1
Q
finasteride brand name
A
- Proscar
- Propecia
2
Q
Proscar generic name
A
finasteride
3
Q
finasteride therapeutic class
A
5a-reductase inhibitor
4
Q
finasteride DEA
A
no
5
Q
finasteride dosage form
A
tablet
6
Q
finasteride EMP
A
- decrease is residual urine volume
- increased urine flow if using for BPH
- increased hair growth if using for male pattern alopecia
6
Q
finasteride common indications
A
- benign prostatic hyperplacia
- male pattern alopecia
7
Q
finasteride MOA
A
inhibits the conversion of testosterone to 5 alpha dihydrotestosterone
8
Q
finasteride patient consultation
A
- women who are pregnant or may become pregnant touching / handling this medication
- can get into the body through the skin and may prevent development of in an unborn male baby
- avoid semen of a man taking finasteride
9
Q
tamsulosin brand name
A
Flomax
10
Q
Flomax generic name
A
tamsulosin
11
Q
tansulosin therapeutic class
A
alpha-1-adrenergic blocker
12
Q
tamsulosin DEA
A
no
13
Q
tamsulosin dosage forms
A
capsule
14
Q
tamsulosin common indications
A
BPH
15
Q
tamsulosin EMP
A
- decrease in residual urine volume
- increased urine flow
16
Q
tamsulosin MOA
A
selectively blocks postsynaptic alpha 1 adrenergic receptors. Increases urine flow in BPH by relaxing smooth muscle tone in the bladder neck and prostate
17
Q
tamsulosin patient consultation
A
- avoid activities requiring coordination until drug effects are known
- rise slowly from sitting / lying position
- syncope or loss of consciousness is possible with first dose or dose increase, especially if in an upright position
18
Q
hydroxychloroquine brand name
A
Plaquenil
19
Q
Plaquenil generic name
A
hydroxychloroquine
20
Q
hydroxychloroquine therapeutic class
A
aminoquinolone
21
Q
hydroxychloroquine DEA
A
no
22
Q
hydroxychloroquine dosage forms
A
tablet
23
Q
hydroxychloroquine common indications
A
- lupus erythematosus
- malaria
- rheumatoid arthritis
24
hydroxychloroquine EMP
- RA: decreased pain and increased range of motion
- Lopus: decreased joint pain, decrease in butterfly rash, and improved energy
25
hydroxychloroquine MOA
- mechanism is unknown
- found to be effective in treating P. vivax, P. malariae
26
hydroxychloroquine patinet consultation
- if taking weekly, take on same day each week
- take with food or milk
27
methotrexate brand name
Trexall
28
Trexall generic name
methotrexate
29
methotrexate therapeutic class
antimetabolite
30
methotrexate DEA
no
31
methotrexate dosage forms
- tablet
- solution
- injectable
32
methotrexate common indications
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
33
methotrexate EMP
- resolution of all symptoms of Psoriasis
- decreased pain and improved range of motion
- shrinkage or disappearance of tumor
- levels may be monitored and used to adjust leucovorin
34
methotrexate MOA
reversibly inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR). Dihydrofolates are reduced to tetrahydrofolates by DHFR before they are used in DNA synthesis. Methotrexate interferes with DNA synthesis, repair, and cellular replication.
35
methotrexate patient consultation
- emphasize appropriate dosing schedule
- avoid pregnancy while taking
- causes nausea and vomiting
- avoid sun exposure
- may take with food
36
alendronate brand name
- Fosamax
- Binosto
37
Fosamax generic name
alendronate
38
alendronate therapeutic class
Bisphosphate
39
alendronate DEA
no
40
alendronate dosage forms
- tablet
- solution
- effervescent tablet
41
alendronate common indications
- postmenopausal osteoporosis
- osteoporosis
- Glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis
- paget disease
42
alendronate EMP
- increased bone mineral density
- decreased incidence of bone fractures
43
alendronate MOA
binds to bone hydroxyapatite and inhibits osteoclase activity, inhibiting bone resportion and modulating bone metabolism
44
alendronate patient consultation
- remain upright 30 min after taking tablet
- take more than 30 min before eating or drinking anything to help absorption
45
phentermine brand name
- Adipex-P
- Lonamin
- Lomaira
46
Lomaira generic name
phentermine
47
phentermine therapeutic class
centrally acting appetite suppressant
48
phentermine DEA
C-IV
49
phentermine dosage forms
- tablet
- capsule
50
phentermine common indications
obesity
51
phentermine EMP
weight loss
52
phentermine MOA
a sympathomimetic amine with pharmacologic activity similar to amphetamines. Weight loss is due to anorectic effect but phentermine may also have other CNS or metabolic effects.
53
phentermine patient consultation
- Phentermine may impair ability to engage in potentially hazardous activities such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle; avoid
- Take during day to avoid insomnia
54
oxybutynin brand name
Ditropan
55
Ditropan generic name
oxybutynin
56
oxybutynin therapeutic class
urinary antispasmodic
57
oxybutynin DEA
no
58
oxybutynin dosage forms
- tablet
- ER tablet
- syrup
- transdermal gel
- transdermal patch twice weekly
59
oxybutynin common indications
overactive or neurogenic bladder
60
oxybutynin EMP
resolution of clinical signs of incontinence, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency
61
oxybutynin MOA
a competitive muscarinic antagonist. Muscarinic receptors play an important role in several major cholinergically mediated functions, including contractions of the urinary bladder smooth muscle and stimulation of salivary secretion
62
oxybutynin patient consultation
May cause anticholinergic effects including constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, dyspepsia, or xerostomia
63
solifenacin brand name
Vesicare
64
Vesicare generic name
solifenacin
65
solifenacin therapeutic class
urinary antispasmodic
66
solifenacin DEA
no
67
solifenacin dosage forms
tablet
68
solifenacin common indications
overactive bladder
69
solifenacin EMP
Resolution of clinical signs of incontinence and urinary urgency and frequency
70
solifenacin MOA
a competitive muscarinic antagonist. Muscarinic receptors play an important role in several major cholinergically mediated functions, including contractions of the urinary bladder smooth muscle and stimulation of salivary secretion
71
solifenacin patient consultation
May cause anticholinergic effects including constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, dyspepsia, or xerostomia
72
tolterodine brand name
Detrol
73
Detrol generic name
tolterodine
74
tolterodine therapeutic class
- urinary bladder modifier
- anticholinergic agent
75
tolterodine DEA
no
76
tolterodine dosage forms
- tablet
- ER tablet
77
tolterodine common indications
bladder muscle dysfuction
78
tolterodine EMP
subjective improvement of urge incontinence and urinary frequency
79
tolterodine MOA
high binding affinity for the cholinergic muscarinic receptors that mediate contraction of the urinary bladder and salivation. It exerts its significant effects on the lower urinary tract by increaseing the residual urin and decreasing detrusor pressure
80
tolterodine patient consultation
Avoid activites requiring mental alertness or coordination until drug effects are known as drug may cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness
81
folic acid brand name
Folic acid
82
folic acid therapeutic class
essential B vitamin, B9
83
folic acid DEA
no
84
folic acid dosage forms
- tablet
- capsule
85
folic acid common indications
folic acid deficiency
86
folic acid EMP
- B12 and folic acid levels
- Normalization of MCV
- Normalization of Hgb
- Resolution of symptoms of anemia (fatigue, SOB)
- Absence of neural tube defects in newborns
87
folic acid patient consultation
- May require several weeks for maximum effect
- Avoid alcohol as it inhibits the absorption of folic acid
