Skills II Rx Practical

Cozaar

Losartan

Microzide

Hydrochlorothiazide

Zoloft

Sertraline

Toprol XL

Metoprolol succinate ER

Neurontin

Gabapentin

indication for Cozaar

hypertension

indication for Microzide

• hypertension

• edema

indication for Zoloft

depression

indication for Toprol XL

hypertension

indication for Neurontin

• neuralgia

• seizures

missed dose schedule for Neurontin

• take as soon as you remember

• if the next scheduled dose is less than 2 hours away, skip it and do not double up

missed dose schedule for Toprol XL

• take as soon as you remember

• if the next scheduled dose is close, skip it and do not double up

missed dose schedule for Zoloft

• take as soon as you remember

• if the next scheduled dose is close, skip it and do not double up

missed dose schedule for Microzide

• take as soon as you remember

• if the next scheduled dose is close, skip it and do not double up

missed dose schedule for Cozaar

• take as soon as you remember

• if the next scheduled dose is close, skip it and do not double up

storage

store in a cool dry place, room temperature, away from sunlight

results for Cozaar

maximal effect usually occurs within the first week

results for Microzide

begins to work in about 2 hours, duration of action ranges from 6-12 hours

results for Zoloft

within one week, however individual response varies and full response may not be seen until 8-12 weeks after starting

results for Toprol XL

effect usually achieved within one week

results for Neurontin

peak concentrations achieved in 2-3 hrs, however it may take up to two weeks for symptom relief

Cozaar side effects

• common: mild dizziness, nasal congestion, back. or joint pain

• PCP referral: allergic reaction symptoms, severe lightheadedness, irregular heartbeat

Microzide side effects

• common: increased urination, dizziness when standing, mild weakness

• PCP referral: allergic reaction symptoms, severe muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat

Zoloft side effects

• common: nausea, diarrhea, trouble sleeping

• PCP referral: allergic reaction symptoms, new or worsening thoughts of suicide, signs of serotonin syndrome like high fever, fast heartbeat, confusion

Toprol XL side effects

• common: tiredness, dizziness, low heart rate

• PCP referral: allergic reaction symptoms, swelling in legs or feet, trouble breathing

Neurontin side effects

• common: dizziness, drowsiness, swelling in legs or feet

• PCP referral: allergic reaction symptoms, severe mood changes, trouble breathing