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Diuretics

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Furosemide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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Furosemide

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Fx: Once daily, BID
Indications:
Edema (swelling)
Heart failure
HTN

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Furosemide Brand

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Lasix

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Furosemide counseling:

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Sun sensitivity
Decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, MG++)
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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Spironolactone

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Fx: Once daily, BID
Indications: Heart failure
HTN
Non FDA Approved:
Acne
Hormone therapy

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Spironolactone Brand

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Aldactone

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Spironolactone Counseling:

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Gynecomastia
Increased serum potassium
Diarrhea
Irregular menses

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) brand:

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Microzide

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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Fx: Once daily
Tx: Edema
HTN

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) counseling:

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Sun sensitivity
Dizziness upon standing
Avoid taking at bedtime - increases urination

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Antihypertensives

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Lisinopril
Losartan
Amlodipine
Metoprolol tartrate
Metoprolol succinate

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Linsinopril

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Fx. Once Daily
Tx. HTN
Heart failure
Heart Attack
Migraine Prevention

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Lisinopril brand names

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Zestril
Prinivil

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Lisinopril counseling

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Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Dry cough
Headache
Increases serum potassium

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Losartan

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Fx. Once daily
Tx: HTN
Heart failure
Diabetic nephropathy

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Losartan brand name:

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Cozaar

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Losartan counseling

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Avoid during pregnancy
Dizziness
Headache
Increases serum potassium

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Amlodipine

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Fx. Once daily
Tx. HTN
Management of angina (chest pain)
Raynaud’s Phenomenon

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Amlodipine Brand name

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Norvasc

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Amlodipine counseling:

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Leg swelling (edema)
HA

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Metoprolol tartrate

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IR: BID
Tx: HTN
Post heart attack
Management of angina

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Metoprolol tartrate brand

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Lopressor (immediate release)

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Metoprolol succinate

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Fx: XL: once daily
Tx: HTN
Post heart attack
Heart failure

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Metoprolol succinate brand

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Toprol XL (extended release)

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Metoprolol tartrate/succinate counseling:
Dizziness Fatigue (goes away within 7 days) Take w/food - better absorption Lowers heart rate Do not discontinue medication abruptly - increased CV risk
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NSAIDS
Aspirin Ibuprofen Meloxicam
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Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) (OTC)
Fx: q4-6h prn MAX: 4,000mg/day Tx: Mild to moderate pain Fever Inflammation (e.g. arthritis, sprains) Heart attack and stroke prevention
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Aspirin brand
Bayer Aspirin
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Aspirin counseling
Stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration Take w/ food/milk Do NOT give to children less than 18 years old due to risk of Reye's syndrome Ringing in ears with high dose
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Ibuprofen (OTC)
Fx: q4-6h prn OTC MAX: 1,200 mg/day RxMAX: 3,200 mg/day Tx: Mild to moderate pain Fever Inflammation
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Ibuprofen brand names
OTC: Advil, Motrin IB RX: Motrin
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Ibuprofen counseling
Stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration Take w/food or milk Avoid in patients with history of heart problems
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Meloxicam
Fx: Once daily Tx: Moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with other analgesics Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis
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Meloxicam brand name
Mobic
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Meloxicam counseling
Stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration Take w/food or milk Avoid in patients with history of heart problems
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Steroidal Anti Inflammatory
Methylprednisolone Hydrocortisone (OTC)
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Methylprednisolone
Fx: once daily Dose pack: 21 tabs taken over a course of 6 days Tx: inflammation Asthma exacerbations Poison ivy
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Methylprednisolone brand
Medrol
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Methylprednisolone counseling
Finish entire course Take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset Take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia
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Hydrocortisone (OTC):
Fx: Once daily, BID Tx: Topical rash and itching (external) Inflammation Hemorrhoids (rectal)
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Hydrocortisone (OTC) brands:
Ala-cort Anucort-HC Instacort 5
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Hydrocortisone counseling
Localized burning
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Other analgesics
Acetaminophen (APAP) (OTC) Tramadol (C-IV) Oxycodone (C-II)
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Acetaminophen (APAP) (OTC)
Fx: q 4-6h prn MAX: 3,000mg/day Tx: Mild to moderate pain; fever
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Acetaminophen brand
Tylenol
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Acetaminophen counseling
APAP in many OTC and RX combo products Do not treat hangovers with APAP due to potential liver toxicity
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Tramadol (C-IV)
Fx: q4-6h prn Tx: Moderate pain
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Tramadol brand
Ultram
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Tramadol counseling
Constipation Drowsiness Dizziness
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Oxycodone (C-II)
Fx: Oxy IR: q4-6h prn Oxycontin: BID Tx: Severe pain
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Oxycodone brands
Oxy IR Oxycontin
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Oxycodone Counseling
Stomach upset Constipation Drowsiness Do not crush or chew CR tabs

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