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Name 3 brand names of ciprofloxacin
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CIPRO
CILOXAN CETRAXAL |
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What is the therapeutic class of ciprofloxacin?
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Opthalmic Antibiotic
Otic Antibiotic Fluoroquinolone |
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What are the pediatric indications for ciprofloxacin?
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Complicated UTI
Pyelonephritis from E. coli |
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What are the pediatric + adult indications for ciprofloxacin?
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Exposure to B. anthracis
Corneal ulcers Conjunctivitis |
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What are the adult indications for ciprofloxacin?
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-Acute sinusitis
-Bone/joint infections -Cystitis -Infectious diarrhea -Lower resp infect. -Skin infections -Typhoid fever -Urethra gonorrhea -UTI |
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What are the contraindications for ciprofloxacin?
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Sensitivity to ciprofloxacin, any component of formulation or other quinolones
Concurrent admin. w/ tizanidine |
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What are the usual doses for cipro...
Anthrax Bone/joint infection Lower respiratory infection Sinusitis UTI |
Anthrax:
-500 mg Q12H x 60 days -15 mg/kg/dose Q12 H x 60 days for kids Bone/joint infect: 500-750 mg BID x 4-6 weeks Lower resp infect: 500-750 mg BID x 7-14 days Sinusitis: 500 mg Q12 H x 10 days UTI: 250 mg Q12 H for 3 days or 500 mg QD x 3 days (XR) |
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What are the side effects of ciprofloxacin?
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Boxed warning: tendon inflamm/ rupture
Diarrhea Headhache Nausea Vomiting Rash Burning sensation/pain in eye |
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Name 3 brand names of levofloxacin
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Levaquin
Quixin Iquix |
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What is the therapeutic class of levofloxacin?
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Antibiotic
Fluoroquinolone |
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What are the indications for levofloxacin?
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-Community-acq pneumonia
-Chronic bronchitis -Inhalational athrax -Sinusitis -Skin infections Ophthalmic: -Bacteria conjunctivitis -Corneal ulcer |
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What are the contraindications for levofloxacin?
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Sensitivity to levofloxacin, or any component of the formulation (or other quinolones)
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What are the usual doses for levofloxacin.....
Anthrax Chronic Bronchitis Conjunctivitis Pneumonia Sinusitis Traveler's Diarrhea UTI |
Anthrax:
500 mg QD x 60 days Chronic bronchitis: 500 mg QD for >7D Conjunctivitis: (days1-2) 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) Q2H, up to 8xday, (days3-7) up to 4xday, 1-2 drops Q4H Pneumonia: 500mg QD x7-14 days OR 750mg QD x 5 days Sinusitis: 500 mg QD x 10-14 days Travelers’ diarrhea: 500 mg one dose UTI: 250 mg QD x3 days |
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What are the side effects of levofloxacin?
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Boxed warnings: tendon inflamm/ rupture
Anaphylaxis Confusion Hypoglycemia Photosensitivity Restlessness Tremor |
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Name 3 brand names of moxifloxacin
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Avelox
Vigamox Avelox IV |
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What is the therapeutic class of moxifloxacin?
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Antibiotic
Fluoroquinolone |
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What are the indications of moxifloxacin?
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- Mild-to-mod comm-aq pneumonia
- Bacterial sinusitis - Skin infections - Bacterial conjunctivitis - Intra-abdominal infections - Chronic bronchitis |
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What are the contraindications for moxifloxacin?
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Sensitivity to moxifloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics, or any component of the formulation
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What are the usual doses for moxifloxacin....
Sinusitis Conjunctivitis Chronic bronchitis Pneumonia |
Sinusitis:
400 mg QD for 10D Conjunctivitis: 1 drop TID x 7 days Chronic bronchitis: 400 mg QD x 5 days Pneumonia: 400 mg QD for 7-14D |
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What are the side effects of moxifloxacin?
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Boxed Warning: tendon inflamm/ rupture
Diarrhea Nausea Dry eyes Reduced visual acuity |
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Name 2 brand names of vancomycin
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Vancocin
Vancoled |
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What is the therapeutic class of vancomycin?
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Antibiotic
Glycopeptide |
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What are the indications for vancomycin?
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- Tx of infections caused by staph & streptococcal species
- Used orally for staph enterocolitis or antibiotic-assoc pseudomembranous colitis produced by C. difficile |
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What are the contraindications of vancomycin?
