prescription drug cards review (1-50)
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARDS REVIEW (QUIZ 2 )
Anti-Anxiety Agents
Anti-Anxiety Agent
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
16 Anti-anxiety Xanax (XR) Alprazolam 0.25mg to 0.5 mg initially, given 3 times a day
31 Anti-anxiety Ativan Lorazepam Usual dose is 2 to 6 mg orally per day in divided doses
Patient Consultation:
Xanax:
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) WARNING: This medication may be habit-forming4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule7) XR (extended release) tablets should not be discontinued abruptly8) XR tablets should be swallowed wholedo not crush, chew, or break
Ativan
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) WARNING: This medication may be habit-forming4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
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Antiasthmatic
Antiasthmatic
Rank Subclass
Brand
Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
8 AntiasthmaticProventil
Albuterol Sulfate (inhalation) 2 inhalations 4 times a dayVentolin
Proair
27 AntiasthmaticSingulair
Montelukast SodiumAges 15 and older take one 10 mg tablet dail
be taken in the evening
32 AntiasthmaticAdvair
Fluticasone Propionate with
Salmeterol Xinafoate
One diskus inhalation or two HFA inhalatio
twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart
Patient Consultation
Proventil, Ventolin, and Proair:
1) Do not take more frequently than recommendedAerosol Inhaler:
2) Avoid contact with eyes3) Shake canister well before each inhalation4) Follow enclosed instructions for inhalation technique5) Clean mouthpiece at least once a week by removing the canister, running warm water
through it for 30 seconds, and letting it air dry thoroughly
Singulair
1) Singulair is indicated for chronic treatment of asthma and should be taken regularly evenwhen the patient is asymptomatic
2) Singulair is not intended to treat asthma attacks and patients should have appropriatemeasures at hand to treat attacks
3) Phenylketonurics should be aware that Singulair chewable tablets contain phenylalanine4) If a dose if missed, take it as soon as possible and return to normal dosing schedule5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6)
Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
Advair
1) Avoid contact with the eyes2) Rinse mouth after each use3) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
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4) Contact a physician if symptoms worsen or if the effectiveness of short-acting beta-2-agonists decreases
5) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule6) Not intended to provide immediate relief of bronchospasm7) To receive the full benefits of therapy, use on a regular basis. Although benefits can be
seen after two days of treatment, up to four weeks may be needed to observe benefits.
8) It is important that the patient understands how to use the Diskus device and the HFAinhaler appropriately
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Anti-depressants
Antidepressants
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
7 Antidepressant Zoloft Sertraline Hydrochloride Start with 50 mg once daily
9 Antidepressant Cymbalta Duloxetine Hydrochloride 40 mg 60 mg daily
12 AntidepressantWellbutrin
Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 to 300 mg given once per dayZyban
17 Antidepressant Celexa Citalopram Hydrobromide 20 mg given once a day
22 Antidepressant Lexapro Escitalopram Oxalate
Begin with a dose of 10 mg given once a day
and gradually increase to a dose of 20 mg once
a day
45 Antidepressant Elavil Amitriptyline Hydrochloride40 mg to 150 mg per day in divided doses or at
bedtime
Patient Consultation:
Zoloft
1) Continued therapy may be needed to show noticeable improvement. Do not stop therapybefore consulting with a physician
2) Sertraline oral concentrate must be diluted prior to use. Place the proper dose in 4 oz. ofwater, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice ONLY. Do not mix in any
other beverage. Take immediately after mixing. Do not premix doses
3) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication4) Use caution when performing tasks that require mental alertness5) Consult with your physician or pharmacist before taking nonprescription medications6) Do not abruptly discontinue medication7) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children8) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent9) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule10)Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood behaviors,
thoughts, or feelings. Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions.
Cymbalta
1) Therapeutic effects may take as long as 4 weeks to appear2) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertness
is required
3) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication4) Consult with your physician or pharmacist before taking nonprescription medications5) Do not abruptly discontinue medication
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6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent8) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule9) Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood behaviors,
thoughts, or feelings. Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions
10)Continued therapy of up to 2 weeks may be needed to show noticeable improvementWellbutrin, Zyban
1) Take at immediate-release tablets at regular intervals no sooner than three to four times aday
2) Take extended-release tablets in the morning if possible to avoid insomnia3) Swallow SR and XL tablets whole do not crush or chew4) If a dose is missed, wait until the next scheduled dose DO NOT DOUBLE DOSE5) Do not take OTC medications without first consulting a physician or pharmacist6) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication7) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children8) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or bothersome or if a seizure
occurs
9) Weight loss or gain may be temporary contact your physician if bothersome10)Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood behaviors,
thoughts, or feelings. Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions.
