CIII DRUGS

Question 1

APAP/Codeine

Answer 1

• Brand ~ Tylenol #3
• Indication ~ pain
• Side Effects ~ respiratory depression
• Interactions ~ drugs which cause CNS depression
• Contraindications ~ allergy to codeine
• Warning Labels/Special Instructions ~ avoid OTC products containing acetaminophen

Question 2

buprenorphine/naloxone

Answer 2

• Brand ~ Suboxone
• Indication ~ treat opioid addiction
• Side Effects ~ shallow breathing, confusion, slurred speech
• Interactions ~ drugs that cause CNS depression
• Contraindications ~ allergy, severe hepatic impairment

Question 3

butalbital/ASA/caffeine

Answer 3

• Brand ~ Florinal
• Indication ~ headache
• Side Effects ~ upset stomach
• Interactions ~ none
• Contraindications ~ allergy to aspirin
• Warning Labels/Special Instructions ~ avoid OTC products containing aspirin

Question 4

testosterone

Answer 4

• Brand ~ AndroGel
• Indication ~ hormone replacement (treat low testosterone)
• Side Effects ~ prostate enlargement, decrease BP
• Interactions ~ furosemide
• Contraindications ~ prostate cancer