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Doxycycline monohydrate / cyclate

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Vibramycin, Adoxa, Monodox
Indication: RTI, UTI, STI, acne
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Sun-sensitive, take 4 hours from Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn, may decrease effectiveness of BC

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Amoxicillin

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Amoxil
Indication: RTI, UTI, STI, ENT infection
Dosing: q8h, q12h
Counsel: May decrease efficacy of BC, contraindicated w penicillin allergy

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Cephalexin

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Keflex
Indication: RTI, UTI, ENT infection
Dosing: q6h, q8h
Counsel: Take 3 hrs from Zn, contraindication w cephalosporin allergy

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Azithromycin

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Zithromax, Z-pak, Tri-Pak
Indication: RTI, STI, ENT infection
Dosing: q24h or two 250mg tablets po on day 1 and one tablet days 2-5 (Z-pak)
Counsel: Don’t take w Al or Mg, contraindicated w macrolide allergy

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Ciprofloxacin

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Cipro, Ciloxan
Indication: STI, skin/bone infections, pneumonia
Dosing; q12h
Counsel: Take 4 hrs from Ca and Fe, sun sensitivity, caffeine sensitivity, contraindicated w fluoroquinolone allergy

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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)

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Bactrim DS
Indication: RTI, UTI, HIV
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Sun sensitivity, take w 8oz water, contraindicated w sulfa allergy

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Nitrofuratoin

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Macrobid, Macrodantin
Indication: UTI
Dosing: q12h
Counsel: Orange/brown urine is common, take 4 hrs from Mg

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Metronidazole

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Flagyl
Indication: Abscess, GI infection, STI
Dosing: q6h, q8h, q12h
Counsel: Metallic taste, HA common, contraindicated w alcohol

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Tri-phasics: ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

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Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-ViLibra
Indication: OC, Acne
Dosing: Mimics natural cycle, 1 first phase tab for 7 days, repeat w second and third phase followed by inactive tab for 7 days
Counsel: Water retention, increased CV risk

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Iron containing: Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone / ferrous fumarate

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Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe
Indication: OC, Acne
Dosing: Replaces iron lost, take 1 active tab for 21 days, then 1 iron tab for 7 days
Counsel: Water retention, increased CV risk

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Ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone

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Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel
Indicated: OC, acne, PDD
Dosing: Take 1 active tab for 24 days, then 1 inactive tab for 4 days
Counsel: Only 4 inactive says = shorter menstruation, less water retention

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Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

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Xulane
Indication: Contraception
Dosing: Apply 1 new patch weekly for 3 weeks, week 4 patch free
Counsel: Adhesive irritation, don’t cut patch

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Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

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NuvaRing
Indication: Contraception
Dosing: Insert ring on or before day 5 and leave in for 3 weeks, then remove on week 4
Counsel: If ring falls out, reinsert within 3 hours

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Medroxyprogesterone

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Depo-provera
Indication: Contraception, uterine pain, amenorrhea
Dosing: 150mg IM injection every 3 months
Counsel: No estrogen, nervous, don’t use > 2 years

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Levonorgestrel (OTC)

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Plan B, EContra
Indication: Emergency contraception
Dosing: Take 1 tablet within 72 hrs of unprotected sex
Counsel: Fatigue

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Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

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Adderall / XR
Indication: ADHD, narcolepsy
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Take in am, weight loss, dry mouth, increased HR

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Methylphenidate

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Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Concerta
Indication: ADHD, narcolepsy
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Take in am, weight loss, dry mouth, increased HR

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Escitalopram

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Lexapro
Indication: Depression, anxiety
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: HA, insomnia, drowsy, sex dysfunction

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Fluoxetine

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Prozac, Sarafem
Indication: Depression, OCD, panic, bipolar, bulimia, PDD (sarafem)
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Sex dysfunction, anorexia, diarrhea

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Duloxetine

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Cymbalta
Indication: Depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathic pain, muscoskeletal pain
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Insomnia, drowsy

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Sertraline

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Zoloft
Indication: Depression, OCD, PTSD, social phobia
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: HA, insomnia, sex dysfunction