11)Continued therapy of up to 2 weeks may be needed to show noticeable improvementCelexa
1) May impair cognitive and motor performance. Use caution while operating machinery orwhen mental alertness is required
2) Up to 2 weeks may be needed before therapeutic effects are seen3) Do not abruptly discontinue medication4) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent7) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule8) Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood behaviors,
thoughts, or feelings. Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions
Lexapro
1) May impair cognitive and motor performance. Use caution while operating machinery orwhen mental alertness is required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
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3) Consult with your physician or pharmacist before taking nonprescription medication4) Do not abruptly discontinue medication5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent7) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule8) Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood behaviors,
thoughts, or feelings. Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions
9) Continued therapy of up to 2 weeks may be needed to show noticeable improvementElavil
1) Do not discontinue therapy unless otherwise directed2) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertness
is required
3) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
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Anti-diabetic Agents
Anti-diabetic agents
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
10 Antidiabetic
Glucophage
Metformin Hydrochloride
One 500 mg tablet given twice a day
with meals or one 850 mg tablet givenwith the morning mealGlucophage XR
Patient Consultation:
Glucophage, Glucophage XR
1) Should be taken with meals2) Avoid excessive alcohol consumption during treatment. This includes drinking alcohol
all the time or binge drinking for short periods.
3) Closely follow recommended diet and exercise4) Stop treatment and notify your physician if you experience any of the followingsymptoms: unexplained hyperventilation, myalgia, malaise, or unusual somnolence
5) If a dose is missed by more than a couple of hours, skip it and return to your dosingschedule. Do not double dose
6) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent7) Keep well hydrated during therapy by drinking plenty of fluids
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Anti-hypertensives and anti-anginals
Antihypertensives and Antianginals
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
5 AntihypertensivePrinivil
Lisinopril20 -40 mg per day administered in
a single daily doseZestril
11 Antihypertensive Norvasc Amlodipine 10 mg once daily (max)
33 Antihypertensive Toprol-XL Metoprolol Succinate Start with 25 100 mg daily
47 Antihypertensive CarvedilolCoreg
12.5 mg twice a dayCoreg CR
Patient Consultation:
Prinivil, Zestril
1) May be taken with or without meals2) Do not discontinue medication unless otherwise directed by your physician3) Avoid non-prescription cough, cold, and allergy medications unless otherwise directed4) Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent8) Contact a physician if signs of swelling occur
Norvasc
1) May be taken with or without meals2) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent3) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children4) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If taken within 12 hours of the next dose,
skip the next dose and return to schedule
5) Do not take OTC cough and cold remedies without first checking with your physician orpharmacist
6) Do not stop therapy unless directed to do so by a physicianToprol-XL
1) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent2) Patients with heart failure should contact their physician if their symptoms (weight gain,
shortness of breath) worsens
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3) Do not discontinue therapy without first consulting physician4) Take with food to increase absorption5) Take whole or halved tablets without crushing or chewing6) May cause dizziness. Use caution while operating machinery7) Patients with diabetes need to be aware that this agent can cause masking of
hypoglycemic symptoms
8) Store in a cool, dry place away from the sun9) If a dose is missed skip it and return to your dosing schedule. Do not double dose
Carvedilol
1) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children2) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
3) Take with food to decrease orthostatic hypotension4) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent5) Contact lens wearers may experience decreased lacrimation6) Do not discontinue therapy without first consulting a physician. Treatment must be
tapered over 1 to 2 weeks
7) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
8) Patients with diabetes need to be aware that this agent can cause masking ofhypoglycemic symptoms
9) Avoid nonprescription cough, cold, and allergy medications unless otherwise directed
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Anti-ulcer Agents
Antiulcer Agent
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
4 Gastric Antisecretory Prilosec Omeprazole 20 mg give once daily
26 Gastric Antisecretory Nexium Esomeprazole Magnesium 20 40 mg daily for 4 to 8 weeks
Patient Consultation:
Prilosec
1) Take 30 minutes prior to eating2) Antacids may be taken at the same time3) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children4) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) For patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules, the contents of Prilosec capsule
can be added to one tablespoon of applesauce, swallowed immediately and followed with
a glass of cool water. The contents of the capsule should not be crushed or chewed
Nexium
1) Take at least 60 minutes prior to eating2) Swallow capsules whole, or carefully empty the contents by opening the capsule andsprinkling the enteric-coated granules over one tablespoonful of applesauce. Ingest the
applesauce/drug mixture without chewing
3) Nexium granules should be mixed with one tablespoonful (15 mL) of water, stirred, leftfor 2-3 minutes, then taken orally. Water can be taken to the container a second time if
any medication is remaining. The dose should be taken within 30 minutes of mixing.
