Medlist 10

Question 1

Generic for Levoxyl,
Synthroid,
Tirosint

Answer 1

levothyroxine

Question 2

Strengths of levothyroxine

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Frequency of levothyroxine

Answer 3

daily

Question 4

Indications for levothyroxine

Answer 4

Hypothyroidism

Question 5

Tips for levothyroxine

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Generic for Flomax

Answer 6

tamsulosin

Question 7

Strengths for tamsulosin

Answer 7

0.4mg

Question 8

Frequency of tamsulosin

Answer 8

daily

Question 9

Indications for tamsulosin

Answer 9

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Ureteral stone expulsion

Question 10

Tips for tamsulosin

Answer 10

• Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Headache
• Dizziness

Question 11

Generic for Detrol LA

Answer 11

tolterodine

Question 12

Strengths of tolterodine

Answer 12

2mg
4mg

Question 13

Frequency of tolterodine

Answer 13

daily

Question 14

Indications for tolterodine

Answer 14

Overactive bladder

Question 15

Tips for tolterodine

Answer 15

• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Headache

Question 16

Generic for Aricept

Answer 16

donepezil

Question 17

Strengths of donepezil

Answer 17

5mg
10mg
23mg

Question 18

Frequency of donepezil

Answer 18

daily, at bedtime

Max: 23 mg/day

Question 19

Indications for donepezil

Answer 19

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia

Question 20

Tips for donepezil

Answer 20

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
• Prolonged QT interval

Question 21

Generic for Fosamax

Answer 21

alendronate

Question 22

Strengths of alendronate

Answer 22

5mg
10mg
35mg
70 mg

Question 23

Frequency of alendronate

Answer 23

once weekly

Question 24

Indications for alendronate

Answer 24

Osteoporosis

Question 25

Tips for alendronate

Answer 25

* Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption * Ensure adequate Ca and Vit. D intake * Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes * Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

Question 26

Generic for Zyloprim

Answer 26

allopurinol

Question 27

Strengths of allopurinol

Answer 27

100mg 300mg

Question 28

Frequency of allopurinol

Answer 28

daily MAX: 800mg/day

Question 29

Indications for allopurinol

Answer 29

Gout

Question 30

Tips for allopurinol

Answer 30

* Report rash to prescriber if it occurs * May cause nausea and/or diarrhea * Gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

Question 31

Generic for Tamiflu

Answer 31

oseltamivir

Question 32

Strengths of oseltamivir

Answer 32

30mg 45mg 75mg

Question 33

Frequency of oseltamivir

Answer 33

Flu Prevention: One capsule once daily for 10 days Flu Treatment: One capsule twice daily for 5 days

Question 34

Indications for oseltamivir

Answer 34

Influenza prevention or treatment

Question 35

Tips for oseltamivir

Answer 35

* Nausea/vomiting * Headache * Does not replace influenza vaccine * Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms

Question 36

Generic for Slow Fe, FeroSul

Answer 36

ferrous sulfate (OTC)

Question 37

Strengths of ferrous sulfate (OTC)

Answer 37

325mg (65mg elemental iron)

Question 38

Frequency of ferrous sulfate (OTC)

Answer 38

daily, BID, TID

Question 39

Indications for ferrous sulfate (OTC)

Answer 39

* Iron deficiency * Dietary supplement

Question 40

Tips for ferrous sulfate (OTC)

Answer 40

* 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

Question 41

Generic for Imitrex

Answer 41

sumatriptan

Question 42

Strengths of sumatriptan

Answer 42

25mg 50mg 100mg

Question 43

Frequency of sumatriptan

Answer 43

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

Question 44

Indications for sumatriptan

Answer 44

* Acute treatment of migraine * Cluster headache

Question 45

Tips for sumatriptan

Answer 45

* Tingling, dizziness common * Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease * Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

Question 46

Generic for Cialis

Answer 46

tadalafil

Question 47

Strengths of tadalafil

Answer 47

2.5mg 5mg 10mg 20mg

Question 48

Frequency of tadalafil

Answer 48

daily

Question 49

Indications for tadalafil

Answer 49

* Erectile dysfunction * Benign prostatic hyperplasia * Pulmonary hypertension

Question 50

Tips for tadalafil

Answer 50

* Do not take more than once 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