg- 10 mg Q 3-6h prn (oral solution).
parenteral doses are NOT equivalent; parenteral doses are up to 5 times more potent.
Opiate naïve (lower doses to start)
Hydromorphone (Diladud) IV dose
IV: 0.2-1mg Q2-3h PRN
Ibuprofen
Motrin, Advil
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) class
Analgesic, NSAID
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) RX dose
400-800mg 3-4x/d (max 3200mg/d)
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) contraindications
Concurrent use with ketorolac (NSAID) or pentoxifylline
Treatment of perioperative pain with CABG
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) dose adjustment
renal
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) OTC dose
200-400 mg Q 4-6h (max 1200mg/d)
Indomethacin
Indocin; Tivorbex
Indomethacin (Indocin; Tivorbex) class
analgesic, NSAID
Indomethacin (Tivorbex) acute pain dose
PO: 20mg TID
Indomethacin (Indocin; Tivorbex) ER dose
PO: ER 75mg QD-BID
Indomethacin (Indocin; Tivorbex) contraindications
IV administration with neonates
CABG surgery
History of asthma, urticarial
Indomethacin (Indocin; Tivorbex) dose adjustment
none
Ketoralac
Toradol
Ketoralac (Toradol) class
Analgesic, NSAID
Ketoralac (Toradol) dose
IV: 30mg single dose
or 30mg Q6h (120mg)
Ketoralac (Toradol) contraindications
NSAID –» High risk of bleeding, Active or history of peptic ulcer disease, Recent or history of GI bleeding or perforation, Concurrent ASA or other NSAID use
Patients with advanced renal disease or risk of renal failure
Prophylaxis before major surgery
Suspected or confirmed cerebrovascular bleeding
Hemorrhagic diathesis
Ketoralac (Toradol) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Lidocaine
Lidoderm, Xylocaine
Lidocaine (Lidoderm, Xylocaine) class
anesthetic analgesic, local antiarrhythmic class IB
Lidocaine (Lidoderm, Xylocaine) dose
Apply 4.5 mg/kg/day divided in four doses
Apply 5% patch to painful area for 12h QD
Lidocaine (Lidoderm, Xylocaine) contraindications
Use with caution in patients with known drug sensitivities
Accumulation of metabolites may be increased in renal dysfunction
Lidocaine (Lidoderm, Xylocaine) dose adjustment
hepatic
Meloxicam tablet
Mobic
Meloxicam caps
Vivlodex
Meloxicam ODT
Omiiz
Meloxicam (Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz) class
Analgesic, COX2 Selective NSAID
Meloxicam (Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz) dose
5-15mg daily (max 15 mg/day)
Meloxicam (Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz) contraindications
Renal damage can occur (avoid use with severe impairment)
Increase in blood pressure (monitor)
Meloxicam (Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz) dose adjustment
None
Methadone
Dolophine
Methadone (Dolophine) class
analgesic opioid
Methadone (Dolophine) pain management
PO dose
IV dose
detoxification dose
PO: 2.5mg Q8h
titrated increase to achieve stable dose
IV: 2.5-10mg Q 8-12h
detoxification: PO: titrate to about 40mg/d in divided doses to achieve stabilization
Methadone (Dolophine) contraindications
Methadone (Dolophine) dose adjustment
renal
Morphine
Duramorph, MS Contin
Morphine (Duramorph, MS Contin) class
analgesic opioid
Morphine (Duramorph, MS Contin) opioid-naive dose
IV: 2.5-5mg Q3-4h
Morphine (Duramorph, MS Contin) Epidural lumbar region dose
30-100mcg/kg as a single dose
Morphine (Duramorph, MS Contin) contraindications
Caution in both renal and liver impairment—monitor patients
Morphine (Duramorph, MS Contin) dose adjustment
none
Naproxen
Naprosyn, Aleve
Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) class
analgesic, NSAID
Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) dose
250-750mg BID (max1500mg/kg)
Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) contraindications
Renal damage can occur (avoid use with severe impairment)
Increase in blood pressure (monitor)
Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve) dose adjustment
renal
oxycodone
OxyContin
oxycodone (OxyContin) class
analgesic opioid
oxycodone (OxyContin) IR initial dose
IR: 5-15mg Q4-6h prn (range 5-20mg/dose)
oxycodone (OxyContin) opioid-naive dose
ER tab
ER caps
ER tab: 10mg Q12h
ER caps: 9mg Q12h
ER caps not equivalent to ER tab