4) Antacids may be taken at the same time5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
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Macrolides, Tetracyclines, and Fluoroquinolones
Macrolides, Tetracyclines, and Fluoroquinolones
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
18 Macrolide Antibiotic
Zithromax
Azithromycin Dihydrate
500 mg as a single dose on the first day
followed by 250 mg once daily for 4more daysZmax
41Fluoroquinolone
Antiobiotic
CiproCiprofloxacin HCl 250 to 500 mg every 12 hours
Cipro XR
50 TetracyclineVibramycin
Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg every 12 hoursDoryx
Patient Consultation:
Zithromax, Zmax
1) May be taken without regard to food or meals2) Do not take antacids within one hour of administration3) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children4) Report severe or persistent diarrhea to a physician5) Take a missed dose as soon as possible and continue dosing schedule6) Shake suspensions well before each dose
Cipro & Cipro XR
1) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children2) Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight3) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
4) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent5) Discontinue use and contact a physician if a rash develops6) Finish medication unless otherwise instructed7) Drink a full glass of water (240 mL) after each dose8) May be taken without regard to food or meals9) Do not take antacids during therapy10)Suspension may stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator and is stable for 14 days
after reconstitution. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds before each dose
11)May cause dizziness or light headedness. Use caution while operating machinery orwhen mental alertness is required
12)Do not take antacids or products containing calcium calcium, zince, or iron at the sametime. Can be taken 2 hours before or 6 hours after these products
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13)Do not chew, crush, or split XR tabletsVibramycin, Doryx
1) Preferably taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals witha full glass of water (240 mL)2) May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs
3) Taken at even intervals, preferably around the clock4) Complete full course of therapy unless otherwise directed5) Shake suspension well before using6) Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight7) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children8) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible and return to dosing schedule9) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
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Misc. Analgesic and Anti-inflammation Agents
Misc. Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
13 Anti-inflammatory Deltasone Prednisone
MUST BE INDIVIDUALIZED. Normal
doses range from 5 mg to 60 mgper day
23 Analgesic
Ultram
Tramadol HCl
Give 50 mg to 100 mg as needed
for the relief of pain every four to
six hours, not to exceed 400 mg
per day
Ultram ER
Ryzolt
Patient Consultation:
Deltasone
1) Take medication only as prescribed2) Do not discontinue medication without first consulting physician3) May take with food or milk if GI upset occurs4) Notify physician if any adverse effects occur5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible
Ultram, Ultram ER, Ryzolt
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alternessis required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) Do not split, crush, or chew extended-release tablets4) May take with food or milk if GI upset although analgesia may be delayed5) Continuous use may produce psychic and physical dependence of the morphine-type6) Do not exceed prescribed dosage7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent8) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
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Misc. Anti-infective
Misc. Anti-Infectives
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
25 Antibiotic
BactrimSulfamethoxazole with
Trimethoprim
160 mg trimethoprim / 800 mg
sulfamethoxazole every 12 hours for 10 to14 daysSeptra
37 Antifungal Diflucan Fluconazole 150 mg as single oral dose
Patient Consultation:
Bactrim, Septra
1) Preferably taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals with afull glass (240 mL) of water
2) Complete the full course of therapy unless otherwise directed3) Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight4) Shake suspension well before using5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible
Diflucan
1) Suspensions should be reconstituted prior to dispensing2) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children3) Shake suspension well before each dose4) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose.
