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NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen) |
antinflammatory and fever reducer -children can not have aspirin - monitor BUN and creatinine (kidney) |
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Corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, prednisone) |
Antiinflammatory - immune system suppressant -can result in hyperactive actions/tachycardia -do not stop abruptly - can cause Cushons syndrome - Last choice drug |
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Antipyretic (acetaminophen) |
fever reducer - contraindicated in liver damage or alcoholism - monitor Liver function tests |
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Azoles (fluconazole) |
Antifungal - Can cause Steven Johnson's syndrome - monitor hepatic and renal function |
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Amphotericin B |
Antifungal (for bad infections) -renal and hepatic labs -give iv slowly -premedicated with benadryl and tylenol -monitor potassium and electrolytes - hold if BUN >40 and creatinine >3 |
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Penicillins (nafcillin, amoxicillin) |
Wide range antibiotic -kidney toxic (monitor creatinine and BUN) -monitor regular CBC - cancels oral contraceptives |
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Cephalosporins (cefazolin, cefaclor, cefdinir)) |
Antibiotic - contraindicated in Penicillin allergies -kidney toxic -monitor CBC -cancels oral contraceptives |
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Macrolides (azithromycin, E-mycin) |
Antibiotic -take with full glass of water -avoid fruit juice -liver and kidney function |
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Aminoglycosides |
Antibiotic (most toxic) -monitor kidney and hearing function |
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Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) |
Antibiotic - photosensitivity -renal function -do not take vitamins and minerals at same time |
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sulfonamides |
antibiotic (combination drug) - kidney function tests -cbc due to blood abnormalities -contraindicated in pregnancy -take with full glass of water |
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Antiprotozoan (Flagyl) |
Antibiotic - used for C.Diff -CBC due to WBC count -interacts with alcohol -do not take in 1st trimester pregnancy -metallic taste |
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Antitubercular (isoniazide INH) |
treat tuberculosis - take for 6- 12 months -contraindicated in liver disease - monitor cbc - interacts with alcohol -no tyramine - take on empty stomach |
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Nucleoside and nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (AZT) |
Suppress HIV symptoms - combination drug -monitor viral load and CD4 count - monitor CBC for low WBC -liver function tests -take on empty stomach with water -muscle wasting |
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Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (sustiva) |
Suppress HIV symptoms -combination drug -rash, fever, GI upset first 3-4 weeks -CNS toxicity -contraindicated in pregnancy -take at bedtime with water - may cause steven johnson's syndrome |
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Protease Inhibitors (kaletra) |
HIV symptom suppressant -combination drug -CBC, effects WBC count - take with food |
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Antitussives (robitussin dm) |
Cough Suppressant -can cause respiratory depression - assess CNS |
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Oral Decongestant (Sudafed) |
Decrease congestion, activates SNS - tachycardia -monitor cardiac rhythms and BP |
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Antihistamine (Benadryl) |
relieves sinus congestion - decrease BP and respirations |
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2nd gen Antihistamine (allegra, claritin) |
relieve sinus congestion - less drowsy than 1st gen - kidney toxic -avoid alcohol |
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Expectorant (mucinex, Robitussin) |
breaks and thins mucus -gi upset monitor resp, O2 |
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Mucolytic (mucomyst) |
Loosens mucus - bronchospasms -monitor respiratory status |
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Methylxanthines (Trumphylline) |
-Bronchodilation -maintenace drug -tachycardia -therapeutic level, narrow safe margin -CBC - monitor respiratory status |
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Sympathomimetics (Beta-adrenergic agonists. Proventil) |
bronchodilation -quick relief drug -bronchospasms -use carefully with cardiac disease - monitor potassium levels |
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Anticholinergic (atrovent) |
bronchodilation -quick relief -bad taste, dry cough can occur -contraindicated in soy or peanut allergies |
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Inhaled Steroid (Flonase) |
bronchodilation -maintenance drug -practice oral care after each use -contraindicated with acute infection |
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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist (accolate, singulair) |
antiinflammatory (respiratory) - maintenance drug -caution with liver disease |
