Kaduceus Drug List 1-12 Flashcards

amoxicillin

brand name: Amoxil
class: penicillin antibiotic
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-taken BID or TID
-taken with or without food
-reconstitutes must be stored at 2°C-8°C

penicillin v potassium

brand name: Penicillin VK
class: penicillin antibiotic
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts: reconstitutes must be stored at 2°C-8°C

moxifloxacin

brand name: Avelox/Vigamox
class: quinolone antibiotics
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-Avelox--oral, don't take w/ antacids, may cause photosensitivity, black box warning for tendon rupture
-Vigamox: optic, eye drops

ciprofloxacin

brand name: Cipro
class: quinolone antibiotics
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-can cause phototoxity reactions
-avoid taking Ca, Fe, Zn, Mg, dairy products within 6 hours of taking medications
-black box warning for tendon rupture
-do not crush Cipro XR (extended release)
-room temp or in fridge for up to 14 days

levofloxacin

brand name: Levaquin
class: quinolone antibiotic
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-do not take w/ antacids
-may cause photosensitivity
-black box warning: tendon rupture
-cannot store in light

cephalexin

brand name: Keflex
class: cephalosproin antibiotic
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-3%-7% cross sensitivity w/ penicillin allergy
-works best for skin infections

doxycycline

brand name: Vibramycin
class: tetracycline antibiotics
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-don't take w/ antacids
-no dairy products
-can cause photo-sensitivity
-pregnancy class D
-children should not take
-yellow tablets can cause teeth discoloration

clindamycin

brand name: Cleocin
class: lincomycin antibiotics/macrolides
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-can cause diarrhea
-can cause c diff

azithromycin

brand name: Zithromax
class: macrolides
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-don't take with antacids
-most commonly used for upper respiratory infections
-most likely seen in z-paks

mupirocin

brand name: Bactroban
class: topical antibiotics
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-cream
-for open wounds and cuts
-used commonly in nose

amoxicillin/clavulanate

brand name: Augmentin
class: penicillin antibiotic
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-must be refridgerated after reconstituted and disposed of after 10 days
-do not crush Augmentin XR

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

brand name: Bactrim/Spectra
class: sulfa antibiotic
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-should be taken w/ plenty of water
-can cause photo-toxicity reactions and hypersensitivity reactions

clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide

brand name: BenzaClin
class: topical antibiotic
IFU: bacterial infection
quick facts:
-topical
-for acne
-typically face wash solution

ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone

brand name: Ciprodex
class: quinolone/corticosteroid
quick facts: otic (ear drops)

fluconazole

brand name: Diflucan
class: antifungal
IFU: fungal infection/candidiasis
quick facts:
-liver function text needed
-used for yeast infection
-caused by uncleanliness or antibiotics

acyclovir

brand name: Zovirax
class: antiviral
IFU: viral infections
quick facts: used for herpes

valacyclovir

brand name: Valtrex
class: antiviral
IFU: viral infections
quick facts: used for herpes

hydroxychloroquine sulfate

brand name: Plaquenil
class: aminoquinolone
IFU: anti-malarial

metronidazole

brand name: Flagyl
class: nitromidazole
IFU: bacterial infection/protozoal infection
quick facts:
-do not drink alcohol while taking
-do not crush Flagyl XR

lorazepam

brand name: Ativan
classs: benzodiazepines (BZD's)
IFU: anxiety
quick facts:
-may cause dizziness or drowsiness
-C-IV
-sedating medication

clonazepam

brand name: Klonopin
class: BZD's
IFU: anxiety
quick facts:
-may cause dizziness or drowsiness
-C-IV

diazepam

brand name: Valium
class: BZD's
IFU: anxiety
quick facts:
-may cause dizziness or drowsiness
-C-IV

alprazolam

brand name: Xanax
class: BZD's
IFU: anxiety
quick facts:
-may cause dizziness or drowsiness
-C-IV

busPIRone

brand name: BuSpar
class: neurotransmitter agonist/antagonist
IFU: anxiety

duloxetine

brand name: Cymbalta
class: serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
IFU: depression

venlafaxine HCl

brand name: Effexor
class: SNRI
IFU: depression
quick facts:
-do not crush Effexor XR

paroxetine

brand name: Paxil
class: selective serontonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
IFU: depression

fluoxetine

brand name: Prozac
class: SSRI
IFU: depression
quick facts:
-do not crush Prozac weekly

sertraline

brand name: Zoloft
class: SSRI
IFU: depression

citalopram

brand name: Celexa
class: SSRI
IFU: depression

escitalopram

brand name: Lexapro
class: SSRI
IFU: depression

mirtazapine

brand name: Remeron
class: antidepressants
IFU: depression
quick facts:
-approved for major depression disorder (MDD)

nortriptyline

brand name: Pamelor
class: tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
IFU: depression
quick facts:
-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

traZODone

brand name: Desyrel
class: antidepressants
IFU: depression & insomnia

buPROPion

brand name: Wellbutrin XL
class: antidepressants
IFU: depression
quick facts:
-Zypan (buPROPion) is marketed for smoking cessation
-do not crush

