Brand Generic Drugs March 6

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Fluticasone propionate

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Flonase
intranasal spray
seasonal and perennial allergic rhinititis
corticosteriod

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mometasone furoate monohydrate

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Nasonex
intranasal spray suspension
antiallergy; nasal polyps
corticosteroid - antiinfam
up to 3 weeks for full effect

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Azelastine HCl

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Astelin
antihistamine!
nasal spray - antiallergy
can cause drowsiness
Bitter Taste
Does NOT require shaking

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Budesonide

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Rhinocort Aqua
nasal spray
seasonal and perrenial rhinitis >6 year
corticosteroid
Committing a rhino homicide while on budesonide will land you in rhinocort

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Triamcinolone Acetonide

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Nasacort AQ
nasal spray
seasonal and perennial rhinitis
corticosteroid
up to 3 weeks to see the full effect

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Insulin Glargine, rDNA origin

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Lantus
Injections- 3/10mL vials
once daily subcutaneous admin
anti-hyperglycemia
long acting, can cause hypogly

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low blood sugar symptoms

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tachycardia, tremor, sweating, lethargy, blurred vision, weakness, and confusion

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how long is insulin good for?

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only 28 days and it is okay outside of the fridge for 28 days.
36-46'F

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Insulin Aspart, rDNA origin

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Novolog
100u/mL-vials, prefilled syringes, 3/10mL cartridge
diabetes type 1 and 2
RAPID onset 5-10min of meal
can also cause hypogly

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insulin

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Humulin, Novalin
antidiabetic agent type 1 and 2
injectable solutions or suspensions
subtypes N 3-4 hours onset good for 24 hours, R, 70/30

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onset of humulin R?

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1/2-1 hour onset
duration is 6-8 hours

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70/30 and 50/50 onset and duration?

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1/2 hour onset
duration is 24 hours
28 days in/out of the fridge
mix of R and N

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Insulin Lispro rDNA origin

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Humalog
Injection solution
for diabetes type 1 and 2
pens only good for 10 days

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Glipizide

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Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL
tablets
used with diet to reduce insulin dependence
Sulfonylurea

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how does sulfonylurea work?

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stimulates pancreas to make insulin
not for type 1 diabetes because insulin is not made at all
watch for sulfa allergy

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Glyburide

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Micronase, Diabeta
tablets
antidiabetic, sulfonylurea, so type II
taken with the first meal of the day
can cause hypoglycemia

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Glimepiride

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Amaryl
tablets
lower blood glucose in type II
sulfonylurea
follow diet closely

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Metformin HCl

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Glucophage, also XR
tablets
for type II; biguanide
usually combined with other classes
improves body sensitivity to insulin

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What is the blackbox warning for metformin?

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Lactic acidosis, half of patients who get this will die
signs: unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, dizziness, return of diarrhea
symptoms are slow onset
increased risk: kidney and liver problems
not for people with CHF

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Glyburide and metformin HCl

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Glucovance
tablets
type II diabetes combo
lactic acidosis blackbox warning
many drug interactions

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Pioglitazone HCl

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Actos
tablets
thiazolidinediones(TZD's)
not for CHF due to increased fluid
for type II

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Rosiglitazone maleate

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Avandia - tablets
type II diabetes w/diet and exercise
thiazolidinediones
not for CHF

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Exenatide

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Byetta
injection, solution
Incretin mimetic agent - for type 2
made from gila monster venom
blackbox warning: can cause pancreatitis

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where is byetta stored?

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in the fridge or out for up to 30 days

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Sitagliptin PO4

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Januvia
type 2 diabetes
dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor
can be with or without food

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Counseling for antibiotics?

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always take all of your medication
kill the good and the bad bacteria
can cause opportunistic infections

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Penicillin V Potassium

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Veetids, pen-vee K, V-cillin
tablets suspension?
bacterial infections

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amoxicillin trihydrate

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Amoxil, Apo-amoxi, Novamoxin
tablets, chewable tablets, caps, susp.
do not take if your allergic to penicillin

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amoxicillin trihydrate and clavulanate

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Augmentin, Augmentin XR
beta-lactamase inhibitor
bacterial infections
Do not substitute w/2 lower strength pills

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Why not substitute a 500mg augmentin with 2 250mg augmentin?

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toxicity related to clavulanate potassium
tablets only for children >40kg

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Cephalexin

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Keflex
tabs, caps, suspensions
cephalosporin antibiotics -1st gen
can interact w/hormone birth control
only good for 14 days when mixed
good for cocci

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How long is augmentin good for?

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10 days

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Cefuroxime Axetil

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Ceftin
pharyngitis/otitis media
2nd gen cephalosporin
only good for 10 days

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Cefdinir

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Omnicef
cephalosporin - 3rd gen
increased gram negative specificity
suspension does not require fridge
avoid antacids within 1 hour!
10 days

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azithromycin dihydrate

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zithromax, Zmax
tabs, suspensions
upper/lower respiratory infections
macrolide antibiotic

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clarithromycin

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Biaxin
S. pyrogenes - upper RT
macrolide
suspension at room temp for 14 days

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what is most common side effect with macrolides?

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upset stomach and metallic taste
take with food

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Ciprofloxacin

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Cipro, Cipro XR
gram neg and positive
fluoroquinolone
not for children or pregnant women because it cause permanent lesions
tendonitis in elderly
fridge or room temp for 14 days