Top 200 Rx #11-20

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PLAVIX

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Clopidogrel

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ZOCOR

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Simvastatin

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HYDRODIURIL
MICROZIDE
ESIDRIX

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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NORVASC

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Amlodipine besylate

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ZITHROMAX

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Azithromycin

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COUMADIN

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Warfarin

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LASIX

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Furosemide

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SYNTHROID
LEVOTHROID
LEVOXYL

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Levothyroxine

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ADVAIR DISKUS

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Fluticasone / Salmeterol

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ADVAIR
(Dosage)

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Diskus: 60 blisters
100mcg/50mcg
250mcg/50mcg
500mcg/50mcg

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ADVAIR
(FDA Indication)

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-Long-term maintenance Tx of asthma
-1 inhalation twice daily

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ADVAIR
(CIs, Precautions)

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-Caution in Pts transferred from systemic corticosteroids to Advair (deaths), CV disorder, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes
-Oral fungal infection

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ADVAIR
(Adverse Effects)

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-Mild to moderate in severity
Include: URTI, Pharyngitis, Headache, Nausea/vomiting, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Cough, RASH, ANGIOEDEMA

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ADVAIR
(Pt consult)

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-Avoid contact with eyes
- Skip missed dose
- Not for immediate relief
-Proper use of Diskus

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SYNTHROID
(Dosage)

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Tablet (mcg): 25, 50, 75, 88, 100, 112, 125, 137, 150, 175, 200, 300
Inj: 200mcg, 500mcg

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SYNTHROID
(FDA Indication)

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Replacement Tx for reduced or absent thyroid function of any etiology

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SYNTHROID
(CIs, Precautions)

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-Contraindicated in Pt with acute MI
-Use with caution in nursing mothers, Pt with CV disorders, hypopituitarism, diabetes, Pts taking oral anticoagulants

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SYNTHROID
(Adverse Effects)

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-Overdosage can result in hypermetabolic states
-Fever, Hypoglycemia, Heart failure, Fluid loss, Tachycardia, Anxiety, Insomnia

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SYNTHROID
(Pt consult)

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-Do not discontinue therapy w/o first consulting physician
-Notify physician if signs of hyperthyroidism (overdose) occurs
-Hair loss in children (rare)
-Store in cool, dry place away from sunlight and children
-Skip missed dose, do not double doses

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ZITHROMAX
(dosage forms)

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Tab: 250mg unit -dose Z-Pac 500mg unit-dose in Tri-Pak
Packets: 1g following reconst.
Susp: 300mg (100mg/5mL)
600, 900, 1200g (200mg/5mL)
Powder for Inj: 500mg vials

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ZITHROMAX
(FDA Indications)

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*Antibiotic/Macrolide
-Mild to moderate infections of the lower & upper resp. tract & skin
-Tx of mild to moderate acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD
-Tx of genital ulcer disease
-Tx of urethritis & cervicitis
-Tx of acute otitis media
-Tx of pharyngitis/tonsilitis
-Tx of community-acquired pneumonia
-Tx of pelvic inflammatory disease

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ZITHROMAX
(drug interactions)

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-Antacids slow absorption
-Food slows absorption

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ZITHROMAX
(contraindications)

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-Pts with history of hypersensitivity to macrolides
*Use caution in pts with impaired hepatic function
*Do not use for complicated pneumonia or gonorrhea or syphilis

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ZITHROMAX
(adverse effects)

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DIARRHEA
Nausea/Vomiting
Abdominal pain

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ZITHROMAX
(Pt consult)

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-May be taken w/o regard to meals
*Do not take antacids w/in 1hr of administration
-Store in cool/dry place away from sunlight & children
-Report severe or persistant diarrhea to physician
-Shake susp well before each dose

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LASIX
(dosage forms)

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Tablet: 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Oral Soln: 10mg/mL
Inj: 10mg/mL

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LASIX
(FDA Indications)

