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Therapeutic Cards
Term | Definition |
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Analgesics | Aspirin, Acetaminophen Tylenol 325-650 mg q4-6h PO Rash, Acute Poising, Anorexia, Nausea Vomiting |
Antacid | Magnesia, Calcium Carbonate Milk of Magnesia 1-2 b.i.d. or t.i.d. PO Constipation or laxative effect, Acid rebound |
Anthelmintics | Piperazine, Citrate Vermax 1-2 mg/d divided dose PO Hyperpyrexia, Tardive & dryskinesia |
Anti-Inflammatory Agents | Naproxen, Ibuprofen Motrin 250-500 mg b.i.d. PO Headache, Drowsiness/ Dizziness |
Diuretics | Furosemide, Chlorthiamide Lasix 20-80 mg in 1 or more divided does up to 600 mg /d if need Postural Hypotension, Dizziness w/ excessive diuresis |
Cardiotonics | Digoxin, Primacor Lanoxin 10-15 mcg/kg (1mg) in divided doses over 24-48 h PO Fatigue, Muscle Weakness & Headache |
Decongestants | Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride Sudafed 60 mg q4-6h PO Difficuly in voiding, tremulousness |
Anticonvulsant | Phenytoin, Depakote Dilantin 15-18 mg/kg or 1g loading dose Mental confusion, drownsiness |
Stimulants | Doxa pram, hydrochloride, Amphetamine sulfate Dopram PO 0.5-1mg/kg single injection not to exceed 1.5 mg/kg Dizziness sneezing, Apprehension |
Insulin Oral Hypoglycemics | Ultralente Insulin, tolbutamide Glucotrol 100 mg-1g q.d. to b.i.d. IV Nausea, Vomiting & cholestic Jaundice |
Antibiotic | Ciprofloxacin, Cipro Ciloxan 250 mg q12h or 500mg PO Nausea Vomiting, diarrhea & gas |
Impotence Agent | Tadalafil Cailis 10 mg Prior to anticipate sexual activity PO Flushing and Back Pain |
Antihistamine | Loratadine Claritin 10 mg once/d on an empty stomach PO Dizziness, Dry mouth fatigue |
Cardiovascular Agent | Rosuvastatin Crestor 10 mg once daily PO Asthenia, back pain |
Lanoxin | |
Cardiovascular Agent | nifedipine Procardia XL 10-20 mg t.i.d. up to 180 mg/d PO Sore throat, weakness |
Antiglaucoma | Isosorbide Ismotic 1-3g/kg b.i.d. to q.i.d. PO Headache, Lethargy |
Antihistamine | Diphenhydramine Benadryl 12.5 mg chew 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 h PO Dry mouth, nose, and throat, drowsiness, Nausea |
Topical | Crotamiton, Hydrocortisone Eurax On infected area TOP Severe itching, small bumps and blisters |
Bronchodilator | Albuterol Ventolin 2-4 mg 3-4 times inhaled PO Hypersensitivity Reaction |