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Sucralate
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ANTIULCER
CARA (constipation, admin on empty stomach, raise head of bed, admin antacid 30 min before or after med) |
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Famotidine
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H2RA
Tx GERD PUD Eros Esoph Assess K/L Take 1-2 hours BEFORE antacids May cause confusion, dizziness |
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Prochlorperazine
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ANTIEMETIC (Tx N/V)
Tx intraceable hiccups May cause drowsiness, hypotension |
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Zofran
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ANTIEMETIC (Tx N.V)
Used in pts recieving chemo/post op surgery nausea Drowsiness Take 30 min BEFORE chemo |
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Reglan
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ANTIEMETIC
Also treats delayed gastric emptying and GERD also used in pts recieving chemo/post op surgery |
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Psyllium
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Stool softner (LAXATIVE)
Tx constipation Asses electrolyte imbalance Drink with a full glass H2O Increased fluid |
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Loperamide
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IMMODIUM (ANTIDIARRHEAL)
Tx Diarrhea DO NOT GIVE TO PTS WITH ECOLI Increase fluids |
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Docusate salts
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COLASE (LAXATIVE)
Tx Diarrhea Increase fluid/fiber Assess electrolyte imbalance DO NOT GIVE if pt has fecal impaction, obstruction |
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Disphenoxylate with Atropine
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LOMOTIL (ANTIDIARRHEAL)
Opioid - watch for Resp depression |
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Ginseng
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HERBAL
Treats Anxiety, Helps memory May cause insomnia DO NOT TAKE with antihypertensives |
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Grapefruit
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HERBAL
Used for weightloss, hyperlipidemia DO NOT GIVE with antihypertensives |
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Garlic
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HERBAL
Treats high cholesterol, heart disease DO NOT GIVE with coag-modifiers (increased risk of bleeding), OR oral-contraceptives May lower BP |
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St. John's Wort
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HERBAL
Tx depression Interacts with oral contraceptives, do not take with digoxin short-term tx of depression |
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Diazepam
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BENZODIAZIPINE
Tx Anxiety, seizure Caution-Resp Depression, Hang over effect, hypotension DO NOT GIVE to hepatic pts, drinkers, narrow-angle glauc ANTIDOTE = flumazenil |
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Amitrophyline (ashley took this)
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ANTI-DEPRESSANT
(Tricyclic) Watch for mood changes Sensitive to sun Dry mouth, const, urine retention |
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Fluxentine (PROZAC)
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Antidepressant
Takes 4-6 weeks to work May cause insomnia, sexual dysfunction, Do not give to cardiac dysfunction |
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Cyclobenzapine (FLEXERIL)
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CNS DEPRESSANT
(MUSCLE RELAXER) Tachycardia, sexual dysfunction, dont give to MI patients, causes sedation |
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Ritalin
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CNS STIMULANT
Tx ADHD Do not give to pts with tourettes, anxiety, glaucoma Monitor growth! Take in the AM "drug holiday" |
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Sumatriptan
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Antimigrane
Dont give to pts with CVD, HTN Provides relief in 2 hours |
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Ambien
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CNS DEPRESSANT
relieves insomnia dont abruptly stop taking TAKE at bedtime |
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Montelukast
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NONBRONCHODILATOR
Tx bronchial issues, prevents asthma Maintainance treatment |
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Theophylline
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BRONCHODILATOR
prevents asthma attacks ANTIDOTE-Charcoal Sm theraputic range |
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Albuterol (inhaler)
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BRONCHODILATOR (fast-acting)
Tx Asthma, COPD Rinse mouth after use No more than TWO inhales at once DONT GIVE TO diabetics (hypoglycemia) |
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Dextromethorphan
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ANTITUSSTIVE
Tx Nonproductive cough DONT USE longer than 1 week |
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Loratadine (claritin)
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ANTIHISTAMINE
(dries secretions) may cause dry mouth Non-sedation |
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Diphenhydramine (benedryl)
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ANTIHISTIMINE, ANTIEMETIC, ANTITUSSIVE
Tx motion sickenss, allergic rx, insomnia Causes sedation, *hang over effect* Do not use with CNS depressnats -->sedation |
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Guaifensesin (mucinex)
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Expectorant--> tx productive cough
Increase fluid 3L Do not give to pt with asthma |
