Pharm Tech Drug List 21

Vardenafil

BRAND - Levitra ; PHONETIC - \[*var-DEN-a-fil*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - PDE-5 Inhibitor ; IFU - Erectile Dysfunction ; QUICK FACTS - Do not take nitrates due to risk of hypertension ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -fil

Sildenafil

BRAND - Viagra ; PHONETIC - \[*sil-DEN-a-fil*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - PDE-5 Inhibitor ; IFU - Erectile Dysfunction ; QUICK FACTS - Do not take nitrates due to risk of hypertension ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -fil

Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone

BRAND - Gianvi, Yasmin, Yaz ; PHONETIC - \[*ETH-in-il-ESS-tra-dy-ol-and-dro-SPY-re-nown*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Monophasic Oral Contraceptive ; IFU - Oral Contraceptive ; QUICK FACTS - Many cause nausea, vomiting, mood changes, risk of thromboembolism ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Ethinyl Estradiol/Desogestrel

BRAND - Kariva ; PHONETIC - \[*EH-thih-nill-ess-tra-DYE-ole-and-des-oh-JESS-trel*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Monophasic Oral Contraceptive ; IFU - Oral Contraceptive ; QUICK FACTS - Many cause nausea, vomiting, mood changes, risk of thromboembolism ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone/Ferrous Fumarate

BRAND - Loestrin 24 Fe ; PHONETIC - \[*ETH-in-il-es-tra-DYE-ole, nor-eth-IN-drone & FER-uhs-FYOO-mar-rate*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Monophasic Oral Contraceptive ; IFU - Oral Contraceptive ; QUICK FACTS - Many cause nausea, vomiting, mood changes, risk of thromboembolism ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel

BRAND - NuvaRing ; PHONETIC - \[*ETH-in-il-es-tra-DYE-ole-and-et-oh-noe-JES-trel*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Estrogen/Progestin ; IFU - Vaginal Contraceptive ; QUICK FACTS - Many cause nausea, vomiting, mood changes, risk of thromboembolism, keep refrigerated, NuvaRing can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 months once dispersed ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate

BRAND - Tri-Sprintec ; PHONETIC - \[*ETH-i-nil-ES-tra-DYE-ol-and-nor-JES-ti-mate*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Triphasic Oral Contraceptive ; IFU - Oral Contraceptive ; QUICK FACTS - N/A ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Testosterone (Topical)

BRAND - AndroGel ; PHONETIC - \[*tes-TOS-ter-one*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Androgen ; IFU - Hypogonadism ; QUICK FACTS - CIII ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Conjugated Estrogens

BRAND - Premarin ; PHONETIC - \[*KON-joo-gay-ted-ES-troe-jenz*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Estrogen ; IFU - Vasomotor Symptoms ; QUICK FACTS - N/A ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Progesterone

BRAND - Prometrium ; PHONETIC - \[*proe-JESS-te-rone*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Progestin ; IFU - Amenorrhea ; QUICK FACTS - N/A ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Estradiol

BRAND - Vagifem ; PHONETIC - \[*ess-tra-DYE-ole*\] ; CLASSIFICATION - Estrogen ; IFU - Vulvovaginal Atrophy ; QUICK FACTS - N/A ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Which drugs are PDE-5 Inhibitors and for Erectile Dusfunction?

Vardenafil, Sildenafil

Why should you not take nitrates with PDE-5 Inhibitors?

They may increase the risk of hypertension

Which drugs are Monophasic Oral Contraceptives?

Ethinyl Estradiol/Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol/Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone/Ferrous Fumarate

Which drug is a vaginal contraceptive?

Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel (NuvaRing)

Which drug is a Triphasic Oral Contraceptive?

Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate

Which drugs are classified as Estrogen?

Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel, Conjugated Estrogens, Estradiol

What does Testosterone treat?

Hypogonadism (decreased functionality of hormones)

What does Progesterone treat?

Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)

What does Estradiol treat?

Vulvovaginal Atrophy

What are common possible symptoms of contraceptives?

Nausea, vomiting, mood changes, risk of thromboembolism

What is a difference between a vaginal and oral contraceptive?

Vaginal must be kept refrigerated; NuvaRing can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 months once dispersed

What does Conjugated Estrogens treat?

Vasomotor Symptoms (hot flashes/flushes, mainly for women with menopause)