Comprehensive Medication List

Medications for TB

• Isoniazid

• Rifampin

• Ethambutol

• Pyrazinamide

Isoniazid

• TB med

• Monitor for peripheral neuropathy

Rifampin

• TB med

• May cause body fluids to turn red

Ethambutol

• TB med

• Monitor for optic neuritis

Pyrazinamide

• TB med

• Monitor for hepatotoxicity

Rifatar

• TB combo med

• Rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide

• Monitor for complications

Medications for Pneumonia

• Antibiotics

• Antipyretics

• Bronchodilators

• Mucolytics

• O2 therapy

Medications for COPD

• Antibiotics (for infection)

• Bronchodilators (anticholinergics, beta 2 adrenergic agonists, methylxanthines)

• Corticosteroids

• Expectorants, Mucolytics

Anticholinergics, Beta 2 adrenergic agonists

• COPD med

• Bronchodilator

Methylxanthines

• COPD med

• Bronchodilator

• Monitor theophylline, GI upset, nervousness, headache, insomnia

Corticosteroids

• COPD med

• Taper off

• Rinse mouth after using inhaler

Expectorants, Mucolytics

• Pneumonia, COPD med

Medications for T1DM

• Insulins

• Lispro

• Regular

• NPH

• Premixed

Rapid-Acting Insulin (Lispro)

• T1DM med

• 15 min // 1 hr // 3-5 hr

Short-Acting Insulin (Regular)

• T1DM med

• 30 min - 1 hr // 2-3 hr // 4-6 hr

Intermediate-Acting Insulin (NPH)

• T1DM med

• 2 hr // 6-8 hr // 12-16 hr

Long-Acting Insulin (Lantus)

• T1DM med

• 2-4 hr // None // 24 hr

Medications for T2DM

• Oral hypoglycemics

• Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

• Biguanides (Metformin)

• DPP-4 inhibitors

• GLP-1 receptor agonists

• SGLT2 inhibitors

• Sulfonylureas

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

• T2DM med

• Monitor liver enzymes

• Take with first bite of meal

Biguanides (Metformin)

• T2DM med

• Do NOT use in pts w heart, liver, or kidney failure

• Withhold for 1-2 days for procedures using contrast dye and for 48 h afterwards

• Take with meals

DPP-4 Inhibitors (Sitagliptin, Saxagliptin)

• T2DM med

• Monitor for respiratory infection

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

• T2DM med

• May cause N/V, diarrhea, headache, anorexia

• Used in pts w cardiovascular disease or CKD

• Administer subQ

SGLT2 Inhibitors

• T2DM med

• Used in pts at risk for HF or CKD progression

• Encourage fluid intake

• May increase risk of UTI + genital Candida infections

Sulfonylureas

• T2DM med

• Monitor for hypoglycemia

• Take with meals

Medications for Osteoporosis

• Bisphosphonates

• Calcitonin

• Nutritional supplements (calcium, vit. D)

Bisphosphonates (Alendronate)

• Osteoporosis med

• Take on an empty stomach x1/week

Medications for Osteoarthritis

• NSAIDs, acetaminophen

• Topical analgesics

• Local injections

• Opioids

Opioids (Morphine, Oxycodone)

• Osteoarthritis med

• Monitor for respiratory depression, sedation/drowsiness, constipation, risk for dependence/addiction

Medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis

• NSAIDs

• Corticosteroids

• Biologic DMARDs (Etanercept)

• Conventional DMARDs (Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine)

NSAIDs (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Naproxen)

• Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis med

• Monitor for GI irritation/bleeding, renal impairment

Biologic DMARDs (Etanercept)

• Rheumatoid arthritis med

• Monitor for infection, TB reactivation

Conventional DMARDs (Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine)

• Rheumatoid arthritis med

• Meth…: Monitor for hepatotoxicity, bone marrow suppression

• Hydro…: Monitor for retinal toxicity

Medications for Gout

• NSAIDs

• Corticosteroids

• Colchicine

• Allopurinol

• Probenecid

Colchicine

• Gout med

• Decreases inflammation

• Short-term or prophylactic treatment

Allopurinol

• Gout med

• Reduces uric acid production

• Long-term treatment

Probenecid

• Gout med

• Increases uric acid excretion

• Long-term management

Medications for Multiple Sclerosis

• Biologic meds

• Corticosteroids

• Fumaric acid derivatives

• Immunosuppressants

• Monoclonal antibodies

Medications for Increased Intracranial Pressure

• Antihypertensives

• Antipyretics

• Antiseizures

• Diuretics (osmotic, loop)

Osmotic Diuretics (Mannitol)

• IICP med

• Draws CSF away from brain tissue

Loop Diuretics (Lasix)

• IICP med

• Decreases the rate of CSF production

Medications for Hypertension

• ACE inhibitors

• Adrenergic blockers

• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

• Calcium channel blockers

• Direct vasodilators

ACE Inhibitors (-prils)

• HTN med

• Vasodilation

• May cause chronic cough

Alpha Adrenergic Blockers (Terazosin)

• HTN med

• Vasodilation

• Monitor for reflex tachycardia + palpitations

Beta Adrenergic Blockers (Metoprolol, Propanolol)

• HTN med

• Decreases HR + CO

• Monitor BP and for bradycardia

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) (-tans)

• HTN med

• Vasodilation

• Monitor for headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension

Calcium Channel Blockers (Amlodipine, Diltiazem)

• HTN med

• Vasodilation

• Avoid in pt on heart blockers

• May cause constipation and reflex tachycardia

• Caution use with digoxin + beta blockers

Diuretics (Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide)

• HTN med

• Reduces blood volume

• Monitor for hypokalemia

Medications for Angina

• Beta adrenergic blockers

• Organic nitrates (nitroglycerin)

Organic Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)

• Angina med

• Vasodilation

• Instruct pt to notify HCP if chest pain is not relieved after 5 min of taking nitroglycerin OR if accompanied by diaphoresis (sweating) OR if severe headache occurs

Medications for Heart Failure

• Digoxin (increases contractility)

• Diuretics (reduces preload)

• Vasodilators (reduces afterload)

Digoxin

• HF med

• Increases contractility

• Monitor for electrolyte imbalance

• Monitor for signs of toxicity

• Encourage potassium intake