oxycodone (OxyContin) contraindications
Severe CNS depression
Severe respiratory depression
oxycodone (OxyContin) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen
Endocet, Percocet
Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen (Endocet, Percocet) class
analgesic/ opioid comb
Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen (Endocet, Percocet) dose
IR
ER
IR: 5mg moderate pain
10 mg severe pain
ER: 2 tab Q12h the second initial dose may be administered as early as 8 hours after the first initial dose if needed
(Do not exceed 4 g/day of acetaminophen)
Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen (Endocet, Percocet) contraindications
Swallow oxycodone/acetaminophen ER whole; crushing, chewing, or dissolving ER can cause rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal dose of oxycodone
Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen (Endocet, Percocet) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Phenazopyridine
Azo, Pyridium
Phenazopyridine (Azo, Pyridium) class
urinary analgesic
Phenazopyridine (Azo, Pyridium) RX dose
200mg TID after meals for 2 days
Phenazopyridine (Azo, Pyridium) OTC dose
190mg TID with or after meals up to 2 days
Phenazopyridine (Azo, Pyridium) contraindications
Reddish-orange discoloration of the urine occurs.
Drug should be discontinued if skin or sclera develop a yellow color (may indicate drug accumulation due to impaired renal excretion).
Phenazopyridine (Azo, Pyridium) dose adjustment
renal
promethazine/ codeine
Phenergan with Codeine
promethazine/ codeine (Phenergan with Codeine) class
analgesic, opioid, antitussive, H1 antagonist 1st generation
promethazine/ codeine (Phenergan with Codeine) dose
PO: 5ml (Promethazine 6.25/10 mg codeine) Q4-6h (max 30ml/d)
promethazine/ codeine (Phenergan with Codeine) contraindications
Coma or CNS depressants
Altered cardiac conduction
Anticholinergic side effects
Extrapyramidal symptoms
promethazine/ codeine (Phenergan with Codeine) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Tramadol
Ultram
Tramadol (Ultram) class
analgesic
Tramadol (Ultram) dose
25-100mg Q4-6h prn (400mg/d)
Tramadol (Ultram) contraindications
Paralytic ileus
Severe respiratory depression
Drug abuse and dependence
Increase risk of seizures
Serotonin syndrome
Tramadol (Ultram) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Bubprenorphine/ naloxone
Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly
Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly) class
opioid partial agonist/antagonist
Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone) dose
initial: sublingual: Buprenorphine 2mg/ naloxone 0.5mg
or
Buprenorphine 4mg/ naloxone 1 mg
may titrate dose
Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly) contraindications
CNS and respiratory depression (opioid)
Avoid for severe hepatic dysfunction
Buprenorphine/ naloxone (Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsoly) dose adjustment
hepatic
Naloxone
Eyzio, Narcan
Naloxone (Eyzio, Narcan) class
opioid antagonist
Naloxone (Eyzio, Narcan) dose
opioid overdose IV, IM, SQ
Intranasal
IV, IM, SubQ: Initial 0.4 -2 mg Q 2 -3 minutes up to 10 mg total
Intranasal: 4 mg (1 spray) as single dose in one nostril. May repeat in 3-5 min if respiratory depression persists
Naloxone (Eyzio, Narcan) dose adjustment
none
Acyclovir
zovirax
Acyclovir (zovirax) class
antiviral
Acyclovir (zovirax) dose
PO
IV
Shingles
800mg 5 x/day for 7-10 days.
Initiate at earliest sign or symptom; most effective when initiated ≤72 hours after rash onset
IV: 10-15 mg/kg/dose q8h for 10-14 days
Acyclovir (zovirax) contraindications
neurotoxicity esp with renal failure
Acyclovir (zovirax) dose adjustment
renal
Oseltamivir
Tamiflu
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) class
antiviral
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) dose
Prophylaxis: 75 mg QD
Treatment: 75 mg BID
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) dose adjustment
renal
Valacyclovir
Valterx
Valacyclovir (Valterx) class
antiviral
Valacyclovir (Valterx) dose
Treatment, initial episode:
PO: 1 g BID for 7-10 days
Treatment, recurrent episode: PO: 500 mg BID for 3 days
or 1 g QD for 5 days.
