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| Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) |
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Definition
Used for Sleep, allergies, Parkinsonism, Drug induced EPS, motion sickness and Anti-tussive.
Anticholinergic side effects |
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Long acting, Non Sedating antihistamine
No Anticholinergic activity
Preferred for elderly |
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Definition
Contraindicated in Parkinson's patients
Anticholinergic effects
Indications: motion sickness, anti-emetic
Boxed Warning: Fatal respiratory depression in peds <2 |
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Definition
Non-sedating H1 blocker
Can be used BID |
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| Atarax and Vistaril (Hydroxyzine) |
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Definition
Atarax = Derm
Vistaril = psychs
Sedating and anticholinergic |
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Definition
Active metabolite of Hydroxyzine
Pregnancy Category B |
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Definition
QD
active isomer of cetirizine |
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Term
| Periactin (Cyproheptadine) |
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Definition
5HT antagonist
Counsel: Drowsiness
Uses: Appetite stimulant, urticaria, anorgasmia (from SSRIs) |
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Definition
Suppresses cough, anesthetizes stretch/cough receptors
May suppress cough reflex
Do not chew or dissolve: anesthesia of the mouth = choking |
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Term
| Tussionex (Hydrocodone + Chlorpheniramine) |
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Definition
Extended release
Relief of cough and Upper Respiratory Sx
C-III Narcotic
Shake well |
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Term
| Hycodan (Hydrocodone + Homatropine) |
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Definition
Ingredient used to discourage deliberate overdose
Anti-tussive
Take with lots of water
C-III |
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Term
| Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) |
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Definition
Orally taken nasal decongestant
Caution: BPH, DM
Abuse: Conversion to meth |
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Term
| Xenical (Orlistat) or Alli |
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Definition
Decreases absorption of dietary fat
Caution: Take fat soluble vitamens at bedtime
Caution: Gas and fecal incontinence |
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Term
| meridia (Sibutramine), Adipex-P (Pentermine) |
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Definition
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| For immediate Migraine Relief |
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Definition
Most common triptan for migraine relief
Watch for chest pain |
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Definition
Long duration, slow onset
Take in morning for Migraines that come later in the day |
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Definition
For acute treatment of migraines, not prophylactic therapy.
Not more than 2 in 24 hours |
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Definition
Sympathomimetic for migraines
Mild sedative
CI: Glaucoma, renal dz, HTN, or pts on MAOIs
C-IV controlled drug |
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Definition
| Topical product for skin wound and general skin cleansing |
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Definition
| Topical product for hand hygiene on physically clean hands |
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Definition
Mouth wash. Do not swallow or rinse
Metallic taste
May discolor teeth |
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Definition
Indicated for Tx of superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal
Shake well
Do not use in Eye |
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| Silvadene Cream (Silver Sulfadiazine) |
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Definition
adjunct for prevention and treatment of sepsis in 2nd and 3rd degree burns
Warning: Sulfa allergies
AE: skin necrosis or discoloration |
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Definition
| Indication: Impetigo or nasal colonization with MRSA |
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Term
| Lotrisone (Bethamethazone Dipropionate + Clotrimazole) |
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Definition
Antifungal, BID
Caution: Use sparingly (dots) |
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Definition
Aid for smoking cessation
Warning: Vivid dreams and suicidal thoughts |
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Definition
Aid to smoking cessation
Warning: Seizures
Duplication interaction: Wellbutrin |
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Term
| Glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase) |
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Definition
Sulfonylurea
May be used with metformin
May produce Hypoglycemia
Eat scheduled meals and snacks
Avoid in renally impaired |
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Definition
Sulfonylurea
take 30 min. before food
Shorter acting |
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Definition
Sulfonylurea- indicated for use with insulin
May increase potential for hypoglycemia
Long acting-QD dosing (24h) |
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Term
| Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) |
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Definition
1st generation Sulfonylurea
No alcohol
May cause SIADH
Longest acting Sulfonylurea |
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Definition
Decreases heptic glucose production
AE: Diarrhea
Warning: Renal function- watch for lactic acidosis
Therapy in PCOS
CI: Renal limpairment
Caution: CHF, Hypoxia, Elderly |
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| Rosiglitazone (Avandia), Pioglitazone (Actos) |
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Definition
TZDs
Increase insulin sensitivity in target cells
Synergistic effect with sulfonylureas
Baseline LFTs
Warning: Edema, fluid retention, cardiac risks |
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Definition
Delays digestion of Carbs
Smaller rise in blood glucose following meals
Counsel: gas/pain/diarrhea
Monitor LFTs
Take with first bite of main meals
Prevents breakdown of table surgar
Hypoglycemia-treat with glucose
Starch blocker |
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Term
| Repaglinide (Prandin), Nateglinide (Starlix) |
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Definition
Stimulate insulin release
Caution CYP-450 inducers and inhibitors |
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Term
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Definition
Roll in hands if cloudy
Rotate injection sites |
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Definition
Modulates gastric emptying
DM 1 and 2
Prevents post-prandial rise in glucagon
SQ immeidately prior to meals
Warning: Risk of insulin induced hypoglycemia
CI: Gastroparesis
Helps insulin work better
Decrease insulin dose by 50% |
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Definition
Slows gastric emptying
Incretin Mimetic
NOT FOR TYPE I
Warning: Pancreatitis |
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Definition
Prevents degradation of incretin hormones
Increases post prandial levels of incretin hormones
Promotes satiety |
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Term
| Janumet (Sitagliptin + Metformin) |
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Definition
Type 2 diabetes
Adjunct to diet and exercise
Incretin enhancer |
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Term
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Definition
Similar to Januvia
QD dosing
Caution: CYP 450 inhibitors |
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Definition
Bile acid sequesterant
For hyperlipidemia
For DM 2 as adjunct to diet and exercise
Take with lots of water |
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Term
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Definition
Rapid acting insulin
No meal, no insulin |
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Definition
Long-acting insulin
Do not skip breakfast |
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Intermediate acting Insulin
Cloudy
CI: Fish/iodine allergy |
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