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KEFLEX
CEPHALEXIN
BACTROBAN
MUPIROCIN
PRINIVIL
LISINOPRIL
ALTACE
RAMIPRIL
PLENDIL
FELODIPINE
PROCARDIA
NIFEDIPINE
TUSSIONEX
HYDROCODONE POLISTIREX, CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX
CODEPREX
CODEINE POLISTIREX, CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX
DILUADID
HYDROMORPHONE
LEVO-DROMORAN
LEVORPHANOL
DEMEROL
MEPERIDINE
METHADOSE
METHADONE

Analgesic= Q4H
Heroine Addiction= once daily
MSIR
MORPHINE SULFATE

Q4H
OXYCONTIN/OXY IR
OXYCODONE

Oxycontin=Q12H
Oxy IR=Q4H
PERCODAN
OXYCODONE, ASPIRIN
PERCOCET
OXYCODONE, APAP
COMBUNOX
OXYCODONE, IBUPROFEN
OPANA ER
OXYMORPHONE

Opana=Q4H
Opana ER=Q12H

Take on empty stomach. Food may cause elevated blood levels
DURAGESIC/ACTIQ/FENTORA
FENTANYL

Transdermal/
Transmucosal/
Buccal Tablet
TALWIN NX
PENTAZOCINE, NALOXONE

Naloxone only added to stop abuse of the drug. It is not effective oral, only if injected
TALACEN
PENTAZOCINE, APAP
DARVON
PROPOXYPHENE HCL
DARVON N
PROPOXYPHENE NAPSYLATE
DARVOCET N/DARVOCET A 500
PROPOXYPHENE NAPSYLATE, APAP

N 50,100= 50/325mg, 100/650mg
A 500= 100mg/500mg
ULTRAM
TRAMADOL
ULTRACET
TRAMADOL, APAP
MEBARAL
MEPHOBARBITAL
DILANTIN
PHENYTOIN
PEGANONE
ETHOTOIN
CEREBYX
FOSPHENYTOIN
ZARONTIN
ETHOSUXIMIDE
CELONTIN
METHSUXIMIDE
ZONEGRAN
ZONISAMIDE
TEGRETOL/CARBATROL/EPITOL
CARBAMAZEPINE
TRILEPTAL
OXCARBAZEPINE
FELBATOL
FELBAMATE
NEURONTIN
GABAPENTIN
LYRICA
PREGABALIN
LAMICTAL
LAMOTRIGINE
KEPPRA
LEVETIRACETAM
MYSOLINE
PRIMIDONE
GABITRIL
TIAGABINE
TOPAMAX
TOPIRAMATE
DEPAKOTE
DIVALPROEX SODIUM
ANAFRANIL
CLOMIPRAMINE
SINEQUAN
DOXEPIN
NORPRAMIN
DESIPRAMINE
TOFRANIL
IMIPRAMINE
PAMELOR
NORTRIPTYLINE
PROZAC
FLUOXETINE
PAXIL
PAROXETINE HCL
PEXEVA
PAROXETINE MESYLATE
ZOLOFT
SERTRALINE
LUVOX CR
FLUVOXAMINE
CELEXA
CITALOPRAM
LEXAPRO
ESCITALOPRAM
SARAFEM
FLUOXETINE
YAZ
DROSPIRENONE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
EFFEXOR
VENLAFAXINE
CYMBALTA
DULOXETINE
MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS
OPIOID ANALGESICS
TRAMADOL
ANTICONVULSANTS
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
ANTIHISTAMINES
BENZODIAZEPINES
HYPNOTICS
SK MUSCLE RELAXANTS
FINISH ALL MEDICATION
ANTIBIOTICS
ANTIFUNGALS
ANTIVIRALS
TAKE ON EMPTY STOMACH 1 HR BEFORE OR 2 HRS AFTER A MEAL
PCN/AMPICILLIN
TETRACYCLINE
AZITHROMYCIN
CAPTOPRIL
MOEXIPRIL
SUCRALFATE
BISPHOSPHONATES
HIV DRUGS (SELECTED)
ZAFIRLUKAST
DO NOT TAKE DAIRY PRODUCTS, ANTACIDS, OR IRON WITHIN 1 HR
TETRACYCLINE
DOXYCYCLINE
CIPRO
CEFDINIR
AZITHROMYCIN
SUCRALFATE
TAKE WITH PLENTY OF WATER
SULFONAMIDES
PHENAZOPYRIDINE/AZO
BISPHOSPHONATES
NSAIDS
POTASSIUM
BENZONATATE
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
MAY CAUSE DICOLORATION OF URINE OR FECES
IRON PREPARATIONS
PHENAZOPYRIDINE/AZO
NITROFURANTOIN
CEFDINIR
RIFAMPIN
RIFAPENTINE
DRINK A FULL GLASS OF ORANGE JUICE OR EAT A BANANA DAILY
LOOP DIURETICS
THIAZIDE DIURETICS
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL
METRONIDAZOLE
SULFONYLUREAS
NSAIDS
ORAL CORTICOSTERIODS
PHENYTOIN
TAKE WITH FOOD
NSAIDS
ORAL CORTICOSTERIODS
POTASSIUM
TAMIFLU
NITROFURANTOIN
ITRACONAZOLE
POSACONAZOLE
KETOCONAZOLE
GRISEOFULVIN
HIV DRUGS (SELECTED)
AVOID PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT
TETRACYCLINE
DOXYCYCLINE
SULFONAMIDES
FLUOROQUINOLONES
ANTIFUNGALS
NSAIDS (SELECTED)
DIURETICS
SPIRONOLACTONE
PROMETHAZINE
ISOTRETINOIN
SULFONYLUREAS
METHOTREXATE
AMIODARONE
CARBAMAZEPINE
SHAKE WELL AND KEEP IN REFRIGERATOR
RECONSTITUTED ANTIBIOTICS
MS CONTIN
MORPHINE SULFATE

