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EPE II Drugs 51-100
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Pharmacology
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04/19/2011

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Term
Diflucan
Definition
fluconazole

Antifungal

Vaginal candidiasis, esophageal candidiasis, systemic candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis

tablets, powder for oral suspension, injection

Do not double doses if dose is missed; contact physician if rash develops
Term
Allegra-D
Definition
fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine

antihistamine/decongestant

seasonal allergic rhinitis (sneezing, rhinorrhea, pruritus, lacrimation, nasal congestion)

tablets (12 hr and 24 hr)

take on empty stomach, use caution when performing activities that require alertness, don't take OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, matrix tablet sheel may be found intact in stool
Term
Phenergan with Codeine
Definition
Promethazine with codeine

antihistamine/antitussive

temporary relief of coughs and upper resp symptoms associated with allergies or cold

Syrup

take with food/milk if GI upset, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, may be habit forming
Term
Crestor
Definition
Rosuvastatin

Antihyperlipidemic

Reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, nonHDL-C and TG levels and increase HDL-C

tablets

myopathy may occur, follow prescribed diet, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake
Term
Lipitor
Definition
atorvastatin

antihyperlipidemic

Reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, apo B, and TG levels and increase HDL-C levels

Tablets

follow prescribed diet, avoid over exposure to sunlight, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake
Term
Lopid
Definition
gemfibrozil

antihyperlipidemic

treatment of type IV or V hyperlipidemia

tablets

may cause dizziness/blurred vision, may cause myositis
Term
Mevacor
Definition
lovastatin

antihyperlipidemic

treatment of primary hypercholes terolemia types IIa and IIb, to slow progression of coronary atheroscleorsis, for primary prevention of coronary heart disease, reduce total-C, LDL-C, and low HDL-C in boys/girls age 10-17

tablets

follow prescribed diet, take med with meals, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, watch for muscle pain, limit alcohol
Term
Pravachol
Definition
pravastatin

antihyperlipidemic

reduce elevated total and HDL cholesterol, apo B and TGs and increase HDL

tablets

watch for myopathy, follow prescribed diet, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake
Term
Tricor
Definition
fenofibrate

antihyperlipidemic

reduce elevated LDL-C, total-C, TGs, apo-B and increase HDL-C

tablets

follow prescribed diet, watch myositis
Term
Vytorin
Definition
ezetimibe and simvastatin

antihyperlipidemic

primary hypercholesteremia, mized hyperlipidemia

tablets

watch myopathy, follow prescribed diet, avoid grapefruit/grapefruit juice, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake, do not take within 2 hours before or 4 hours after a bile acid sequestrant
Term
Zetia
Definition
ezetimibe

antihyperlipidemic

primary hypercholesterolemia, homozygoud familial hypercholesterolemia, homozygoud familial sitosterolemia, mixed hyperlipidemia

tablets

don't take w/in 2 hours before/4hours after bile acid sequestrant, follow prescribed diet, watch myopathy,
Term
Zocor
Definition
simvastatin

antihyperlipidemic

primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, primary dysbetalipoproteinemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

tablets

watch myopathy, follow prescribed diet, watch photosensitivity, do not become pregnant, limit alcohol intake, avoid grapefruit juice
Term
Niaspan
Definition
Niacin

antihyperlipidemic

primary hypercholesterolemia, reduce risk of recurent nontatal MI, slow progression of atheroslerotic disease

tablets, ER

take at bedtime with low-fat snack, follow titration schedule, flushing, avoid alcohol, watch myopathy, follow prescribed diet
Term
Avapro
Definition
irbesartan

antihypertensive

hypertension, diabetic nephropathy

tablets

do not get pregnant
Term
Benicar-HCT
Definition
olmesartan and HCTZ

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

take early AM, avoid excessive sunlight, dizziness, don't get pregnant
Term
Catapres and Catapres TTS
Definition
clonidine

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets and transdermal ER patches

drowsiness, avoid OTC decongestants or sodium slats, change transdermal skin sites with each application
Term
Benicar
Definition
olmesartan

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

dizziness, don't get pregnant
Term
Cozaar
Definition
losartan

antihypertensive

hypertension, reduce risk of stroke, diabetic nephropathy

tablets

don't get pregnant
Term
Diovan-HCT
Definition
valsartan/HCTZ

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

don't get pregnant, dizziness
Term
Diovan
Definition
valsartan

antihypertensive

hypertension, heart failure, reduce cardiovascular mortality following MI

tablets

don't get pregnant, dizziness, best to take w/o food
Term
Hyzaar
Definition
losartan/HCTZ

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

take early AM, avoid excess sunlight
Term
Zestoretic and Prinzide
Definition
lisinopril/HCTZ

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

take early AM, avoid excess sunlight, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, watch for swelling
Term
Ziac
Definition
bisoprolol/HCTZ

