Top 200 Drugs Midterm P2 Flashcards

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Singulair

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montelukast, Allergies/Resp, B
store at room temp
Tab, Chew tab, packet
4,5,10 mg
Labeled: chronic asthma and allergic rhinitis
Unlabeled: acute asthma
SE: drowsiness/dizziness, fatigue, rash
Other: Comes chewable or granules. Can cause behavioral changes in children, up to and including suicide. Give at night.
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Symbicort

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budesonide/formoterol, Allergies/Resp, C
store at room temp
Inhaler
160 or 80/4.5
Labeled: Asthma and COPD
Unlabeled: Able to use in children 5-11
SE: Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation
Other: prime it, clean it, rinse mouth after dose
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Advair

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fluticasone/salmeterol, Allergies/Resp, C
Store at room temp
Inhaler
100/50, 250/50, 500/50
Labeled: Asthma and COPD
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation
Other: rinse mouth after dose
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Allegra

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fexofenadine, Allergies/Resp, C
Store at room temp
Tab, Susp. ODT
60, 180
Labeled: allergic rhinitis
Unlabeled:N/A
SE:Headache, nausea, vomiting
Other: do not take with fruit juices
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Flonase, Flovent HFA

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fluticasone, Allergies/Resp, C
Store at room temp
Nasal Inhaler, Oral Inhaler
n:160 v: 44, 110, 220
Labeled: Asthma and COPD
Unlabeled:N/A
SE: Headache, upper respiratory tract infection, throat irritation
Other: Prime it, clean it, rinse mouth after dose. Shake well
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Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

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albuterol, Allergies/Resp, C
Store at room temp
Inhaler
90
Labeled: Rescue inhalers for broncho spasms (exercise induced or obstructed airway)
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: dizziness, headache, jittery feeling
Other: shake, prime, clean it, rinse mouth after
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Nasonex

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mometasone, Allergies/Resp, C
Store at room temp
Nasal Inhaler
50
Labeled: allergic rhinitis and nasal pollups
Unlabeled: N/A
SE:headache, fatigue, depression
Other: spray to the outside of the nose, do not sniff after taking it
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Spiriva Handihaler

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tiotropium , Allergies/Resp, C
Store at room temp
Inhaler
18
Labeled: COPD and bronchospasms
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: xerostomia (dry mouth) and Upper respiratory tract infection
Other: DO NOT SWALLOW CAPSULE!!!
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Tessalon

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benzonatate, Allergies/Resp, C
store at cool temp
Pearl
100, 200
Labeled: Non-productive cough
Unlabeled: n/a
SE: n/a
Other: store at a cool temperature, do not chew
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Adderall

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dextroamphetamine/amphetamine, Stimulants, C
store at room temp
Tab, Cap
5 to 30
Labeled: ADHD, narcolepsy
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: appetite suppression, headache, insomnia, cardiac issues, dependancy issues
Other: take in the morning
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Vyvanse

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lisdexamfetamine, Stimulants, C
store at room temp
Cap
20-70
Labeled: ADHD
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: appetite suppression, headache, insomnia, cardiac issues, dependancy issues
Other: take in the morning
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Ritalin

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methylphenidate, Stimulants, C
store at room temp
Tab, (Cap-SR)
5, 10, 20
Labeled: ADHD, narcolepsy
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: appetite suppression, headache, insomnia, cardiac issues, dependancy issues
Other: take in the morning
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Amoxil

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amoxicillin, Antibiotic, B
store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge
Tab/cap/chew tab/susp
Labeled: infections/dental prophylasis
Unlabeled: post-anthrax exposure
SE: N/V/D headache
Other: may interact with OC’s, make sure to finish, evenly spread out doses (as much as possible), take with food, do not use in patients with mono (rash)

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Penicillin VK

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penicillin VK, Antibiotic, B
store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge
Tab/solution
Labeled: infections/prophylaxis of rheumatic fever
Unlabeled: none
SE: N/V/D and candidiasis
Other: take on an empty stomach. 250 mg = 400,000 units. Contains potassium

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Augmentin

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amoxicillin /clavulanate, Antibiotic, B
Store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge
tab/susp
Labeled: susceptible bact. Infections
Unlabeled: none
SE: nausea and diarrhea, chlostridium dificile
Other: take with meals, contains potassium, doses are NOT equivilant (amox yes, clav no)

