Term
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Definition
Westcort
Relief of itching or inflammation of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Ointment and Cream 0.2% |
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Definition
Cortef, Cortenema
Endocrine disorders/ inflamm disorders
Oral tablet/ enema
Cushingoid features with LT systemic dosing |
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Term
| Hydrocortisone sodium succinate |
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Definition
Solu-Cortef
Endocrine disorders/ inflamm disorders
Injection
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Definition
Deltasone
Short-term treatment of inflammatory respiratory disorders
5-60mg/day tabs,oral soln, oral conc.
Commonly used as a steroid "burst" with taper schedule |
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Definition
Arthrotec
Arthritic conditions
(used in patients with risk of NSAID-ulcer)
50/200 mcg TID *Contraindicated in pregnant women |
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Term
| Prednisolone sodium phosphate |
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Definition
Orapred
Various allergic and inflamm diseases
Often dosed mg/kg for oral soln.
Concentration 15mg/5ml (Refrigerated) |
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Definition
Medrol
Short-term treatment of inflammatory respiratory diseases
4mg (#21) dosepak
Burst with taper schedule |
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Definition
Celebrex
Rheumatoid Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
100-200 mg bid (RA)
100 mg bid or 200 mg daily (OA)
*Contraindicated with sulfonamide allergy |
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Term
| Methylprednisolone sodium succinate |
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Definition
Solu-Medrol
Short-term treatment of inflammatory respiratory diseases
Dose determined by indication |
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Term
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Definition
Relafen
Osteoarthritis/RA
500-2000 mg in 1 or 2 doses
Take with food |
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Definition
Toradol
Moderate/Sever acute pain
10mg tab q4-6h
*No more than 5 days total therapy; limit 40 mg/24 hrs |
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Definition
Lodine/XL
Arthritis/minor pain
300-400mg bid or tid |
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Definition
Clinoril
Arthritic Conditions
150mg bid |
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Term
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Definition
Decadron
Various allergic and inflammatory diseases
Oral tablet, injection, oral soln, oral conc, opthalmic |
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Definition
Voltaren
Arthritic conditions
50mg tid-qid |
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Definition
Mobic
Osteoarthritis
7.5-15mg daily |
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Definition
Feldene
Arthritic condidtions
20mg/day |
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Definition
Celestone
Various allergic and inflammatory diseases
Multiple injectable salt forms |
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Term
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Definition
Indocin
Arthritic conditions
25-50mg bid-tid |
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Term
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Definition
Naprosyn/EC-Naprosyn
Arthritic conditions
250-500mg bid |
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Term
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Definition
Nasacort AQ
Allergic rhinitis
2 sprays in each nostril daily |
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Term
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Definition
Anaprox/Anaprox DS
Moderate pain
550 mg, then 275mg q6-8hr prn
*Faster peak plasma levels vs. Naproxen base |
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Definition
Flonase
Allergic rhinitis
2 sprays each nostril daily |
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Definition
Florinef
Indications: partial replacement therapy in Addison's disease
Dosage form: 0.1mg daily
Comments: watch for fluid retention/edema |
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Term
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Definition
Motrin
Pain (400mg q4-6h)
Arthritic Conditions (1200-3200mg divided TID-QID)
*Available in drops, suspensions and tablets |
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Term
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Definition
Flovent MDI
Chronic treatment of asthma
BID (Individual dosage)
High potency 3 strengths (44, 110, 220mcg) Rinse mouth after use |
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Term
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Definition
Travatan
Open-angle glaucoma
1 drop in affected eye(s) qpm
*May cause brown pigmentation of iris |
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Definition
Nasonex
Indications: allergic rhinitis
Dosage form: 2 sprays each nostril daily
Comments: utilize for chronic, not prn treatment |
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Definition
Lumigan
Open-angle glaucoma
1 drop in affected eye(s) qpm
*May cause brown pigmentation in the iris |
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Definition
Advair
Chronic Treatment of Asthma and COPD
BID
Three strengths (100/50, 250/50, 500/50)
COPD Strength: 250/50 |
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Definition
Xalatan
Open-angle glaucoma
1 drop in affected eye(s) qpm
*Store unopened bottle in fridge; can increase pigmentation of the iris |
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Definition
Zyflo CR
Chronic treatment of asthma
1200mg bid |
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Definition
Elocon
Indications: corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Dosage: sparingly once a day
Comments: ointment/cream/lotion |
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Definition
Accolate
Chronic treatment of asthma
20mg bid (Adults/children > 12 y/o)
Take on an empty stomach |
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Definition
Pulmicort
Chronic treatment of asthma
Flexhaler and Respules
BID (Individual dosage)
Rinse mouth. Respules given via nebulizer. |
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Term
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Definition
Asmanex Twisthaler
Indications: asthma
Dosage form: 220mcg spray qd or bid
Comments: lo dose 220 in the evening, med dose 220 bid; high dose > 440/day |
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Term
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Definition
Rhinocort AQ
Allergic rhinitis
2 sprays each nostril daily
Utilize for chronic, not prn treatment |
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Definition
Singulair
Chronic treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis at doses listed
10mg qpm (> 15 y/o)
4mg qpm (Age 2-5 y/o) |
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Term
| Beclomethasone (inhalation) |
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Definition
QVAR
Chronic asthma
40-320mch inhaled BID
Rinse mouth after oral inhalation |
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Term
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Definition
Aldactone
Edema (CHF, cirrhosis) - 25-200 mg/day
HTN - 50-100mg/day |
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Term
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Definition
Beconase AQ
Indications: allergic rhinitis
Dosage form: 1-2 sprays each nare bid |
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Term
| Triamcinolone (injection and topical) |
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Definition
Kenalog
Various allergic and inflammatory diseases
Injection and Topical |
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Definition
Veramyst
Allergic rhinitis
2 sprays qd |
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