Pharmacology: Indications

indication for cefaclor

bacterial infections

indication for amoxicillin

bacterial infections

indication for erythromycin

bacterial infections

indication for tetracycline

• bacterial infections

• acne

indication for gentamycin

serious bacterial infections (gram-negative)

indication for vancomycin

serious bacterial infections

indication for ciprofloxacin

severe urinary tract infections

indication for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

urinary tract infections

indication for isoniazid

active and latent tuberculosis

indication for rifampin

adjunct therapy to treat active tuberculosis

indication for metronidazole

protozoal and bacterial infections

indication for acyclovir

viral infections

indication for ibuprofen

• inflammation suppression

• analgesia for mild to moderate pain

• fever reduction

• dysmenorrhea

indication for celecoxib

• inflammation suppression

• analgesia for mild to moderate pain

• fever reduction

• dysmenorrhea

indication for ketorolac

• inflammation suppression

• analgesia for mild to moderate pain

• fever reduction

• dysmenorrhea

indication for aspirin

• inflammation suppression

• analgesia for mild to moderate pain

• fever reduction

• dysmenorrhea

• inhibition of platelet aggregation

indication for acetaminophen

• analgesia for mild to moderate pain

• fever reduction

indication for morphine

• analgesia for moderate to severe pain

• anesthesia adjunct

indication for buprenorphine

• analgesia for moderate to severe pain

• anesthesia adjunct

indication for naloxone

reversal of opioid effects

indication for prednisone

• inflammation suppression

• prevention of organ rejection

indication for famotidine

• PUD

• GERD

• Hypersecretory disorders

indication for omeprazole

• PUD

• GERD

• Hypersecretory disorders

indication for sucralfate

PUD

indication for magnesium hydroxide

• PUD

• GERD

indication for ondansetron

N/V (nausea/vomiting)

indication for metoclopramide

• N/V (nausea/vomiting)

• GERD

• diabetic gastroparesis

indication for psyllium

constipation

indication for docusate

constipation

indication for senna

short-term treatment of constipation

indication for loperamide

diarrhea

indication for misoprostol

• prevent ulcers with NSAID use

• off-label for induction of labor

indication for hydrochlorothiazide

• Edema (associated with HF (heart failure), liver and renal disease)

• HTN (hypertension)

indication for furosemide

• HTN (hypertension)

• acute HF (heart failure)

• pulmonary edema

• edema (associated with HF (heart failure), renal or liver disease)

indication for spironolactone

• HTN (hypertension)

• adjunctive therapy for edema (associated with HF (heart failure), liver or renal disease)

• hypokalemia

• hyperaldosteronism

indication for metformin

• first-line for Type 2 diabetes

• off-label for PCOS

indication for insulin (lispro, regular, NPH, glargine)

• Type 1 diabetes

• Type 2 diabetes

• gestational diabetes

indication for glucagon

hypoglycemia from insulin overdose

indication for levothyroxine

hypothyroidism

indication for methimazole?

hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease)

indication for glyburide

Type 2 diabetes

indication for fludrocortisone

partial replacement therapy for adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison’s disease)

indication for albuterol

• treatment and prevention of bronchospasms (asthma, COPD)

• acute asthma attack

• exercise-induced bronchospasms

indication for ipratropium

• maintenance and treatment of bronchospasms (asthma, COPD)

• rhinorrhea (allergic rhinitis)

indication for budesonide

• asthma maintenance

• severe COPD

indication for zafirlukast

• prevent and treat asthma (children > 5)

indication for diphenhydramine

• allergic rhinitis (sneezing, rhinorrhea)

• allergic reactions (itching, angioedema)

• adjunctive therapy in anaphylactic reactions

• motion sickness

• insomnia

• parkinsonism (stiffness, tremors)

indication for loratadine

• allergic rhinitis (sneezing, rhinorrhea)

• chronic idiopathic urticaria (itching)

indication for pseudoephedrine

nasal congestion (cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, otitis media)

indication for oxymetazoline

nasal congestion (common cold, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis)

indication for guaifenesin

productive cough related to viral upper respiratory tract infections

indication for acetylcysteine

• high-risk respiratory patient (Cystic Fibrosis, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis) with thick, tenacious respiratory secretions

• acetaminophen overdose

indication for dextromethorphan

dry, nonproductive cough

indication for heparin

• prevention of venous thrombosis

• DIC

indication for enoxaparin

prevention of venous thrombosis

indication for warfarin

prevention of venous thrombosis

indication for clopidogrel

inhibition of platelet aggregation (MI, ischemic CVA, TIA, coronary stents)

indication for alteplase

• acute MI

• deep vein thrombosis

• massive pulmonary emboli

• ischemic CVA

• reestablishing patency of IV catheters (special form)

indication for aspirin

• acute MI

• ischemic CVA

• unstable angina

• chronic stable angina

indication for lisinopril

• hypertension

• heart failure

• diabetic nephropathy

indication for losartan

• hypertension

• diabetic nephropathy

• stroke prevention

indication for diltiazem

• hypertension

• angina

• antiarrhythmic

indication for metoprolol

• hypertension

• angina

• acute MI

• cardiac dysrhythmias

• heart failure

indication for digoxin

• heart failure (2nd line)

• cardiac dysrhythmias

indication for atorvastatin

high cholesterol

indication for nitroglycerin

angina

indication for amiodarone

cardiac dysrhythmias

indication for hydralazine

• hypertension

• hypertensive emergency

indication for diazepam

• anxiety

• insomnia

• muscle spasms

• status epilepticus

• acute alcohol withdrawal

indication for baclofen

spasticity

indication for phenytoin

tonic-clonic seizures

indication for valproic acid

• myoclonic seizures

• absence seizures

• migraine prevention

indication for amitriptyline

• depression

• neuropathic pain

• prevent HA (headache)

• IBS

indication for fluoxetine

• depression

• OCD

• bulimia

indication for zolpidem

insomnia