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Cipro

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ciprofloxacin, Antibiotic, C
store at room temp
tab/IV/susp/otic/ophth	
Labeled: infections
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: N/V/D headache
Other: take with food, not within 2 hours of antacids, multivitamins, dairy (Ca, Fe, Zinc), not recommend in children
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Levaquin

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levofloxacin, Antibiotic, C
store at room temp
tab/IV/solution/ophth
Labeled: community acquired pneumonia
Unlabeled: N/A
SE: N/V/D headache and insomnia
Other: take with food, not within 2 hours of antacids, multivitamins, dairy (Ca, Fe, Zinc), not recommend in children
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Adoxa, Periostat, Doryx

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doxycycline, Antibiotic, D
store at room temp
cap/tab/susp/syrup/IV
Labeled: infections
Unlabeled: Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
SE: N/V/D, if taken in 3rd trimester or chidren take before they get permanent teeth, can stain those teeth yellow
Other: take with food, not with milk, antacids, etc., will cause photosensitivity

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Bactrim, Septra

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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, Antibiotic, C
store at room temp
tab/IV/susp
Labeled: UTI and otitis media
Unlabeled: MRSA
SE: N/V, annorexia, rash, photosensitivity
Other: increase water intake, for kids dose on TMP component, not SMZ (always 5:1 S:T)

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Cleocin

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clindamycin, Antibiotic, B
store at room temp
cap/IV/topical
Labeled: anaerobes
Unlabeled: pneumocystis crini pneumonia (PCP) (common in aids pop)
SE: rash N/V/D
Other: increase water intake, given around the clock

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Zithromax

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azithromycin, Antibiotic, B
store at room temp
tab/IV/susp
Labeled: infections
Unlabeled: dental prophylaxis (for pts intollerant to penicillins)
SE: N/V/D and rash
Other: with food, 2 hours from antacids, multivitamins, dairy

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Keflex

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cephalexin, Antibiotic, B
store solids at room temp, liquids in fridge
cap/tab/susp
Labeled: infections
Unlabeled: none
SE: headache N/V abdominal pain
Other: best taken on an empty stomach
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Flagyl

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metronidazole, Antibiotic, B
store at room temp
tab/cap/IV/topical
Labeled: anaerobes
Unlabeled: Chron's disease
SE: Rash, nausea, headache
Other: best taken on an empty stomach, no alcohol (even mouth wash) during and up to two days after finishing
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Omnicef

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cefdinir, Antibiotic, B
store solid at room temp, liquid in fridge
cap/susp
Labeled: community aquired pneumonia, bronchitis
Unlabeled: none
SE: diarrhea, nausea, headache
Other: does not matter w/ w/o food. 2 hours from antacids etc

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Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid

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levothyroxine, Thyroid, A
store at room temp
tab/IV
Labeled: hypothyroidism
Unlabeled: organ donation (to help “ripen” organs for “harvest”)
SE: headache, fatigue, increased HR, palpitations
Other: take on an empty stomach with NOTHING for 30 minutes. DO NOT use for weight loss (black box warning),

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Zocor

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simvastatin, cholesterol, X
store at room temp
tab
5,10,20,40,80
Labeled: hyperlipidemia, secondary prevention cardio events
Unlabeled: none
SE: HA, N, Const, URTI, Afib
Other: w or w out food, evening for max effect
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Lipitor

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atorvastatin, cholesterol, X
store at room temp
tab
10,20,40,80
Labeled: dyslipidemia, primary prevention CV disease
Unlabeled: secondary prevention TIA
SE: D, N, UTI, Arthralgia
Other: w food, limit grapefruit juice
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Mevacor

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lovastatin, cholesterol, X
store at room temp
tab
10,20,40
Labeled: hypercholesterolemia, CAD
Unlabeled: none
SE: HA, DZ, C,D,gas
Other: w food, limit grapefruit juice
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Crestor

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rosuvastatin, cholesterol, X
store at room temp
tab
5,10,20,40
Labeled: dyslipidemia, primary prevention CV disease
Unlabeled: none
SE: myalgia, HA, N, DZ
Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
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Vytorin

