Pharm Tech Drug List 20

Prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine

BRAND - Compro (Rectal) ; PHONETIC - [pro-klor-PER-a-zeen] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Antiemetic ; IFU - Nausea, Vomiting ; QUICK FACTS - May cause drowsiness ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Ondansetron

BRAND - Zofran ; PHONETIC - [on-DAN-se-tron] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist ; IFU - Antiemetic ; QUICK FACTS - Blocks the actions of chemicals into the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

37.5 mg of Triamterene / 25 mg of HCTZ

BRAND - Dyazide, Maxzide ; PHONETIC - [trye-AM-ter-een-and-HYE-dro-klor-oh-THY-a-zide] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - K-Sparring/Thiazide Diuretic ; IFU - Hypertension, Edema ; QUICK FACTS - Causes frequent urination, take in the morning, may cause photosensitivity ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -zide

Hydrochlorothiazide

BRAND - Microzide, Esidrix, Aquzide H ; PHONETIC - [HYE-dro-KLOR-o-THY-a-zide] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Thiazide Diuretic ; IFU - Hypertension, Edema ; QUICK FACTS - Causes frequent urination, take in the morning, may cause photosensitivity ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -zide

Furosemide

BRAND - Lasix ; PHONETIC - [fur-OH-se-mide] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Loop Diuretic ; IFU - Hypertension, Edema ; QUICK FACTS - Causes frequent urination, take in the morning, may cause photosensitivity ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -mide

Darifenacin

BRAND - Enablex ; PHONETIC - [dar-e-FEN-a-sin] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Urinary Antispasmodic ; IFU - Overactive Bladder ; QUICK FACTS - May cause dizziness/dry mouth/blurred vision, do not crush ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -nacin

Solifenacin

BRAND - Vesicare ; PHONETIC - [sol-ee-FEN-a-sin] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Urinary Antispasmodic ; IFU - Overactive Bladder ; QUICK FACTS - May cause dizziness/dry mouth/blurred vision, do not crush ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -nacin

Oxybutynin

BRAND - Ditropan ; PHONETIC - [OX-i-BUE-ti-nin] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Urinary Antispasmodic ; IFU - Overactive Bladder ; QUICK FACTS - May cause dizziness/dry mouth/blurred vision, do not crush ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Tolterodine

BRAND - Detrol LA ; PHONETIC - [tol-TER-oh-deen] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Urinary Antispasmodic ; IFU - Incontinence ; QUICK FACTS - Do not crush, may cause dizziness ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: N/A

Dutasteride

BRAND - Avodart ; PHONETIC - [doo-TAS-ter-ide] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor ; IFU - BPH ; QUICK FACTS - Do not crush ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -steride

Finasteride

BRAND - Propecia, Proscar ; PHONETIC - [fin-AS-ter-ide] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor ; IFU - BPH, Male Pattern Baldness ; QUICK FACTS - Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -steride

Tamsulosin

BRAND - Flomax ; PHONETIC - [tam-soo-LOE-sin] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Alpha-Blocker ; IFU - BPH ; QUICK FACTS - May cause dizziness/drowsiness, also helps treat hypertension, do not crush ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -osin

Alfuzosin

BRAND - Uroxatral ; PHONETIC - [al-FUE-zoe-sin] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Alpha-Blocker ; IFU - BPH ; QUICK FACTS - May cause dizziness, also helps treat hypertension ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -osin

Tadalafil

BRAND - Cialis ; PHONETIC - [ta-DAL-a-fil] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor ; IFU - Erectile Dysfunction ; QUICK FACTS - Do not take with nitrates due to risk of hypotension ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -fil

Vardenafil

BRAND - Levitra ; PHONETIC - [var-DEN-a-fil] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor ; IFU - Erectile Dysfunction ; QUICK FACTS - Do not take with nitrates due to risk of hypotension ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -fil

Sildenafil

BRAND - Viagra ; PHONETIC - [sil-DEN-a-fil] ; CLASSIFICATIONS - Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor ; IFU - Erectile Dysfunction ; QUICK FACTS - Do not take with nitrates due to risk of hypotension ; PREFIX/SUFFIX: -fil

Which drugs are antiemetics?

Prochlorperazine and Ondansetron

Which drugs are diuretics?

37.5 mg of Triamterene / 25 mg of HCTZ, Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide

Which drugs are Antispasmodics?

Darifenacin, Solifenacin, Oxybutynin, Tolterodine

Which drugs are 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors?

Dutasteride and Finasteride

Which drugs are Alpha Blockers?

Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin

Which drugs are Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors and treat Erectile Dysfunction?

Tadalafil, Vardenafil, Sildenafil

Why should not take nitrates with Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors?

Risk of hypotension

Why should women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant not use crushed Finasteride tablets?

Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and cause birth defects in male babies

How does Ondansetron reduce nausea and vomiting?

It blocks the actions of chemicals into the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting