Common Meds Week 1

What is the brand name for Atorvastatin?

Lipitor

What is the generic name for Lipitor?

Atorvastatin

What is the classification for Atorvastatin?

Antihyperlipidemic, moderate to high intensity

Why is Atorvastatin prescribed?

Hyperlipidemia

What overdose risk for Atorvastatin?

Low

What is the treatment for an Atorvastatin OD/associated concerns?

IV fluids for renal protection

What are the common brand names for Metformin?

Glucophage

What is the generic name of Glucophage?

Metformin

What is the classification for Metformin?

Non-insulin diabetes medication

What is Metformin prescribed for?

Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes

What is the overdose risk for Metformin?

Low

What is the treatment for an Metformin OD/associated concerns?

Concern is acidosis, hold fluids, treat hypoglycemia

What are the common brand names for levothyroxine?

Synthroid

What is the generic name for Synthroid?

Levothyroxine

What is the classification for Levothyroxine?

synthetic hormone

Why is Levothyroxine prescribed?

Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

How long does it take a levothyroxine overdose to kick in?

days

What does a levothyroxine overdose cause?

Metabolic overactivation

How do you treat a levothyroxine overdose?

Benzo’s

What are the common brand names for Lisinopril?

Zestril, Prinivil

What is the classification for Lisinopril?

Antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor

Why is Lisinopril prescribed?

hypertension, heart failure, post-myocardial infarction therapy

What is the overdose risk for Lisinopril?

low

How do you treat a Lisinopril overdose?

fluids and vasopressors

What are the brand names for Amlodipine?

Norvasc

What is the generic name for Norvasc?

Amlodipine

What is the classification for Amlodipine?

Antihypertensive, calcium-channel blocker

Why is Amlodipine prescribed?

Hypertension, angina

What is the overdose risk for Amlodipine?

high

What is the overdose risk for Levothyroxine?

High

How do you treat an Amlodipine overdose?

Fluids, atropine, vasopressors, medics on-scene for IV calcium

What are the brand names for Metoprolol?

Lopressor, Toprol

What is the generic name for Lopressor or Toprol?

Metoprolol

What is the classification for Metoprolol?

Antihypertensive, selective beta-blocker

Why is Metoprolol prescribed?

Hypertension, heart rate control

What is the overdose risk for Metoprolol?

High

What is the overdose treatment for Metoprolol?

Atropine, vasopressors, consider glucagon

What is the common brand name for an Albuterol Rescue Inhaler?

Ventolin

What is the generic name for Ventolin?

albuterol rescue inhaler

What is the classification for an albuterol rescue inhaler?

bronchodilator, beta 2 agonist

Why is an albuterol rescue inhaler prescribed?

Asthma, COPD

What is the overdose risk of an albuterol rescue inhaler?

low

How do you treat an albuterol rescue inhaler overdose?

O2, benzes if indicated

What is the brand name for Losartan?

Cozaar

What is the generic name for Cozaar?

Losartan

What is the classification for Losartan?

Antihypertensive, ARB

Why is Losartan Prescribed?

Hypertension, heart failure

What is the overdose risk for Losartan?

Low

How do you treat a Losartan Overdose?

Fluids and vasopressors

What is the brand name for Gabapentin?

Neurontin

What is the generic name for Neurontin?

Gabapentin

What is the classification for Gabapentin?

Anticonvulsant, neuropathic analgesic

Why is Gabapentin prescribed?

Seizures, Chronic Pain

What is the overdose risk for Gabapentin?

low

How do you treat a gabapentin overdose?

airway support, fluids

What is the brand name for Omeprazole?

Prilosec

What is the generic name for Prilosec?

Omeprazole

What is the classification for omeprazole?

Anti-GERD

Why is omeprazole prescribed?

GERD, peptic ulcer disease

What is the overdose risk for Omeprazole?

low

How do you treat an omeprazole overdose?

little treatment required