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Sensitivity to vancomycin or any component of formulation
Avoid in patients with previous severe hearing loss |
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What are the usual doses of vancomycin....
IV Oral |
IV:
2-3 g/day in div doses Q8-12H Oral: 500-2000 mg/day in div doses Q6H |
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What are the side effects of vancomycin?
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Nausea
Vomiting |
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Name 4 brand names of isotretinoin
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Accutane
Claravis Sotret Amnesteem |
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What is the therapeutic class of isotretinoin?
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Anti-acne
Retinoid |
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What are the indications for isotretinoin?
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- Treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne unresponsive to conventional therapy
-Investigational tx of kids w/ metastatic neuroblastoma or leukemia |
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What are the contraindications for isotretinoin?
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Sensitivity to isotretinoin or any component
Sensitivity to parabens, Vit A, or other retinoids Pregnancy (risk factor X) |
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What are the usual doses of isotretinoin?
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Oral:
0.5-1 mg/kg/day in 2 div doses for 15-20 weeks |
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What are the side effects of isotretinoin?
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Boxed warning: teratogenic effects/ iPLEDGE
Decreased bone mineral density Severe skin reactions Decreased HDL Hypertriglyceridemia Serum cholesterol raised Increased liver function test Arthralgia Backache Musculoskeletal pain |
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Name 2 brand names of aspirin
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BAYER
ECOTRIN |
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What is the therapeutic class of aspirin?
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Analgesic
NSAID Antiplatelet |
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What are the indications for aspirin?
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Fever
Headache Migraine MI Pain Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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What are the contraindications of aspirin?
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-Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
-Children and teens w/ chickenpox or flu-like symptoms (risk of Reye's Syndrome) |
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What is the usual dose of aspirin?
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81-325 mg daily
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What are the adverse effects of aspirin?
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GI ulcer
Bleeding Reye's syndrome |
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Name 3 brand names of acetaminophen
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TYLENOL
FEVERALL GENAPAP |
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What is the therapeutic class of acetaminophen?
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Analgesic
Antipyretic |
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What are the indications of acetaminophen?
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Fever
Headache Pain (mild-moderate) |
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What are the contraindications of acetaminophen?
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-Hepatic disease, active and severe
-Hepatic impairment, severe -Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen or any other component of the product |
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What is the usual dose of acetaminophen?
Adult AND Pediatric |
ADULT:
650-1000 mg Q4-6H Max. dose = 4g/day PEDIATRIC: 10-15 mg/kg/dose Q4-6H Max = 5 doses/day |
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What are the adverse effects of acetaminophen?
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Headache
Nausea Vomiting |
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Name 2 brand names of ibuprofen
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ADVIL
MOTRIN |
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What is the therapeutic class of ibuprofen?
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Analgesic
NSAID |
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What are the common indications of ibuprofen?
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Fever
Headache Migraine Pain (mild-moderate) Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Juvenile RA |
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What are the contraindications for ibuprofen?
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Asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type run following aspirin or other NSAID administration
BB WARNING |
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What is the usual dose of ibuprofen?
ADULT AND PEDIATRIC |
ADULT:
200-400 mg Q4-6H Max. dose = 1200 mg/day PEDIATRIC: 5-10 mg/kg/dose Q6-8H Max = 4 doses/day |
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What are the adverse effects of ibuprofen?
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Nausea
Vomiting Heartburn |
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Name 1 brand name of naproxen
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NAPROSYN
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What is the therapeutic class of naproxen?
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Analgesic
NSAID |
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What are the indications for naproxen?
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Fever
Headache Pain Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis |
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What are the contraindications for naproxen?
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Asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type run following aspirin or other NSAID administration
BB WARNING |
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What is the usual dose of naproxen?
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200-500 mg Q12
Max = 2 doses/day |
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What are the adverse effects of naproxen?
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Abdominal pain
Nausea Edema |
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What is the brand name for diphenhydramine?
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BENADRYL
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What is the therapeutic class of diphenhydramine?
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Antihistamine
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What are the indications for diphenhydramine?
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Allergic rhinitis
Common cold Insomnia Motion sickness |
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What are the contraindications of diphenhydramine?
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-Hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine
-Newborns or premature infants -Breastfeeding |
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What is the usual dose of diphenhydramine?
ADULT AND PEDIATRIC |
ADULT:
25-50 mg Q4-6H PEDIATRIC: 6.25-25 mg Q4-6H |
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What are the adverse effects of diphenhydramine?
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Xerostomia (dry mouth)
Dizziness Dyskinesia Sedated Somnolence Nasal mucosa dry Pharyngeal dryness Thick sputum |
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Name 5 brand names of pseudoephedrine
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SUDAFED
GENAPHED SUDO-TAB SUDOGEST SILFEDRINE |
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What is the therapeutic class of pseudoephedrine?
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Decongestant
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What are the indications for pseudoephedrine?
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-Temporary symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to common cold, upper respiratory allergies and sinusitis
-Promotes nasal or sinus drainage |
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What are the contraindications for pseudoephedrine?
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-Hypersensitivity for pseudoephedrine or other component of the formulation
-MAOI therapy -Coronary artery disease, severe -Hypertension, severe -Breast feeding |
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What is the usual dose of pseudoephedrine?
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30-60 mg Q4-6H
Max = 240 mg/day 120 mg Q12 240 mg Q24 |
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What are the adverse effects of pseudoephedrine?
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Arrhythmia
Hypertension Tachycardia Nervousness Insomnia |
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What are the brand names of chlorpheniramine?
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AHIST
ALLER-CHLOR ALLERLIEF CHLOR HIST CHLORTRIMETON ALLERGY CHLOR-PHEN ED-CHLORTAN P-TANN PEDIATAN TELDRIN |
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What is the therapeutic class of chlorpheniramine?
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Histamine H1 Antagonist, 1st generation
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What are the indications for chlorpheniramine?
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-Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis
-Common cold |
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What are the contraindications of chlorpheniramine?
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-Hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine or dexchlorampheniramine
-Narrow-angle glaucoma -Bladder neck obstruction -Symptomatic prostate hypertrophy -During acute asthma attack -Stenosing peptic ulcer -Pyloro-duodenal obstruction -Breastfeeding |
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What is the usual dose of chlorpheniramine?
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4 mg Q4-6 H
Max = 24 mg/day 8-12 mg Q8-12 Max = 24 mg/day |
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What are the adverse effects of chlorpheniramine?
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Dizziness
Drowsiness Headache Xerostomia Thickening of bronchial secretions |
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What are the brand names of oxymetazoline?
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AFRIN
4-WAY 12 HOUR 12 HOUR NASAL RELIEF DRISTAN DURAMIST PLUS GENASAL |
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What is the therapeutic class of oxymetazoline?
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Decongestant
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What are the indications for oxymetazoline?
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-Adjunctive therapy for nasal congestion due to acute or chronic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, or other allergies
-Conjunctivitis, ocular irritation |
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What are the contraindications for oxymetazoline?
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-Hypersensitivity to oxymetazoline or other component of the formulation
-Narrow angle glaucoma |
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What is the usual dose of oxymetazoline?
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2-3 sprays/nostril twice daily for up to 3 days
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What are the adverse effects of oxymetazoline?
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Hypertension
Headache Insomnia Nasal stinging/burning Rebound congestion w/ prolonged use Sneezing Dryness of nasal mucosa |
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Name 4 brand names of loratadine
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ALAVERT
CLARITIN LORADAMED TAVIST |
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What is the therapeutic class of loratadine?
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Histamine H1 Antagonist, 2nd generation
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What are the indications for loratadine?
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-Nasal and non-nasal seasonal allergy symptoms
-Chronic idiopathic urticaria |
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What are the contraindications of loratadine?
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-Hypersensitivity to loratadine or any other component
-Hypersensitivity to desloratadine, an active metabolite of loratadine -Breastfeeding |
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What is the usual dose of loratadine?
ADULT AND PEDIATRIC |
ADULT:
10mg/day PEDIATRIC: 5mg/day |
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What are the adverse effects of loratadine?
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Xerostomia
Headache Somnolence Fatigue |
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Name 2 brand names of cetirizine
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ZYRTEC
ALL-DAY ALLERGY |
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What is the therapeutic class of cetirizine?
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Histamine H1 Antagonist, 2nd generation
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What are the indications for cetirizine?
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-Seasonal allergic rhinitis
-Allergy symptoms -Chronic idiopathic urticaria |
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What are the contraindications of cetirizine?