5) Contact your physician if a rash develops during therapy
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Misc. Cardiovascular Agent
Misc. Cardiovascular Agents
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range3 Antihyperlipidemic Zocor Simvastin 10 to 40 mg per day
15 Antihyperlipidemic Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium 10 mg to 80 mg per day
19 Diuretic Microzide Hydrochlorothiazide 25 to 100 mg daily in a single or divided dose
24 Diuretic Lasix Furosemide 20 to 80 mg per day in one or two doses
36 AnticoagulantCoumadin Warfarin Sodium
(Crystalline)2 to 10 mg per day
Jantoven
44 Antihyperlipidemic Crestor Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 to 40 mg once daily
Patient Consultation
Zocor
1) Contact physician if symptoms of myopathy occur (e.g., muscle pain or tenderness,especially if accompanied by malaise or fever).
2) Closely follow prescribed diet3) Avoid overexposure to sunlight due to possibility of photosensitivity. Use a sunscreen
and wear appropriate clothing until the level of sensitivity is determined
4) Do not become pregnant during therapy. If pregnancy occurs or is suspected, discontinuemedication and consult a physician
5) Limit alcohol intake during therapy6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If taken within 12 hours of the next dose,
skip the next dose and return to schedule
8) Grapefruit juice increases plasma levels and should be avoidedLipitor
1) Contact physician if symptoms of myopathy occur (e.g., muscle pain or tenderness,especially if accompanied by malaise or fever).
2) Closely follow prescribed diet3) Avoid overexposure to sunlight due to possibility of photosensitivity. Use a sunscreenand wear appropriate clothing until the level of sensitivity is determined
4) Do not become pregnant during therapy. If pregnancy occurs or is suspected, discontinuemedication and consult a physician
5) Limit alcohol intake during therapy6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children
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7) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If more than 8 hours has lapsed betweenthe time the dose was to be taken, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
Microzide
1)
May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs2) Timing of dose is important because of increased 16ieresis. Usually given in early a.m.3) Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
Lasix
1) May be taken with food or milk if GI upset occurs2) Timing of dose is important because of increased 16ieresis. Usually given in early a.m.3) Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight4) Do not take any non-prescription cough or cold medicines, antacids, laxatives, or
antidiarrheals without first consulting your physician or pharmacist
5) May cause orthostatic hypotension; take appropriate precautions6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
8) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistentCoumadin, Jantoven
1) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent2) Do not exceed prescribed dosage, take medication only as directed3) Avoid alcohol and aspirin or aspirin-containing medications4) Do not begin or discontinue therapy with other medications unless directed to do so by
your physician
5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double
Crestor
1) Contact physician if symptoms of myopathy occur (e.g., muscle pain or tenderness,especially if accompanied by malaise or fever).
2) Closely follow prescribed diet
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3) Do not become pregnant during therapy. If pregnancy occurs or is suspected, discontinuemedication and consult a physician
4) Limit alcohol intake during therapy5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If more than 8 hours has lapsed between
the time the dose was to be taken, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
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Misc. CNS Agents
Misc. CNS Agent
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
6 SedativeAmbien Zolpidem
Tartrate5 to 12.5 mg immediately before bedtime
Ambien CR
20 Antiepileptic Klonopin Clonazepam Adults: 0.5 mg given three times a day initially
29 Muscle Relaxant
AmrixCyclobenzaprine
HCl10 mg three times a dayFlexeril
Fexmid
30
Anticonvulsant /
AntineuralgicNeurontin Gabapentin
The effective dose is 900 mg to 1800 mg per
day in three divided doses
40 Antiepileptic Topamax Topiramate 200 mg to 400 mg given in two divided doses
Patient Consultation:
Ambien, Ambien CR
1) CR tablets should be swallowed whole, and not divided, crushed, or chewed2) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent3) Because of induced drowsiness, do not operate machinery or engage in activities when
mental alertness is required
4) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication5) WARNING: This medication may be habit-forming6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children
Klonopin
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) WARNING: This medication may be habit-forming4) Do not stop medication abruptly5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Donot double dose
7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistentAmrix, Flexeril, Fexmid
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
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2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) May cause dry mouth4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
Neurontin
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) Do not abruptly discontinue therapy, dose should be tapered over a one week period4) May be taken without regard to meals5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent7) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
Topamax
1) May be taken without regard to meals2) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertness
is required
3) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosingschedule. Do not double dose
6) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent7) Contact a physician immediately upon experiencing blurred vision or periorbital pain8) Keep well hydrated during therapy to decrease the risk of kidney stone formation9) Topamax Sprinkle Capsules may be swallowed whole or by carefully opening the capsule
and sprinkling the contents onto a small amount (one teaspoon) of soft food. This
mixture should be swallowed immediately and not chewed
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Misc. Hormone and Electrolyte Agents
Misc. Horomone and Electrolyte Agents
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
2 Hormone/Thyroid
SynthroidLevothyroxine
Sodium
Adults: 25 to 300 mcg
orally once per dayLevoxyl
Levothroid
35 Electrolyte
Klor-ConPotassium Chloride
(Oral)
16 to 80 mEq per day
in one or two divided
doses
K-Dur
Micro-K
Patient Consultation:
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid
1) Do not discontinue therapy without first consulting a physician2) Notify physician if signs of hyperthyroidism (overdosage) occurs3) Transient loss of hair may be seen in children, but recovery usually occurs4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K
1) Take with or after meals and with a full glass (240 mL) of water2) Swallor tablets (except K-Dur) whole3) K-Dur tablets may be halved or dispersed into 4 ounces of water4) Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium5) The unabsorbable wax matrix from Slow K, K-Tab, and Klor-Con may be found in the
stool following administration
6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent8) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible
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Narcotic Analgesics
NARCOTIC ANALGESIC
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
1 Opiod Analgesic
Lortab
Hydrocodone Bitartratewith Acetaminophen
1 to 2 tablets or 3teaspoonsful every four to six
hours as needed for pain
Vicodin
Lorcet
Norco
42 Opiod Analgesic
TylenolAcetaminophen with
Codeine
1 or 2 No.2 or No.3 tablets
every 4 hours as neededPhenaphen
(with Codeine)
Patient Consultation
Lortab, Vicodin, Lorcet, Norco
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) May be taken with food or milk to avoid GI upset4) WARNING: This medication may be habit-forming5) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children6) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent7) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
Tylenol and Phenaphen (with Codeine)
1) May cause drowsiness. Use caution while operating machinery or when mental alertnessis required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) May take with food or milk to avoid GI upset4) Do not exceed prescribed dosage5) WARNING: This medication may be habit-forming6) Store in a cool, dry place away from children7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent8) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
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Penicillins and Cephalosporins
Penicillins and cephalosporins
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
14 Antibiotic
Amoxil
Amoxicillin TrihydrateAdults: 250 mg to 500 mg every 8 hours or
500 mg to 875 mg every 12 hoursMoxatag
Trimox
28 AnitbioticAugentin
Amoxicillin with
Clavulanate Potassium
Adults (more severe infections): 1 Augmentin
500 every 8 hours or 1 Augmentin 875
tablet every 12 hoursAugmentin XR
Patient Consultation:
Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox
1) Preferably taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals witha full glass (240 mL) of water2) Take at even intervals, preferably around the clock3) Complete full course of therapy unless otherwise directed4) Keep suspension refrigerated, discard after 14 days5) Shake suspension well before using6) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
Augmentin and Augmentin XR
1) Preferably taken at the start of a meal to enhance absorption and decrease GI upset2) Take at even intervals, preferably around the clock3) Complete full course of therapy unless otherwise directed4) Follow chewable tablets with a full glass of water5) Keep suspension refrigerated, discard after 10 days6) Shake suspension well before each dose7) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible8) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
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Upper Respiratory Agents
Upper Respiratory Agents
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
21 Anti-allergy Flonase Fluticasone Propionate (nasal) two sprays in each nostril once a day
46 Anti-allergy Allegra Fexofenadine Hydrochloride60 mg twice a day as needed or 180
mg once a day as needed
Patient Consultation:
Flonase
1) Therapeutic effects are not seen at once. Benefits are usually seen in a few days but maytake as long as three weeks. If no improvement is evident by that time, discontinuemedication and consult physician
2) Use medication at regular intervals for prevention of symptoms or when needed fortreatment of symptoms
3) Do not exceed prescribed dosage; take medication only as directed4) Clear nasal passages of secretions prior to use. Oral decongestants may be used if needed5) Shake container well before use6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) If a dose is missed, administer it as soon as possible and return to your normal dosing
schedule.
Allegra
1) May be taken without regard to meals2) Shake suspension well before use3) May rarely cause drowsiness, use caution when performing activities that require
alertness until effects are known
4) Store in a cook, dry place away from sunlight and children5) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible and return to normal dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
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Nonsteroidal Anit-Inflammatory
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
34 Nonsteroidal Anit-Inflammatory Mobic Meloxicam 7.5 mg once daily
39Nonsteroidal Anit-Inflammatory Naprosryn Naproxen 250 mg to 500
mg twice a dayEC Naprosyn
Patient Consultation:
Mobic
1) Compliance with therapy is essential, may require up to 2 weeks to see noticeableimprovement in arthritic conditions
2) May take with food or milk if GI upset occurs3) Shake suspension well before using4) Concurrent ingestion of alcohol may increase ulcerogenic effect5) Avoid aspirin or products containing aspirin without first consulting a physician6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If it is closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule
8) Contact a physician if signs of hepatic failure (fatigue, lethargy, pruritus, jaundice, upperright quadrant tenderness, flu-like symptoms), GI ulceration, skin rash, edema, or weight
gain occur
Naprosryn and EC Naprosyn
1) May require up to 2 weeks to see noticeable improvement in arthritic condition2) Take on an empty stomach for better absorption, may take with food to reduce GI upset3) Concurrent ingestion of alcohol may increase ulcerogenic effect4) Avoid aspirin or products containing aspirin without first consulting your physician5) May cause drowsinessuse caution when performing activities that require alertness6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) To maintain the integrity of enteric coating, the delayed release tablets should not bebroken, crushed or chewed during ingestion8) If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule
9) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
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Anti-Psychotics
Anti-Psychotics
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
38 Antipsychotic Seroquel Quetiapine Fumerate300 mg 400 mg daily, given in 2 or 3 divided
doses, or one extended release tablet
48 Antipsychotic Risperdal RisperidoneBegin with 1 mg twice daily. For maintenance
use the lowest effective dose
Patient Consultation:
Seroquel
1) Use caution when rising from a prone position, especially during initial dose-titrationperiod
2) May cause drowsinessuse caution when performing activities that require alertness3) May be taken without regards to meals4) Seroquel XR should be swallowed whole and not crushed, divided, or chewed5) Do not change dosage except on the orders of your physician6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children7) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent8) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
Risperdal
1) May cause fainting during initial doses use caution when getting up from a sitting orlying position
2) May impair judgmentuse caution when operating machinery including automobiles3) Avoid alcohol during therapy4) May take with food or milk if GI upset occurs5) Solution is compatible with orange juice, coffee, and low-fat milk6) Risperdal M-Tab tablets must be used immediately after opening their blister. Do not try
to push the tablet through the blister. Open with dry hands and do not try to split or store
tablets after the blister is opened
7) Avoid overexposure to sunlight and extreme temperatures during therapy8) Do not take OTC medications without first checking with a physician or pharmacist9) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children10)If a dose is missed take it as soon as possible. If it closer to the time of your next dose
than the dose you missed, skip the missed dose and return to your dosing schedule. Do
not double dose
11)Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent
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Misc. Agents
MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Rank Subclass
Brand
Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
43Osteoporosis
AgentFosamax Alendronate Sodium 10 mg once a day or 70 mg once a week
Patient Consultation
Fosamax
1) Fosamax must be swallowed with 6-8 ounces of plain water immediately upon arising forthe day (at least30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or medication for the day). Do
not lie down for 30 minutes after swallowing that tablet and not until the first food of the
day has been consumed
2) Promptly report any upper GI distress to your physician or pharmacist3) Swallow whole; do not crush, chew or suck on the tablet4)
If a dose is missed, skip it and return to your normal schedule. Do not double dose
5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children
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GI Anit-Cholinergics
GI ANTI-CHOLINERGICS
Rank Subclass Brand Name Generic Name(s) Dosage Range
49 Urinary Bladder Modifier
Detrol
Tolterodine Tartrate
Starting adult dose is 4 mg a day
in one (Detrol LA 4mg) or two
(Detrol 2 mg) dosesDetrol LA
Patient Consultation
Detrol & Detrol LA
1) May cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use care when operating machinery or when mentalalertness is required
2) Avoid alcohol while taking this medication3) May cause dry mouth or blurred vision4) Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children5) Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent6) If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule