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brand name for levothyroxine

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levoxyl, synthroid, tirosint

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common dosing for levothyroxine

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once daily

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indication for levothyroxine

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hypothyroidism

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counseling tip/important info for levothyroxine

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*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

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brand name for alendronate

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fosamax

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dosing of alendronate

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once weekly

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indications for aldendronate

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osteoporosis

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counseling points of aldendronate

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*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 minutes
*Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

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brand name for ferrous sulfate (OTC)

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slow fe
ferosul

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dosing for ferrous sulfate

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once daily, BID, TID

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indications for ferrous sulfate

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iron deficiency
dietary supplement

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counseling tips for 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

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brand name for sumatriptan

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imitrex

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dosing for sumatriptan

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

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indications for sumatriptan

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*Acute treatment of migraine
*Cluster headache

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counseling tips for 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 headache

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brand name for tadalafil

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cialis

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dosing for tadalafil

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once daily

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indications for tadalafil

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*Erectile dysfunction
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
*Pulmonary hypertension

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counseling tips for tadalafil

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*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

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brand name for atovaquone/ proguanil

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malarone

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dosing for atovaquone/proguanil

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

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indications for atovaquone/proguanil

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malaria prophylaxis

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counseling tips for atovaquone/proguanil

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*Abdominal pain
*Nausea, vomiting
*Headache
*Increased liver function test, transient

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brand name for oseltamivir
tamiflu
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dosing for oseltamivir
Flu Prevention: One capsule once daily for 10 days Flu Treatment: One capsule BID for 5 days
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indications for oseltamivir
*Influenza prevention or treatment
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counseling tips for osemltamivir
Nausea/vomiting *Headache *Does not replace influenza vaccine *Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
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brand name for valacyclovir
valtrex
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dosing for valacyclovir
q8h, q12h, q24h
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indications for valacyclovir
*Tx herpes viral infections of:  Genitals  Cold sores  Shingles
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counseling tips for valacyclovir
*Headache common adverse effect *Does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores are present] *Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidneys
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brand name for fluconazole
diflucan
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dosing for fluconazole
q24h, single dose for vaginitis
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indications for fluconazole
*Tx fungal infections of:  Mouth  (thrush)  Skin  Vagina  HIV- associated
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counseling tips for fluconazole
QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with many different medications *Report any new skin rash to the prescriber
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brand name for clopidogrel
plavix
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dosing for clopidogrel
300mg loading dose, 75mg once daily
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indications for clopidogrel
*To reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
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counseling tips for clopidgrel
Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk *Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising *Avoid abrupt discontinuation
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brand name for warfarin
coumadin
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dosing for warfarin
once daily
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indications for warfarin
*To prevent blood clots *Atrial Fibrillation
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counseling tips 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
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brand name for rivaroxaban
xarelto
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dosing for rivaroxaban
once daily, BID
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indications for rivaroxaban
*To prevent blood clots *Atrial Fibrillation
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counseling tips for rivaroxaban
*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising *Gastroenteritis *Vomiting *Cough (pediatric patients)
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brand name for alprazolam
xanax
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dosing for alprazolam
BID, TID or prn
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indications for alprazolam
*Panic disorder *Anxiety
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counseling tips for alprazolam
*Confusion *Drowsiness *Excessive drowsiness with alcohol – avoid alcohol use *Do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely
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brand name for estradiol
estrace climara vivelle-dot
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dosing for estradiol
Estrace: once daily Climara: once weekly Vivelle-Dot: twice weekly
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indications for estradiol
*Hormone therapy *Menopause symptoms *Breast cancer *Osteoporosis
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counseling tips for estradiol
*Headache *Breast tenderness *Irritation at application site (patches)
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brand name for testosterone
Depo- Testosterone Androgel Testim
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dosing for testosterone
Depo-Testosterone: once or twice weekly Androgel & Testim: once daily
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indications for testosterone
*Hormone therapy Hypogonadism
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counseling tips for testosterone
*Increased blood pressure *Increased venous thromboembolism risk *Localized itching *Acne

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