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-Hypersensitivity to cetirizine, levocetirizine, hydroxyzine, or other components
-Breastfeeding |
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What is the usual dose of cetirizine?
ADULTS AND PEDIATRIC |
ADULTS:
5-10 mg once daily PEDIATRIC: 2.5 mg once daily (may increase to twice daily) |
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What are the adverse effects of cetirizine?
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Headache
Somnolence Fatigue Nausea Diarrhea |
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Name the brand names of bisacodyl
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DULCOLAX
EX-LAX ULTRA BISCOLAX FLEET |
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What is the therapeutic class of bisacodyl?
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Stimulant laxative
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What are the indications for bisacodyl?
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Constipation
Colonic evac. prior to procedure |
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What are the contraindications for bisacodyl?
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-Hypersensitivity to bisacodyl or any component of the formulation
-Appendicitis -Intestinal obstruction -Gastroenteritis |
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What is the usual dose of bisacodyl?
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5-15 mg once daily
(up to 30 mg when complete bowel evacuation is required) Use for >7 days is not recommended |
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What are the adverse effects of bisacodyl?
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Mild abdominal cramps
Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Rectal burning |
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Name the brand names of docusate
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COLACE
CORRECTOL DOCU-SOFT GENASOFT PHILIPS LIQUID GELS |
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What is the therapeutic class of docusate?
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Stool softener
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What are the indications for docusate?
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-Stool softener in patients who should avoid straining during defecation
-Constipation associated w/ hard, dry stools -Prophylaxis for straining following myocardial infarction |
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What are the contraindications of docusate?
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-Hypersensitivity to docusate or other component of the formulation
-Concomittant use of mineral oil -Intestinal obstruction -Acute abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting |
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What is the usual dose of docusate?
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50-500 mg/day in 1-4 divided doses
Don't use for more than 1 week |
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What are the adverse effects of docusate?
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Intestinal obstruction
Abdominal cramping Diarrhea |
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Name the brand names for loperamide
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IMODIUM A-D
IMOGEN IMOTIL |
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What is the therapeutic class of loperamide?
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Antidiarrheal
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What are the indications of loperamide?
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-Chronic diarrhea associated w/ inflammatory bowel disease
-Acute nonspecific diarrhea -Increased volume of ileostomy discharge -Control symptoms of diarrhea, including traveler's diarrhea |
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What are the contraindications of loperamide?
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-Hypersensitivity to loperamide or any other component of the formulation
-Abdominal pain without diarrhea -Bacterial enterocolitis -Acute dysentery -Acute ulcerative colitis -Pseudomembranous colitis associated w/ use of broad-spectrum antibiotics -Kids <2 years old -Pregnant -Breastfeeding |
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What is the usual dose of loperamide?
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4 mg followed by 2 mg after each loose stool
Max = 16 mg/day |
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What are the adverse effects of loperamide?
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Drowsiness
Constipation Abdominal cramping Nausea Xerostomia |
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Name the brand names of polyethylene glycol
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MIRALAX
GLYCOLAX GAVILAX |
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What is the therapeutic class of polyethylene glycol?
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Osmotic laxative
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What is the indication for polyethylene glycol?
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-Constipation in adults
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What are the contraindications for polyethylene glycol?
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-Hypersensitivity to polyethylene glycol or any other component of the formulation
-Bowel obstruction, known or suspected -Infants <6 months |
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What is the usual dose of polyethylene glycol?
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17 g of powder dissolved in 4-8 oz of beverage once daily
Do not use for > 1 week |
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What are the adverse effects of polyethylene glycol?
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Abdominal bloating/distension
Stomach cramps Diarrhea Flatulence Nausea |
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Name the brand names of senna
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SENOKOT
EX. LAX MAX STRENGTH EVAC-U-GEN FLETCHER'S SENEXON SENNAGEN |
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What is the therapeutic class of senna?
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Stimulant laxative
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What are the indications for senna?
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-Short term tx of constipation
-Bowel preparation |
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What are the contraindications of senna?
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-Hypersensitivity to senna
-Bowel obstruction -Acute inflammatory -Undiagnosed abdominal pain -Pregnancy -Breastfeeding -Kids <2 years |
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What is the usual dose of senna?
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15 mg once daily
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What are the adverse effects of senna?
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Abdominal cramps
Nausea Diarrhea Discolored urine |
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Name the brand names of dextromethorphan
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ROBITUSSIN
ROBAFED HOLD DM DEXALONE |
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What is the therapeutic class of dextromethorphan?
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Anti-tussive
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What are the indications for dextromethorphan?
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Symptomatic relief of coughs caused by the common cold or inhaled irritants
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What are the contraindications for dextromethorphan?
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-Hypersensitivity to dextromethorphan or levorphanol
-Coadministration w/ MAOIs or within 2 weeks of stopping MAOI therapy |
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What is the usual dose of dextromethorphan?
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10-20 mg Q4H
or 30 mg Q6-8H Max = 120 mg/day |
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Name the brand names of guaifenesin
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MUCINEX
GUAIFENEX ALLFEN FENESIN IR |
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What is the therapeutic class of guaifenesin?
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Expectorant
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What are the indications for guaifenesin?
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Help loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
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What are the contraindications for guaifenesin?
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Hypersensitivity to guaifenesin products
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What is the usual dose of guaifenesin?
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200-400 mg Q4H
Max = 2.4 g/day or 600-1200 mg Q12H (ER) Max = 2.4 g/day |
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What are the side effects of guaifenesin?
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Dizziness
Drowsiness Headache Nausea Vomiting Rash |
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What are the brand names of prednisolone?
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Millipred
Omnipred Orapred Prelone |
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What is the therapeutic class of prednisolone?
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Corticosteroid
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What is the indication for prednisolone?
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Inflammation
Rheumatic disorders Respiratory diseases |
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What are the contraindications for prednisolone?
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-Hypersensitivity
-Live or attenuated virus vaccines -Systemic fungal infections |
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What is the usual dose of prednisolone?
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ADULTS:
5-60 mg/day PEDS: 1-2 mg/kg/day div. 2 doses (max 60mg/day) |
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What are the side effects of prednisolone?
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Hyperglycemia
Weight gain Increase appetite Superinfections |
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What is the brand name of Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine?
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Tussionex
TussiCaps |
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What is the therapeutic class of Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine?
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Analgesic
Opioid Antitussive |
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What is the indication of Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine?
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Symptomatic relief of cough & upper respiratory symptoms associated w/ cold/allergy
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What are the contraindications for Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine?
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-Hypersensitivity
-Children <6 years old |
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What is the usual dose of Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine?
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5 mL q12 hours
(MAX: 10 mL/24 hours) |
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What are the side effects of Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine?
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Dizziness
Drowsiness Respiratory depression Constipation N&V |
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What are the brand names of amoxicillin?
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Amoxil
Moxatag |
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What is the therapeutic class of amoxicillin?
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Antibiotic
Penicillin |
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What are the indications for amoxicillin?
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-OM
-Sinusitis -URTI & LRTI -UTI -Skin infection -Prophylaxis of infective endocarditis in pts undergoing surgical or dental procedures -H. pylori eradication regimen |
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What are the contraindications for amoxicillin?
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Hypersensitivity to penicillins
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What is the usual dose of amoxicillin?
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250-500mg Q8
or 500-875mg Q12 (BID) |
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What are the side effects of amoxicillin?
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N&V
Diarrhea Vaginal yeast infection |
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What are the brand names of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate?
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Augmentin
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What is the therapeutic class of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate?
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Antibiotic
Penicillin |
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What are the indications for amoxicillin/clavulante?
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-LRTI
-OM -Sinusitis -SSSI -UTI in spectrum same as amoxicillin in addition to beta-lactamase producing M. catarrhalis -H. influenzae -N. gonorrhoeae -S. aureus (not MRSA) |
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What are the contraindications for amoxicillin/clavulanate?
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-Hypersensitivity
-History of Augmentin-associated cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction |
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What is the usual dose of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
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Acute sinusitis:
2000mg Q12 x 10days CAP: 2000mg Q12h x 7~10days (1000mg ER) Others: 250-500mg Q8hrs |
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What are the side effects of amoxicillin/clavulanate?
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N&V
Diarrhea Vaginal candidiasis |
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What is the therapeutic class of penicillin VK?
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Antibiotic
Penicillin |
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What are the indications for penicillin VK?
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-RTI
-OM -Sinusitis -UTI -Skin infection -Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever |
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What are the contraindications of penicillin VK?