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

brand name: Adderall XR
class: amphetamines
IFU: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
quick facts:
-C-II
-dizziness/drowsiness
-avoid alcohol
-don't stop abruptly
-don't combine with MAOI's (antidepressant)
-do not crush

methylphenidate

brand name: Concerta/Ritalin
class: CNS stimulants
IFU: ADHD
quick facts:
-C-II
-dizziness/drowsiness
-avoid alcohol
-don't stop abruptly
-don't combine w/ MAOI's
-do not crush

dexmethylphenidate

brand name: Focalin XR
class: CNS stimulants
IFU: ADHD
quick facts:
-C-II
-dizziness/drowsiness
-avoid alcohol
-don't stop abruptly
-don't combine w/ MAOI's
-don't crush

lisdexamfetamine

brand name: Vyvanse
class: CNS stimulants
IFU: ADHD
quick facts:
-C-II
-dizziness/drowsiness
-avoid alcohol
-don't stop abruptly
-don't combine w/ MAOI's
-don't crush

atomoxetine

brand name: Strattera
class: noreprineephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRI)
IFU: ADHD
quick facts:
-not a controlled medication
-do not crush (capsule contents can cause eye irritation)

zolpidem

brand name: Ambien

class: gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist

IFU: insomnia

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness and drowsiness

\-avoid alcohol

\-do not crush Ambien CR

\-C-IV

eszopidone

brand name: Lunesta

class: gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist

IFU: insomnia

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness and drowsiness

\-avoid alcohol

\-C-IV

donepezil

brand name: Aricept

class: cholinesterase inhibitor

IFU: Alzheimer’s Disease

quick facts:

\-do not crush if taking 23 mg tablet

memantine

brand name: Namenda

class: NMDA receptor agonist

IFU: Alzheimer’s Disease

quick facts:

\-dizziness/drowsiness/fatigue

\-do not crush Namenda XR

sumatriptan

brand name: Imitrex

class: serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist

IFU: migraine headache

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness and drowsiness

eletriptan

brand name: Relpax

class: serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist

IFU: migraine

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness and drowsiness

aripiprazole

brand name: Abilify

class: antipsychotic

IFU: Schizophrenia

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness and drowsiness

\-avoid alcohol

\-may cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects

ziprasidone

brand name: Geodon

class: antipsychotic

IFU: Schizophrenia

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness and drowsiness

\-avoid alcohol

\-may cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects

risperiDONE

brand name: Risperdal

class: antipsychotic

IFU: Schizophrenia

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness and drowsiness

\-avoid alcohol

\-may cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects

quetiapine

brand name: Seroquel

class: antipsychotic

IFU: Schizophrenia

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-avoid alcohol

\-may cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects

olanzapine

brand name: Zyprexa

class: antipsychotic

IFU: Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-avoid alcohol

\-may cause tardive dyskinesia and extrapyramidal effects

pramipexole

brand name: Mirapex

class: dopamine agonist

IFU: Parkinson’s Disease

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-dry mouth or blurred vision

ropinirole

brand name: Requip

class: dopamine agonist

IFU: Parkinson’s Disease

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-dry mouth or blurred vision

modafinil

brand name: Provigil

class: sympathomimetic-like amine

IFU: narcolepsy

quick facts:

\-C-IV

divalproex sodium

brand name: Depakote ER/Depacon

class: neurologic

IFU: seizure/bipolar disorder/migraine

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-don’t stop taking abruptly

phenytoin

brand name: Dilantin

class: hydantoin

IFU: seizure

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-don’t stop taking abruptly

levetiracetam

brand name: Keppra

class: antiepileptic

IFU: seizure

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-don’t stop taking abruptly

lamotrigine

brand name: Lamictal

class: antiepileptic

IFU: seizure/bipolar disorder

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-don’t stop taking abruptly

topiramate

brand name: Topamax

class: antiepileptic

IFU: partial seizure

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness or drowsiness

\-don’t stop taking abruptly

pregabalin

brand name: Lyrica

class: neurologic

IFU: neuropathic pain

quick facts:

\-dizziness/drowsiness

\-C-V

gabapentin

brand name: Neurontin

class: neurologic

IFU: neuropathic pain/seizure

quick facts:

\-fatigue/peripheral edema

insulin lispro

brand name: Humalog

class: insulin

IFU: Type I Diabetes

quick facts:

\-rapid acting

insulin aspart

brand name: Novolog

class: insulin

IFU: Type I Diabetes

quick facts:

\-rapid acting

insulin NPH

brand name: Humulin N

class: insulin

IFU: Type I Diabetes

quick facts:

