[HOSPI-PRE-04] DRUGS (DOSAGE FORM, STRENGTH)

THIS FLASH CARDS IS ABOUT [HOSPI] DRUGS AND ITS DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTH.

Anti Tetanus Serum

Tetanus Toxoid is taken with?

> It has antibodies against tetanus.

Ampoule

Anti Tetanus Serum (ATS) is only available in what dosage form?

Tetanus Toxoid

This vaccine helps the body build protection against tetanus.

• Tab

• Elixir

• Vial

• Syrup

Potassium Chloride is available in what dosage forms?

Hint: TEVS

600 mg

What is the dosage strength of Potassium Chloride in tablet?

2 mEq/ml

What is the dosage strength of Potassium Chloride in vials?

High alert medication

Potassium Chloride causes harm that is why it is considered as what medication?

KCl Infusion

This TPN with base (KCl + NSS/D₃W) is termed as?

7 days

KCl Infusion expires in how many days?

• MgSO₄ (500 mg/ml or 2 mmol/ml)

• Calcium Glutamate (100 mg/ml)

• KCl (2 mEq/ml)

Enumerate the high alert medication electrolytes with their dosage strength:

1. Zocor

2. hs. (at bedtime)

Simvastatin, which is an antihyperlipidemic/anticholesterol drug is marketed under the brand name (1)_____ and is best taken at (2)__________.

1. Tab

2. 10, 20, 40, 80 mg

Simvastatin is available in what (1) dosage form and (2) dosage strengths.

1. Cevitamic Acid

2. Scurvy

Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid is also known as (1)__________ and is used to treat (2)_____ which is caused by the lack of Vitamin C.

• Tab

• Ampoule

• Capsule

• Syrup

• Drops

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is available in what dosage forms?

Hint: TACS-D

Vial

What is the only dosage form Ascorbic Acid/Vitamin C is not available in?

Glutathione

Ascorbic Acid allows the faster absorption of?

• Acid (Ascorbic Acid)

• Base (Sodium Ascorbate)

What are the two (2) kinds of Vitamin C?

Fern-C

Sodium Ascorbate is marketed under what brand name?

1. Ferrous Sulfate

2. Maternal Anemia

(1)__________ is for pregnant women and is used together with Folic Acid (1 mg) to treat (2)__________.

• Tab

• Ampoule

• Drops

• Syrup

• Elixir

• Extemporaneous compounding

Ferrous sulfate is available in what dosage forms?

Hint: TAD-SEE

325 mg

What is the dosage strength of ferrous sulfate in tablets?

Unit Dose Dispensing System

What does the abbreviation “UDDS” stands for?

• Metoclopramide (adults)

• Domperidone (pedia)

What are the two (2) anti-emetic medications that are used together?

1. Motilium

2. 10 mg tab

Domperidone is marketed under the brand name (1)_____ and what is its (2) dosage strength and form?

Metoclopramide

Between metoclopramide and domperidone, which one is better to use?

• Paracetamol (300 mg/ml)

• Metoclopramide (10 mg/ml)

• Ranitidine (150 mg/ml)

• Diphenhydramine (500 mg/ml)

What are the four (4) steps in giving Pre-Chemo Medications?

Hint: PMRD

Acetaminophen

Paracetamol is also known as?

3000 mg

What is the maximum dose a day in taking Paracetamol?

• 125 mg

• 250 mg

What are the dosage strengths of Paracetamol in suppository form?

10 mg/ml

Paracetamol may be given alone if infusion but may be mixed with NS: Vial + basic NS (1 hr expiry), if so, what is the dosage strength?

Paracetamol

What is the safest analgesic for pregnant women?

Hepatoxicity

>3000 mg of Paracetamol a day causes what toxicity?

• Tylenol

• Biogesic

• Calpol

Give at least three (3) brand names of Acetaminophen.

Hint: TBC

Aeknil

A paracetamol in ampoule form is marketed under what brand name?

Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia

A mild reflex respiratory and circulatory stimulant used to treat or prevent fainting and dizziness. Used as an inhalant.

Rhea

What is the toll manufacturer of aromatic spirit of ammonia?

Metoprolol

A selective beta-1 blocker.

• Lopressor

• CardioSTAT

• Neobloc

Metoprolol is marketed under what brand names (3)?

• 50 mg

• 100 mg

Metoprolol is available as tablets in what dosage strengths?

• Betalol

• Esmolol

• Atenolol

• Metoprolol

What are the BEAM selective B1 blockers?

Betamethasone

This drug is a corticosteroid and antifungal.

• Cream

• Ointment

Betamethasone is available in what dosage forms (2)?

Betnovate (0.1% Betamethasone)

Betamethasone is marketed under what brand name?

Omeprazole

This drug is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and is used as a treatment for GERD.

• Losec

• Omepron

Omeprazole is marketed under the brand names (2)?

• 10 mg

• 20 mg

Omeprazole in tablets is available in what dosage forms (2)?

40 mg

What is the dosage strength of vial omeprazole (compounded + NS)?

48 hours

What is the expiry date of vial + NS omeprazole?