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

can mask hypoglycemic symptoms, dizziness, take early AM, avoid excess sunlight
Term
Coreg
Definition
carvedilol

antihypertensive

essential hypertension, mild-moderate heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction

tablets, capsules

take with food, decreased lacrimation, drowsiness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds
Term
Inderal and Inderal LA
Definition
propranolol

antihypertensive

hypertesnion, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, migraine headache, MI, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, pheochromocytoma, pre-op

tabtles, capsules (SR), injection

drowsiness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds
Term
Lopressor
Definition
metoprolol tartrate

antihypertensive

hypertension, acute MI

tablets, injection

take with food, dizziness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms
Term
Tenormin
Definition
atenolol

antihypertensive

hypertension, angina pectoris, acute MI

tablets, injection

drowsiness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms
Term
Toprol-XL
Definition
metoprolol succinate

antihypertensive

hypertension, angina pectoris, stable symptomatic heart failure

tablets ER

take with food, dizziness, masks hypoglycemic symptoms
Term
Norvasc
Definition
amlodipine

antihypertensive

hypertension, stable or vasospastic angina

tablets

don't take OTC cough/cold meds
Term
Lotrel
Definition
amlodipine/benazepril

antihypertensive

hypertension

capsule

no OTC cough/cold/allergy medications, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, watch for facial swelling, difficulty breathing, infection
Term
Accupril
Definition
Quinapril

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, report facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or infection
Term
Altace
Definition
ramipril

antihypertensive

hypertension, reduction in risk of MI, stroke, and death from cadriovascular, heart failure in post MI

capsules, tablets

capsules can be broken and contents spread over soft food, no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, avoid salt substitutes w/ K+, watch facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or infections,
Term
Lotensin
Definition
benazepril

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, no salt substitutes w/ K+, watch facial swelling, difficult breathing, or infections
Term
Vasotec
Definition
enalapril

antihypertensive

hypertension, congestive heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction

tablets, injection

no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, no salt substitutes w/ K+, watch neutropenia
Term
Zestril, Prinivil
Definition
lisinopril

antihypertensive

hypertension

tablets

no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, no salt substitutes w/ K+, watch swelling
Term
Avalide
Definition
irbesartan/HCTZ antihypertensive hypertension tablets don't get pregnant, no excess sun, take in early AM
Term
Hytrin
Definition
terazosin

antihypertensive/BPH treatment

hypertension, BPH

capsules

take first dose at bedtime to avoid syncope, avoid activities that require alertness for first 12 hours, avoid OTC cough/cold/allergy meds
Term
Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Tiazac
Definition
diltiazem

antihypertensive/antianginal

angina pectoris, hypertension, temporary control of atrial fibrillation

tablets, capsules, injection

take on empty stomach, dizziness,
Term
Procardia, Procardia XL, Nifedical XL, Adalet CC
Definition
nifedipine

antihypertensive/antianginal

vasospastic angina, chronic stable angina, hypertension

capsules, tablets SR

take on empty stomach, fainting, no grapefruit juice, no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds
Term
Isoptin, Isoptin SR, Calan, Verelen
Definition
verapamil

antihypertensive/antianginal

vasospastic angina, unstable angina, chronic stable angina, essential hypertension, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias

tablets, tablets SR, capsules, injection

take on empty stomach
Term
Cardura, Cardura XL
Definition
doxazosin

antihypertensive/BPH agent

hypertension, BPH

tablets, tablets ER

take first dose of IR tablets at bedtime to avoid fainting, take Cardura XL with breakfast, avoid activities that requrie alterness for 12 hrs after initial dose, no OTC cough/cold/allergy meds, shell of XL tablet may be noticed in stool
Term
Deltasone
Definition
prednisone

anti-inflammatory

various allergic and inflammatory diseases of the body

tablets, solution, intensol solution

take w/ food/milk if GI upset,
Term
Medrol
Definition
methylprednisolone

anti-inflammatory agent

various allergic and inflammatory diseases of the body

tablets, medrol dosepak, injection

take w/ food/milk if GI upset
Term
Methotrexate
Definition
methotrexate

antimetabolite

gestational choriocarcinoma, chorioadenoma destruens, hydatidiform mole, non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, breas cancer, epidermoid cancers of head and neck etc. severe psoriasis

tablets, injection

take on empty stomach, keep well hydrated, avoid alcohol and salyclates, avoid prolonged exposure to natural/artificial light, follow contraceptive measures, have periodic lab work done
Term
Imitrex
Definition
sumatriptan

antimigrainous agent

migraine attacks, cluster headaches

injection, tablets, nasal spray

DO NOT EXCEED DOSAGE, may be given any time during attack but best as soon as symptoms appear, 2 injections in 24 hours is max, proper use of autoinjector, pain or redness at injection site
Term
Requip and Requip XL
Definition
ropinirole

antiparkinson agent

idiopathic parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome

tablets, tablets ER

dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypertension, hallucination during therapy, avoid alcohol and CNS depressants
Term
Peridex, Periogard
Definition
chlorhexidine

antiplaque rinse

treatment of gingivitis

oral rinse

use after meals and after brushing teeth, do not swallow, do not rinse with water following use
Term
Tessalon
Definition
benzonatate

antitussive

cough

capsules

swallow whole, watch for difficult swallowing/breathing
Term
Tussionex
Definition
chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone

antitussive

cough, upper resp symptoms asociates with allergy or cold

Pennkinetic suspension

drowsiness, no alcohol, may be habit forming
Term
Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC
Definition
Codeine/Guaifenesin

antitussive/expectorant

cough

syrup

drowsiness, no alcohol, if cough persists more than one week contact MD, may be habit-forming
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