Suppressive therapy (eg, for severe and/or frequent recurrences): PO: 500 mg or 1 g QD
Valacyclovir (Valterx) contraindications
CNS AEs
Valacyclovir (Valterx) dose adjustment
renal
Alendronate
Fosamax, Binosto
Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) class
Bisphosphonate
Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) dose
Prophylaxis: 5mg qd or 35mg q wk
treatment: 10mg qd or 70mg q wk
Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) contraindications
Esophageal abnormalities or high risk for adverse esophageal effects
Hypocalcemia
Inability to sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes
Atypical femur fractures
Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto) dose adjustment
renal
Ibandronate
Boniva
Ibandronate (Boniva) class
Bisphosphonate
Ibandronate (Boniva) dose
PO
IV
PO: 150mg Q month
IV: 3mg Q 3 months
Ibandronate (Boniva) contraindications
Esophageal abnormalities or high risk for adverse esophageal effects
Hypocalcemia
Inability to sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes
Ibandronate (Boniva) dose adjustment
renal
Risedronate
Actonel
Risedronate (Actonel) class
Bisphosphonate
Risedronate (Actonel) dose
IR
DR
IR: Prevention and treatment: 5 mg QD or 35 mg Q wk or 150 mg Q month
DR: 35 mg Q wk
Risedronate (Actonel) contraindications
Esophageal abnormalities which delay esophageal emptying
Hypocalcemia
Inability to sit or stand for 30 minutes
Atypical femur fractures
Osteonecrosis of the jaw
Risedronate (Actonel) dose adjustments
renal
Alprazolam
Xanax
Alprazolam (Xanax) class
BDZ
Alprazolam (Xanax) dose
IR
ER
IR: 0.25-0.5 mg 3x/d (max 4mg/day)
ER: 0.5 -1 mg QD; titrate dose every 3 to 4 days in increments ≤1 mg/day (range: 3 to 6 mg/day)
Alprazolam (Xanax) contraindications
Benzodiazepines have been associated with anterograde amnesia
Alprazolam (Xanax) dose adjustment
hepatic
Clonazepam
Klonopin
Clonazepam (Klonopin) class
BDZ
Clonazepam (Klonopin) dose
0.25-2mg BID (max 4mg/day)
Clonazepam (Klonopin) contraindications
Anterograde amnesia
CNS depression
Potential for abuse
Clonazepam (Klonopin) dose adjustment
none
Diazepam
Valium, Diastat (rectal)
Diazepam (Valium, Diastat (rectal)) class
BZD
Diazepam (Valium, Diastat (rectal)) dose
PO, IM,IV
rectal
Anxiety
PO, IM, IV: 2-10 mg 2-4x/ day PRN
(note: IM has erratic absorption and is not recommended)
Rectal: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg (max 20 mg)
Diazepam (Valium, Diastat (rectal)) contraindications
Anterograde amnesia
Drug abuse potential
Diazepam (Valium, Diastat (rectal)) dose adjustments
hepatic
Lorazepam
Ativan
Lorazepam (Ativan) class
BDZ
Lorazepam (Ativan) dose
PO
IV
Anxiety
PO: 2-6mg in divided doses (10 mg/day)
Agitation
IV: 0.02-0.06 mg/kg every 2-6 hours
Lorazepam (Ativan) contraindications
Severe respiratory depression
Abuse potential
Lorazepam (Ativan) dose adjustment
hepatic
Midazolam
Nayzilam (nasal)
Midazolam (Nayzilam) class
BDZ
Midazolam (Nayzilam) dose
Pre-op sedation
seizures
Pre-op sedation
IV: 0.1 to 0.35 mg/kg over 20 to 30 seconds
Seizures (nasal): 5 mg (one spray) as a single dose in one nostril; may repeat dose in 10 minutes in alternate nostril based on response and tolerability
Midazolam (Nayzilam) contraindications
Anterograde amnesia
Midazolam (Nayzilam) dose adjustments
none
Temazepam
Restoril
Temazepam (Restoril) class
BDZ
Temazepam (Restoril) dose
7.5-30mg at bedtime
Temazepam (Restoril) contraindications
Pregnancy
Benzodiazepines have been associated with anterograde amnesia
Temazepam (Restoril) dose adjustment
none
Trazodone
Deseryl
Trazodone (Deseryl) class
antidepressant, SSRI
Trazodone (Deseryl) dose
Insomnia
25mg-200mg at bedtime
Trazodone (Deseryl) contraindications
Serotonin syndrome
Prolongs the QT/QTc interval
Trazodone (Deseryl) dose adjustment
none
Vilazodone
Viibryd
Vilazodone (Viibryd) class
antidepressant SSRI
Vilazodone (Viibryd) dose
10mg QD for 7days
then increase to 20 then 40 QD
Vilazodone (Viibryd) contraindications
Serotonin syndrome
Vilazodone (Viibryd) dose adjustment
none
Escitalopram
Lexapro