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Bupropion

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Wellbutrin SR, XL, Zyban
Indication: Wellbutrin: Depression, SAD; Zyban: Smoking cessation
Dosing: SR: 1 tab daily for 3-7 days, then 1 tab BID; XL: 150mg tab daily for 3-7 days, then 300mg tab daily
Counsel: Insomnia, start 1 week before smoking cessation

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Olanzapine

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Zyprexa
Indication: Bipolar, schizophrenia, persistant depression
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Drowsy, weight gain, increased blood sugar, decreased sex drive, mvmt disorders

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Quetiapine

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Seroquel
Indication: Bipolar, schizophrenia, depression
Dosing: q1d
Counsel: Drowsy, weight gain, increased bp, dizzy

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Aripiprazole
Abilify Indication: Bipolar, schizophrenia, persistent depression, autistic irritation Dosing: q1d Counsel: Drowsy, weight gain, mvmt disorders
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Lamotrigine
Lamictal Indication: Seizures, bipolar Dosing: q1d, BID Counsel: NV, drowsy, skin rash, visual disturbances
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Divalproex sodium
Depakote Dr, ER Indication: Seizures, bipolar, migraine prevention Dosing: DR: TID; ER: q1d Counsel: Drowsy, tremor, muscle weakness
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Levetriacetam
Keppra / XR Indicated: Seizures Dosing: Keppra: BID; XR: q1d Counsel: Drowsy, asthenia, HA
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Trazodone
Desyrel Indication: Depression, insomnia (off-label) Dosing: Depression: BID, TID; Insomnia: q1d pm Counsel: Drowsy
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Zolpidem
Ambien / CR Indication: Insomnia short term tx Dosing: q1d pm Counsel: Take 20 min before bed, abnormal sleep behavior
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Loratadine
Claritin Indication: Allergy, urticaria, rash Dosing: q1d Counsel: HA
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Diphenhydramine
Benadryl Indication: Allergy, insomnia, itching, motion sickness Dosing: Allergies: q4-6h prn; Sleep: 50mg at bedtime Counsel: Drowsy, alcohol increases drowsy, dry mouth
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Fluticasone
Flonase Indication: Chronic nasal allergy Dosing: 1-2 sprays in each nostril q1d Counsel: Gently shake before use, HA, delayed full effect
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Montelukast
Singulair Indication: Chronic nasal allergy, asthma Dosing: q1d Counsel: Maintence therapy, HA, take in pm
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Albuterol sulfate
ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA Indication: Asthma attack, prevention of exercise asthma Dosing: Attack: 2 puffs q4-6h prn; Prevention: 2 puffs 15-30min before activity Counsel: Shake well, increased HR, clean mouthpiece
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Budesonide and Formoterol
Symbicort Indication: Asthma, COPD Dosing: 2 puffs BID Counsel: Shake well, rinse mouthpiece
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Benzonatate
Tesslon Perles Indication: Cough suppress, relieve dry cough Dosing: TID Counsel: Drowsy, don't chew
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Dextromethorphan
Delsym Indication: Cough suppress, relieve dry cough Dosing: q12h Counsel: Shake well, abuse potential
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Guaifenesin
Mucinex Indication: Loosen congestion Dosing: q12h Counsel: Drink water, nausea
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Psuedoephedrine
Sudafed Indication: Nasal decongestant Dosing: 60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn Counsel: Increased HR, jittery, insomnia
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Nirmatrelvir / ritonavir
Paxlovid Indication: COVID-19 Dosing: BID for 5 days Counsel: Diarrhea, NV, HA
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Omega-3 fatty acids
Lovaza Indication: Hypertriglyceridemia Dosing: 4g q1d, 2g BID Counsel: Taste disturbances, swallow whole
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Fenofibrate
Trilipix, Tricor Indication: Hypertriglyceridemia Dosing: q1d Counsel: Increased liver enzymes, sun sensitive, discontinue if gallstones