ER CAPSULE= Q12H

Capsule can be opened and put on non-chewable food.

Avoid ALL alcohol because of risk of dose dumping
KADIAN
MORPHINE SULFATE

ER CAPSULE= Q12H

Capsule can be opened and put on non-chewable food.

Avoid ALL alcohol because of risk of dose dumping
AVINZA
MORPHINE SULFATE

Once daily
TRAMADOL- Warning
MAY CAUSE SEIZURES

Lower risk by titrating dose

MAX 24 Dose=400mg (ULTRAM)
300mg (ULTRAM ER)
OPIOIDS- Warning
CONSTIPATION

LEAST: Codeine, Meperidine, Hydromorphone, Methadone

MOST: Oxymorphone, Morphine, Oxycodone
RELISTORE
METHYLNALTREXONE

-Treats constipation due to opioid use.
-Blocks opioid receptors in intestine.
-Methyl group prevents CNS activity.

DOSAGE= SUB-Q injection QOD
PARTIAL SEIZURE
-One hemisphere

-Consciousness may or may not be affected
GENERALIZED SEIZURE
-Both hemispheres

-Consciousness affectec

*Tonic-Clonic= Full blown
*Absence= Short duration
Why anticonvulsants shouldn't be suddenly discontinued?
STATUS EPILEPTICUS= Continuous tonig-clonic seizures without ever returning to consciousness
DRUGS-- Partial Seizures
SULFONAMIDES
OXCARBAZEPINE
GABAPENTIN
PREGABALIN
TIAGABINE
DRUGS-- Generalized Seizures
HYDANTOINS
SUCCINIMIDES (absence)
PRIMIDONE
DRUGS-- Partial & Generalized
BARBITURATES
CARBAMAZEPINE
FELBAMATE
LAMOTRIGINE
LEVETIRACETAM
TOPIRAMATE
DIVALPROEX SODIUM
Anticonvulsants that decrease effectiveness of contraceptives and why?
They induce liver enzymes which increase metabolism and decrease the serum level of the BC.

BARBITURATES
HYDANTOINS (tonic-clonic)
CARBAMAZEPINE
OXCARBAZEPINE
PRIMIDONE
TOPIRAMATE
SULFONAMIDES- Adverse Effect
OLIGOHYDROSIS= Decreased sweating; can lead to hyperthermia
CARBAMAZEPINE-
Black Box Warning
AGRANULOCYTOSIS= Decreased WBC
CARBAMAZEPINE- Indications
1) Partial/Generalized seizure
2) Trigenial Neuralgia
3) Manic Episodes (Bipolar)
OXCARBAZEPINE- Allergy
30% of patients that are allergic to Carbamazepine are allergic to Oxcarbazepine.
FELBAMATE- Black Box Warning
1) AGGRANULOCYTOSIS
2) LIVER FAILURE

*Always used as a last resort; patients must sign an informed consent
GABAPENTIN- Other Indication
PHN (Postherpatic Neuralgia)= Persistant pain in the area of shingles that exist after blisters heal
PREGABALIN-
3 Other Indications
1) Fibromyalgia

2) PHN Pain (Postherpatic Neuralgia)

3) DPN Pain (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy)
LAMOTRIGINE-
Black Box Warning & Main Use
-May cause rashes than are permenantly disfiguring.

-Bipolar Disorder: for both manic and depressive episodes
LEVETIRACETAM- S.A.L.A.D. Drug
KALETRA= Lopinavir & Ritonavir

*Both ingredients are protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV.
*They inhibit the enzyme needed for HIV to replicate.
PRIMIDONE- Contraindication
Patients allergic to phenobarbital because it is the metabolite of primidone.
TOPIRAMATE-
Other Indication & Side Effect
-Migraine Prophylaxis

-OLIGOHYDROSIS= decreased sweating
DIVALPROEX SODIUM-
Black Box Warning
1) HEPATOTOXICITY
2) PANCREATITIS
3) TERATOGENIC EFFECTS
*Teratogen- birth defects
DIVALPROEX SODIUM-
2 Other Indications
1) Manic Episodes
2) Migraine Prophylaxis
CLOMIPRAMINE-
Indication & Adverse Effect
-OCD; not for depression

-5% have orgasm when yawning
PAROXETINE- 2 Salt Forms
PEXEVA= mesylate

PAXIL= HCl
SARAFEM=
=FLUOXETINE

-Indicated for PMDD
4 Drugs Indicated for PMDD
1) SARAFEM
2) YAZ
3) PAXIL
4) ZOLOFT
FLUVOXAMINE- Indication
OCD (only)
CITALOPRAM vs ESCITALOPRAM
CELEXA= Racemic mix

LEXAPRO= only S (active) isomer
EFFEXOR vs PRISTIQ
PRISTIQ (desvenlafaxine)= the active metabolite of EFFEXOR (venlafaxine)
DULOXETINE-
2 Other Indications
1) FIBROMYALGIA
2) DPN (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy)
BUPROPION-
2 Other Indications & 2 Dosage
1) Seasonal Affective Disorder

2) Increased libido in women (off label indication)

-SR= BID
-XL= once daily
NEFAZODONE- Black Box Warning
Life threatening hepatic failure
TRAZADONE- Main Indication
INSOMNIA
2 Types of Anti-Psychotics
1) CONVENTIONAL= typical

2) NOVEL= atypical (newer)
RISPERIDONE-
Special Indication
Only antipsychotic also indicated for autism.
PALPERIDONE
-ER Tablet

-The active metabolite of risperidone.
CLOZAPINE- Black Box Warning
AGGRANULOCYTOSIS

*Never used as a first method of treatment.
ARIPIPRAZOLE-
Special Indication
Only antipsychotic also indicated for depression.
ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS:
3 Adverse Effects
1) Weight gain
2) Increased risk of diabetes
3) Increased risk of hyperlipidemia
ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS:
High/Low risk of side effects
CLOZARIL (Highest)
ZYPREXA
RISPERDAL
INVEGA
ABILIFY
GEODON (Lowest)
ANTIHISTAMINES-
1st vs 2nd Generation
1st= Bind to central and peripheral H-1 receptors; most drowsiness

2nd= selective to peripheral H-1 receptors; less drowsiness
ANTIHISTAMINES-
2 Indications
1)Allergic Rhinitis
2)Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

*PRURITIS= itching
ZYRTEC
CETIRIZINE; the active metabolite of hyroxyzine
XYZAL
LEVOCETIRIZINE; the levo (R) isomer of cetirizine
Redi-Tabs=
CLARITIN & CLARINEX

*Freeze-Dried Wafers
Anxiolytic=
=Clinical term for an agent that reduces anxiety
NIRAVAM- Indication
PANIC ATTACKS

*Alprazolam--oral disentigrating
KLONOPIN WAFERS- Indication
PANIC ATTACKS

*Clonazepam--oral disentigrating
4 Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
1) AMBIEN
2) SONATA
3) LUNESTA
4) ROZEREM
AMBIEN-
Generic
Class
Onset & DOA
ZOLPIDEM
-Imidazopyridine
-30 min./8 hours
SONATA-
Generic
Class
Onset & DOA
ZALEPLON
-Pyrazolopyrimidine
-15 min./4 hours
LUNESTA-
Generic
Class
Onset & DOA
ESZOPICLONE
-Cyclopyrrolone
-1 hour/8 hours
ROZEREM-
Generic
Class
Onset & DOA
RAMELTEON
-Melatonin Receptor Agonist
-30 min./8 hours
AMBIEN CR- Drug Release
Some of drug released initially and the rest after 3 hours.
Long Term Use of Hypnotics?
LUNESTA= FDA approved for up to 6 months

ROZEREM= also for long term
2 Adverse Effects of Hypnotics
-Bitter aftertaste= LUNESTA

-Somnambulism= AMBIEN, SONATA, AND BENZODIAZEPINES
Directions for use of Hypnotics?
Take on empty stomach

*Food delays absorption and onset, which can lead to a hangover in the morning
Fungal Infection of the Nail=
=onychomycosis/tinea unguium

*PENLAC (ciclopirox)--
Paint on infected nail at bedtime, painting over existing for 7 days; then remove and reapply.
(Only 12% show improvement)
2 "AZOLE" Antifungals
1) Tirazoles
2) Imidazoles (ketoconazole)
DIFLUCAN- Indications
CANDIDIASIS:
-oral (thrush)
-esophageal (throat infection)
-vaginal (yeast infection)
-albicans (genital)
VALTREX- Indications
HERPES:
-zoster (shingles)
-vaginalis (genital herpes)
-simplex (cold sores)
Treatments for Cold Sores
FAMVIR= one dose of 1500mg

VALTREX= 2g BID for one day

*Have to take within an hour of getting the cold sore.
Antiviral Allergy?
VALTREX(valacyclovir) is converted to ZOVIRAX(acyclovir); Patients allergic to Zovirax avoid Valtrex also
PENICILLIN Auxillary Label
PCN and AMPICILLIN should be taken on an empty stomach.

*AMOXICILLIN is the only penicillin that is not affected by food.
AZITHROMYCIN- Classification
AZALIDE= a subclass of macrolides
AZITHROMYCIN- Dosages
-Tablets= with or w/out food
-Suspension= with or w/out

-ZMAX (ER microsphere suspension)= on empty stomach

**2g single-dose bottle
**Mix with 60mL water and take w/in 12 hr of mixing.
ACE Inhibitors to be taken on empty stomach?
CAPOTEN= captopril

UNIVASC= moexipril
Osteoporosis=
A decrease in bone density, caused by bone resorption.
Bone Resorption=
A process by which osteoclasts break down bone and release the minerals, resulting in a transfer of calcium from bone fluid to the blood.
Bisphosphonates=
A class of drugs that inhibit osteoclast action and the resorption of bone.
MOA- Bisphosphonates=
Attach to bone tissue, and are "ingested" by osteoclasts, the bone cell that breaks down bone tissue.
Osteoblasts vs Osteoclasts
Osteoblasts- Reform bone material (Function decreases with age)

