Drug Cards 81-100 Flashcards
(20 cards)
diltiazem
Rx Rank: #81
Brand Name: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac
Drug Class: calcium channel blockers (CCB)
Dosage Forms: tablets, ER tablets, ER capsules (12hr), ER capsules (24hr), injection - IV
Drug Type: cardiovascular drug
Approved Drug Uses: hypertension, angina, atrial fibrilation
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): Y
Crush (Yes/No): ER forms - no
Pregnancy: caution advised
Common Adverse Reactions: peripheral edema, headache, nausea, dizziness, constipation, rash, orthostatic hypotension
Contraindications: sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, SBP <90
trazodone
Rx Rank: #82
Brand Name: Oleptro
Drug Class: serotonin modulators
Dosage Forms: tablets, ER tablets
Drug Type: neurological drug
Approved Drug Uses: major depressive disorder, insomnia
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: caution advised esp. 3rd trimester
Common Adverse Reactions: somnolence, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, hypotension, tremor, nausea, confusion, ataxia
Contraindications: avoid abrupt withdrawal
Black Box Warning: may cause suicical thoughts in children and yound agults
empagliflozin
Rx Rank: #83
Brand Name: Jardiance
Drug Class: SGLT2 inhibitors
Dosage Forms: tablets
Drug Type: diabetes drug
Approved Drug Uses: diabetes, type 2
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: 1st trimester consider alternative, 2nd/3rd trimester do not use
Common Adverse Reactions: UTI, increased urination, dyslipidemia, nausea, arthralgia
Contraindications: 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, type 1 diabetic, ketoacidosis
rivaroxaban
Rx Rank: #84
Brand Name: Xarelto
Drug Class: anticoagulants
Dosage Forms: tablets
Drug Type: cardiovascular drug
Approved Drug Uses: thromboembolism, stroke prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): Y
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: contraindicated
Common Adverse Reactions: bleeding, back pain, abdominal pain, puritis, dizziness
Contraindications: major bleeding, acute pulmonary embolism, prosthetic heart valve, pregnancy
Black Box Warning: increased thrombotic and stroke risk if tx d/c’d prior to completion; hematoma risk with spinal puncture
tizanidine
Rx Rank: #85
Brand Name: Zanaflex
Drug Class: muscle relaxants
Dosage Forms: tablets, capsules
Drug Type: neurological drug
Approved Drug Uses: spasticity
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: consider alternative
Common Adverse Reactions: dizziness, hypotension, constipation, vomiting, speech disturbance, blurred vision, nervousness, hallucinations
Contraindications: avoid abrupt withdrawal
losartan + HCTZ
Rx Rank: #86
Brand Name: Hyzaar
Drug Class: angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) + thiazide diuretic
Dosage Forms: tablets
Drug Type: cardiovascular drug
Approved Drug Uses: N
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: caution advised
Common Adverse Reactions: diarrhea, fatigue, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, dyspepsia, dizziness, photosensitivity
Contraindications: pregnancy
Black Box Warning: not to be used during pregnancy
semaglutide
Rx Rank: #87
Brand Name: Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
Drug Class: GLP-1 agonist
Dosage Forms: tablets, injection - SC
Drug Type: diabetes drug
Approved Drug Uses: diabetes, CV event risk reduction in diabetic pts, weight loss
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: avoid during pregnancy
Common Adverse Reactions: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, fatigue, arrhythmias
Contraindications: do not use if medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia exists
Black Box Warning: thyroid c-cell tumor risk
propranolol
Rx Rank: #88
Brand Name: Inderal, Inderal LA
Drug Class: non-selective beta blocker (b1 + b2)
Dosage Forms: tablets, ER capsules, solution, injection - IV
Drug Type: cardiovascular drug
Approved Drug Uses: hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, cardiac event prevention
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): ER forms - no
Pregnancy: caution advised - esp. 2nd/3rd trimesters
Common Adverse Reactions: peripheral edema, fatigue, nausea, palpitations, dizziness, diarrhea, bronchitis, cold extremities, nightmares, agitation
Contraindications: asthma, sinus bradycardia, AV block
Black Box Warning: do not stop abruptly - taper dose
ezetimibe
Rx Rank: #89
Brand Name: Zetia
Drug Class: cholesterol absorption inhibitors
Dosage Forms: tablets
Drug Type: cardiovascular drug
Approved Drug Uses: hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: caution advised
Common Adverse Reactions: diarrhea, arthralgia, myalgia, fatigue, back pain
Contraindications: hepatic impairment
naproxen
Rx Rank: #90
Brand Name: Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan
Drug Class: non-steroidal anti0inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Dosage Forms: tablets, suspension, DR tablets, ER tablets
Drug Type: pain drug
Approved Drug Uses: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): Y
Crush (Yes/No): DR/ER forms - no
Pregnancy: caution 1st trimester - contraindicated during 2nd/3rd
Common Adverse Reactions: dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, photosensitivity
Contraindications: ASA/NSAID induced asthma, 2nd/3rd trimester of pregnancy, CABG Sx
