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20 Cards in this Set
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Hydrocodone
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Medication Name: Hydrocodone bitartrate
Indications: opioid analgesic (narcotic w/o opium) Containdications: previously exhibited hypersensitivity to hydrocodone or acetaminophen Medication Form: Tablet Dosage: Adult 1 to 2 500mg tablets q4h-q6h do not exceed 8 tablets in 24hrs Administration: oral Actions: inhibits prostaglandin synthetase Side effect: light headed, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting |
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Lexapro
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Medication Name: escitalopram oxalate
Indications: treatment of major depressive disorder Contraindications: monoamine oxidase inhibitors, hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram Medication Form: tablets and oral solution Dosage: 10 mg qd Administration: oral Actions: inhibits CNS neuronal reuptake of serotonin Side Effects: dose dependency, sexual dysfunction, migraine, heartburn, abdominal cramp, hot flushes |
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Vicodin
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Medication Name: Hydrocodone bitartrate
Indications: opioid analgesic (narcotic w/o opium) Containdications: previously exhibited hypersensitivity to hydrocodone or acetaminophen Medication Form: Tablet Dosage: Adult 1 to 2 500mg tablets q4h-q6h do not exceed 8 tablets in 24hrs Administration: oral Actions: inhibits prostaglandin synthetase Side effect: light headed, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting |
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Xanax
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Medication Name: alprazolam
Indications: management of anxiety disorder, panic disorder Contraindictions: sensitivity to benzodiazepines, acute narrow angle glaucoma, Ketaconazole, itraconazole Medication Form: Tablets Dosage: 4mg/day divided in 3-4 doses Administration: oral Actions: depress CNS, mild impairment of task performance to hypnosis Side effects: drowsy, light headed, depression, headache, dry-mouth |
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Adderall
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Medication Name: Adderall CII
Indications: Stablaize children with a behavioral syndrome ADHD or Narcolepsy Contraindications: arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, hyper tension, hyper thryroidism, history of drug abuse, MAOI Medication Form: tablets Dosage: Narcolepsy 5 to 60 mg/day divided, ADHD 2.5 to 5 mg/day Administration: oral Actions: CNS stimulant, elevate BP, weak bronchodilator Side effects: tachycardia, restlessness, dry mouth, Urticaria |
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Effexor
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Medication Name: Effexor XR (venlafaxinehydrochloride)
Indications: major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder Contraindications: concomitant use of MAOIs Medication Form: extended release capsules Dosage: single dose once a day w/ food Major Depressive 75 mg/day; Anxiety 75 mg/day- 225 mg/day; Social Anxiety 75-225 mg/day Administration: oral Actions: potent inhibitor of neuronal serotonin & norephinephrine reuptake Side effects: sexualdysfunctions, constipation, insomnia, hypertension |
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Zoloft
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Medication Name: Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride)
Indications: major depressice, OCD, panic disorder, Posttraumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), Premenstrual Dysphoric (PMDD), Social Anxiety Contraindications: concomitant MAOIs, Hypersensitivity to setraline, disulfiram Medication Form: Tablets and oral concentrate Dosage: MD/OCD 50 mg/day, PD/PTSD/SAD 25 mg/day, PMDD 50 mg/day Administration: oral Actions: inhibits CNS neuronal uptake of serotonin Side Effects: sexual dysfunction, impotence, chest pain, apetite increased |
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Paxil
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Medication Name: paroxetine hydrochloride
Indications: treatment for major depressive disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Contraindications: patients taking either monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or thioridazine is contraindicated Medication Form: Tablets or Oral Suspension Dosage: Major Depressive Disorder- 20 to 50 mg/day; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- 20 to 60 mg/day; Panic Disorder- 10 to 60 mg/day; Social Anxiety Disorder- 20 to 60 mg/day; Generalized Anxiety Disorder- 20 to 50 mg/day; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder- 20 to 50 mg/day Administration: Orally Actions: reduces the chemical imbalance in the brain Side Effects: Somnolence, Insomnia, Agitation, Tremor, Anxiety, Dizziness, Constipation, Nausea, Diarrhea, Dry mouth, Vomiting, Flatulence, Asthenia, abnormal (ejaculation, Sweating, Impotence) |
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Wellbutrin
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Medication Name: Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride)
Indications: aid to smoking cessation treatment Contraindications: seizure disorder, bupropion, bulimia, anorexia, alcoholics, MADIS Medication Form: Sustained Release Tablets Dosage: 300 mg/day, given as 150mg bid Administration: oral Actions: mediated by noradrenergic and/or dopaminergic mechanisms Side Effects: asthenia, fever, headache, vomiting, agitation, depression, irritability, urinary frequency |
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Bextra
REMOVED FROM THE US MARKET IN APRIL 2005 |
Medication Name: Valdecoxib
Indication: relief of the signs and symptom of osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthitis, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea Contraindications: should not be given to patients with allergic reactions to sulfonamides Medication Form: tablet Dosage: Osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis- 10 mg/day; Primary Dysmenorrhea- 20 mg/twice a day as needed Administration: orally Actions:nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties Side Effects: back pain, edema peripheral, influenza-like symptoms, injury accidental, dizziness, headache, myalgia, upper respiratory tract infection. |
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Neurontin
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Medication Name: Neurontin (Gabapentin)
Indications: management of postherpetic neuralgia & Epilepsy Contraindications: hypersensitivity to drug Medication Form: capsules, tablets, oral solution Dosage: 1/2 scored 600 or 800 mg tablet, throw away after several days; Epilepsy- 900 to 1800 mg/dau divided into 3 doses Administration: oral Actions: prevents allodynia, hyperalgesia Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, peripheraledema |
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Lipitor
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Medication Name: Lipitor (Atorvastatin Calcium)
Indications: prevent cardiovascular disease, Hypercholesterolemia Contraindications: liver disease, unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases, pregnancy and lactation Medication Form: tablets Dosage: Hypercholesterolemia- 10-20 mg/qd; Pedi- 10 17 y.o. 10 mg/day Administration: oral Actions: competitive inhibitor of HMG-COA reductase a precursor of sterols including cholesterol. Side Effects: constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, abdominal pain |
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Percocet
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Medication Name: Percocet (Oxycodone & Acetaminophen)
Indications: relief of moderate to mederately severe pain Contraindications: hypersensitivity to oxycodone or acetaminophen Medication Form: capsules and tablets Dosage: 1 capsule or tablet q6h prn Administration: oral Actions: analgesia and sedation Side Effects: light headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, prominent in ambulatory patients, lying down alleviates side effects. |
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Oxycodone
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Medication Name: Oxycontin (Oxycodone HCl) Schedule II, abuse liability similar to morphine
Indications: management of moderate to severe pain when around the clock analgesic is needed. NOT PRN Contraindications: opioids contraindications, respiratory depression acute or severe bronchial asthma or hypercarbia, paralytic ileus Medication Form: controlled release tablets Dosage:160 mg/q12h Administration: oral Actions: repiratory depression by direct action on brain stem Side Effects: respiratory depression, apnea, respiratory arrest. |
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Vioxx
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Medication Name: Vioxx (rofecoxib)
Indications: oxtearthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, migraine attacks Contraindications: asthma, urticaria, allergies to aspirin or NSAIDs Medication Form: Tablets and oral suspension Dosage: 12.5-50 mg Administration: oral Actions: anti-inflammatory analgesics, inhibits prostaglandin Side Effects: abdominal distension, angina pectoris, acid reflux |
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Valium
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Medication Name: Valium (diazepam)
Indications: management of anxiety disorders, short-term relief of anxiety symptoms Contraindications: acute narrow angle glaucoma, open angle glaucoma Medication Form: Injectable Dosage: 2mg to 20mg IM or IV Administration: Intramuscular, Intravenous Actions: Induces calming effects Side Effects: drowsiness, fatigue, ataxia, venous thrombosis, phlebitis at site of injection |
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Naproxen
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Medication Name: Naprosyn, Anaprox, (Naproxen)
Indications: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylitis, tendonitis Contraindications: asthma, urticarid, allergies to aspirin or NSAIDs, treatment if peri-operative pain in setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery Medication Form: delayed release tablets, tablets, sodium tablets, suspension Dosage: 250-500 mg bid Administration: oral Actions: inhibits prostaglandid synthesis, analgesic Side Effects: heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, stomatitis |
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Tramadol
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Medication Name: Ultran (Tramadol Hydrochloride)
Indications: management of moderate to moderately severe pain Contraindications: acute intovication w/ alcohol, hypnotics, narcotics, centrally acting analgesics, opiodids, or psychotropic drugs Medication Form: tablets Dosage: 200 mg/day Administration: oral Actions: centrally acting opioid analgesics, inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine Side Effects: psychic and physical dependence |
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Ambien
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Medication Name: Ambien (Zolpidem)
Indications: short term treatment of insomnia Contraindications: none known Medication Form: tablets Dosage: 10 mg immediately before bedtime Administration: oral Actions: hypnotic agent Side Effects: asthenia, ataxia, confusion, euphoria, insomnia, vertigo |
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Morphine
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Medication Name: Roxane, Roxanol (Morphine Sulfate)
Indications: relief of severe acute and severe chronic pain Contraindications: respiratory insufficiency or depression, severe CNS depression, bronchial asthma, cardiac arrhythmias Medication Form: Immediate release oral solution, and concentrate Dosage: 10 to 30mg qth or as directed by physician Administration: oral Actions: agonist, interacts w/ stereospecific and saturable binding sites & receptors in the brain and other tissues Side Effects: respiratory depression, circulatory depression, shock respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest |
