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PHPR 368 - Med List 10
Drugs (Brand and Generic Names)
10
Pharmacology
Graduate
12/10/2011

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Term
Levoxyl
Synthroid
Levothroid
Definition
levothyroxine

(Hyperthyroidism)

-Take with water on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before a meal
-Takes 4 hours apart from antacids and iron
-peak effect in 4-6 weeks
-do not switch manufacturers
Term
Flomax
Definition
tamsulosin

(Treats enlarged prostate)

-Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day
-rise slowly from sitting/lying as drug may cause dizziness
-headache
-runny nose
Term
Detrol LA
Definition
tolterodine

(overactive bladder)

-swallow whole
-dry mouth
-dizziness
Term
Aricept
Definition
donepezil

(Treats Alzheimer's by slowing mental decline)

-nausea
-diarrhea
-dizziness
-stomach bleed with NSIADs
Term
Fosamax
Definition
alendronate

(osteoporosis, prevents bone loss)

-Take 30 minutes before breakfast with a glass of plain water
-remain upright for 30 minutes
-report new or worsening heartburn or bone pain
Term
Zyloprim
Definition
allopurinol

(Gout)

-take with food to prevent stomach upset
-drink 10-12 glasses of fluids daily
-Takes 2-6 weeks to take effect
-Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and large doses of vitamin c
Term
Chantix
Definition
varenicline

(smoking cessation)

-begin taking 7 days before scheduled quit date
-take after eating with a full glass of water
-vivid, unusual dreams
-suicidal thoughts
-nausea
-headache
-insomnia
Term
Slow Fe
Fergon
Definition
Iron

(Iron deficiency, dietary supplement)

-take with meal
-stomach discomfort
-black stools
-constipation
Term
Imitrex
Definition
sumatriptin

(Treatment of migraines and cluster headaches)

-do not use for other types of headaches
-will not prevent a headache
-avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
Term
Cialis
Definition
tadalafil

(erectile dysfunction)

-do not take more than once daily
-avoid alcohol, grapefruit juice
-headache and flushing
-report erection lasting >4 hours
-report sudden loss of hearing or vision
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