Medication Characteristics (3rd)

Mifepristone Dosing

200 mg Single Dose followed by Misoprestol (First and Second Trimester)

Liothyronine

75 to 100 mcg PO QD x 7 days

Finateride Dose (BPH)

5 mg PO QD

Dutasteride Dose

0.5 mg PO QD

Sildenafil

50 mg PO 1 hour prior to sex

Avanafil

100 mg 1 hour to sex

Tadalafil

10 mg 1 hour prior to sex

Verdenafil

10 mg PO 1 hour prior to sex

Misoprestol First trimester dose

800 mcg 24-48 hours after mifepristone

Misoprestol Second Trimester Dose

400 mcg 24-48 hours after Mifepristone

Misoprestol Repeating Dose Second Trimester

400 mcg Q3h

Misoprestol First trimester repeating dose 9-12 week gestation

800 mcg Q3-6h

Misoprestol First trimester repeating dose <9 week gestation

800 mcg 24h after initial dose

Alfuzosin Dose

10 mg PO QD

Tamsulosin Dose

0.4 mg PO QD (with meals)

Folic Acid High Risk Dose

4 mg PO QD

Start and Finish for Folic Acid (High risk)

3 months prior to pregnancy, through 12 week gestation

Start and Finish for Folic acid (no risk)

1 month prior to pregnancy, through 12 week gestation

Folic acid Class

Vitamin

Diclegic Class

Antiemetic

Metoclopramide Dose (Oral)

5-10 mg PO Q4-6 hours

Prochlorperaine Dose(Oral)

5-10 mg PO Q6-8h PRN

Prochlorperaine Rectal Dose

25 mg Rectally Q12 PRN

Ondansetron Non/Hydrated Dosing

8 mg PO Q12h or 4 mg PO Q8h (Same for dehydrated, just IV over 15 min)

Anastrozole Dose

1-10 mg PO QD (3-7 OR 5-9)

Letrozole Dose

2.5-7.5 mg po QD (5 days: 3-7 OR 5-9)

Common ADR for Second Gen Alpha-Blocker

Floppy Iris Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypotension

Common Vitals for Second-gen Alpha Blockers

BP and HR

Class of Finasteride and Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor

Common 5-alpha reductase inhibitor ADR

Erectile Dysfunction, Decreased Libido, Gynecomastia, Ejaculatory disorders

Tamsulosin and Silodosin belong to which class?

Selective Alpha 1a blocker

Common ADR for Selective Alpha 1a blocker

Retrograde ejaculation, Orthostatic Hypotension, H/A, dizziness

Which Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors should not be used it CrCl <30 ml/min

Avanafil and Tadalafil

Common PDE5 Inhibitor ADR

Hearing Loss, Priapism, Visual Effects

Dosage forms for Misoprostol

Vaginal (PV), Sublingual (SL), Buccal (BUC)

Which SECOND gen Alpha blocker has QTc prolongation ADR

Alfuzosin

Aromtase Inhibitor Monitoring

Bone Mineral Density

Common Aromatase inhibitor ADR

Decrease in Bone Mineral Density, Ischemia CV Event

Minipress is…?

Prazosin

Tezruly is…?

Terazosin

Silodosin Brand Name

Rapaflo

Dutasteride Brand Name

Avodart

Terazosin Dose (Similar to Anastrozole) and Max

1-10 mg po QD (Max 20 mg)

Prazosin (Minipress) Dose

2-10 mg in 2-3 doses

Second Gen Alpha Blockers that shouldn’t be used with Hepatic Impairment

Doxazosin and Alfuzosin

Propylthiouracil Dose

100 mg q6-8 hours

Common monitoring for Thyroid Mediction

Thyroid Function Test

Doxazosin Dose

1-4 mg po QD (Max 8mg )

Once daily Tadalafil Dose

2.5 mg po QD

Silodosin Dose

4 mg po qd (Goal is 8 mg)

Which selective alpha blocker is contraindicated for CrCL <30 ml/min

Silodosin

Which Aromtase inhibitor is contraindicated for Hepatic Impairment

Anastrozole

Propylthiouracil and Methimazole Class

Antithyroid Agent, Thioamide

Spironolactone Dose

25 mg po qd

Spironolactone ADR/Monitoring

Hyperkalemia

Blood pressure, BUN, SCr, Potassium

Common Thyroid Hormone ADR (Think function of Thyroid)

Palpitations, Increased Heart Rate, Tachycardia

Citalopram Dose (Normal/Leuteal)

20 mg po qd, 30 mg po qd

Citalopram Vasomotor Symptoms

10 mg po qd

Escitalopram Dose

5 mg (Day 1), 10 mg (Day 2), 20 mg (Day 3 - Menstruation)

Common ADR for PMDD medications

Sexual Dysfunction, Serotonin Syndrome, Suicidal Thoughts/Behaviors

QTc Prolongation can be caused by which PMDD medication?

Citalopram and Escitalopram

Common Lexapro and Celexa Monitoring

Low Potassium, Low Magnesium, Bone Mineral Density, Weight Gain

Velafaxine Dose

37.5 mg po qd (Max 150)

Velafaxine Titration Frequency

First month(37.5 mg) subsequent months increase 37.5 mg (Max 150 mg)

Sertraline Dose Normal

50 mg po qd (Max 150 mg)

Sertraline (Luteal Phase)

50 mg po qd (Max 100 mg)

Sertraline and Venlafaxine ADR

Hypersensitivity