Med List #2- Female Contraception, Anxiety, & Muscle Spasms Flashcards

1
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Generic for:
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec

A

ee/ norgestimate

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Common strengths:
ee/norgestimate

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0.035/0.18 mg
0.035/ 0.215 mg
0.035/ 0.25 mg

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Common frequency:
ee/norgestimate

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1 tablet daily for the first 3 phases, then 1 inactive tab for 7 days

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Indications:
ee/norgestimate

A

oral contraception
acne
mimic natural menstrual cycle

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5
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side effects for all

A

water retention (bloating, breast tenderness, weight gain)
upset stomach
headache

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6
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Non-FDA uses of birth control

A

regulation of menstrual cycle
lessen menstrual flow
reduce painful menses

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7
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Miss a dose?

A

take asap or with next days dose
miss 2+ then refer to package

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8
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warning for those containing ethinyl estradiol

A

increased cardiovascular risk:
not recommended for:
-35+ yo
-smokers
-history of stroke/blood clots

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9
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Overall tips:

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  • if OC not started on day 1 of menses, use additional form for 1st week
  • take at same time each day to increase effectiveness
  • some anti-convulsants may decrease effectiveness or increase chance of seizures
  • non of these protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs
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10
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Generic for:
Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe

A

ee/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate

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11
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common strengths:
ee/norethindrone/ff

A

0.02 mg/1mg/75mg

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12
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common frequency:
ee/norethindrone/ff

A

take 1 active tab for 21 days, then take 1 Fe tablet for 7 days

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13
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Indications:
ee/norethindrone/ff

A

oral contraception
acne
replaces lost iron

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14
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Generic for:
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel

A

ee/drosperinone

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15
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common strengths:
ee/drosperinone

A

0.02/3 mg

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16
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common frequency:
ee/drosperinone

A

active tablet for 24 days then inactive tablet for 4 days

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17
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Indications:
ee/drosperinone

A

oral contraception
acne
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
shorter menstrual periods

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18
Q

counseling tips:
ee/drosperinone

A

drosperinone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen

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19
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Generic for;
Xulane

A

ee/norelgestimin

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20
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common strengths:
ee/norelgestromin

A

0.53/4.86 mg

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21
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common frequency:
ee/norelgestromin

A

apply 1 new patch each week x 3 weeks
week 4 is patch-free

22
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indications:
ee/norelgestromin

A

contraception

23
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Counseling tips:
ee/norelgestromin

A

adhesive may cause skin irritation (rotate sites)
do not cut patch
apply to butter, upper torso, stomach, upper arm

24
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generic for:
NuvaRing

A

ee/etonogestrel

25
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common strengths:
ee/etonogestrel

A

0.015/ 0.12 mg

26
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common frequency:
ee/etonogestrel

A

insert on or before day 5 of cycle
leave in for 3 weeks
remove/discard on week 4

27
Q

Generic for:
Depo-Provera

A

medroxyprogesterone

28
Q

common strength:
medroxyprogesterone

A

150mg/mL

29
Q

Common frequency:
medroxyprogesterone

A

injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months

30
Q

Indications:
medroxyprogesterone

A

contraception
endometriosis pain
abnormal uterine bleeding
amenorrhea
no estrogen

31
Q

Counseling tips:
medroxyprogesterone

A

nervousness
administration by healthcare professional
dont use for >2 years (potential bone loss)
spotting or absent menses

32
Q

Generic for:
Plan B

A

levonorgestrel

33
Q

common strengths:
levonorgestrel

A

1.5 mg

34
Q

common frequency

A

take 1 tab within 72 hours

35
Q

indication:
levonorgestrel

A

emergency contraception

36
Q

counseling tips:
levonorgestrel

A

fatigue
no interaction with antibiotics
will not terminate existing pregnancy

37
Q

Generic for:
Klonopin

A

clonazepam

38
Q

common strengths:
clonazepam

A

0.5 mg
1mg
2mg

39
Q

common frequency:
clonazepam

A

QD
BID
TID
QID

40
Q

Indications:
clonazepam

A

panic disorder
seizure disorders
off-label—- anxiety

41
Q

counseling tips:
clonazepam

A

drowsiness
fatigue
ataxia
behavioral problems

42
Q

generic for:
Xanax

A

alprazolam

43
Q

Common strengths:
alprazolam

A

0.25 mg
0.5 mg
1 mg
2 mg

44
Q

Common Frequency:
alprazolam

A

BID
TID
PRN

45
Q

Indications:
alprazolam

A

panic disorder
anxiety

46
Q

counseling tips:
alprazolam

A

confusion
drowsiness
avoid alcohol
do not stop suddenly

47
Q

generic for:
Flexeril

A

cyclobenzaprine

48
Q

Common strengths:
cyclobenzaprine

A

5 mg
10 mg

49
Q

Common frequency:
cyclobenzaprine

A

QD
TID
PRN

50
Q

Indications:
alprazolam

A

muscle spasms

51
Q

Counseling Tips:
cyclobenzaprine

A

dry mouth
dizziness
drowsiness