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Lortab
hydrocodone + acetaminophen
I= pain moderate -severe
d=7.5-10hydrocodone/325-500mg apap. 4-6 prn max apap 4g, max hydrocodone 60mg
MOA: opioid + unknown for apap
DDI: etoh, benzos, barbiturates,
Adverse e= inc LFTs, constipation, dizziness serious: liver toxicity, resp depression
PK= apap: hepatic, hydrocodone
C=dont take other apap containing products, dont drink ETOH, max 4g apap
Synthroid
Levothyroxine
I= hypothyroidism, myxedema coma, TSH suppression
D= ~1.7mcg/kg average, can range from 25mcg-200mcg orally once daily
MOA= (T4) synthetic thyroid hormone
DDI= antacids, estrogens, calcium carbonate, Iron
PK= T1/2 6-7 days, 80% hepatic metabolism, excreted renally/fecally
BBW= Should not be used in the treatment of obesity or for weight loss due to not being effective for this indication and increase in toxicity.
C=take in the morning on an empty stomach. 30 min before food. Separate antacids, calcium, iron by 4 hours from levothyroxine
Zocor
Simvastatin
I= hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia
D= 10-80mg orally daily in the evening
MOA= HMG COA reductase inhibitor
DDI= CYP 3A4 inhibitors/inducers, azoles, protease inhibitors, GFJ, warfarin, niacin, amlodipine, fenofibrate, cyclosporine
PK= CYP 3A4 inhibitor
SE= Rare: rhabodmyolysis, increased liver enzymes
C=take in the evening. Report any unexplained tenderness or weakness
Prilosec
Omeprazole
I= GERD, Stress ulcer prophylaxis, esophagitis, heartburn
D= 10-40mg orally dailt AM 1hour before meal
MOA= Proton pump inhibitor
DDI= CYP 3A4 inhibitors/inducers, clopidogrel, protease inhibitors, MMF, warfarin
SE= Common: Headache 7%, abdominal pain 5% rare: c. difficile colitis
C=Take 1 hour before a meal in the morning.
Prinivil OR Zestril
Lisinopril
I= Hypertension
D= 10-80mg orally daily
MOA= ACE inhibitor
DDI= potassium sparing diuretics (hyperkalemia), NSAIDs, diuretics
SE= Common:dizziness, hyperkalemia, renal function test abnormal, cough rare: Angioedema, agranulocytosis
PK=Renally excreted, no hepatic metabolism
C= Report a dry cough. Report if will/are pregnant
Ambien
Zolpidem
I= Insomnia, Middle of the night awakening
D= 6.25mg-12.5mg orally before bedtime
MOA=Sedative hypnotic that binds GABA-A receptor
DDI= opioids (CNS depression), benzos, other sedatives
SE= Common:dizziness, somnolence Serious: depression, suicidal thoughts
PK=extensive liver metabolism, ~2.5hour t1/2
C= Before bedtime, not to administer immediately after a meal, avoid alcohol
Proventil HFA, Proair HFA, Ventolin HFA
Albuterol sulfate
I= Asthma, COPD, hyperkalemia
D= 2 inhalations every 4-6 hours as needed
MOA=Beta2-agonist, Increased cAMP-> bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
DDI= Beta blockers, MAOis
SE= Common:throat irritation, pharyngitis, URTI, nervousness, tremor
PK=Renal elimination> fecal elimination
C= How to use inhaler, rescue medication
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
I= GAD, Major depressive disorder, diabetic neuropathy(pain), fibromyalgia, muskuloskeletal pain
MOA= SSRI
D= 30-60mg once daily. Max 120mg/day
DDI= CYP3A4 inhibitor, MAOIs
SE= Common: dizziness, HA, insomnia, somnolence, Serious: SJS, GI hemorrhage, Suicidal thoughts, Serotonin syndrome