Escitalopram (Lexapro) class
antidepressant, SSRI
Escitalopram (Lexapro) dose
10-20mg QD (max 20mg/day)
Escitalopram (Lexapro) contraindications
[BBW]Antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults
Potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has occurred with serotonergic agents
Escitalopram (Lexapro) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) class
antidepressant, SSRI
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) dose
5-20 mg QD (max 80mg/day)
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) contraindications
Potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome (SS) has occurred with serotonergic agents
When discontinuing antidepressant treatment that has lasted for >3 weeks, gradually taper the dose
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) dose adjustment
hepatic
Paroxetine
Paxil
Paroxetine (Paxil) class
antidepressant, SSRI
Paroxetine (Paxil) dose
IR
CR
Depression
IR: 20 mg QD; may increase dose based on response and tolerability in increments of 10 to 20 mg/day at intervals ≥1 week to a maximum of 50 mg/day
CR: 25 mg QD; may increase based on response and tolerability in increments of 12.5 mg/day at intervals ≥1 week to a maximum of 62.5 mg/day
Paroxetine (Paxil) contraindications
Potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome (SS) has occurred with serotonergic agents
When discontinuing antidepressant treatment that has lasted for >3 weeks, gradually taper the dose
Discontinuing paroxetine or switching to another antidepressant unless the benefits of therapy justify continuing treatment during pregnancy
Paroxetine (Paxil) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Sertraline
Zoloft
Sertraline (Zoloft) class
antidepressant, SSRI
Sertraline (Zoloft) dose
Depression
50-100mg/day (max 200mg/day)
Sertraline (Zoloft) contraindications
Potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome (SS) has occurred with serotonergic agents
When discontinuing antidepressant treatment that has lasted for >3 weeks, gradually taper the dose
Sertraline (Zoloft) dose adjustment
hepatic
Citalopram
Celexa
Citalopram (Celexa) class
antidepressant, SSRI
Citalopram (Celexa) dose
Depression:
10-40 mg daily
Due to the risk of QT prolongation, the maximum recommended daily dose for all indications is 40 mg. A lower maximum daily dose of 20 mg is recommended in patients >60 years of age, those with significant hepatic impairment, and patients who are concurrently receiving medications that significantly increase citalopram levels (eg, cimetidine, omeprazole) or known poor metabolizers of CYP2C19 substrates
Citalopram (Celexa) contraindications
Potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome (SS) has occurred with serotonergic agents
Avoid use in CYP2C19 poor metabolizers
Citalopram (Celexa) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Desvenlafaxine
Pristiq, Khedezla
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla) class
SNRI
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla) dose
25-50 mg daily (some studies support titration up to 400 mg daily)
When discontinuing antidepressants that has lasted for >3 weeks, gradually taper the dose (eg, over 2 to 4 weeks) to minimize withdrawal symptoms
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla) contraindications
Serotonin syndrome
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla) dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Venlafaxine
Effexor
Venlafaxine (Effexor ) class
SNRI
Venlafaxine (Effexor )dose
Depression
37.5-75mg QD (225mg/day)
Venlafaxine (Effexor ) contraindications
Serotonin syndrome
Venlafaxine (Effexor ) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) class
antidepressant, SNRI
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) dose
30-60mg QD (max 120mg/day)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) contraindications
Concurrent use of MAOI, TCA, or linezolid
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline class
Antidepressant, TCA
Amitriptyline dose
Depression:
25-50 mg QD at bedtime or in divided doses,