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ezetimibe/simvastatin, cholesterol, X
store at room temp
tab
10/10.10/20,10/40, 10/80
Labeled: hypercholesterolemia
Unlabeled: none
SE: D, arthralgia, URTI
Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
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Pravachol

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pravastatin, cholesterol, X
store at room temp
tab
10,20,40,80
Labeled: hypercholesterolemia, secondary prevention in CHD, hyperlipidemias
Unlabeled: none
SE: HA, Chest pain, N,V,D
Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
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Zetia

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ezetimibe, cholesterol, C
store at room temp
tab
10
Labeled: hypercholesterolemia
Unlabeled: none
SE: D, URTI, fatigue
Other: w or w out food, w out regard to time of day
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Lopid

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gemfibrozil, cholesterol, C
store at room temp
tab
600
Labeled: hyoertriglyceridemia
Unlabeled: none
SE: dyspepsia, ab pain, fatigue
Other: 30 min prior to breakfast or dinner
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Tricor

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fenofibrate, cholesterol, C
store at room temp
tab
48,145
Labeled: serum triglycerides, dyslipidemisa Iia and Iib
Unlabeled: none
SE: liver function, ab pain, resp disorder
Other: w or w out food 6 to 8 weeks for efficacy

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Lovaza

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omega-3 acid, cholesterol, C
store at room temp
cap
1g
Labeled: hypertriglyceridemia
Unlabeled: IgA nephropathy
SE: DZ
Other: w meals, swallow whole
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Niaspan

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niacin, cholesterol, A/C
store at room temp
tab/cap
500,750, 1000
Labeled: dyslipidemia Iia and Iib
Unlabeled: none
SE: flushing, HA DZ
Other: w food  and at bedtime
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Phenergan

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promethazine, antiemetic, C
store at room temp
tab/inj/supp/syrup
12.5,25,50
Labeled: allergies, antiemetic, motion sickness
Unlabeled: BBWarning <2 yrs and Inj
SE: Drowzi
Other: no alcohol
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Zofran, Zofran ODT

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ondansetron, antiemetic, B
store at room temp
tab/odt/inj/sol
4,8
Labeled: post chemo N, V, PONV
Unlabeled: hyperemesis
SE: HA, Fatigue, Const
Other: before chemo or anest, w or w out food
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Prilosec

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omeprazole, GI, C
store at room temp
cap/granules/tab
10,20,40
Labeled: short term ulcer, GERD, hypersecretory
Unlabeled: healing ulcers
SE: HA, DZ, Ab pain, D, N
Other: empty stomach, best before breakfast
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Nexium

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esomeprazole, GI, B
store at room temp
cap/granules/inj
20,40
Labeled: short term ulcer, GERD, hypersecretory
Unlabeled: prevention peptic ulcer
SE: HA, D, Insomnia, N
Other: one hour before breakfast
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Zantac

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ranitidine, GI, B
store at room temp
cap/tab/IV/inj/syr/eff
75,150,300
Labeled: short term ulcer, GERD, Hpylori
Unlabeled: upper GI bleed
SE: HA, insomnia, DZ
Other: w or w out food
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Protonix

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pantoprazole, GI, B
store at room temp
tab/gran/susp
20,40
Labeled: GERD, hypersecretory
Unlabeled: peptic ulcer disease, Hpylori
SE: HA, D, Ab pain
Other: before breakfast
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Pepcid

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famotidine, GI, B
store at room temp
tab/inj/susp/chew
10,20
Labeled: duodenal ulcers, GERD, hypersecretory
Unlabeled: Hpylori
SE: HA, DZ, D,V,N
Other: w food
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Prevacid

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lansoprazole, GI, B
store at room temp
cap/tab/solu
15,30
Labeled: ulcers, Hpylori ,GERD
Unlabeled: none
SE: HA, DZ, D, Ab pain
Other: before breakfast
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Colyte, GoLYTELY

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Polyethylene Glycol - electrolytes, GI, C
store in refrige
powder
multiple strengths
Labeled: bowel prep
Unlabeled: bowel irrigation
SE: Abdominal distension, D, abdominal pain
Other: rapid drinking, no flavoring, no other meds w in 1 hr

