PT counseling skills

Duragesic (Fentanyl)

chronic pain

q 72h

do not cut, hold 10-20 sec, fold and flush

hypotension, constipation, hypoventilation

PCP if difficulting breathing and fever

Niaspan (Niacin)

antihyperlipidemic

take at bedtime w/ snack

Flushing, ASA, no alc, no other OTC

PCP if muscle pain or fever

flushing, itching normal

Paxil (Paroxetine)

Antidepressant (ocd)

take in morning

avoid alc, 2 weeks

drowziness, N, fatigue, headache

PCP if swelling

Ozempic (Semaglutide)

Antidiabetic

sub q weekly,c 5 days

NVD

PCP: lumps, hoarseness, trouble swallowing

Jardiance (Empagliflozin)

Antidiabetic

tk in morning, follow diet, A1C

increased urination, UTI, yeast infections

PCP ketoacidosis (NV, abdominal pain)

Lidoderm (Lidocaine)

topical analgesic

12 hours in 24hours, can cut, wash hands

no heat

redness, bruising, pimples

Topamax (Topiramate)

anti-epileptic

Stay well hydrated, w/wo food

drowziness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating

PCP blurred vision or eye pain

Prozac (Fluoxetine)

antidepressant

avoid alc, 2 weeks, do not discountinue

fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, drowziness

PCP if rash or hives

what is needed to transfer Rx

1. Name of patient – address, DOB

2. Name of medication being transferred – Directions,
   quantity, DAW codes

3. doctor’s information – MD’s name (correct spelling) MD’s
   DEA/NPI#, office #

4. Original Rx#

5. Date of issue – Original date written

6. When was the Rx 1st filled

7. Original # of refills

8. How many refills remain (when transferring the Rx today) -
   “1+___”

9. Name of pharmacy you are transferring from – address,
   phone #, DEA#, name of RPh/Pharmacy intern

10. Rx Transfer date