Osteoclasts- Cause bone resorption (Age has no affect)
Directions for use of Bisphosphonates:
-Take in the morning, 30 min. before a meal (empty stomach)

-Take with a full glass of water (ONLY water)

-Remain upright for 30 min. after taking to avoid irritation to esophagus
REMERON
MIRTAZAPINE
BUPROPION
WELLBUTRIN
TRAZODONE
DESYREL
THORAZINE
CHLORPROMAZINE
COMPAZINE
PROCHLORPERAZINE
HALDOL
HALOPERIDOL
RISPERDAL
RISPERIDONE
INVEGA
PALIPERIDONE
ZYPREXA
OLANZAPINE
CLOZARIL
CLOZAPINE
SEROQUEL
QUETIAPINE
GEODON
ZIPRASIDONE
ABILIFY
ARIPIPRAZOLE
TABIST
CLEMASTINE
HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE
VISTARIL
ASTELIN
AZLASTINE
ZYRTEC
CETIRIZINE
XYZAL
LEVOCETIRIZINE
CLARINEX
DESLORATADINE
TRANXENE
CLORAZEPATE
VALIUM
DIAZEPAM
ATIVAN
LORAZEPAM
SERAX
OXAZEPAM
LIBRIUM
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
DALMANE
FLURAZEPAM
RESTORIL
TEMAZEPAM
HALCION
TRIAZOLAM
PROSOM
ESTAZOLAM
AMBIEN
ZOLPIDEM
SONATA
ZALEPLON
LUNESTA
ESZOPICLONE
ROZEREM
RAMELTEON
SOMA
CARISOPRODOL
PARAFON FORTE DSC
CHLORZOXAZONE
SKELAXIN
METAXALONE
ROBAXIN
METHOCARBAMOL
ZANAFLEX
TIZANIDINE
LIORESAL
BACLOFEN
DIFLUCAN
FLUCONAZOLE
SPORANOX
ITRACONAZOLE
VFEND
VORICONAZOLE
NOXAFIL
POSACONAZOLE
NIZORAL
KETOCONAZOLE
GRIFULVIN V
GRISEOFLVIN
LAMISIL
TERBINAFINE
TINACTIN
TOLNAFTATE
LOTRIMIN AF
CLOTRIMAZOLE
LOTRIMIN ULTRA/MENTAX
BUTENAFINE
SPECTAZOLE
ECONAZOLE
ERTACZO
SERTACONAZOLE
LOPROL
CICLOPIROX
ZOVIRAX
ACYCLOVIR
FAMVIR
FAMCICLOVIR
VALTREX
VALACYCLOVIR
SUMYCIN
TETRACYCLINE
DIDRONEL
ETIDRONATE
FOSAMAX
ALENDRONATE
SKELID
TILUDRONATE
ACTONEL
RISEDRONATE
BONIVA
IBANDRONATE
CRIXIVAN
INDINAVIR
SUSTIVA
EFAVIRENZE
VIDEX
DIDANOSINE
ACCOLATE
ZAFIRLUKAST
DORYX/PERIOSTAT/VIBRATABS
DOXYCYCLINE
OMNICEF
CEFDINIR
BACTRIM/SEPTRA
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE & TRIMETHOPRIM
PYRIDIUM
PHENAZOPYRIDINE
TESSALON
BENZONATATE
CYTOXAN
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
HEMOCYTE
FERROUS FUMARATE
FERGON
FERROUS GLUCONATE
FEOSOL
FERROUS SULFATE
MACRODANTIN/MACROBID
NITROFURANTOIN
RIFADIN/RIMACTANE
RIFAMPIN
PRIFTIN
RIFAPENTINE
BUMEX
BUMETANIDE
DEMADEX
TORSEMIDE
EDECRIN
ETHACRYNIC ACID
MICROZIDE
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
