Medication List 4 Flashcards by Maggie Barribeau

generic name for Humalog

insulin lispro (rapid-acting)

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brand name for insulin lispro

Humalog

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common frequency for insulin lispro

individualized dosing - inject 15 min before meals

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indications/use for insulin lispro

type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes

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counseling tips/info for insulin lispro

low blood sugar (sweating, nausea, dizziness)
refrigerate unopened vials
discard after 28 days if at room temp
let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injection
rotate injection sites

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generic name for Lantus

insulin glargine (long-acting)

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brand name for insulin glargine

Lantus

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common frequency for insulin glargine

individualized dosing - once daily

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indications/use for insulin glargine

type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes

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counseling tips/info for insulin glargine

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generic name for Glucophage

metformin

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brand name for metformin

Glucophage

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common frequency for metformin

BID, TID
MAX: 2550 mg/day

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indications/use for metformin

type 2 diabetes
polycystic ovary syndrome
weight loss

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counseling tips/info for metformin

diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
take with food
titrate dose up weekly (to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea)
long-term use can cause Vitamin B-12 deficiency

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generic name for Farxiga

dapagliflozin

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indications/use for dapagliflozin

type 2 diabetes
chronic kidney disease
heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

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brand name for dapagliflozin

Farxiga

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common frequency for dapagliflozin

once daily

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counseling tips/info for dapagliflozin

UTI
increased urine output
decreased blood pressure

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generic name of Rybelsus (oral), Ozempic (subcutaneous), Wegovy (subcutaneous)

semaglutide

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brand name of semaglutide

Rybelsus (oral)
Ozempic (subcutaneous)
Wegovy (subcutaneous)

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common frequency for semaglutide

oral: once daily
subcutaneous: once weekly

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indications/use for semaglutide

type 2 diabetes
weight management (Wegovy)

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counseling tips/info for semaglutide

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea headache if you miss a dose and it is closer to the missed dose than the next dose, take it now and resume normal schedule, if not skip Rotate weekly injection sites

generic name for Neurontin

gabapentin

brand name for gabapentin

Neurontin

common frequency for gabapentin

BID, TId

indications/use for gabapentin

neuropathic pain seizures anxiety

counseling tips/info for gabapentin

drowsiness/dizziness uncoordinated muscle movements becoming a controlled substance

generic name for Phenergan

promethazine

brand name for promethazine

Phenergan

common frequency for promethazine

q4-6h prn

indications/use for promethazine

prevents and treats nausea/vomiting motion sickness allergies

counseling tips/info for promethazine

drowsiness/dizziness avoid alcohol sun sensitivity

generic name of Zofran, Zofran ODT

ondasetron

brand name for Zofran, Zofran ODT

ondansetron

common frequency for ondansetron

q8h prn

indications/use for ondansetron

prevent nausea/vomiting non FDA approved use for treatment of vomiting

counseling tips/info for ondansetron

fatigue headache constipation or diarrhea

generic name for Prilosec

omeprazole

brand name for omeprazole

Prilosec

common frequency for omeprazole

once daily

indications/use for omeprazole

acid reflux/indigestion prevention and treatment of ulcers

counseling tips/info for omeprazole

works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect food delays absorption so take >1hr before food separate from antacids by 2 hrs

generic name for Pepcid AC

famotidine (OTC)

brand name for famotidine

Pepcid AC

common frequency for famotidine

BID

indications/use for famotidine

acid reflux/indigestion prevention and treatment of ulcers

counseling tips/info for famotidine

works in 1 hr, up to 1 day for full effect can be taken with antacids

generic name for Tums`

calcium carbonate (OTC)

brand name for calcium carbonate

Tums

common frequency for calcium carbonate

chew 2-4 tab prn MAX: 7500 mg/day if used for indigestion MAX: 2500 mg/day as supplement

indications/use for calcium carbonate

calcium supplement acute acid reflux/indigestion

counseling tips/info for calcium carbonate

constipation chew before swallowing do not use >2 weeks for indigestion

generic name for Colace

docusate sodium (OTC)

brand name for docusate sodium

Colace

common frequency for docusate sodium

daily

indications/use for docusate sodium

stool softener to relieve constipation

counseling tips/info for docusate sodium

works in 1-3 days take with water diarrhea, cramps

generic name for MiraLAX (OTC), GoLYTELY (Rx)

polyethylene glycol (PEG)

brand name for polyethylene glycol

MiraLAX (OTC) GoLYTELY (Rx)

common frequency for polyethylene glycol

MiraLAX (laxative): 17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz of liquid by mouth once daily prn GoLYTELY (colonoscopy prep): mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8 oz every 10 min

indications/use for polyethylene glycol

osmotic laxative to relieve constipation bowel cleansing for colonoscopy prep

counseling tips/info for polyethylene glycol

laxative works in 1-3 days do not take laxative longer than 1 week w/o MD approval colon prep works in 1 hr diarrhea, cramps, bloating

generic name for Dulcolax

bisacodyl (OTC)

brand name for bisacodyl

Dulcolax

common frequency for bisacodyl

laxative: 5-15 mg PO daily, 10 mg rectally daily colonoscopy prep: 20-30 mg dose MAX: 30 mg/day

indications/use for bisacodyl

stimulant laxative to relieve constipation bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep

counseling tips/info for bisacodyl

oral dose works in 8 hrs suppository works within 15-60 min do not take longer than 1 week w/o MD approval diarrhea, cramps

generic name for Imodium

loperamide (OTC)

brand name for loperamide

Imodium

common frequency for loperamide

2 tab PO after first loose stool, then 1 tab after each subsequent loose stool MAX: 8 mg/day (OTC), 16 mg/day (RX)

indications/use for loperamide

slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea

counseling tips/info for loperamide

drowsiness if diarrhea not improved in 2 days call MD due to de-hydration risk