PK=Renal elimination70%> fecal elimination 20%
C= Do not crush or chew, swallow whole
Glocophage
Metformin
I= DM II
MOA= Decreased hepatic glucose production, improvement of insulin sensitivity
D= Start 500mg bid, max 850mg TID
DDI= Fluoroquinolones
SE= Common:Diahrrea, flatulence, indigestion Serious: lactic acidosis
PK=Renal elimination90%
C= Take with food. Report unecxplained muscle soreness
Norvasc
amlodipine
I= hypertension
MOA=Calcium channel blocker
D= 5-10mg orally daily
DDI= Clopidogrel, beta blockers (moderate)
SE= Common: peripheral edema, palpitations, dizziness
PK=hepatic metabolism 90%–> 60% renal excretion of metabolites
C= edema, dizziness, palpitations
Welbutrin SR, XL or Zyban
bupropion SR, bupropion XL, Bupropion
I= Major depressive disorder, smoking cessation
MOA=weak inhibition of dopamine and norepinephrine uptake
D= IMD Start 100mg bid x 3 d-> 100 tid
SR Start 150mg q am x 3d-> 150mg bid
XL start 150mg qd x 3 days-> 300 mg qd
max 450mg/day
SE= Common: insomnia, dizziness, agitation, Serious: suicidal thoughts, cardiac dysrhythmia
PK=extensive hepatic metabolism-> metabolites renally excreted
C= Avoid bedtime administration, Start tx 1 week before smoking cessation
Deltasone
prednisone
I= Adrenal insufficiency, inflammation, etc
MOA=corticosteroid, salt and water retention, anti-inflammatory, immune system suppression
D= 5-60mg daily, regimen varies drastically.
SE= Common:Hypertension, impaired wound healing, body fluid retention, hypernatremia, inc risk of infection, osteoporosis, depression Serious: cushiness, hyperglycemia,
C= Do not stop suddenly. Take medication exactly as prescribed by doctor. Many possible side effects
Amoxil
Amoxicillin
I= acute otitis media, H pylori Gi infection, pharyngitis, streptococcal pharyngitis, LRTI, periodontal infection
MOA=Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
D= 250 q8h or 500-875mg BID, 500mg tid in lyme disease
DDI= Venlafaxine SS, warfarin inc INR, methotrexate tox
SE= Common: diarrhea Serious: anaphylaxis
PK=Renal elimination 60%
C= diarrhea, shake well before giving dose, decreases birth control effectiveness
Lipitor
atorvastatin
I= hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia
MOA=HMG COA reductase inhibitor
D= 10-80mg orally daily , t1/2 14h
DDI= CYP 3A4 inhibitors/inducers, azoles, protease inhibitors, GFJ, warfarin, niacin, amlodipine,
SE= Common: diarrhea, arthralgia Serious: rhabdomyolisis
PK= cpy3a4 extensively metabolized, mainly biliary excretion
C= report muscle pain, tenderness, weakeness, Sx of liver problems: jaundice dark urine, upper abdomen pain, avoid excessive alcohol
xanax
alprazolam
I= anxiety, panic disorder, etoh withdrawal
MOA=benzodiazepine, GABa receptor binding
D= Anx 0.25-0.5 TID, Panic 0.5mg tid, may increase by 1mg every 3-4days max dose is 4-6mg/day
DDI= alcohol, keto/itraconazole, opiates, barbiturates, “downers”
SE= Common:somnolence, changes in appetite, sedation, memory impmt, fatigue Serious: drug withdrawal seizure
PK=Renal elimination 80%, extensive cyp 3a4 met
C= dizziness, somnloence, advise against abrupt disruption, avoid alcohol, avoid GFJ
celexa
citalopram
I= Depression, OCD, panic disorder
MOA=SSRI
D= Start 20mg orally daily, can increase to 40mg daily after a week has passed.
