Top Drugs & Indication(s) Flashcards

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Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela)

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hyperphosohatemia

non-calcium, non-aluminum phosphate binder & isn’t systemically abosrbed

hyperphosphatemia is a complication of CKD (CKD mineral & bone disorder)

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Sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel)

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hyperphosphatemia (CKD mineral & bone disorder)

non-calcium, non-aluminum phosphate binder & isn’t systemically abosrbed

hyperphosphatemia is a complication of CKD (CKD mineral & bone disorder)

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Cinacalcet (Sensipar)

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secondary hyperparathyroidism (CKD mineral & bone disorder)

calcimimetic - increases sensitivity of calcium receptor on PT gland

hyperparathyroidism is a complication of CKD (CKD mineral & bone disorder)

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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS, Kayexalate)

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hyperkalemia

hyperkalemia is a complication of CKD (CKD mineral & bone disorder)

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5
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Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret)

Brand: Mavyret

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Hepatitis C (HCV)

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Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa)

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Hepatitis C (HCV)

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Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Viread)

TDF

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Hepatitis B (HBV)

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Tenofovir alafenamide (Vemlidy)

TAF

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Hepatitis B (HBV)

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Entecavir (Baraclude)

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Hepatitis B (HBV)

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Lamivudine (Epivir HBV)

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Hepatitis B (HBV)

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Ocreotide (Sandostatin)

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bleeding varices (secondary to liver disease/cirrhosis)

vasoconstrictor

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12
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Nadolol (Corgard)

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portal hypertension (secondary to liver disease/cirrhosis)

non-selective beta-blocker

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Propranolol (Inderal LA, Inderal XL)

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portal hypertension (secondary to liver disease/cirrhosis)

non-selective beta-blocker

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14
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Lactulose

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hepatic encephalopathy

non-absorbable disaccharide

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Rifaximin (Xifaxan)

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hepatic encephalopathy

antibiotic

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16
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Interferon Alfa

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HBV, HCV, some cancers

17
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Interferon Beta

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multiple sclerosis (MS)

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