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*Diuretic
-Tx of edema-assoc CHF, cirrhosis of liver & renal disease
-Tx of hypertension
-Acute pulmonary edema (IV)

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LASIX
(drug interactions)

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-Auditory toxicity increases when used w/ cisplatin or AMINOGLYCOSIDES

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LASIX
(Cotraindications)

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-In pts w/ anuria
-Use caution in pts w/ hepatic coma, severe electrolyte depletion, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, cirrhosis, gout, diabetes & pts taking corticosteroids or ACTH

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LASIX
(adverse effects)

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Dizziness
Orthostatic hypotension
Dry mouth
HEARING LOSS
Nausea/Vomiting
WEAKNESS
MUSCLE CRAMPS
Paresthesia
ANEMIA
Photosensitivity
Purpura
Rash
Hyperglycemia

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LASIX
(pt consult)

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-May take w/ food or milk to avoid GI upset
-Timing of dose important
-Avoid overexposure to sunlight
*Do not take non-Rx cough or cold meds, antacids, laxatives or antidiarrheals w/o consulting
-May cause orthostatic hypotension
-Store in cool/dry place away from sunlight & children
-If dose missed, take ASAP; do not double doses

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COUMADIN
(dosage forms)

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Tablets: 9 doses
1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg
Injection: 50mg vial
Powder for inj: 2mg

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COUMADIN
(indications)

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- prophylaxis & Tx of pulmonary embolism
- arterial fibrillation w/ embolizaion

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COUMADIN
(adverse effects)

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unusual/unexpected BLEEDING, alopecia, dermititis, FEVER, neusea, diarrhea, abdominal cramping

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COUMADIN
(pt. consult)

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- Do not exceed Rx dose
- Avoid alcohol
- Cool/dry place away from sunlight & children
- Do not double doses

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NORVASC
(dosage forms)

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Tablets: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

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NORVASC
(indications)

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Hypertension

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NORVASC
(adverse effects)

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Edema, flushing, headache, fatigue, addominal pain

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NORVASC
(pt. consult)

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- store in cool/dry place away from sunlight/children
- Do not take OTC cold/cough meds
- stay on schedule

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HydroDiuril
(dosage forms)

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Tablets: 25mg, 50mg
Capsules: 12.5mg

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HydroDiuril
(indications)

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- Adjunctive therapy in EDEMA assoc w/ CHF, hepatic cirrhosis, corticosteroid & estrogen Tx
- hypertension

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HydroDiuril
(adverse effects)

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Dry mouth, MUSCLE CRAMPS, nausea, vomiting, anemia, WEAKNESS, dizziness

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HydroDiuril
(pt. consult)

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- Timing of dose is important, usually early AM
-Avoid excessive sun exposure
- Store in cool/dry place away from sunlight/children

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ZOCOR
(dosage forms)

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Tablets: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

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ZOCOR
(indications)

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- Adjunct to diet for the reduction of elevated total & LDL cholesterol & increase HDL

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ZOCOR
(adverse effects)

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constipation, MUSCLE PAIN, dyspepsia

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ZOCOR
(pt. consult)

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- contact physician if symptoms of myopathy occur
- closely follow Rx diet
- Photosensitivity
- DO NOT become pregnant
- Limit alcohol
- Store in cool/dry place away form sunlight/children
- Avoid grapefruit juice

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PLAVIX
(dosage forms)

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Tablets: 75mg

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PLAVIX
(indications)

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- Reduction of athersclerotic events
- Anti-platelet

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PLAVIX
(contraindications)

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- peptic ulcer
- intracranial hemorrhage

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PLAVIX
(adverse effects)

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URT infection, chest pain, HA, flu-like symptoms, arthralgia, dizziness, back pain

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PLAVIX
(pt. consult)

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- Taken w/o regard to meals
- Tell Dr.s about Tx before elective surgery
- Do not exceed Rx dosage
- store in cool/dry place away from sunlight/children
- Do not double doses