Methylphenidate (CII)

-Stimulant

-ADHD, narcolepsy, depression, fatigue, traumatic brain injury

-Blocks NE and Dopamine

-Take in morning 30mins before meal

-Growth suppresion with children

Modafinil (IV)

-Stimulant

-Narcolepsy, ADHD, fatigue

-Decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives

-May cause headache, difficulty sleeping

Tomaxifen

-Antiestrogen, SERM

-Treat/prevent metastatic breast cancer

-CYP450

-Do not breast feed or become pregnant

-Take at same time daily

-Increase bone density

Alendronate

-Bisphosphonates

-Osteoporosis, Paget's disease

-GI irritation w aspirin and NSAIDs

Treat osteoporosis 70mg qw or 10mg qd

Prevent osteoporosis 35mg qw or 5m

-Do not lie down immediately after takingg qd

-Full glass H2O

Risedronate

-Bisphosphonates

-Osteoporosis, Paget's disease

-Antacids decrease absorption

Osteoporosis 35mg qw or 5mg qd

Paget's disease 30mg qd for 2 months

Miacalcin

(Nasal spray)

Calcitonin-Salmon

-Calcitonin-Salmon

-Osteoporosis, Paget's disease

-Antacids decrease absorption

-1 spray intranasally in one nostril, alternate nostrils

-Take w Calcium and Vit D

-Refrigerate

Estradiol

-Sex hormone - Estrogen

-Treats vasomotor symptoms from menopause, vaginal atrophy

-Do not take if pregnant

-May cause weight gain, nausea, and vomiting

Estraderm

Climara

Vivelle (Patch)

Estradiol

-Sex hormone - Estrogen

-Treats vasomotor symptoms from menopause, vaginal atrophy, osteoporosis

-Do not take if pregnant

-May cause weight gain, nausea, and vomiting

Estraderm and Climara 2x week

Vivelle 1x week

Premarain

(Tablet, cream)

Conjugated estrogen

-Sex hormone - Estrogen

 -Treats vasomotor symptoms from menopause, vaginal atrophy

-Do not take if pregnant

-May cause weight gain, nausea, and vomiting

Medroxyprogesterone

-Sex hormone - Progestin

-Treats abnormal menstration, irregular vaginal bleeding

-Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding

-Dizziness may occur

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone

-Sex hormones

-Treats vasomotor symptoms from menopause

Raloxifene

-SERM

-Prevents/treats postmenopausal osteoporosis

-Avoid in pts w history of thromboembolic disorders and prolonged immobility

60mg qd

 Estrogen (Ethinyl estradiol) and

Progesterone (Norgestimate, Norethindrone, or Levonorgestrel)

Methylprednisolone

-Glucocoricoids

-Treats acute asthma

-Many diff dosing options

Dexamethasone

-Glucocorticoids

-Treats chronic swelling, diagnostic agent, etc.

-Dosage depends on specific treatment

Levothyroid sodium

-Thyroid hormones

-Hypothyroidism

-Report symptoms of toxicity

-Take tablet 30mins before breakfast

Ondansetron

-5-HT3 Receptor antagonist

-Prevents nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment

-CYP450

Chemo: -IV 32mg sid before therapy

Oral: 24mg 30min before treatment, then 8mg q12h for 1-2 days post therapy

Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminum hydroxide

Antacid

-Treats acid indigestion, heartburn

-Should not be taken over 2 weeks

-Caution for pts with renal problems

-Separate by 2hrs from taking other meds

Calcium Carbonate

-Antacid

-Treats heartburn and calcium deficiency

-Should not be taken over 2 weeks

-Caution in pts with renal problems

-Separate by 2hrs from other meds

Bismuth subsalicylate

Bismuth subgallate

-Antidiarrheal, antisecretory agents

-Treats indigestion, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps

-Possible toxicity and risk of bleeding with aspirin/anticoagulants

-May darken tongue and/or stool

Loperamide

-Antidiarrheals

-Treats diarrhea

4mg orally followed by 2mg after each loose stool

MDD = 16mg

May cause drowsiness/dizziness

-Notify MD if diarrhea lasts >48hrs or is accompanied by pain, distention, or fever

Simethicone

-Antiflatulents

-Relieves bloating

-Take after meals and at bedtime

-Avoid carbonated beverages and foods that increase stomach gas