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Astorvastatin
Lipitor Indication: Hyperlipidemia, CVD prevention Dosing: q1d Counsel: Increased liver enzymes, avoid grapefruit, diarrhea, contraindicated if preg
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Ezetimibe
Zetia Indication: Hyperlipidemia Dosing: q1d Counsel: Increased liver enzymes, diarrhea
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Insulin lispro (rapid)
Humalog Indication: Diabetes Dosing: Inject 15min before or after meals Counsel: Low blood sugar, refrigerate unopened vials, discard after 28 days at room temp
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Insulin glargine (long)
Lantus Indication: Diabetes Dosing: q1d Counsel: Low blood sugar, refrigerate unopened vials, discard after 28 days at room temp
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Metformin
Glucophage Indicated: Type 2 diabetes, PCOS Dosing: BID, TID Counsel: Diarrhea, take w food, titrate, long term Vit B12 deficiency
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Dapaglifozin
Farxiga Indication: Type 2 diabetes, CKD, heart failure Dosing: q1d Counsel: UTI, increased urine, decreased BP
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Semaglutide
Rybelus, Ozempic, Wegovy Indication: Type 2 diabetes Dosing: PO: q1d; SubQ: weekly Counsel: NV, HA, low blood sugar
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Gabapentin
Neurontin Indication: Neuropathic pain, seizures, anxiety Dosing: BID, TID Counsel: Drowsy, uncoordinated mvmt
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Promethazine
Phenergan Indication: NV, motion sickness, allergies Dosing: q4-6h prn Counsel: Drowsy, sun sensitive, avoid alc
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Ondansetron
Zofran / ODT Indication: NV prevention Dosing: q8h prn Counsel: Fatigue, HA, constipation, diarrhea
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Omeprazole
Prilosec Indication: Acid reflux, ulcers Dosing: q1d Counsel: ≤4 days for full effect, take 2 hrs from antacids
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Famotidine
Pepcid AC Indication: Acid reflux, ulcers Dosing: BID Counsel: ≤1 day for full effect
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Calcium Carbonate
Tums Indication: Acid reflux, calcium Dosing: Chew 2-4 tabs prn Counsel: Constipation, don't use >2 weeks
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Docusate sodium
Colace Indication: Constipation Dosing: q1d Counsel: Works in 1-3 days, diarrhea, cramps
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
MiraLAX, GoLYTELY Indication: Constipation, colonoscopy prep Dosing: MiraLax: 17g in 8oz liquid q1d prn; GoLYTELY: mix w 1 gal, drink 8oz q10min Counsel: Lax works in 1-3 days, don't take >1 week
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Bisacodyl
Dulcolax Indication: Constipation, colonoscopy prep Dosing: Lax: 5-15mg q1d or 10mg rectally; Colon: 20-30mg dose Counsel: Don't take >1 week
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Loperamide
Imodium Indication: Diarrhea Dosing: 2 tap after first loose stool, 1 tab after each subsequent Counsel: Drowsy, call MD if no improvement after 2 days
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Furosemide
Lasix Indication: Edema, heart failure, HTN Dosing: q1d, BID Counsel: Sun sensitive, dizzy, decreased electrolytes, avoid at bedtime
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Spironolactone
Aldactone Indication: Heart failure, HTN, acne Dosing: q1d, BID Counsel: Gynecomastia, increased potassium, diarrhea
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Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide Indication: Edema, HTN Dosing: q1d Counsel: Sun sensitive, dizzy, avoid at bedtime
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Lisinopril
Zestril, Prinvil Indication: HTN, heart failure/attack, migraine prevention Dosing: q1d Counsel: Avoid if pregnant, dizzy, dry cough, increases potassium
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Losartan
Cozaar Indication: HTN, heart failure, diabetic neuropathy Dosing: q1d Counsel: Avoid if pregnant, dizzy, increases potassium
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Amlodipine
Norvasc Indication: HTN, angina, Raynaud's Dosing: q1d Counsel: Leg swelling
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Metoprolol tartrate / succinate
Lopressor / Toprol XL Indication: HTN, post heart attack Dosing: IR: BID; XL: q1d Counsel: Dizzy, lowers HR, don't stop abruptly
