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Med List #10: Miscellaneous Medications Flashcards

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levothyroxine: Brand Name

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Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint

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levothyroxine: Common Strengths

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25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg

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levothyroxine: Common Frequency

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QD

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levothyroxine: Indications

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Hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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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
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tamsulosin: Brand Name

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Flomax

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tamsulosin: Common Strengths

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0.4 mg

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tamsulosin: Common Frequency

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QD

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tamsulosin: Indications

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  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Ureteral stone expulsion
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tamsulosin: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
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tolterodine: Brand Name

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Detrol LA

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tolterodine: Common Strengths

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2mg, 4mg

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tolterodine: Common Frequency

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QD

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tolterodine: Indications

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Overactive bladder

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tolterodine: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
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donepezil: Brand Name

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Aricept

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donepezil: Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 23mg

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donepezil: Common Frequency

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daily, at bedtime
MAX: 23 mg/day

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donepezil: Indications

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  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Dementia
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donepezil: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
  • Prolonged QT interval
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alendronate: Brand Name

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alendronate: Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

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alendronate: Common Frequency

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alendronate: Indications

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alendronate: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- 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
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allopurinol: Brand Name
Zyloprim
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allopurinol: Common Strengths
100mg, 300mg
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allopurinol: Common Frequency
QD MAX: 800mg/day
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allopurinol: Indications
Gout
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allopurinol: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Report rash to prescriber if it occurs - May cause nausea and/or diarrhea - Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy
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oseltamivir: Brand Name
Tamiflu
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oseltamivir: Common Strengths
30mg, 45mg, 75mg
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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 Tips and Important Info
- Nausea/vomiting - Headache - Does not replace influenza vaccine - Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Brand Name
Slow Fe, FeroSul
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Common Strengths
325 mg (65 mg elemental iron)
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Common Frequency
daily, BID, TID
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Indications
- Iron deficiency - Dietary supplement
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ferrous sulfate (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- 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
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sumatriptan: Brand Name
Imitrex
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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 Tips and Important Info
- Tingling and dizziness common - Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease - Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
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tadalafil: Brand Name
Cialis
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tadalafil: Common Strengths
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
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tadalafil: Common Frequency
QD
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tadalafil: Indications
- Erectile dysfunction - Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Pulmonary hypertension
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tadalafil: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Do not take more than once daily - Avoid alcohol due to the 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

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