ZAROXOLYN
METOLAZONE
ENDURON
METHYCLOTHIAZIDE
FLAGYL
METRONIDAZOLE
DIABINESE
CHLORPROPAMIDE
GLUCOTORL
GLIPIZIDE
MICRONASE/DIABETA/GLYNASE
GLYBURIDE
AMARYL
GLIMEPIRIDE
DECADRON
DEXAMETHASONE
MEDROL
METHYLPREDNISOLONE
DELTASONE
PREDNISONE
CORTEF
HYDROCORTISONE
TAMIFLU
OSELTAMIVIR
NORVIR
RITONAVIR
VIRACEPT
NELFINAVIR
PREZISTA
DARUNAVIR
INVIRASE
SAQUINAVIR
REYATAZ
ATAZANAVIR
NOROXIN
NORFLOXACIN
FLOXIN
OFLOXACIN
LEVAQUIN
LEVOFLOXACIN
MAXAQUIN
LOMEFLOXACIN
AVELOX
MOXIFLOXACIN
FACTIVE
GEMIFLOXACIN
ALDACTON
SPIRONOLACTONE
ACCUTANE
ISOTRETINOIN
RHEUMATREX
METHOTREXATE
CORDARONE/PACERONE
AMIODARONE
SULFISOXAZOLE
GANTRISIN
TROVAFLOXACIN
TROVAN
GATIFLOXACIN
TEQUIN
CHLORTHALIDONE
HYGROTON
HYDROCHLORATHIAZIDE
HYDRODIURIL AND MICROZIDE
INDAPAMIDE
LOZOL
LORACARBEF
LORBID
Na POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE
KAYEXALATE AND SPS KAYEXALATE
DISULFIRAM
ANTABUSE
GYLUBURIDE
MICRONASE
DIABETA
GYLNASE PRESS TAB
ACETOHEXAMIDE
DYMELOR
ACETAZOLAMIDE
DIAMOX
ROSIGLITAZONE
AVANDIA
PRIOGLITAZONE
ACTOS
GLUCOPHAGE
METFORMIN
GLUCOVANCE
GLYBURIDE/METFORMIN
ZANAMIVIR
RELENZA
SAQUINAVIR
FORTOVASE
TENOFOVIR
VIREAD
DELAVIRDINE
RESCRIPTOR
SULFISOXAZOLE
GANTRISIN
TROVAFLOXACIN
TROVAN
GATIFLOXACIN
TEQUIN
CHLORTHALIDONE
HYGROTON
HYDROCHLORATHIAZIDE
HYDRODIURIL AND MICROZIDE
INDAPAMIDE
LOZOL
LORACARBEF
LORBID
Na POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE
KAYEXALATE AND SPS KAYEXALATE
DISULFIRAM
ANTABUSE
GYLUBURIDE
MICRONASE
DIABETA
GYLNASE PRESS TAB
5 SULFONYLUREAS
ACETOHEXAMIDE (DYMELOR)
CYCLOPROPAMIDE (DIABINESE)
GLIPIZIDE (GLUCOTROL)
GLIMEPIRIDE (AMARYL)
GLYBURIDE (MICRONASE)
2 THIAZOLIDINEDIONES
ROSIGLITAZONE (AVANDIA)
PIOGLITAZONE (ACTOS)
1 BIGUANIDES
METFORMIN
(GLUCOPHAGE, FORTAMET)
2 MEGLITINIDES
NATEGLINIDE (STARLIX)
REPAGLINIDE (PRANDIN)
2 ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORS
ACARBOSE (PRECOSE)
MIGLITOL (GLYSET)
1 DPP-4 INHIBITOR
SITAGLIPTIN (JANUVIA)
+ METORMIN (JANUMET)
1 INCRETIN MIMETIC
EXENATIDE (BYETTA)
ROSIGLITAZONE/GLIMEPIRIDE
AVANDARYL
METFORMIN/GLIPIZIDE
METAGLIP
ROSIGLITAZONE/METFORMIN
AVANDAMET
METFORMIN/PIOGLITAZONE
ACTOPLUS MET
PIOGLITAZONE/GLIMEPIRIDE
DUETACT