6-12 hours

What is the expiry date of vial + D₅W omeprazole?

• Omeprazole

• Lansoprazole

• Pantoprazole

• Esomeprazole

• Rabiprazole

What are the other PPIs?

Hint: OLPER

Pantoloc

Pantoprazole is marketed under what brand name?

Nexium

Esomeprazole is marketed under what brand name?

NaHCO₃

What is the base used together with omeprazole that is available in 50 mmol/50 ml = 1 mmol/ml?

Nitrofurazone

This drug is used for burns (3rd degree) in ointment dosage form.

Furacin

Nitrofurazone is marketed under what brand name?

Silver Sulfadiazine

What is the alternative drug for Nitrofurazone?

• Zyrtec

• Alnix

Cetirizine is an antihistamine drug marketed under brand names (2)?

• Tab

• Extemporaneous compounding/preparation

• Drops

• Syrup

Cetirizine is available in what dosage forms?

Hint: TEDS

10 mg

In tablet form, cetirizine is available in what dosage strength?

Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂)

Milk of Magnesia is also known as?

Gastritis (Antacid)

Milk of Magnesia is used for the treatment of?

Suspension

Milk of Magnesia is available in what dosage form?

Kaopectate

Attapulgite is a natural clay previously used as an active ingredient in ________ to treat diarrhea.

1. Mycostatin

2. Oral suspension

Nystatin is an antifungal medication used to treat and prevent yeast infections marketed under the brand name (1)______, available in (2)__________ dosage form. It can also be used vaginally.

Magic Mouthwash

Given after chemotherapy to stop drying of lips, Nystatin is a component of this formulation.

• Nystatin (30 ml oral suspension)

• Diphenhydramine (30 ml syrup, Benadryl)

• Lidocaine (2% viscous local anesthetic)

What are the three (3) components of magic mouthwash?

1:1:1

What is the ratio of components in a magic mouthwash?

Metformin

This drug is a first generation hypoglycemic (antihyperglycemic). Used for Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) DM and is taken orally. Combined with antidiabetic agents and is compounded extemporaneously.

Glucophage

Metformin is marketed under what brand name?

500 mg

What is most common starting dose of metformin once or twice daily, usually taken with meals to reduce stomach upset?

• 1 gram

• 750 mg

Aside from 500 mg, metformin is also available in what dosage strengths (2)?

Hypoglycemia

What is the side effect of metformin?

80-120 mg/dl

What is the normal or target blood glucose (blood sugar) level of the drug, metformin?

1%

Povidone Iodine contains how much concentration of API?

7.5%

For vaginal use, povidone iodine contains how much concentration?

10%

For wound, povidone iodine with the solution itself contains how much concentration?

3-5% Acetic acid (3 ml) + H₂O (97 ml)

What is the other alternative feminine wash aside from povidone iodine.

• Zegen

• Infekor

Cefuroxime is marketed under what brand names (2)?

750 mg

Cefuroxime is available in vials with a dosage strength of?

Dequalinium Chloride

This is a mouthwash with 0.1% strength.

Dequadine

Dequalinium Chloride is marketed under the brand name?

1. Oxymetazoline Hydrochloric Acid

2. Polyps

(1)_____________________ is a post-nasal drip that may cause cancer (carcinogenic) and may lead (2)_____.

Afrin

Oxymetazoline HCl is marketed under the brand name?

3 months

What is the maximum time of continuous use of Oxymetazoline HCl?

Mometasone Furoate

What is the safest alternative for Oxymetazoline HCl?

Pilocarpine

This is a compassionate medication in eye drops form and is expensive.

Ocular pressure

Pilocarpine is used as a treatment for?

Bromhexine Hydrochloric Acid

This drug is used as anti-tussive and is available in 2 mg tablet form.

Bisolvon

Bromhexine HCl is marketed under what brand name?

1. Solmux

2. 500 mg cap

Carbocisteine is an antitussive and mucolytic medication marketed under the brand name (1)_____ and is available in the dosage strength, (2)______ cap.

2 mg

Salbutamol is an antiasthma drug available in the what dosage strength?

• Solution

• Syrup

• Spray

• Drops

• Extemporaneous prep.

• Nebule

• Capsule

Salbutamol is available in what dosage forms?

Hint: SSS-DENC

Anti-asthmatic agent

Salbutamol is taken together with?

Metoclopramide

This drug is the same with domperidone, an anti-emetic and pre-chemo drug.

• Cap/Tab/Amp (10 mg)

• Syrups, drops, and extemporaneous prep.

Metoclopramide is available in what dosage forms and strengths?

Metoclopramide (10 mg)

This pre-chemo drug is the treatment for emesis; antiemetic.

Ranitidine (150 mg tab)

This pre-chemo drug is the treatment for gastritis.

Diphenhydramine (25-50 mg tab / 50 mg vial)

This pre-chemo drug is the treatment for allergy.

Paracetamol

This pre-chemo drug is the treatment for fever/pain relief.

Injection

Metoclopramide, Ranitidine, Diphenhydramine, and Paracetamol are pre-chemo drugs that can be administered as?