Pharmacology Drug Q1, pharm tech ver.

_{amoxicillin (generic name)}

Amoxil, -cillin, penicillin antibiotic, bacterial infection, reconstituted

penicillin V potassium (generic name)

Pen - Vee K, -cillin, penicillin antibiotic, bacterial infection, reconstituted

Moxifloxacin (Oral) (generic name)

Avelox, -floxacin, fluoroquinolones, bacterial infection, black box warning for tendon rupture

ciprofloxacin (generic name)

cipro, cipro XR, -floxacin, fluoroquinolones, bacterial infection, black box warning for tendon rupture, do not crush Cipro XR

levofloxacin (generic name)

levaquin, -floxacin, fluoroquinolones, bacterial infection, black box warning for tendon rupture

moxifloxacin (eye drops) (generic name)

vigamox, -floxacin, fluoroquinolones, bacterial conjunctivitis, opthalmic

cephalexin (generic name)

keflex, cef-/ceph-, cephalosporins, bacterial infection, 3-7% cross-sensitivity w/ penicillin allergy

doxycycline (generic name)

vibramycin, -cycline, tetracyclines, bacterial infection, do not take with anatcids, no dairy; not for children; may cause photosensitivity; preg category D; may cause discoloration in teeth

clindamycin (generic name)

cleocin, no prefix/suffix, lincomycin antibiotic, bacterial infection

azithromycin (generic name)

zithromax, -mycin, macrolides, bacterial infection, do not take w/ antacids

mupirocin (generic name)

bactroban, no prefix/suffix, topical antibacterial, skin infection, topical

amoxicillin/clavulanate (generic name)

augmentin, combo, penicillin combination, bacterial infection, must be refrigerated after reconstituted and disposed after 10 days; do not crush if augment XR

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMX/TMP) (generic name)

bactrim/bactrim DS, combo, sulfa antibiotic, bacterial infection, taken w/ plenty of water

clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide (generic name)

benzaclin, combo, topical antibiotic, bacterial infection, topical

ciprofloxacin/dexamthasone (generic name)

ciprodex, no prefix/suffix, quinolone/cortiscosteroid, bacterial external ear infection, otic

fluconazole (generic name)

diflucan, -azole, antifungal, fungal infection; candidiasis, liver function test needed

acyclovir (generic name)

zovirax, no prefix/suffix, antiviral, viral infections

valacyclovir (Generic name)

valtrex, no prefix/suffix, aminoquinolone, antimalarial

hydrochloroquine (generic name)

plaquenil, no prefix/suffix, aminoquinolone, antimalarial

metronidazole (generic name)

flagyl, no prefix/suffix, nitroimidazoles, bacterial and protozoal infections, disulfuram type reaction

lorazepam (generic name)

ativan, -pam/-lam, benzodiazepine, anxiety, C-IV, do not drink alcohol w/ drug class; sedative hypnotics; has been used as muscle relaxer

clonzepam (generic name)

klonopin, -pam/-lam, benzodiazepine, anxiety, C-IV, do not drink alcohol w/ drug class; sedative hypnotics; has been used as muscle relaxer

diazepam (generic name)

valium, benzodiazepine, anxiety, C-IV, do not drink alcohol w/ drug class; sedative hypnotics; has been used as muscle relaxer

alprazolam (generic name)

xanax, benzodiazepine, anxiety, C-IV, do not drink alcohol w/ drug class; sedative hypnotics; has been used as muscle relaxer

buspirone (generic name)

BuSpar, no prefix/suffix, neurotransmitter agonist/antagonist, anxiety, works on serotonin receptor

duloxetine (generic name)

cymbalta, -ine, SNRI (serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor), depression, max antidepressant effect may take up to 8 weeks to know if it is going to work for patient, these drugs must be tapered down on dosing to prevent SSRI withdrawal symptoms

venlafaxine (generic name)

effexor, -ine, SNRI (serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor), depression, do not crush effexor XR, max antidepressant effect may take up to 8 weeks to know if it is going to work for patient, these drugs must be tapered down on dosing to prevent SSRI withdrawal symptoms

paroxetine (generic name)

paxil, -ine, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), depression, do not crush, max antidepressant effect may take up to 8 weeks to know if it is going to work for patient, these drugs must be tapered down on dosing to prevent SSRI withdrawal symptoms

fluoxetine (generic name)

prozac, -ine, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), depression, do not crush prozac weekly, max antidepressant effect may take up to 8 weeks to know if it is going to work for patient, these drugs must be tapered down on dosing to prevent SSRI withdrawal symptoms

sertraline (generic name)

zoloft, -ine, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), depression, max antidepressant effect may take up to 8 weeks to know if it is going to work for patient, these drugs must be tapered down on dosing to prevent SSRI withdrawal symptoms

citalopram (generic name)

celexa, no prefix/suffix, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), depression, max antidepressant effect may take up to 8 weeks to know if it is going to work for patient, these drugs must be tapered down on dosing to prevent SSRI withdrawal symptoms

escitalopram (generic name)

lexapro, no prefix/suffix, SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), depression, max antidepressant effect may take up to 8 weeks to know if it is going to work for patient, these drugs must be tapered down on dosing to prevent SSRI withdrawal symptoms

mirtazapine (generic name)

remeron, no prefix/suffix, antidepressant, depression, anticholinergic drug with less side effects than TCA’s

nortriptyline (generic name)

pamelor, no prefix/suffix, TCA (tricyclic antidepressant), depression, may cause dizziness/drowsiness, anticholinergic side effects- blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, dilation of pupils

trazodone (generic name)

desyrel, no prefix/suffix, antidepressant, depression & insomnia, may cause dizziness/drowsiness, anticholinergic side effects- blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, dilation of pupils

bupropion (generic name)

Wellbutrin, wellbutrin SR; wellbutrin XL, antidepressant, depression, zyban (bupropion) marketed for making