Week 8 Flashcards
Cialis
Brand: Cialis
Generic: tadalafil
Class: phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme inhibitor
Indication: benign prostatic hyperplasia, ED
Counseling points:
- Seek medical attention if erection lasts longer than 4 hours
- Do not take if you are taking nitrates
Zyloprim
Brand: Zyloprim
Generic: allopurinol
Class: antigout agent, xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Indication: gout, nephrolithiasis, tumor lysis syndrome prevention
Counseling points:
“This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
Do not take vitamin C without asking your doctor or healthcare provider. Too much vitamin C can increase the chance of getting kidney stones.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Alcohol can also increase the chance of stomach problems and increase the amount of uric acid in your blood. Avoid alcoholic drinks.”
Uloric
Brand: Uloric
Generic: febuxostat
Class: antigout agent, xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Indication: hyperuricemia
Counseling points:
- Increase fluid intake to prevent kidney stones
- Discontinue at first signs of a rash
Avodart
Brand: Avodart Generic: dutasteride Class: 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor Indication: benign prostatic hyperplasia Counseling points: - Women should not handle capsules - May take 3-6 mo or longer for symptom relief and shrinkage of prostate to occur
Evista
Brand: Evista
Generic: raloxifene
Class: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
Indication: osteoporosis
Counseling points:
- Caution for increased risk of cardiovascular disorders and thromboembolic disease; Hot flashes or leg cramps may occur.
- Supplemental calcium or vitamin D may be required if dietary intake is not adequate
Hytrin
Brand: Hytrin Generic: terazosin Class: alpha 1 blocker, antihypertensive Indication: benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension Counseling points: - First-dose associated syncope. - May cause orthostasis and dizziness - Take at bedtime to avoid dizziness - May be taken without regard to meals
Flomax
Brand: Flomax Generic: tamsulosin Class: alpha 1 blocker Indication: benign prostatic hyperplasia Counseling points: - Should be taken 30 min after the same meal every day - May cause dizziness
Ranexa
Brand: Ranexa Generic: ranolazine Class: antianginal agent Indication: chronic angina Counseling points: - May cause dizziness - Swallow whole - Avoid grapefruit juice
Klor-co
Brand: Klor-con
Generic: potassium chloride
Class: electrolyte supplement
Indication: hypokalemia
Counseling points:
- Avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes;
- Take with food or milk and full glass of water to avoid GI upset;
- May occasionally notice non-absorbable wax tablet shell in stool
Arimidex
Brand: Arimidex
Generic: anastrozole
Class: antineoplastic agent, aromatase inhibitor
Indication: breast cancer
Counseling points:
- May cause decrease in bone mineral density
- Monitor bone mineral density and supplement with calcium and vitamin D
- May increase cholesterol
- Side effects include nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, loss of appetite, musculo-skeletal pain, headache, sleepiness, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, or loss of hair (will grow again)
- Can worsen ischemic heart disease
Plaquenil
Brand: Plaquenil Generic: hydroxychloroquine Class: aminoquinoline- antimalarial Indication: lupus, malaria, RA Counseling points: - May cause vertigo, tinnitus, n/v, and many others! - Take with meal or glass of milk
Prograf, Astagraf XL, Envarsus XL
Brand: Prograf, Astagraf XL, Envarsus XL
Generic: tacrolimus
Class: aalcineurin inhibitor, immunosuppressant agent
Indication: organ rejection prophylaxis
Counseling points:
- Take consistently either with or without food
- Avoid drinking or eating grapefruit products
- CYP 4450 3A4 drug interactions
- Report any signs of infection to health care provider
Ditropan
Brand: Ditropan Generic: oxybutynin Class: urinary antispasmodic agent Indication: overactive bladder Counseling points: - May cause anticholinergic side effects such as dry mouth, blurry vision, dizziness, and constipation - Alcohol may intensify side effects
Elmiron
Brand: Elmiron Generic: pentosan Class: urinary analgesic Indication: interstitial cystitis Counseling points: - Empty stomach - May take up to 6 months before you feel better - Common side effects are upset stomach, diarrhea, headache, loss of hair
