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PHRM 822 Medications List > Medication List 10: Misc > Flashcards

Medication List 10: Misc Flashcards

1
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brand name for levothyroxine

A

levoxyl

synthroid

tirosint

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common strengths of levothyroxine

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

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common frequency of levothyroxine

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daily

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indications of levothyroxine

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hypothyroidism

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counseling tips for levothyroxine

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take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption

take the same way every day

take >4 hours apart from antacids

may take several weeks to see symptoms improve

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brand name for tamsulosin

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flomax

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common strengths for tamsulosin

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0.4 mg

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common frequency of tamsulosin

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daily

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indications of tamsulosin

A

benign prostatic hyperplasia

ureteral stone expulsion

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counseling tips tamsulosin

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take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption

orthostatic hypotension

headache

dizziness

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brand name tolterodine

A

detrol la

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common strengths of tolterodine

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2, 4 mg

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13
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common frequency for tolterodine

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daily

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14
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indications tolterodine

A

overactive bladder

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counseling tips for tolterodine

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constipation

dry mouth

headache

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brand name for donepezil

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aricept

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common strengths donepezil

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5, 10, 23 mg

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common frequency donepezil

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daily, at bedtime

max: 23 mg/day

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19
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indications of donepezil

A

alzheimer’s disease

dementia

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counseling tips donepezil

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nausea

diarrhea

risk of stomach bleed with nsaids

prolonged qt interval

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brand name alendronate

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fosamax

22
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common strengths alendronate

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5, 10, 35, 70 mg

23
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common frequency for alendronate

A

once weekly

24
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indications of alendronate

A

osteoporosis

25
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counseling tips alendronate

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take 30 min before breakfast to increase absorption

ensure adequate calcium and vitamin d intake

take with 8 ox of water and remain upright for 30 min

report heartburn or bone pain to physician

26
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brand name allopurinol

A

zyloprim

27
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common strengths for allopurinol

A

100, 300 mg

28
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common frequency for allopurinol

A

daily

max: 800 mg/day

29
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indications of allopurinol

A

gout

30
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counseling tips allopurinol

A

report rash to prescriber if it occurs

may cause nausea and/or diarrhea

gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

31
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brand name for oseltamivir

A

tamiflu

32
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common strengths of oseltamivir

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30, 40, 75 mg

33
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common frequency of oseltamivir

A

flu prevention: one cap once daily for 10 days

flu treatment: one cap twice daily for 5 days

34
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indications of oseltamivir

A

influenza prevention or treatment

35
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counseling tips for oseltamivir

A

nausea/vomiting

headache

does not replace flu vaccine

must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms

36
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brand name ferrous sulfate

A

slow fe
ferosul

37
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common strengths of ferrous sulfate

A

325 mg (65 mg elemental iron)

38
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common frequency ferrous sulfate

A

daily, bid, tid

39
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indications of ferrous sulfate

A

iron deficiency

dietary supplement

40
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counseling tips ferrous sulfate

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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

41
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brand name sumatriptan

A

imitrex

42
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common strengths of sumatriptan

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25, 50, 100 mg

43
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common frequency of sumatriptan

A

one tablet PO at first sight of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief

max: 200 mg/day

44
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indications of sumatriptan

A

acute treatment of migraine

cluster headache

45
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counseling tips of sumatriptan

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tingling, dizziness common

avoid if history of cardiovascular disease

overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

46
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brand name tadalafil

A

cialis

47
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common strengths of tadalafil

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2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg

48
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common frequency of tadalafil

A

daily

49
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indications of tadalafil

A

erectile dysfunction

benign prostatic hyperplasia

pulmonary hypertension

50
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counseling tips tadalafil

A

do not take more than one 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

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