Abilities Lab 5

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Amlodipine

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(Norvasc)

Indications:
hypertension; chronic stable angina

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to amlodipine or any component of the formulation

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Norvasc

Back 2

(Amlodipine) - Calcium Channel Blocker, Dihydropyridine

SE:
Flushing, Palpitations, Peripheral Edema (common), Dizziness, Headache

Front 3

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

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Dosing:

Hypertension: Oral: Initial dose: 5 mg once daily; maximum dose: 10 mg once daily.

Angina: Oral: Usual dose: 5-10 mg; most patients require 10 mg for adequate effect.

Front 4

Calcium Carbonate

Back 4

(Tums)

Indications:
antacid; treatment and prevention of calcium deficiency or hyperphosphatemia, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, postmenopausal osteoporosis

Contra:
Hypercalcemia, renal calculi, hypophosphatemia; patients with suspected digoxin toxicity

Front 5

Tums

Back 5

(Calcium Carbonate)- Antacid; Calcium Salt; Electrolyte Supplement,

SE:
Hypophosphatemia, hypercalcemia, headache,
constipation, abdominal pain

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Calcium Carbonate (Tums)

Back 6

Dietary supplementation: Oral: 500 mg to 2 g divided 2-4 times/day

Osteoporosis: Oral: Adults >51 years: 1200 mg/day

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Digoxin

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(Lanoxin)

Treatment of mild-to-moderate
heart failure; atrial fibrillation

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to digoxin (rare) or other forms of digitalis, or any component of the formulation; ventricular fibrillation

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Lanoxin

Back 8

(Digoxin) - Antiarrhythmic Agent, Cardiac Glycoside

SE:
diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, visual disturbances, or cardiac dysrhythmia.

*Advise patient against sudden discontinuation of drug.
*Patient should avoid using antacids during therapy.

Front 9

Esomeprazole

Back 9

(Nexium)- Proton Pump Inhibitor

Hypersensitivity to esomeprazole, substituted benzimidazoles (eg, omeprazole, lansoprazole), or any component of the formulation

SE: Abdominal pain, Constipation
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Nausea
Headache
Somnolence

NexIUM®: 20 mg, 40 mg

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Fluticasone / Salmeterol

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(Advair Diskus)- Beta 2 agonist, Corticosteroid

Hypersensitivity to fluticasone, salmeterol, or any component of the formulation; status asthmaticus; acute episodes of asthma or COPD; severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins (Advair Diskus®)

[U.S. Boxed Warning]: Long-acting beta2-agonists (LABAs), such as salmeterol, increase the risk of asthma-related deaths; fluticasone and salmeterol should only be used in patients not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma control medication (ie, inhaled corticosteroid) or whose disease severity requires initiation of two maintenance therapies.

SE:
Nausea
Musculoskeletal pain
Dizziness
Headache
Cough

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Furosemide

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(Lasix)- Diuretic, Loop

Management of edema associated with heart failure and hepatic or renal disease; acute pulmonary edema; treatment of hypertension

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to furosemide or any component of the formulation; anuria

[U.S. Boxed Warning]: If given in excessive amounts, furosemide, similar to other loop diuretics, can lead to profound diuresis, resulting in fluid and electrolyte depletion.

SE:
Hyperuricemia
Hypomagnesemia
Loss of appetite
Spasm of bladder

Oral Tablet: 20 MG, 40 MG, 80 MG

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Ipratropium / Albuterol

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(Combivent) - Anticholinergic Agent; Beta2 Agonist

Treatment of COPD

*Do not use in patients allergic to soya lecithin or related food products such as soybean and peanut.

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to ipratropium, albuterol, atropine (and its derivatives) or any component of the formulation

SE:
Headache
Bronchitis
Cough
Pharyngitis
Sinusitis
Upper respiratory infection
**0.09 MG/Actuation-0.018 MG/Actuation

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Levofloxacin

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(Levaquin)- Antibiotic, Quinolone

Indications:
Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia, including multidrug resistant strains of S. pneumoniae (MDRSP); nosocomial pneumonia; chronic bronchitis (acute bacterial exacerbation); acute bacterial sinusitis; prostatitis, urinary tract infection (uncomplicated or complicated); acute pyelonephritis; skin or skin structure infections (uncomplicated or complicated); reduce incidence or disease progression of inhalational anthrax (postexposure)

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, any component of the formulation, or other quinolones

SE:
Labeled Indications
Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia, including multidrug resistant strains of S. pneumoniae (MDRSP); nosocomial pneumonia; chronic bronchitis (acute bacterial exacerbation); acute bacterial sinusitis; prostatitis, urinary tract infection (uncomplicated or complicated); acute pyelonephritis; skin or skin structure infections (uncomplicated or complicated); reduce incidence or disease progression of inhalational anthrax (postexposure)
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, any component of the formulation, or other quinolones