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-Hypersensitivity
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What is the usual dose of penicillin VK?
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3.375-4.5 grams Q6H
125-500mg every 6 to 8 hours for treatment dose OR 2 g prior to procedure 1 g Q6 after for prophylaxis |
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What are the usual side effects of penicillin VK?
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N&V
Diarrhea Oral candidiasis |
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What is the brand name of piperacillin/tazobactam?
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Zosyn
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What is the therapeutic class of piperacillin/tazobactam?
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Antibiotic
Penicillin |
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What are the indications for piperacillin/tazobactam?
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Moderate-to-severe infections:
-LRTI -UTI, (CAP, nosocomial pneumonia) -SSSI -gynecologic (endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease) -Bone and joint infections -Intra-abdominal infections (appendicitis with rupture/abscess, peritonitis) -Septicemia. Expanded activity to beta-lactamase producing strains of S. aureus, H. influenzae, Bacteroides, and other G- bacteria |
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What are the contraindications for piperacillin/tazobactam?
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Hypersensitivity
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What is the usual dose of piperacillin/tazobactam?
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IV
Pneumonia: 4.5g Q6 x 7-14days Severe infection: 3.375g Q6 x 7-10days (MAX:18g/day) |
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What are the side effects of piperacillin/tazobactam?
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Diarrhea
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What are the brand names of nitrofurantoin?
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Macrobid
Furadantin Macrodantin |
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What is the therapeutic class of nitrofurantoin?
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Antibiotic
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What are the indications for nitrofurantoin?
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Prevention & treatment of UTI
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What are the contraindications for nitrofurantoin?
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-Hypersensitivity
-Renal impairment (anuria, oliguria, Clcr < 60ml/min) -Infants< 1mo -Pregnancy (38-42wk) -Labor/delivery -Cholestatic jaundice or hepatic impairment w/ previous therapy |
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What is the usual dose of nitrofurantoin?
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F/M-dantin:
50-100mg Q6 x 7days (or 3d after sterile urine) M-bid: 100mg BID x 7days |
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What are the side effects of nitrofurantoin?
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-ECG change
-Urine discolorization -Alopecia -Nystagmus |
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What are the brand names of azithromycin?
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Zithromax
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What is the therapeutic class of azithromycin?
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Antiobiotic
Macrolide |
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What are the indications for azithromycin?
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-Treatment of AOM
-Pharyngitis/ tonsillitis -Treatment of mild-to-moderate U/LRTI -SSSI -CAP -Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) -STDs (urethritis/ cervicitis) -Genital ulcer disease (chancroid) -Acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD -Acute bacterial sinusitis |
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What are the contraindications of azithromycin?
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Hypersensitivity
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What is the usual dose of azithromycin?
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Sinusitis:
500mg/day x 3days CAP: ER 2g single dose RTI: 500mg, 1st day 250mg QD x4days |
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What are the side effects of azithromycin?
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Nausea
Diarrhea Rash Vaginitis |
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What is the brand name of clarithromycin?
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Biaxin
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What is the therapeutic class of clarithromycin?
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Antibiotic
Macrolide |
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What are the indications of clarithromycin?
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-Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
-Sinusitis -CAP -SSSI -Prevention and treatment of disseminated mycobacterial infection -H.pylori regimen |
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What are the contraindications of clarithromycin?
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-Hypersensitivity to macrolides
-Use w/ ergot derivatives, pimozide, cisapride |
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What is the usual dose of clarithromycin?
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250-500 mg Q12
or 1000 mg QD x 7-14 days |
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What are the side effects of clarithromycin?
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Headache
Rash N&V Diarrhea Abdominal pain PT increase BUN increase |
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What are the brand names of clindamycin?
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Cleocin
Clindagel Clindamax |
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What is the therapeutic class of clindamycin?
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Antibiotic
Lincosamide |
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What are the indications for clindamycin?
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Bacterial infections:
-Anaerobes -Streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci -Vaginosis -Pelvic inflammatory disease -Topically in tx of severe acne |
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What are the contraindications for clindamycin?
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Hypersensitivity
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What is the usual dose of clindamycin?
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150-450 mg Q6
OR 300-600 mg Q8 ->with meals |
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What are the side effects of clindamycin?
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Rash
N&V Diarrhea Vaginitis |
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What are the brand names of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?