Black Box Warning: may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events
alendronate
Rx Rank: #91
Brand Name: Fosamax
Drug Class: osteoporosis, bisphosphonates
Dosage Forms: tablets
Drug Type: hormone drug
Approved Drug Uses: osteoporosis
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): N
Pregnancy: DNA - only used in postmenopausal women
Common Adverse Reactions: abdominal pain, acid regurg, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, flatulance, photosensitivity
Contraindications: hypocalcemia, abnormal esophageal peristasis or stricture
cephalexin
Rx Rank: #92
Brand Name: Keflex
Drug Class: cephalosporin antibiotic, 1st generation
Dosage Forms: capsules, tablets, suspension
Drug Type: antiinfection drug
Approved Drug Uses: bacterial infections
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: may use
Common Adverse Reactions: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, headache, dizziness
Contraindications: caution if allergic to PCN antibiotics
azithromycin
Rx Rank: #93
Brand Name: Zithromax
Drug Class: macrolide antibiotic
Dosage Forms: tablets, suspension, powder for suspension, IV
Drug Type: antiinfection drug
Approved Drug Uses: bacterial infections
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: may use
Common Adverse Reactions: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Contraindications: allergy to any macrolide antibiotic
celecoxib
Rx Rank: #94
Brand Name: Celebrex
Drug Class: COX-2 inhibitor
Dosage Forms: capsules
Drug Type: pain drug
Approved Drug Uses: osteoarthritis, rheumatid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, pain
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): Y
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: caution 1st trimester contraindicated rest
Common Adverse Reactions: headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, peropheral edema, photosensitivity
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, pregnancy after 1st trimester
Black Box Warning: may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events
aripiprazole
Rx Rank: #95
Brand Name: Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify MyCite
Drug Class: antipsychotics, 2nd generation
Dosage Forms: IR tablets, prefilled inj pens & vials, IR tab linked with recorder
Drug Type: neurological drug
Approved Drug Uses: schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, major depressive disorder
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): Y
Crush (Yes/No): MyCite - No
Pregnancy: caution advised in 3rd trimester
Common Adverse Reactions: headache, weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, blurred vision, lightheadedness, dizziness, tremor, dyslipidemia, compulsive behaviors
Black Box Warning: not for dementia related psychosis
levetiracetam
Rx Rank: #96
Brand Name: Keppa, Keppra XR
Drug Class: anticonvulsant, pyrrolidine
Dosage Forms: tablets, ER tablets, solution, injectoin - IV
Drug Type: neurological drug
Approved Drug Uses: partial and tonic/clonic seizures
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): Y
Crush (Yes/No): ER forms - no
Pregnancy: caution advised
Common Adverse Reactions: headache, vomiting, fatigue, aggressive behavior, dizziness, diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, confusion, blood changes
Contraindications: avoid abrupt withdrawal
lovastatin
Rx Rank: #97
Brand Name: Altoprev, Mevachor
Drug Class: HMG-CoA reductae inhibitors (Statins)
Dosage Forms: tablets, ER tablets
Drug Type: cardiovascular drug
Approved Drug Uses: hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular event prevention
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): ER forms - no
Pregnancy: contraindicated
Common Adverse Reactions: headache, arthralgia, pain, myalgia, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, elevated AST/ALT
Contraindications: pregnancy, myopathy, active hepatic disease
baclofen
Rx Rank: #98
Brand Name: Ozobax (solution), tablets are generic only
Drug Class: muscle relaxants
Dosage Forms: tablets, solution
Drug Type: neurological drug
Approved Drug Uses: spasticity, intractable hiccups
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: caution advised - esp 3rd trimester
Common Adverse Reactions: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, hypotension, insomnia, edema, pruritis, constiaption
Contraindications: avoid abrupt withdrawal
ferrous sulfate
Rx Rank: #99
Brand Name: Feosol, Fer-in-Sol, Slow FE, Feratab, etc
Drug Class: iron supplement
Dosage Forms: tablets, DR tablets, elixir, liquid
Drug Type: vitamin/mineral drug
Approved Drug Uses: iron deficiency
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): ER forms - no
Pregnancy: may use
Common Adverse Reactions: dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, fecal discoloration (dark)
Contraindications: hemolytic anemia, ulcerative colitis
hydralazine
Rx Rank: #100
Brand Name: Apresoline
Drug Class: vasodilators, nitrates
Dosage Forms: tablets, injection - IM/IV
Drug Type: cardiovascular drug
Approved Drug Uses: hypertension, heart failure
NTI Drug (Yes/No): N
Hazardous (Yes/No): N
BEERs Criteria (Yes/No): N
Crush (Yes/No): Y
Pregnancy: caution - esp 3rd trimester
Common Adverse Reactions: headache, tachycardia, angina, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Contraindications: CAD, mitral valvular rheumatic heart disease
