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ANTIBACTERIAL, PENICILLINS:
-PO/IV (mostly PO)
-Hx of allergies (5-10% pts allergic to PCN)
-take w/full glass water
-NOT W/ACIDIC JUICE
-follow-up labs w/hx of renal or CV Dz
-additive FX w/oral anticoagulants
-PCN reduces efficacy of birth cont. pills
-caution w/diuretics |
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ANTIBACTERIAL, CEPHALOSPORINS:
-Allergy Hx (cross sensitivity to PCN)
-follow-up labs (pt. w/renal Dz)
-Report diarrhea or urinary output changes
-NO ALCOHOL USE: SIMULATES DISULFIRAM (ANTABUSE) FX
-additive FX w/oral anticoagulants (reduced vit. K metabolism) |
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ANTIBACTERIAL, TETRACYCLINES:
-PO/IM/topical
-QID due to short T1/2
-w/full glass of water
-Not w/milk products, iron, Mg (in laxatives/antacids), antilipidemics (these reduce absorption)
-Don't take antacids till 2 Hrs. after
-Don't use in 2nd 1/2 OF PREGNANCY
-not for children <8 yrs. (tooth discoloration)
-not for pt. w/ renal/liver Dz
-Contraception
-Avoid sun exposure (sunscreen)
-HIGH RISK OF NEPHROTOXICITY WITH EXPIRED MEDS |
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erythromycin
(E-Mycin, Erythrocin) |
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ANTIBACTERIAL, MACROLIDES:
-w/full glass of water
-Not w/fruit juices
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ANTIBACTERIAL, AMINOGLYCOSIDES:
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ANTIBACTERIAL, FLOUROQUINOLONES:
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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(Bactrim, Septra) |
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ANTIBACTERIAL, SULFONAMIDES:
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imipenem/cilastatin
(Primaxin) |
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nitrofurantoin
(Macrodantin) |
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ANTIBACTERIAL, URINARY ANTISEPTICS (MISC):
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ANTIBACTERIAL, MONOBACTAMS:
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ANTITUBERCULAR, FIRST-LINE:
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ANTIFUNGALS, SUPERFICIAL:
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amphotericin B
(Fungizone) |
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ANTIFUNGAL, SYSTEMIC (may be used superficially also)
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ANTIPARASITIC, ANTIPROTOZOAL:
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ANTIPARASITIC, ANTIPROTOZOAL:
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ANTIPARASITIC, ANTIHELMINTHIC:
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zidovudine
(AZT, Retrovir) |
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ANTIVIRALS, ANTIRETROVIRALS:
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ANTIVIRAL, ANTIRETROVIRAL:
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saquinavir
(Invirase, Fortovase) |
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ANTIVIRAL, ANTIRETROVIRAL:
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ANTIVIRAL, ANTIHERPESVIRAL
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cyclophosphamide
(Cytoxan) |
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ANTINEOPLASTIC, ALKYLATING AGENT:
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methotrexate
(Folex, Mexate) |
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ANTINEOPLASTIC, ANTIMETABOLITE:
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ANTINEOPLASTIC, ANTITUMOR ANTIBIOTIC:
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ANTINEOPLASTIC, ANTIESTROGEN:
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vincristine sulfate
(Oncovin) |
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ANTINEOPLASTIC, NATURAL PRODUCTS:
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calcium gluconate
(Kalcinate) |
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CALCIUM REGULATORS, Ca SUPPLEMENTS:
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calcitriol
(Calcijex, Rocaltrol) |
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CALCIUM REGULATORS, VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS:
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etidronate disodium
(Didronel) |
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CALCIUM REGULATORS, BIPHOSPHONATES:
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CALCIUM REGULATORS, SERMS (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators):
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hydroxychloroquine sulfate
(Plaquenil) |
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ANTIRHEUMATICS, DMARDs (Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs)
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ANTIGOUT, URIC ACID INHIBITOR:
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ANTIINFECTIVE, ANTIPARASITIC:
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ANTIGLAUCOMA, PROSTAGLANDIN:
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timolol
(Timoptic, Timoptic XE) |
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ANTIGLAUCOMA, BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKER:
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ANTIULCER, HISTAMINE-RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST:
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ANTIULCER, PROTON-PUMP INHIBITOR:
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aluminum hydroxide
(Amphojel) |
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psyllium mucilloid
(Metamucil) |
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LAXATIVES, BULK-FORMING AGENT:
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LAXATIVES, STOOL SOFTENER/SURFACTANT:
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magnesium hydroxide
(Milk of Magnesia) |
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diphenoxylate with atropine
(Lomotil) |
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scopolamine
(Transderm Scop) |
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ANTIEMETIC, ANTICHOLINERGIC:
--PO/IV/IM
-for prevention of N, admin. 30-60 min. before activity then q 4-6 hrs
-Parenteral: DO NOT MIX W/OTHER AGENTS
-Take before N/V (if expected)
-Short-term use only
-may sip clear liquids after N/V subside
-Avoid driving w/use
-Reduce activity w/N/V symptoms
-Avoid alcohol & other CNS depressants, antihypertensives, other antihistamines
-follow-up CBC, electrolytes if excessive vomiting has occured
-Multiple antiemetics OK w/o incr. adv. FX
-Contra: children, OAs, Hx of urinary retention/obstruction, some glaucoma |
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dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine) |
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ANTIEMETIC, ANTIHISTAMINE:
--PO/IV/IM
-for prevention of N, admin. 30-60 min. before activity then q 4-6 hrs
-Parenteral: DO NOT MIX W/OTHER AGENTS
-Take before N/V (if expected)
-Short-term use only
-may sip clear liquids after N/V subside
-Avoid driving w/use
-Reduce activity w/N/V symptoms
-Avoid alcohol & other CNS depressants, antihypertensives, other antihistamines
-follow-up CBC, electrolytes if excessive vomiting has occured
-Multiple antiemetics OK w/o incr. adv. FX
-Contra: children, OAs, Hx of urinary retention/obstruction, some glaucoma |
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prochlorperazine
(Compazine) |
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ANTIEMETIC, PHENOTHIAZINE/DOPAMINE ANTAGONIST:
-Rectal, IM/IV
-Parenteral: DO NOT MIX W/OTHER AGENTS
-Take before N/V (if expected)
-Short-term use only
-may sip clear liquids after N/V subside
-Avoid driving w/use
-Reduce activity w/N/V symptoms
-Avoid alcohol & other CNS depressants, antihypertensives, other antihistamines
-follow-up CBC, electrolytes if excessive vomiting has occured
-Multiple antiemetics OK w/o incr. adv. FX
-Contra: children, OAs, Hx of urinary retention/obstruction, some glaucoma |
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ANTIEMETIC, SERATONIN ANTAGONIST:
-PO/IV/IM
-for prevention of N, admin. 30-60 min. before activity then q 4-6 hrs
-Parenteral: DO NOT MIX W/OTHER AGENTS
-Take before N/V (if expected)
-Short-term use only
-may sip clear liquids after N/V subside
-Avoid driving w/use
-Reduce activity w/N/V symptoms
-Avoid alcohol & other CNS depressants, antihypertensives, other antihistamines
-follow-up CBC, electrolytes if excessive vomiting has occured
-Multiple antiemetics OK w/o incr. adv. FX
-Contra: children, OAs, Hx of urinary retention/obstruction, some glaucoma |
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ANTIEMETIC, CANNABINOIDS:
-PO/IV/IM
-for prevention of N, admin. 30-60 min. before activity then q 4-6 hrs
-Parenteral: DO NOT MIX W/OTHER AGENTS
-Take before N/V (if expected)
-Short-term use only
-may sip clear liquids after N/V subside
-Avoid driving w/use
-Reduce activity w/N/V symptoms
-Avoid alcohol & other CNS depressants, antihypertensives, other antihistamines
-follow-up CBC, electrolytes if excessive vomiting has occured
-Multiple antiemetics OK w/o incr. adv. FX
-Contra: children, OAs, Hx of urinary retention/obstruction, some glaucoma |
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ANTIEMETIC, PROKINETIC:
-PO/IV/IM
-for prevention of N, admin. 30-60 min. before activity then q 4-6 hrs
-Parenteral: DO NOT MIX W/OTHER AGENTS
-Take before N/V (if expected)
-Short-term use only
-may sip clear liquids after N/V subside
-Avoid driving w/use
-Reduce activity w/N/V symptoms
-Avoid alcohol & other CNS depressants, antihypertensives, other antihistamines
-follow-up CBC, electrolytes if excessive vomiting has occured
-Multiple antiemetics OK w/o incr. adv. FX
-Contra: children, OAs, Hx of urinary retention/obstruction, some glaucoma |
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pancrelipase
(Cotazym, Pancrease) |
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NUTRITIONAL REPLACEMENT, PANCREATIC ENZYME:
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NUTRITIONAL REPLACEMENT, VITAMIN:
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folic acid
(Folacin, Folvite) |
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NUTRITIONAL REPLACEMENT, VITAMIN:
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hepatitis B vaccine
(Recombivax HB, Engerix-B) |
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IMMUNIZATION AGENT, VACCINE:
-IM (3 dose series) in deltoid for adult
--in anterolateral thigh for neonate
-Shake vial for uniform suspension
-Doc. lot# after admin.
-Contra: active infection or fever; immunocompromised pt.; compromised CV status, pregnancy
-Teach risk of contracting vacc. Dz and CDC immun. recommendations (adult/child)
-Contraception for 1 mo. after vaccination
-Provide evidence of immunization
-Provide date for next vaccination
-discuss side-FX and reportable symptoms (allergies) |
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interferon alfa-2A
(Roferon-A) |
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IMMUNOSTIMULANT, INTERFERONS:
-SQ/IM (SQ w/bleeding risk)
-Take baseline weight, mental status, CBC, platelet count, liver/renal funct.
-good hydration before administration
-Contra: renal/liver Dz;
-NEONATES/INFANTS/PREGNANCY, hepatitis, blood dyscrasias, CP Dz, neuropsychiatric disorders
-teach proper injection technique
-avoid alcohol use (HEPATOTOXIC)
-Report adv fx immediately, esp. INFECTION or BLEEDING |
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cyclosporine
(Sandimmune, Neoral) |
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Definition
IMMUNOSUPRESSANT, CALCINEURIN INHIBITOR:
-PO/IV (slow IV first 30 min.)
-Neoral and Sandimmune differ in dosage
-baseline CBC, kidney/liver funct., electrolytes
-dilute, but no grapefruit juice w/PO
-Contra: renal/liver Dz; pregnancy/lactation; recently admin. live vaccine (esp. viral or blood dyscrasias)
-w/meals
-mix w/milk, choc. milk, orange juice
-Use glass not plastic container
-Contraception
-report s/sx of infection, urinary changes
-Follow-up: CBC, electrolyte, BUN, Cr; AST, ALT; peak/trough
-Infection & injury prevention |
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