Medication List 6 Flashcards by Maggie Barribeau

generic name for Lexorxy/Synthroid/Tirosint

levothyroxine

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brand name for levothyroxine

Levoxyl/Synthroid/Tirosint

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common frequency for levothyroxine

once daily

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indications for levothyroxine

hypothyroidism

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counseling tips/info for levothyroxine

take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
take the same way every day
take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
may take several weeks to see symptoms improve

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generic name for Fosmax

alendronate

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brand name for alendronate

Fosmax

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common frequency for alendronate

once weekly

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indications for alendronate

osteoporosis

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counseling tips/info for alendronate

take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake
take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 min
report heartburn or bone pain to physician
if you miss a dose and it’s closer to the missed dose than the next dose take it now and resume normal schedule if not then skip

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generic name for Slow Fe/FeroSul

ferrous sulfate

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brand name for ferrous sulfate

Slow Fe/FeroSul

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common frequency for ferrous sulfate

once daily, BID, TID

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indications for ferrous sulfate

iron deficiency
dietary supplement

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counseling tips/info for ferrous sulfate

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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generic name for Imitrex

sumatriptan

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brand name for sumatriptan

Imitrex

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common frequency for sumatriptan

one tablet PO at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hrs if no relief
MAX: 200 mg/day

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indications for sumatriptan

acute treatment of migraine
cluster headache

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counseling tips/info for sumatriptan

tingling, dizziness common
avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
overuse (>10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

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generic name for Cialis

tadalafil

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brand name of tadalafil

Cialis

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common frequency for tadalafil

once daily

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indications for tadalafil

erectile dysfunction
benign prostatic hyperplasia
pulmonary hypertension

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counseling tips/info for tadalafil

do not take more than once daily avoid alcohol due to risk of low BP avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use headache and flushing report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use

generic name for Malarone

atovaquone/proguanil

brand name for atovaquone/proguanil

Malarone

common frequency for atovaquone/proguanil

once daily, start 1-2 days prior to entering a malaria-endemic area, continue throughout stay and for 7 days after returning

indications for atovaquone/proguanil

malaria prophylaxis

counseling tips/info for atovaquone/proguanil

abdominal pain nausea, vomiting headache increased liver function test, transient

generic name for Tamiflu

oseltamivir

brand name for oseltamivir

Tamiflu

common frequency for oseltamivir

flu prevention: one capsule once daily for 10 days flu treatment: one capsule BID for 5 days

indications for oseltamivir

influenza prevention or treatment

counseling tips/info for oseltamivir

nausea/vomiting headache does not replace influenza vaccine must initiate within 48 hrs of onset of symptoms

generic name for Valtrex

valacyclovir

brand name for valacyclovir

Valtrex

common frequency for valacyclovir

q8h, q12h, q24h

indications for valacyclovir

Tx herpes viral infections of genitals, cold sores, shingles

counseling tips/info for valacyclovir

headache common adverse effect does not prevent disease transmission (avoid sex when sores are present) drink lots of fluid to prevent accumulation in kidneys

generic name for Diflucan

fluconazole

brand name for fluconazole

Diflucan

common frequency for fluconazole

q24h, single dose for vaginitis

indications for fluconazole

Tx fungal infections of mouth, thrush, skin, vagina, HIV-associated

counseling tips/info for fluconazole

QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications report any new skin rash to the prescriber

generic name for Plavix

clopidogrel

brand name for clopidogrel

Plavix

common frequency for clopidogrel

300 mg loading dose, 75 mg once daily

indications for clopidogrel

reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

counseling tips/info for clopidogrel

avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising avoid abrupt discontinuation

generic name for Coumadin

warfarin

brand name for warfarin

Coumadin

common frequency for warfarin

once daily

indications for warfarin

prevent blood clots atrial fibrillation

counseling tips/info for warfarin

seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent many drug interactions, discuss new meds with pharmacist before starting take missed dose ASAP, but don't double dose same day

generic name for Xarelto

rivaroxaban

brand name for rivaroxaban

Xarelto

common frequency for rivaroxaban

once daily, BID

indications for rivaroxaban

prevent blood clots atrial fibrillation

counseling tips/info for rivaroxaban

seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising gastroenteritis vomiting cough (pediatric patients)

generic name for Xanax

alprazolam

brand name for alprazolam

Xanax

common frequency for alprazolam

BID, TID, prn

indications for alprazolam

panic disorder anxiety

counseling tips/info for alprazolam

confusion drowsiness excessive drowsiness with alcohol - avoid alcohol use do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely

generic name for Estrace/Climara/Vivelle-Dot

estradiol

brand name for estradiol

Estrance/Climara/Vivelle-Dot

common frequency for estradiol

Estrance: once daily Climara: once weekly Virvelle-Dot: twice weekly

indications for estradiol

hormone therapy menopause symptoms breast cancer osteoporosis

counseling tips/info for estradiol

headache breast tenderness irritation at application site (patches) - rotate sites do not cut patches can shower and swim with patches on

generic name for Depo-Testosterone/Androgel/Testim

testosterone

brand name for testosterone

Depo-Testosterone/Androgel/Testim

common frequency for testosterone

Depo-Testosterone: once or twice weekly Androgel/Testim: once daily

indications for testosterone

hormone therapy hypogonadism

counseling tips/info for testosterone

increased BP increased venous thromboembolism risk localized itching acne risk for touch transfer of testosterone - wash hands after application and avoid direct skin-to-skin contact at the application areas with other people