\-intermediate acting

insulin glargine

brand name: Lantus Solostar

class: insulin

IFU: Type I DIabetes

quick facts:

\-long acting

\-100 units/mL

pioglitazone

brand name: Actos

class: thiazolidinediones

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

quick facts:

\-black box warning for congestive heart failure (CHF)

exenatide

brand name: Byetta

class: glucagon-like petide (GLP)-1 receptor agonist

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

liraglutide

brand name: Victoza

class: (GLP)-1 receptor agonist

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

stiagliptin

brand name: Januvia

class: DPP-4 inhibitor

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

quick facts:

\-FDA warning for Severe Joint Pain

glipizide

brand name: Glucotrol

class: sulfonylureas

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

quick facts:

\-do not crush Glucotrol XR

glyburide

brand name: DiaBeta/Micronase

class: sulfonylureas

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

glimepiride

brand name: Amaryl

class: sulfonylureas

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

metformin/pioglitazone

brand name: Actoplus Met

class: biguanide/thiazolidinediones

IFU: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

thyroid dessicated

brand name: Armour Thyroid

class: thyroid

IFU: hypothyroidism

quick facts:

\-take on an empty stomach

\-avoid antacids

levothyroxine sodium

brand name: Synthroid

class: thyroid

IFU: hypothyroidism

quick facts:

\-take on empty stomach

\-avoid antacids

ibandronate

brand name: Bonvia

class: bisphosphonate

IFU: osteoporosis

quick facts:

\-usually taken once monthly

\-take with water and stay upright for 30 minutes

\-do not crush

alendronate

brand name: Fosamax/Binosoto

class: bisphosphonate

IFU: osteoporosis

quick facts:

\-usually taken once a week, every week

\-do not crush

raloxifine

brand name: Evista

class: selective estrogen receptor modulator

IFU: osteoporosis

quick facts:

\-can treat/prevent osteoporosis in women post-menopause

\-do not crush

mehtylprenisolone

brand name: Medrol/Solu-Medrol

class: corticosteroid

IFU: inflammation

celecoxin

brand name: Celebrex

class: COX-2 inhibitor

IFU: inflammation

meloxicam

brand name: Mobic

class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

IFU: osteoarthitis

quick facts:

\-take with food to avoid GI tract upset

ibuprofen

brand name: Motrin

class: NSAID

IFU: inflammation

quick facts:

\-take with food to avoid GI tract upset

naproxen

brand name: Naprosyn

class: NSAID

IFU: inflammation

quick facts:

\-take with food to avoid GI tract upset

\-do not crush EC-Naprosyn

cyclobenzaprine

brand name: Flexeril/Amrix

class: muscle relaxant

IFU: skeletal muscle relaxant

metaxalone

brand name: Skelaxin

class: muscle relaxant

IFU: skeletal muscle relaxant

quick facts:

\-also for musculoskeletal pain

carisoprodol

brand name: Soma

class: muscle relaxant

IFU: skeletal muscle relaxant

quick facts:

\-C-IV

baclofen

brand name: Lioresal

class: muscle relaxant

IFU: spasticity

tizanidine

brand name: Zanaflex

class: muscle relaxant

IFU: spasticity

oxycodone

brand name: Oxycontin

class: opioid

IFU: analgesic

quick facts:

\-do not crush

\-C-II

\-may cause dizziness

hydrocodone/acetaminophen

brand name: Vicodin/Norco/Lortab

class: opioid combination

IFU: analgesic

quick facts:

\-C-II

\-may cause dizziness

acetaminophen/codeine

brand name: Tylenol #3, #4

class: opioid combination

IFU: analgesic

quick facts:

\-C-III, C-V (has multiple schedules depending on the exact dosage form and strength)

\-may cause dizziness

traMADol

brand name: Ultram

class: opioid

IFU: analgesic

quick facts:

\-C-IV

\-may cause dizziness

morphine sulfate

brand name: MS Contin

class: opioid

IFU: analgesic

quick facts:

\-do not crush

\-C-II

\-may cause dizziness

acetaminophen

brand name: Tylenol

class: nonopioid analgesic

IFU: analgesic

allopurinol

brand name: Zyloprim

class: xanthine oxidase inhibitor

IFU: Gout

ramipril

brand name: Altace

class: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

IFU: hypertension

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness, headache, dry cough

enalapril

brand name: Vasotec/Epaned

class: ACE inhibitor

IFU: hypertension

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness, headache, dry cough

lisinopril

brand name: Zestril/Prinivil/Qbrelis

class: ACE inhibitor

IFU: hypertension

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness, headache, dry cough

benazepril

brand name: Lotensin

class: ACE inhibitor

IFU: hypertension

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness, headache, dry cough

quinapril

brand name: Accupril

class: ACE inhibitor

IFU: hypertension

quick facts:

\-may cause dizziness, headache, dry cough