Skills 2 Final Lab Practical Drugs

Losartan Brand

Cozaar

Losartan Indication

High blood pressure

Losartan Frequency

Once daily (Can sometimes be twice daily)

Losartan Duration

Long-term (Losartan)

Losartan Missed Dose

Take as soon as possible unless close to next dose; do not double doses (Losartan)

Losartan Route of Administration

Oral (Losartan)

Losartan Storage

Closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light (Losartan)

Losartan Special Directions

-Take with or without food

-Stay hydrated and monitor blood pressure

-Avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes

Losartan Results

Maximal efficacy usually occurs within the first week of therapy

Losartan Common Side Effects

Diarrhea

Back pain

Fatigue

Losartan Severe Side Effects

Fainting

Allergic reaction

Painful urination

Hydrochlorothiazide Brand Name

Microzide

Hydrochlorothiazide Indication

High blood pressure

Hydrochlorothiazide Frequency

Once daily (HCTZ)

Hydrochlorothiazide Duration

Long-term (HCTZ)

Hydrochlorothiazide Missed Dose

Take as soon as possible unless late in the day; skip if close to next dose (HCTZ)

Hydrochlorothiazide Route of Administration

Oral (HCTZ)

Hydrochlorothiazide Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light (HCTZ)

Hydrochlorothiazide Special Directions

-Take in morning to avoid nighttime urination

-Monitor electrolytes

-May increase sun sensitivity

Hydrochlorothiazide Results

Begins to work in about 2 hours; duration of action ranges from 6-12 hours

Hydrochlorothiazide Common Side Effects

Nausea

Constipation

Headache

Hydrochlorothiazide Severe Side Effects

Blurred vision/Vision changes

Allergic reaction

Painful blisters

Sertraline Brand Name

Zoloft

Sertraline Indication

Depression

Sertraline Frequency

Once daily (Sertraline)

Sertraline Duration

Long-term (Sertraline)

Sertraline Missed Dose

Take as soon as possible unless close to next dose (Sertraline)

Sertraline Route of Administration

Oral (Sertraline)

Sertraline Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature away from direct heat, moisture, or light (Sertraline)

Sertraline Special Directions

-Take with or without food

-Take at the same time everyday

-Avoid alcohol

-Do not stop abruptly

Sertraline Results

May see results within a week, but full efficacy may take up to 8-12 weeks

Sertraline Common Side Effects

Nausea

Constipation

Dry mouth

Sertraline Severe Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Seizure

Suicidal thoughts

Metoprolol Succinate Brand Name

Toprol XL

Metoprolol Succinate Indication

High blood pressure

Metoprolol Succinate Frequency

Once daily (Metoprolol)

Metoprolol Succinate Duration

Long-term (Metoprolol)

Metoprolol Succinate Missed Dose

Take as soon as possible unless close to next dose (Metoprolol)

Metoprolol Succinate Route of Administration

Oral (Metoprolol)

Metoprolol Succinate Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature away from direct heat, moisture, or light (Metoprolol)

Metoprolol Succinate Special Directions

-Take with food

-Do not crush/chew

-Do not stop abruptly

Metoprolol Succinate Results

Effect on BP is usually achieved within 1 week

Metoprolol Succinate Common Side Effects

Fatigue

Dizziness

Rash

Metoprolol Succinate Severe Side Effects

Allergic reaction

Fast, pounding heartbeat

Worsening chest pain

Gabapentin Brand Name

Neurontin

Gabapentin Indication

Nerve-related pain

Gabapentin Frequency

2-3 times daily

Gabapentin Duration

Long-term (Gabapentin)

Gabapentin Missed Dose

Take as soon as possible unless close to next dose (Gabapentin)

Gabapentin Route of Administration

Oral (Gabapentin)

Gabapentin Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature away from direct heat, moisture, or light (Gabapentin)

Gabapentin Special Directions

-Take with or without food

-Do not stop abruptly

-May cause drowsiness

Gabapentin Results

Peak concentrations are achieved in 2-3 hours, but may take up to 2 weeks for symptom relief

Gabapentin Commone Side Effects

Nausea

Vomiting

Fatigue

Gabapentin Severe Side Effects

Suicidal thoughts

Allergic reaction

Difficulty breathing