Miscellaneous Tips

Question 1

levothyroxine

Answer 1

take with water 30 mins before breakfast to increase absorption, take same way every day, take > 4 hours apart from antacids and iron, may take several weeks to see symptoms improve

Question 2

tamsulosin

Answer 2

take 30 mins after the same meal each day to increase absorption, orthostatic hypotension, headache, dizziness

Question 3

tolterodine

Answer 3

constipation, dry mouth, headache

Question 4

donepezil

Answer 4

nausea, diarrhea, risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs, prolonged QT interval

Question 5

alendronate

Answer 5

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

Question 6

allopurinol

Answer 6

report rash to prescriber if it occurs, nausea, diarrhea, gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

Question 7

oseltamivir

Answer 7

nausea/vomiting, headache, does not replace influenza vaccine, must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms

Question 8

ferrous sulfate

Answer 8

best absorbed on empty stomach but take with food if stomach upset occurs, separate 2 hours before or after other medications, black stools, constipation common

Question 9

sumatriptan

Answer 9

tingling and dizziness, avoid of history of cardiovascular disease, overuse (10+ days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

Question 10

tadalafil

Answer 10

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