SE:
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache

Oral Tablet: 250 MG, 500 MG, 750 MG

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Metoprolol tartrate

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(Lopressor)- Beta Blocker

Treatment of angina pectoris, hypertension, or hemodynamically-stable acute myocardial infarction

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to metoprolol, any component of the formulation, or other beta-blockers

SE:
Bradyarrhythmia
block
Heart
Heart failure
Pruritus
Hypotension
Indigestion
Constipation
Nausea

Oral Tablet: 25 MG, 50 MG, 100 MG

Front 15

Olmesartan

Back 15

(Benicar)- ARB

Treatment of hypertension with or without concurrent use of other antihypertensive agents

Pregnancy Risk Factor
C (1st trimester); D (2nd and 3rd trimesters)

SE:
Hypotension
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache

Oral Tablet: 5 MG, 20 MG, 40 MG

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Omeprazole / Sodium Bicarbonate

Back 16

(Zegerid OTC)- Proton Pump Inhibitor

Short-term (4-8 weeks) treatment of active duodenal ulcer or active benign gastric ulcer; treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate, or any component of the formulation

SE:
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Headache

Front 17

Pantoprazole

Back 17

(Protonix) - Proton Pump Inhibitor

Treatment and maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis associated with GERD

SE:
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Headache

Oral Tablet, Enteric Coated: 20 MG, 40 MG

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Phenazopyridine

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(Pyridium)- Analgesic, Urinary

Symptomatic relief of urinary burning, itching, frequency, and urgency in association with urinary tract infection or following urologic procedures

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to phenazopyridine or any component of the formulation; kidney or liver disease; patients with a Clcr <50 mL/minute

SE:
Headache
dizziness
Stomach cramps

Oral Tablet: 95 MG, 97.2 MG, 100 MG, 200 MG

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Ramipril

Back 19

(Altace) - ACE inhibitor

Treatment of hypertension, alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics; treatment of left ventricular dysfunction after MI

Contra:
Hypersensitivity to ramipril or any component of the formulation; prior hypersensitivity (including angioedema) to ACE inhibitors

SE:
Cough increased
Hypotension
Dizziness
Headache

Oral Capsule: 1.25 MG, 2.5 MG, 5 MG, 10 MG

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Ranitidine

Back 20

(Zantac) - Histamine H2 Antagonist

Short-term and maintenance therapy of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease

Contra:
Hypersensitivity to ranitidine or any component of the formulation

SE:
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Headache

Oral Tablet: 75 MG, 150 MG, 300 MG

Front 21

Roflumilast

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(Daliresp)- Phosphodiesterase-4 Enzyme Inhibitor

Adjunct to bronchodilator therapy in the maintenance treatment of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis

Contraindications:
Moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B or C)

SE:
Weight decreased
Diarrhea
Nausea
Influenza
Backache
Headache

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Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim

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(Bactrim DS) - Antibiotic, Sulfonamide Derivative

Oral treatment of urinary tract infections due to E. coli, Klebsiella and Enterobacter sp, M. morganii, P. mirabilis and P. vulgaris; acute otitis media in children; acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults due to susceptible strains of H. influenzae or S. pneumoniae; treatment and prophylaxis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP); traveler's diarrhea due to enterotoxigenic E. coli; treatment of enteritis caused by Shigella flexneri or Shigella sonnei

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to any sulfa drug, trimethoprim, or any component of the formulation; megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency; infants <2 months of age; marked hepatic damage or severe renal disease (if patient not monitored); pregnancy (at term); breast-feeding

SE:
Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting

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Tiotropium

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(Spiriva) - Anticholinergic Agent

Maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD (including bronchitis and emphysema); reduction of COPD exacerbations

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to tiotropium or ipratropium, or any component of the formulation (contains lactose)

SE:
Xerostomia
Upper respiratory tract infection
pharyngitis
sinusitis

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Triamterene / Hydrochlorothiazide

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(Dyazide) - - Diuretic, Potassium Sparing

Treatment of hypertension or edema

Contra:
Hypersensitivity to hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene, any component of the formulation, or sulfonamide-derived drugs; anuria

SE:
Asthenia, Dizziness, Headache

Front 25

Valsartan

Back 25

(Diovan) - ARB

hypertension; reduction of cardiovascular mortality in patients with left ventricular dysfunction

SE:
Hypotension
Headache
Dizziness
Somnolence

Oral Tablet: 40 MG, 80 MG, 160 MG, 320 MG