list 10 Flashcards
(60 cards)
1
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brand for levothyroxine
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Levoxyl,
Synthroid,
Tirosint
2
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generic for:
Levoxyl,
Synthroid,
Tirosint
A
levothyroxine
3
Q
levothyroxine common strengths
A
25mcg,
50mcg,
75mcg,
88mcg,
100mcg,
112mcg,
125mcg,
137mcg,
150mcg,
175mcg,
200mcg
4
Q
levothyroxine common frequency
A
daily
5
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levothyroxine indications
A
Hypothyroidism
6
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levothyroxine counseling
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- Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
- Take the same way everyday
- Take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
- May take several weeks to see symptoms improve
7
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brand for tamsulosin
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Flomax
8
Q
generic for Flomax
A
tamsulosin
9
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tamsulosin common strengths
A
0.4mg
10
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tamsulosin common frequency
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daily
11
Q
tamsulosin indications
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- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Ureteral stone expulsion
12
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tamsulosin counseling
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- Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Headache
- Dizziness
13
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brand for tolterodine
A
Detrol LA
14
Q
generic for Detrol LA
A
tolterodine
15
Q
tolterodine common strengths
A
2mg
4mg
16
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tolterodine common frequency
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daily
17
Q
tolterodine indcations
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- Overactive bladder
18
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tolterodine counseling
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- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Headache
19
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brand for donepezil
A
Aricept
20
Q
generic for Aricept
A
donepezil
21
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donepezil common strengths
A
5mg
10mg
23mg
22
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donepezil common frequency
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daily, at bedtime
Max: 23 mg/day
23
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donepezil indications
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- Alzheimer’s disease
- Dementia
24
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donepezil counseling
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- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
- Prolonged QT interval
25
brand for alendronate
Fosamax
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generic for Fosamax
alendronate
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alendronate common strengths
5mg
10mg
35mg
70 mg
28
alendronate common frequency
once weekly
29
alendronate indications
* Osteoporosis
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alendronate counseling
* Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
* Ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake
* Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
* Report heartburn or bone pain to physician
31
brand for allopurinol
Zyloprim
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generic for Zyloprim
allopurinol
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allopurinol common strengths
100mg
300mg
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allopurinol common frequency
daily
MAX:
800mg/day
35
allopurinol indications
* Gout
36
allopurinol counseling
* Report rash to prescriber if it occurs
* May cause nausea and/or diarrhea
* Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
37
brand for oseltamivir
Tamiflu
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generic for Tamiflu
oseltamivir
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oseltamivir common strengths
30mg
45mg
75mg
40
oseltamivir common frequency
Flu Prevention:
One capsule once daily for 10 days
Flu Treatment:
One capsule twice daily for 5 days
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oseltamivir indications
* Influenza prevention or treatment
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oseltamivir counseling
* Nausea/vomiting
* Headache
* Does not replace influenza vaccine
* Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
43
brand for ferrous sulfate (OTC)
Slow Fe,
FeroSul
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generic for Slow Fe, FeroSul
ferrous sulfate (OTC)
45
ferrous sulfate (OTC) common strengths
325mg
(65mg elemental iron)
46
ferrous sulfate (OTC) common frequency
daily, BID, TID
47
ferrous sulfate (OTC) indications
* Iron deficiency
* Dietary supplement
48
ferrous sulfate (OTC) counseling
* Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs
* Separate 2 hours before or after other medications
* Black stools
* Constipation common
49
brand for sumatriptan
Imitrex
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generic for Imitrex
sumatriptan
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sumatriptan common strengths
25mg
50mg
100mg
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sumatriptan common frequency
One tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may
repeat once in 2 hours if no relief
MAX:
200mg/day
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sumatriptan indications
* Acute treatment of migraine
* Cluster headache
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sumatriptan counseling
* Tingling, dizziness common
* Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
* Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
55
brand for tadalafil
Cialis
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generic for Cialis
tadalafil
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tadalafil common strengths
2.5mg
5mg
10mg
20mg
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tadalafil common frequency
daily
59
tadalafil indications
* Erectile dysfunction
* Benign prostatic hyperplasia
* Pulmonary hypertension
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tadalafil
* Do not take more than once daily
* Avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure
* Avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use
* Headache and flushing
* Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use
