Pharmacology

Warfarin (Coumadin)

• Vitamin K Antagonist (Blood Thinner)

• Monitor PT and INR

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

• Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Blood thinner)

• Monitor aPTT

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Apixaban (Eliquis)

• Factor Xa Inhibitor (Blood Thinner)

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Rivaroxaban (Xarleto)

• Factor Xa Inhibitor (Blood Thinner)

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor Suffix

-xaban

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Isoniazid (INH)

• Anti-TB ATB

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Rifampin (RIF)

• Anti-TB ATB

• Can cause orange discoloration of bodily fluids (This is normal)

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Pyrazinamide (PZA)

• Anti-TB ATB

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Ethambutol

• Anti-TB ATB

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Benzodiazepine Suffix

• -pam

• -lam

• Contact provider if pt misses dose for detox protocol

Ketorolac (Toradol)

NSAID

Diazepam (Valium)

• Benzodiazepine

• Used in CIWA protocols

• Contact provider if pt misses dose for detox protocols

Lorazepam (Ativan)

• Benzodiazepine

• Used as part of CIWA protocol

• Contact provider if pt misses dose for detox protocols

Alprazolam (Xanax)

• Benzodiazepine

• Contact provider if pt misses dose for detox protocols

Midazolam (Versed)

• Benzodiazepine

• Contact provider if pt misses dose for detox protocols

Lactulose

• Osmotic Laxative

• Can be administered for liver disease

• Contact provider if pt misses dose for liver disease

Clozapine (Clozaril)

• Atypical antipsychotic

• Indicated in schizophrenia and/or recurrent suicidal behavior

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir (Harvoni)

• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (Epclusa)

• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (Mavyret)

• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

What suffixes are common for HCV medications?

• -previr

• -asvir

• -buvir

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Bictegravir

• HIV Medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Dolutegravir (Tivicay)

• HIV Medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Tenofovir

• HIV Medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Alafenamide

• HIV Medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Emtricitabine

• HIV Medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

lamivudine

• HIV Medication

• Contact provider if pt misses dose

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Anticonvulsant (Seizure Medication)

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Anticonvulsant (Seizure Medication)

Valproic Acid (Depakote, Divalproex)

• Anticonvulsant (Seizure Medication)

• Mood Stabilizer

• Migraine Prevention

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Anticonvulsant (Seizure Medication)

Topiramate (Topamax)

Anticonvulsant (Seizure Medication)

Levetiracetam (Keppra)

• Anticonvulsant (Seizure Medication)

• Used in CIWA protocol

SSRI Suffix

• -pram

• -ine

Celexa (Citalopram)

SSRI

Lexapro (Escitalopram)

SSRI

Luvox (Fluvoxamine)

SSRI

Paxil (Paroxetine)

SSRI

Prozac (Fluoxetine)

SSRI

Zoloft (Sertraline) 

SSRI

SNRI Suffix

-faxine

Cymbalta (Duloxetine)

SNRI

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

SNRI

Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine)

SNRI

TCA Suffix

• -ipramine 

• -iptyline

Elavil (Amitriptyline)

TCA

Pamelor (Nortriptyline)

TCA

Tofranil (Imipiramine)

TCA

Nardil (Phenelzine)

MAOI

Parnate (Tranylcypromine)

MAOI

Wellbutrin (Bupropion)

Atypical Antidepressant

Remeron (Mirtazapine)

Atypical Antidepressant

Desyrel (Trazodone)

Atypical Antidepressant

Buspar (Buspirone)

• Antidepressant

• Smoking Cessation

Vistaril (Hydroxyzine)

• Antihistamine

• Antidepressant

• Tx for N/V

Haldol (Haloperidol)

Typical Antipsychotic

Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)

Typical Antipsychotic

Common Typical Antipsychotic Suffix

• -azine

• -idol

Common Atypical Antipsychotic Suffix

• -apine

• -idone

Abilify (Aripiprazole)

Atypical Antipsychotic

Risperdal (Risperidone)

Atypical Antipsychotic

Seroquel (Quetiapine)

Atypical Antipsychotic

Zyprexa (Olanzapine)

Atypical Antipsychotic

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Adderall)

Simulant (Tx for ADHD and/or Narcolepsy)

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Simulant (Tx for ADHD and/or Narcolepsy)

Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)

Simulant (Tx for ADHD and/or Narcolepsy)

Lithium

Mood Stabilizer

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Mood Stabilizer

Tramadol (Ultram)

Opioid Agonist

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

• Anticonvulsant

• Tx for neuropathic pain

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Tx for muscle spasms and muscle associated pain

Methocarbamol (Robaxin)

Tx for muscle pain r/t muscle spasms/injuries.

Butalbital, Acetaminophen, & Caffeine (Esgic)

Butalbital: Anxiolytic

Acetaminophen: Analgesic & Antipyretic

Caffeine: Enhance acetaminphen effects

Zofran (Ondansetron)

• Tx for N/V

• Used in CIWA Protocol

Loperamide (Imodium)

• Tx for diarrhea

• Used in CIWA protocol

Banana Bag

• Includes the following:

  • Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

  • Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

  • Magnesium

  • Multivitamin

  • NS or DW

• Used in CIWA Protocol

Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, & Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)

• HIV Medication

• Contact provider is pt misses dose

Cephalexin

ATB

Fluticasone-Salmeterol

Tx for Asthma & COPD

Fluticasone: Corticosteroid to reduce airway inflammation

Salmeterol: Long-acting beta agonist (Bronchodilation)

Sumatriptan

Tx for migraines and cluster HA

Tizanidine

Muscle Relaxant

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Synthetic corticosteroid

Calcipotrien

Topical medication usually for plaque psoriasis

Estradiol

• Peri-menopausal and Menopausal symptoms

• Prevention of osteoporosis

• Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

Famotidine (Pepcid)

• GERD

• Heartburn

• Ulcers

Potassium Citrate

• Kidney Stones (Urinary alkalizer)

• Gout

Terbinafine (Lamisil)

Antifungal used to treat ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and fungal scalp infections.

Valacyclovir (Valtrex)

Antiviral used to treat herpes viruses (Including Herpes Zoster (Shingles), chickenpox (Varicella), and prevents CMV infection.

Phenobarbital

• Barbiturate used to treat the following:

  • Seizures

  • Insomnia

  • Benzo and etoh withdrawal

Toradol (Ketorolac)

NSAID

Buprenorphine & Naloxone (Suboxone)

• Tx for opioid dependence

  • Buprenorphine: Partial opioid (mu) agonism

  • Naloxone: Opioid antagonist that discourages parenteral usage and snorting

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

• Benzodiazepine

• Inform provider if pt misses dose for detox protocol

Chlorthalidone

• Thiazide-like diuretic (Potassium wasting)

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)

• Diabetic medication (Causes increased glucose excretion in urine, SGLT2)

• Can also be used for HF and CKD

Incruse Ellipta

• Used for COPD

• Anticholinergic medication (Bronchodilation)

Prazosin Hydrochloride (Minipress)

• Alpha Blocker used for the following:

  • HTN

  • PTSD

  • BPH

Dovato (Dolutegravir/Lamivudine)

• HIV medication

• Inform provider if pt misses dose

Ciclopirox

Topical Antifungal

Clindamycin

ATB

Clonidine

Tx for HTN & ADHD