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Klor-Con, Klor-Con M

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potassium chloride, Supplement, C
store at room temp
cap/IV/tab/powder
10,15,20 meQ
Labeled: Prevention hypokelemida
Unlabeled: None
SE: Ab pain, D,N,V,gas
Other: Increase fluid intake, remain upright for 30 min, dietary K+
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Delpin, Folvite

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folic acid, Supplement, A
store at room temp
tab/inj
0.4,0.8,1mg
Labeled: anemias, folate deficiency, prevent neural tube defects
Unlabeled: cofactor methanol toxicity
SE: rash, malaise
Other: DFE=Dietary folate equivalent, food vs supplement
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Drisdol

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Vitamin D (ergocalciferol), vitamins, C
Store at room temp
tab/cap/sol
50,000Units
Labeled: rickets, hypoparathyroidism, dietary
UnlabeledChronic kidney disease
SE: None
Other: 1mcg=40 Iunits
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Fosamax

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alendronate, Osteo, C
Store at room temp
tab/sol
5,10,35,40,70 mg
Labeled: osteoporosis. Pagets
Unlabeled: none
SE: hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, HA
Other: Take with Plain water 6-8oz, 30 min before anything, stay upright for 30 min
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Premarin

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conjugated estrogens, HRT, X
Store at room temp
tab/inj
0.3,0.45,0.625,0.9,1.25 mg
Labeled: vasomotor symptoms, menopause
Unlabeled: uremic bleeding
SE: **BBW (cardio, dementia, cancer), HA, pain, itching, gas
Other: will decrease folic acid absorption
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Gianvi

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drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol, OC, X
Store at room temp
tab
0.02/3mg
Labeled: prev pregnancy, acne, pmdd
Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness
Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
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Sprintec, Ortho Tri-Cyclin Lo

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ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate, OC, X
Store at room temp
tab
0.035/0.25mg
Labeled: prev pregnancy, acne
Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness
Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
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Loestrin 24 Fe

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ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone, OC, X
Store at room temp
tab
0.02/1mg
Labeled: prev pregnancy, acne, vasomotor
Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,pain, dysfunctional uterine
SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness
Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
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Nuvaring

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ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel, OC, X
Store in refrige
topical ring	
0.015/0.12mg
Labeled: prevent pregnancy
Unlabeled: hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,pain, dysfunctional uterine
SE: N, V, HA, breast tenderness
Other: Day 1 or Sunday start? Missed dose?
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Estrace

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estradiol, HT, X
Store at room temp
tab
0.5,1mg
Labeled: menopause symptoms
Unlabeled: none
SE: **BBW (cardio, dementia, cancer), DVT, HA, D, N, V
Other: regular checkups to monitor, Vit D and Ca intake
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Depo-Provera

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medroxyprogesterone, OC, X
store at room temp
tab/inj
150mg/mL
Labeled: prev pregnancy, endometrial, pain, horm imbalance
Unlabeled: endo carcinoma
SE: DZ, HA, Nervous, weight gain
Other: First 5 days of period, Shake, deep IM
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Glucophage, Glucophage XR

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metformin, Diabetes, B
Store at room temp
tab/sol
500, 750, 850, 1000, 100mg/mL
Labeled: Type 2 DM, Alone or w/ insulin
Unlabeled: GDM, PCOS
SE: *bbw-lactic acidosis,  D,N,V,gas
Other: w  food, same time, diet modification, XR will leave shell in stool, limit alcohol
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Actos

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pioglitazone, Diabetes, C
store at room temp
tab
15,30,45
Labeled: Type 2 DM, Alone or w/ sulfonylurea to improve control
Unlabeled: none
SE: edema, URTI, HA
Other: w  or w/out food, diet modification
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Humalog

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insulin lispro, Diabetes, B
store in refrige
inj
100 Units/mL
Labeled: Type 1 DM, type 2
Unlabeled: GDM, DKA, HHS
SE: hypoglycemia, edema, weight gain
Other: store in refrigerator, may be kept out of refrige for up to 28 days, within 15 min before eating or immed after
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Novalog

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insulin aspart, Diabetes, B
Store in refrige
inj
100 Units/mL
Labeled: Type 1 DM, type 2
Unlabeled: GDM, DKA, HHS
SE: hypoglycemia,weight gain, edema, HA
Other: store in refrigerator, may be kept out of refrige for up to 28 days, within 5 to 10 min before a meal
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Lantus, Lantus Solostar

