Week 3 Flashcards
Klonopin
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine
Seizures/panic disorders/movement disorders
Max 20mg/day divided tid
Catapress
Clonidine
a2 adrenergic agonist
Hypertension/adhd/withdrawal
.1-.3 usual dose may be more
Plavix
Clopidagrel
Thinopyridine antiplatlet agent
Reduce atherosclerotic events
75mg qd
Robitussin AC
Mytussin AC
Codeine phosphate with guaifenesin
Opioid antitussive/expectorant
Cough due to cold
1-2tsp q4-6h. Max 12/day
Flexeril
Amirex
Fexmid
Cyclobenzaprine HCL
Muscle relaxant
Relief of acute muscle spasms
Max 60mg/day
Pristiq
Desvenlafaxine
SNRI
Major depressive disorder
50mg qd. Up to 400mg qd
Focalin
Dexmethylphenidate HCL
CNS stimulant
ADHD
Max 20mg qam
Valium
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
Anxiety
Max 40md qd
Voltaren gel
Diclofenac sodium (topical)
NSAID
Pain associated with osteoarthritis
2g upper/4g lower 4 times daily
Bentyl
Diclomine HCL
Anticholerginic GI antispasmodic
IBS
10-20mg tid
Lanoxin
Digitek
Digoxin
Ionotropic cardiac glycoside
Heart failure/a fib/ a flutter/a tachycardia
0.125-0.5mg qd
Cardizem
Cartia
Tiazac
Diltiazem HCL
Nondihydropiridine CCB
Angina/hypertension/a fib
240-360mg qd
Depakote
Divalproex sodium
Anticonvulsant/antipsychotic
Seizures/bipolar/migraine
250 tid
Aricept
Donepezil HCL
Acetocholinesterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s
Up to 23mg qd
Cardura
Doxazosin mesylate
a1 selective alpha blocker
Hypertension/BPH
16mg qd max
