Top 200 Hormone

What is the brand name of Levothyroxine?

Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid

What is the drug class of Levothyroxine?

Hormone, thyroid

What is the indication for Levothyroxine?

Hypothyroidism

What is the normal adult dose for Levothyroxine?

Individualized PO/IM/IV qD

What is the BBW for Levothyroxine?

Not to be used for weight loss

What is the brand name of Prednisone?

Sterapred, Sterapred DS

What is the drug class of Prednisone?

Corticosteroid

What is the indication for Prednisone?

Asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple-sclerosis

What is the normal adult dose for Prednisone?

5-60 mg PO qD

What is the BBW for Prednisone?

None

What is the brand name of Estradiol?

Estrace

What is the drug class of Estradiol?

Hormone replacement, estrogens

What is the indication for Estradiol?

Menopause, hypoestrogenism

What is the normal adult dose for Estradiol?

Individualized PO qD

What is the BBW for Estradiol?

May increase risk of endometrial cancer, stroke, MI, and breast cancer - May increase risk of dementia in post-menopausal women

What is the brand name of Ethinyl estradiol + Norethindrone?

Junel, Larin, Losetrin, Microgestin. Norinyl, Nortrel.

What is the drug class of Ethinyl estradiol + Norethindrone?

Oral birth control

What is the indication for Ethinyl estradiol + Norethindrone?

Contraception

What is the normal adult dose for Ethinyl estradiol + Norethindrone?

1 tab PO qD

What is the BBW for Ethinyl estradiol + Norethindrone?

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. Increases with age over 35.

What is the brand name of Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestimate?

Mill, Sprintec, MonoNessa (monophasic).

Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Lo-Marzia (Triphasic 25).

Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-Mill (Triphasic 35).

What is the drug class of Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestimate?

Oral birth control

What is the indication for Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestimate?

Contraception

What is the normal adult dose for Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestimate?

1 tab PO qD

What is the BBW for Ethinyl estradiol + Norgestimate?

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. Increases with age over 35.

What is the brand name for Alendronate?

Fosamax

What is the drug class of Alendronate?

Osteoporosis, bisphosphonates

What is the indication for Alendronate?

osteoporosis

What is the normal adult dose for Alendronate?

70 mg PO qwk - give with H2O 30 min before bkfst. Do not lie down x 30 min

What is the BBW for Alendronate?

None

What is the brand name of Trimacinolone topical?

Kenalog

What is the drug class of Trimacinolone topical?

Corticosteroids, topical

What is the indication for Trimacinolone topical?

Dermatoses

What is the normal adult dose for Trimacinolone topical?

Apply topically BID-QID

What is the BBW for Trimacinolone topical?

None

What is the brand name of Thyroid (porcine)?

Armour Thyroid, Nature-Thyroid, Westhroid

What is the drug class of thyroid?

Hormone, natural thyroid

What is the indication for thyroid?

Hypothyroidism

What is the normal adult dose for thyroid?

Individualized PO qD

What is the BBW for thyroid?

Not to be used for weight loss

What is the brand name of Testosterone topical?

Androgel. Androderm. Axiron. Fortesta

What is the drug class of Testosterone topical?

Hormone, testosterone

What is the indication for Testosterone topical?

Testosterone replacement

What is the normal adult dose for Testosterone topical?

Varies by preparation

What is the BBW for Testosterone topical?

Children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application sites

What is the brand name of Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel?

Aviane, Falmina, Lessina.

Amethyst.

Portia, Seasonale, Jolessa, Levora.

What is the drug class of Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel?

Oral birth control

What is the indication for Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel?

Contraception

What is the normal adult dose for Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel?

1 tab PO qD

What is the BBW for Ethinyl estradiol + Levonorgestrel?

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. Increases with age over 35.

What is the brand name of Prednisolone?

Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, etc

What is the drug class of Prednisolone?

Corticosteroid

What is the indication for Prednisolone?

Asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple-sclerosis

What is the normal adult dose for Prednisolone?

5-60 mg/day divided qD-QID

What is the BBW for Prednisolone?

None

What is the brand name of Norethindrone?

Camila, Errin, Jolivette

What is the drug class of Norethindrone?

Oral contraceptive, progesterone only

What is the indication for Norethindrone?

Contraception

What is the normal adult dose for Norethindrone?

0.35 mg PO qD

What is the BBW for Norethindrone?

Cigarette smoking. Increases the risk of MI and stroke.

What is the brand name of Hydrocortisone?

Cortef, Cortizone, Hytone, Cortenema, Proctocort

What is the drug class of Hydrocortisone?

Corticosteroid

What is the indication for Hydrocortisone?

Adrenal insufficiency, dermatoses, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids

What is the normal adult dose for Hydrocortisone?

See chart (on drug card RX 140)

What is the BBW for Hydrocortisone?

None

What is the brand name of Methylprednisolone?

Medrol

What is the drug class of Methylprednisolone?

Corticosteroid

What is the indication for Methylprednisolone?

Asthma, inflammation

What is the normal adult dose for Methylprednisolone?

4-48 mg/d PO divided qD-QID

What is the BBW for Methylprednisolone?

None

What is the brand name of Ethinyl Estradiol + etonogestrel? (vaginal ring)

NuvaRing

What is the drug class of Ethinyl Estradiol + etonogestrel?

Contraceptive, intrauterine/vaginal

What is the indication for Ethinyl Estradiol + etonogestrel?

Contraception

What is the normal adult dose for Ethinyl Estradiol + etonogestrel?

1 ring vaginally every 3wk

What is the BBW for Ethinyl Estradiol + etonogestrel?

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. Increases with age > 35.

What is the brand name of Ethinyl Estradiol + desogestrel?

Apri, Enskyce, Desogen.

Azurette, Kariva.

Cyclessa, Velivet.

What is the drug class of Ethinyl Estradiol + desogestrel?

Oral birth control

What is the indication for Ethinyl Estradiol + desogestrel?

Contraception

What is the normal adult dose for Ethinyl Estradiol + desogestrel?

1 tab PO qD

What is the BBW for Ethinyl Estradiol + desogestrel?

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. Increases with age over 35.

What is the brand name of Progesterone?

Prometrium, Crinone, Procheive, Endometrin

What is the drug class of Progesterone?

Progestins, non-contraceptive

What is the indication for Progesterone?

Amenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia prevention, postmenopausal

What is the normal adult dose for Progesterone?

200-400 mg PO qHS

What is the BBW for Progesterone?

Do not use in CV dz or dementia, increased breast cancer risk

What is the brand name of Liothyronine?

Cytomel, Triostat

What is the drug class of Liothyronine?

Hormone, thyroid

What is the indication for Liothyronine?

Hypothyroidism

What is the normal adult dose for Liothyronine?

25-75 mcg PO qD

What is the BBW for Liothyronine?

Not to be used for weight loss