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insulin glargine, Diabetes, C
Store in refrige
inj
100 Units/mL
Labeled: Type 1 DM, type 2
Unlabeled: GDM, DKA, HHS
SE: hypoglycemia, URTI, HA, edema, cataract
Other: must test levels,don’t dilute or mix with any other insulins, same time everyday
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DiaBeta, Glynase

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glyburide, Diabetes, C
store at room temp
tab
1.25, 2.5, 5 ,3, 6
Labeled: Type 2 DM
Unlabeled: GDM
SE: DZ, HA, D
Other: caution w alcohol, w food, same time
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Januvia

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sitagliptin, Diabetes, B
store at room temp
tab
25, 50, 100
Labeled: Type 2 DM
Unlabeled: none
SE: nasopharyngitis, D, C, N
Other: w or w/ out food, diet modification
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Amaryl

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glimepiride, Diabetes, C
Store at room temp
tab
1,2,4
Labeled: Type 2 DM, may be w/ insulin or metformin
Unlabeled: none
SE: DZ, HA, N, weakness
Other: with breakfast or first meal of the day
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Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL

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glipizide, Diabetes, C
Store at room temp
tab
2.5,5,10. XR 5, 10
Labeled: Type 2 DM
Unlabeled: none
SE: HA, DZ, leg cramps
Other: IR- 30 min prior, XR- w breakfast
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Keppra

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levetiracetam, Anticonvulsant, C
store at room temp
tab/sol/inj
250,500,750, 1000, 100mg/mL
Labeled: partial onset seizure, myoclonic, TC seiz
Unlabeled: Bipolar Disorder
SE: V, HA, weakness, drowsiness
Other: w or w/out food
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Topamax

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topiramate, Anticonvulsant, C
store at room temp
tab/cap
15, 25, 50, 100, 200
Labeled: migraine, parital onset seizure, TC seiz
Unlabeled: neuropathic pain, cluster headache
SE: somnolence, DZ, fatigue
Other: w or w/out food
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Lamictal

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lamotrigine, Anticonvulsant, C
store at room temp
tab
25,100, 150, 200
Labeled: generalized seizures, TC seizure, bipoloar
Unlabeled: none
SE: **bbw-skin rashes   N/V, Chest pain, Insomnia
Other: w or w/ out food, swallow whole
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Neurontin

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gabapentin, Anticonvulsant, C
store at room temp
tab/cap/sol
100, 300, 400, 600, 800
Labeled: partial seizures, PHN
Unlabeled: neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, bipolar, social phobia, post op pain
SE: drowsiness, DZ, fatigue
Other: w or w/out food
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Flexeril

A
cyclobenzaprine, Muscle Relax, B
store at room temp
tab/cap
5,10,7.5,15,30
Labeled: acute painful muskuloskeletal pain, musc spasm
Unlabeled: musc spasm with TMJ
SE: DZ, xerostomia, DW
Other: at bedtime
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Soma

A
carisoproldol, Muscle Relax, C
store at room temp
tab
250, 350
Labeled: short term acute musculoskeletal pain
Unlabeled: none
SE: DW, DZ, HA
Other: now a CIV schedule, no alcohol, w or w/out food
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Zanaflex

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tizanidine, Muscle Relax, C
store at room temp
tab/cap
2,4,6
Labeled: skeletal musc relaxant, musc spasticity
Unlabeled: tension HA, back pain, trigeminal neuralgia
SE: Hypotension, drowsiness, DZ, Xerostomia
Other: w or w/out food- but same way each dose

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Robaxin

A
methocarbamol, Muscle Relax, C
Store at room temp
tab/inj
500, 750
Labeled: musclespasm
Unlabeled: none
SE: DZ, DW, N,V
Other: w food, no alcohol
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Baclofen

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baclofen, Muscle Relax, C
store at room temp
tab/inj
10, 20
Labeled: Reversible spasticity / MS or spinal chord lesions
Unlabeled: intractable hiccups, intractable pain. Bladder spasticity, trigeminal neuralgia
SE: DW, DZ, Vertigo, Insomnia *bbw for intrathecal formulation
Other: No alcohol, w or w/out food