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#10 Miscellaneous Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: levothyroxine

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Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint

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COMMON STRENGTHS: levothyroxine

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25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: levothyroxine

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: levothyroxine

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hypothyroidism

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COUNSELING TIPS: levothyroxine

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  • take with water at least 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption
  • take the same way everyday
  • take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
  • may take several weeks to see symptoms improve
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BRAND NAME: tamsulosin

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Flomax

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COMMON STRENGTHS: tamsulosin

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0.4 mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: tamsulosin

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: tamsulosin

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  • benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • ureteral stone expulsion
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COUNSELING TIPS: tamsulosin

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  • take 30 mins after the same meal each day to increase absorption
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • headache
  • dizziness
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BRAND NAME: tolterodine

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Detrol LA

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COMMON STRENGTHS: tolterodine

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2mg, 4mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: tolterodine

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: tolterodine

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overactive bladder

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COUNSELING TIPS: tolterodine

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  • constipation
  • dry mouth
  • headache
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BRAND NAME: donepezil

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Aricept

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COMMON STRENGTHS: donepezil

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5mg, 10mg, 23mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: donepezil

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  • daily, at bedtime
  • max: 23mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: donepezil

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  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Dementia
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COUNSELING TIPS: donepezil

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  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
  • prolonged QT interval
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BRAND NAME: alendronate

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COMMON STRENGTHS: alendronate

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5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: alendronate

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INDICATIONS/USE: alendronate

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COUNSELING TIPS: alendronate
- take 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption - ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake - take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 mins - report heartburn or bone pain to physician
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BRAND NAME: allopurinol
Zyloprim
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COMMON STRENGTHS: allopurinol
100mg, 300mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: allopurinol
- daily - max: 800mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: allopurinol
gout
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COUNSELING TIPS: allopurinol
- report rash to prescriber if it occurs - may cause nausea and/or diarrhea - gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
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BRAND NAME: oseltamivir
Tamiflu
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COMMON STRENGTHS: oseltamivir
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: oseltamivir
- flu prevention: one capsule once daily for 10 days - flu treatment: one capsule twice daily for 5 days
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INDICATIONS/USE: oseltamivir
influenza prevention or treatment
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COUNSELING TIPS: oseltamivir
- nausea/vomiting - headache - does not replace influenza vaccine - must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
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BRAND NAME: ferrous sulfate
Slow Fe, FeroSul
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COMMON STRENGTHS: ferrous sulfate
325 mg (65mg elemental iron)
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COMMON FREQUENCY: ferrous sulfate
daily, BID, TID
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INDICATIONS/USE: ferrous sulfate
- iron deficiency - dietary supplement
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COUNSELING TIPS: ferrous sulfate
- best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs - separate 2 hrs before or after other medications - black stools - constipation common
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BRAND NAME: sumatriptan
Imitrex
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COMMON STRENGTHS: sumatriptan
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: sumatriptan
- one tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief - max: 200mg/day
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INDICATIONS/USE: sumatriptan
- acute treatment of migraine - cluster headache
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COUNSELING TIPS: sumatriptan
- tingling, dizziness common - avoid if history of cardiovascular disease - overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
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BRAND NAME: tadalafil
Cialis
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COMMON STRENGTHS: tadalafil
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
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COMMON FREQUENCY: tadalafil
QD
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INDICATIONS/USE: tadalafil
- erectile dysfunction - benign prostatic hyperplasia - pulmonary hypertension
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COUNSELING TIPS: tadalafil
- do not take more than once daily - avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure - avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use - headache and flushing - report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use

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