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Aspirin, Acetylsalicyclic acid
Bayer aspirin Indication: Pain, fever, inflammation, heart attack prevention Dosing: q4-6h prn Counsel: Don't give to children, ringing in ears
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Ibuprofen
Advil, Motrin Indication: Pain, fever, inflammation Dosing: q4-6h prn Counsel: Avoid if hx of heart issues
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Meloxicam
Mobic Indication: Pain, osteoarthritis Dosing: q1d Counsel: Avoid if hx of heart issues
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Methlyprednisolone
Medrol Indication: Inflammation, asthma, poison ivy Dosing: q1d; Dose pack: 21 tab over 6 days Counsel: Finish entire course, take in am
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Hydrocortisone
Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5 Indication: Rash, inflammation, hemorrhoids Dosing: q1d, BID Counsel: Localized burning
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Acetaminophen
Tylenol Indication: Pain, fever Dosing: q4-6h prn Counsel: Don't treat hangovers
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Tramadol
Ultram Indication: Pain Dosing: q4-6h prn Counsel: Constipation, drowsy, dizzy
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Oxycodone
Oxy IR, Oxycontin Indication: Pain Dosing: IR: q4-6h prn, Oxycontin: BID Counsel: Constipation, drowsy, swallow tablets whole
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Levothyroxine
Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint Indication: Hypothyroidism Dosing: q1d Counsel: Take 30min before breakfast, take 4 hrs from antacids and Fe, several weeks for full effect
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Alendronate
Fosamax Indication: Osteoporosis Dosing: Once weekly Counsel: Take 30min before breakfast, remain upright for 30min
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Ferrous sulfate
Slow Fe, FeroSul Indication: Iron deficiency Dosing: q1d, BID, TID Counsel: Take on empty stomach, 2 hrs from other meds, black stool, constipation
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Sumatriptan
Imitrex Indication: Migraine, cluster HA Dosing: One tab at first sign, again in 2hr if no relief Counsel: Tingle, avoid if hx of CVD, don't use >10 days/moz
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Tadalafil
Cialis Indication: ED, BHP, HTN Dosing: q1d Counsel: Avoid alc, grapefruit, flushing
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Atovaquone / proguantil
Malarone Indication: Malaria Dosing: Once daily 1-2 days before travel, continue 7 days after return Counsel: Abdominal pain, NV
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Oseltamivir
Tamiflu Indication: Flu prevention/tx Dosing: Prevent: 1 cap q1d x 10 days; Tx: 1 cap BID x 5 days Counsel: Doesn't replace vaccine, initiate within 48h of symptoms
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Valacyclovir
Valtrex Indication: Herpes, shingles Dosing: q8h, q12h, q24h Counsel: HA, doesn't prevent transmission
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Fluconazole
Diflucan Indication: Fungal infections Dosing: q1d, vaginitis=single dose Counsel: Report any rashes
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Clopidogrel
Plavix Indication: Reduce heart attack and stroke Dosing: 300mg loading, 75mg q1d Counsel: Avoid NSAIDs, avoid abruptly stopping
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Warfarin
Coumadin Indication: Prevent blood clots Dosing: q1d Counsel: Keep Vit K and alc consistent, many interactions
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Rivaroxaban
Xarelto Indication: Prevent blood clots Dosing: q1d, BID Counsel: Gastroenteritis, vomiting, cough
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Alprazolam
Xanax Indication: Panic, anxiety Dosing: BID, TID, prn Counsel: Confusion, drowsy esp w alc, don't stop abruptly
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Estradiol
Estrace, Climara, Vivelle-Dot Indication: Menopause, breast cancer, osteoporosis Dosing: Es: q1d, Cl: weekly, Vi: twice weekly Counsel: Breast tenderness, HA
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Testosterone
Depo-Testosterone, Androgel, Testim Indication: Hypogonadism Dosing: Depo: 1-2 weekly, Androgel, Testim: q1d Counsel: Increased bp, VTE, localized itching

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