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Bactrim
Septra Sulfatrim |
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What is the therapeutic class of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?
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Antibiotic
Sulfonamide derivative |
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What are the indications of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?
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-UTI
-AOM -Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis -Tx and prophylaxis of PCP -Traveler's diarrhea -Tx of enteritis |
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What are the contraindications of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?
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-Hypersensitivity to any sulfa drug
-Megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency -Infants <2 months of age -Marked hepatic damage or severe renal disease -Pregnancy (at term) -Breast-feeding |
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What is the usual dose of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?
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One DS tablet (sulfamethoxazole 800 mg; trimethoprim 160 mg) Q12-24 ->with 8oz of water
OR 1 SS tablet (400\80mg) QD for prophylaxis |
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What are the side effects of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim?
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-Increased sensitivity to light
-Rash -N&V -Diarrhea -Dizziness |
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What is the brand name of benzonatate?
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Tessalon
Zonatuss |
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What is the therapeutic class of benzonatate?
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Antitussive
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What are the indications for benzonatate?
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Symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough
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What are the contraindications for benzonatate?
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Hypersensitivity
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What is the usual dose of benzonatate?
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100 mg Q8 or Q4
(max = 600 mg/day) |
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What are the side effects of benzonatate?
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-Sedation
-Dizziness -Headache -Rash -GI upset |
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What is the brand name of valacyclovir?
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Valtrex
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What is the therapeutic class of valacyclovir?
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Antiviral
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What are the indications for valacyclovir?
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-Treatment of herpes zoster (shingles)
-Genital herpes -Ttreatment of herpes labialis (cold sores) -Chickenpox in immunocompetent children |
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What are the contraindications for valacyclovir?
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Hypersensitivity
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What is the usual dose of valacyclovir?
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2g BID x1day
1g TID x 7days |
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What are the side effects of valacyclovir?
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Headache
N&V |
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What is the brand name of acyclovir?
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Zovirax
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What is the therapeutic class of acyclovir?
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Antiviral
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What are the indications for acyclovir?
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-Treatment of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV)
-Herpes labialis (cold sores) -Herpes zoster (shingles) -HSV encephalitis -Neonatal HSV -Mucocutaneous HSV in immunocompromised patients -Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) |
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What are the contraindications for acyclovir?
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Hypersensitivity
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What are the side effects of acyclovir?
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Malaise
Headache N&V Diarrhea |
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What are the brand names for oseltamivir?
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Tamiflu
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What is the therapeutic class of oseltamivir?
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Antiviral
Neuraminidase inhibitor |
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What are the indications for oseltamivir?
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-Treatment of uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza (A or B) infection in children ≥1 year of age and adults who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days
-Prophylaxis against influenza (A or B) infection in children ≥1 year of age and adults |
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What are the contraindications for oseltamivir?
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Hypersensitivity
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What is the usual dose of oseltamivir?
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Prophylaxis:
75mg QD x 10days Treatment: 75mg BID x 5days |
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What are the side effects of oseltamivir?
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N&V
Diarrhea |
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What are the brand names of fluconazole?
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Diflucan
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What is the therapeutic class of fluconazole?
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Antifungal
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What are the indications for fluconazole?
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-Candidiasis (vaginal, oropharyngeal, esophageal)
-UTI -Peritonitis -Pneumonia -Cryptococcal meningitis -Antifungal prophylaxis in allogeneic bone marrow transplant recipients |
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What are the contraindications for fluconazole?
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-Hypersensitivity
-Concomitant administration w/ cisapride or terfenadine |
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What is the usual dose of fluconazole?
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PO,IV:
150 mg once or 200-800 mg/day |
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What are the side effects of fluconazole?
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Headache
Dizziness Rash N&V Diarrhea |
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What is the brand name of rifampin?
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Rifadin
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What is the therapeutic class of rifampin?
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Antitubercular
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What are the indications for rifampin?
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-Management of active TB in combination w/ other agents
-Elimination of meningococci from the nasopharynx in asymptomatic carriers |
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What are the contraindications for rifampin?
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-Hypersensitivity
-Concurrent use of amprenavir, saquinavir/ritonavir |
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What is the usual dose of rifampin?
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PO,IV: With 4 drug regimen
10 mg/kg/day (MAX: 600 mg/day) |
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What are the side effects of rifampin?
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Fatigue
Renal impairment Rash |
