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avodart 1c po qd #30 |
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avodart only comes in 0.5mg it is a cap it is a CYP 3a4 inhibitor caution with other Drugs |
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avodart consultation
ADR and administration (ie take with food etc) |
pregnancy cat X -- pt should avoid blood donation during first 6months
major side effect sexual dysfunction and descreased libido These decrease with prolonged use >6months |
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flomax 1 cap qd #30
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flomax only comes in .4mg remember to tell pt to take 30min after the same meal each day some Rx may be written 2c qd if pts fail to respond to .4mg |
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pt consultation for flomax
ADR and administration (ie take with food etc) |
take 30min after the same meal each day
if therapy is stopped for several days, restart with .4mg once daily if taking .8mg ADR: orthostatic hypotension (>10%) HA dizziness abnormal ejaculation, Rhinitis, infection may cause drowsyness, dizziness or impaired judgement with first dose (caution while driving) may also cause sexual dysfunction |
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gleevec 400mg 1t po qd |
fill this is the dose for CML it can be increased to 600mg qd
ALL is 600mg qd available as 100 and 400mg dose adjust for severe hepatic impairment and neutropenia (WBC) and thrombocytopenia (platlets) |
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gleevec 400mg 1t po qd
what axillilary labels do you add take with food |
yes to decrease GI irritation
tabs can be dispersed in water or apple juice using 200ml for 400mg tab) stir until dissolved and use immediately |
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pt consultation for gleevec
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edema/fluid retention (81%)
fatigue fever HA dizziness anxiety depression rash pruritus hypokalemia N/V/D weight gain neutropenia and trombocytemia and anemia |
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xeloda 2000mg po bid #60 |
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xeloda is 1250mg/m2 for an average person of 70kg and 64'' the dose would be about 2000mg it comes in 150 and 500mg the frequency is correct (it is taken bid) however it is only taken for 2wks every 21 day intervals; so the Rx should be written for 28t with a refill |
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gleevec consultation
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should be taken 30min after a meal
doses should be separated by 12hrs avoid use of antacids ADR: edema fatigue fever pain, dose limiting hand foot syndrome, dermatitis, N/V/D BMS REPORT persistent diarrhea or abdominal pain; skin rash pain, tenderness or peeling (esp on hands and feet) |
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temodar 75mg/m2 qd #42 |
fill this is for brain cancer
refractory astrocytoma 150mg/m2 for 5days repeat q28 glioblastoma 75mg/m2 for 42d with radiotherapy |
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ADR to temodar
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fatigue, HA SZ, alopecia, N/V constipation, BMS
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temodar axillary label
take with food |
no -- it should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water
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arimidex 1mg po qd #30 |
fill arimidex only comes in 1mg (for breast cancer)
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Pt consultation for arimidex
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maintain adequate hydration may cause drowsiness dizzines anxiety N/V may cause increase pelvic bone or tumor pain (may less with continued use) may cause hot flashes report any unresolved N/V or pain or burining upon urination severe mood swings anxiety palpiations swelling of extremities chest pain flu-like sx persistent bone pain difficulty breathing
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when you are dispensing arimidex you the pt informs you she is premenopausal what do you do
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safety and efficacy has not been established in premenopausal women |
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thalomid 200mg po qd
#28 |
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so if they should bring both Rx in or call MD |
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thalomid consultation
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admin with water at bedtime once daily on an empty stomach at least 1hr after evening meal
Pregnancy cat X (thalomidolide babies) use two forms of contraception -- men can't donate sperm ADR: hypotension, dizziness fatigue fever HA |
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tarceva 150mg po qd #30 axilliary label take on empty stomach |
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this is the dose for NSCLC the dose for pancreatic cancer 100mg qd with gemcitabine it should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hr before meals or 2hrs after |
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tarceva consultation
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maintain adequate hydration take on an empty stomach may cause fatigue rash, or dry skin; hair loss; Nausea anorexia diarrhea
REPORT: persistent GI changes conjunctivitis or visual changes, difficultly breathing unusual cough fever or signs of infection |
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casodex 50mg qd #30 |
fill; casodex only comes in 50mg strength
but it needs to be in combination with an LHRH analogue |
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casodex consultation
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if you have DM monitor serum glucose closely and notify prescriber of changes
may cause dizziness confusion or drowsiness N/V constipation hair loss; or impotence REPORT easy bruising or bleeding yellowing of skin or eyes change in color of urine or stool; unresolved CNS changes skin rash redness or irritation chest pain or palpitations |
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pegasys 180mcg sc qwk #4 |
fill for Monotherapy Hep C it is taken for 48 wks
can be used in combo with ribavirin sc in abdomne or right thigh available as prefilled syringe 180mcg/.5ml and 180mcg/1ml vial the vial is a lot cheaper |
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pegasys axillilary labels
store in refrigerator do not freeze |
yes do not freeze or shake
also protect from light must also dispense a med guide |
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pegasys consultation
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avoid drinking EtOH
requires eye exams and lab work may cause HA insomnia dizziness loss of hair, nausea or anorexia diarrhea report any severe or persistent ADR including nausea vomiting or adbominal or back pain severe depression anxiety or suicidal ideation chest pain or palpitations or difficulty breathing |
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ortho evra 1t qd |
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ortho evra is a patch applied qwk |
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yaz 1t qd |
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nuvaring 1t qd |
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nuvaring is a vaginal ring insert 1 qmonth remove on week 3 |
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yasmin 28 1t qd |
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orthro tri-cyclen lo 1t qd |
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trinessa 1t qd |
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combivent 2 puffs qid #1 Refill #2 |
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max 12 inhalations in 24hrs watch for peanut allergy with ipatropium |
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Spiriva Handihaler
inhale 1cap bid disp #1 |
call sprivia is a long acting anticholingeric dosing is once a day
*don't forget to check for lactose allergy and soy allergy |
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axillilary lables for spiriva Handihaler
store in frig do not freeze |
no spiriva and the caps can be stored at room temp
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pt consultation with spirivia
about administration and storage |
caps are stored in blister pack do not take out unless for immediate use
keep the caps dry press the green piercing tip only once |
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tussionex #100ml 1 tsp q8h prn cough |
call tussionex max dose is 10ml per day this would give 15ml per the instructions should read 1tsp q12h or bid
it is a CIII |
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tussionex axillilary labels
store in refrigerator do not freeze do not drink EtOH |
no it is stored at room temp
yes do not drink EtOH because of hydrocodone excessive fatigue |