DDI= CYP3A4 inhi/inducers, MAOis, TCAs
SE= Common:insomnia, somnolence, N, V Serious: suicidal thoughts, prolonged QT, SS
PK=mainly hepatic elimination
C= may impair judgement, thinking, may cause sexual dysfunction in men, improvement seen for a few weeks, avoid alcohol, increases risk of bleeding, SS(high fever, hallucinations, hyperreflexia etc)
zithromax
azithromycin
I=Gonorrhea, Pelvic inflammatory disease, strept pharyngitis, otitis media, CAP etc
MOA=Macrolide antibiotic, binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, disrupting protein synthesis
D= 250mg-500mg orally daily, 1g x1 chlamydia
DDI= warfarin, fluoroquinolones,
SE= Common: diarrhea Serious: prolonged QT
PK=major excretion biliary , 35% hepatic met
C= eye solution may cause eye pain, irritation, itchiness, facial swelling. . Oral and regular suspesion, avoid magnesium contain antacids
Zmax
Azithromycin suspension
I= Gonorrhea, Pelvic inflammatory disease, strept pharyngitis, otitis media, CAP etc
MOA=Macrolide antibiotic, binds to 50S ribosomal subunit, disrupting protein synthesis
D= 250mg-500mg orally daily, 1g x1 chlamydia
DDI= warfarin, fluroquinolones
SE= Common: diarrhea Serious: prolonged QT
PK=major excretion biliary , 35% hepatic met
C= take within 12 hours and discard any unused portion
Aquazide, Zide, Microzide, Hydrocot
Hydrochlorothiazide
I= hypertension, adjunct to edema
MOA=diuretic
D=12.5-25mg orally daily, 2-3weeks to achieve optimum effect
DDI= ACE’s, NSAIDs,
SE= Common: phototoxicity Serious: hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, renal impairment
PK=Renal elimination 60%
C= avoid etoh, diabetics monitor BG, electrolyte imbalances,
Klonopin
clonazepam
I= panic disorder, seizure, RLS
MOA=benzodiazepne, GABA receptor
D= panic: 0.25 orall bid x 3 days, then 0.5 bid, may increase dose up .25mg bid q 3 days, max daily 4mg div 2-3 doses, Seizure start 0.5mg tid, may inc up to 1mg every 3 days max of 20mg/day divided in 3 doses
DDI= ethanol, opiates, “downers” barbiturates, Cyp3A4 i/i
SE= Common: ataxia, somnolence Serious: respiratory depression
PK=extensive hepatically metabolized
C= avoid alcohol, somnolence, impaired cognition, avoid sudden d/c for withdrawal sx
flonase
fluticasone (nasal)
I= asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis
MOA=glucocorticoid receptor agonist, anti inflammatory, immunosuppressant
D=88-880mcg twice daily, starting tose depends on previous therapy
DDI= PIs, Azole antifungals
SE= Common: throat irritation, candidiasis Serious: pneumonia
PK= hepatic metabolism-> fecal excretion
C= not for acute attacks of asthma, rinse mouth out may cause thrush, proper inhalation technique`
lexapro
escitalopram
I= GAD, Depression, OCD
MOA=SSRI
D= Start 10mg orally daily then can increase to 20mg orally daily after a week has passed
DDI= CYP3A4 inhi/inducers, MAOis, TCAs
SE= Common: insomnia, somnolence, Serious: suicidal thoughts
PK=hepatic cyp 3a4, cyp 2c19
C=report suicididal ideation, abnormal bleeding, do not drink etoh, not to take with celexa
ultram
tramadol
I= moderate to severe chronic pain, dental pain
MOA=centrally acting opioid analgesic, weak SNRI
D= IR: start 25mg/day every morning, can titrate dose and inc by 50mg q 3 days max. can be 50-100mg q 4-6 hours.400mg/day ER 100mg daily, max 300mg/day
DDI= maois, SSRis
SE= Common: constipation dizziness, insomnia, somnolence
PK=Renal 60%, extensive hepatic met
C= Avoid alcohol, rport SS syms agitation, confusion, diaphoresis, hallucinations
lasix
furosemide
I= CHF edema, edema, hypertension, pulmonary edema
MOA=loop diuretic, block na/cl uptake-> urine output
D= IM/IV 20-40mg, may repeat. 600mg Max/day, Orally can give 20-80mg daily, 600mg max/day
DDI= aminoglycosides, ACEIs, NSAIDS
SE= Common:Hyperuricemia, hypomagensemia, hypokalemia Serious: SJS, Orthostatic hypotension,
PK=Renal elimination 60-90%
C= photsensistivity use sunscreen, changes in electrolytes, eat high potassium foods, do not drink alcohol