can gradually increase to 100-300 mg daily
Amitriptyline contraindications
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
Amitriptyline dose adjustment
none
Nortriptyline
Pamelor
Nortriptyline (Pamelor) class
antidepressant, TCA
Nortriptyline (Pamelor) dose
Depression
25mg 3-4x/day
(150mg/day)
Nortriptyline (Pamelor) contraindications
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
Nortriptyline is metabolized hepatically; use with caution
Nortriptyline (Pamelor) dose adjustment
none
Bupropion
Wellbutrin, Frofivo, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Frofivo, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt)) class
antidepressant, dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Frofivo, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt)) dose
150mg daily (max 450mg/day) for HCl salt
conversions available for hydrobromide salt
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Frofivo, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt)) contraindications
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
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Frofivo, Aplenzin (hydrobromide salt)) dose adjustment
hepatic
renal
Mirtazapine
Remeron
Mirtazapine (Remeron) class
Antidepressant, alpha 2 antagonist
Mirtazapine (Remeron) dose
MDD:
15mg QD at bedtime
increase dose in 15mg increments at intervals no less than Q 1-2wks (45mg/day)
Mirtazapine (Remeron) contraindications
Mirtazapine (Remeron) dose adjustment
none
Buspirone
Buspirone
Buspirone class
Anti anxiety agent
Buspirone dose
10-15mg/day in 2-3 divided doses
max 60mg/day
Buspirone contraindications
Potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome has occurred with serotonergic agents, including buspirone, particularly when used in combination with other serotonergic agents (eg, triptans, TCAs, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, buspirone, St John’s wort, tryptophan) or agents that impair metabolism of serotonin (eg, MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders, other MAOIs [ie, linezolid and IV methylene blue])
Buspirone dose adjustment
renal
hepatic
Amiodarone PO
Pacerone
Amiodarone IV
Nexterone
Amiodarone PO (Pacerone, Nexterone) class
antiarrhythmic class III
Amiodarone PO (Pacerone) dose
PO: 200-1600 mg/day in 1-2 divided doses
Amiodarone IV (Nexterone) dose
IV: 150-300mg infused over 10 min
Amiodarone PO (Pacerone, Nexterone) contraindications
Hypersensitivity to iodine
BBW:
Hepatotoxicity (may be fatal). Obtain baseline and periodic liver transaminases and discontinue or reduce dose if the increase exceeds 3 times normal or doubles in a patient with an elevated baseline
Amiodarone PO (Pacerone, Nexterone) dose adjustment
hepatic
Digoxin
Lanoxin, Digitek
Digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek) class
cardiac glycoside, antiarrhythmic class IV
Digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek) dose
PO:0125-0.25mg QD
Total digitalizing dose: Initial: IV: 0.25 to 0.5 mg over several minutes, with repeat doses of 0.25 mg every 6 hours to a maximum of 1.5 mg over 24 hours
Digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek) contraindications
Correct electrolyte disturbances, especially hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, prior to use and throughout therapy
Digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek) dose adjustment
renal
Verapamil
Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM
Verapamil (Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM) class
antihypertensive, CCB antiarrhythmic, class IV
Verapamil (Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM) dose
IR
SR
IV
PO: IR: 80-160mg 3x/day
SR: 180-480mg QD
IV: 2.5-10mg over 2 min, repeat if necessary
Verapamil (Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM) contraindications
Due to its negative inotropic and chronotropic effects, use is generally avoided in patients:
1- taking a BB
2- HFrEF
3- sinus node dysfunction, or 2nd or 3rd degree AV block unless a functioning pacemaker has been placed