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Endocrine3
Endocrine3 Essential Knowledge
Generic/Brand | Side effects |
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Testosterone gel/ Androgel, Fortesta, Vogelxo (Topical) | Key Side Effects: contact dermatitis, acne, increased prostate specific antigen (PSA), emotional lability, hypertension. US Boxed Warnings: secondary exposure may result in virilization (especially in children); CI in males with breast or prostate cancer and pregnant women. |
Alendronate/ Fosamax (PO) | Key Side Effects: dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypocalcemia, atypical fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw. Other Notes: CI in patients with abnormalities of the esophagus; administer ≥30 minutes before food or drink (except plain water); remain upright for 30 minutes following dose to reduce esophageal irritation. |
Ibandronate/ Boniva (PO, IV) | Key Side Effects: dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypocalcemia, atypical fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw. Other Notes (oral only): CI in patients with abnormalities of the esophagus; administer ≥60 minutes before food or drink (except plain water); remain upright for 60 minutes following dose to reduce esophageal irritation. |
Raloxifene/ Evista (PO) | Key Side Effects: hot flashes, leg cramps, peripheral edema, arthralgia. US Boxed Warnings: increased risk of thromboembolism; increased risk of death caused by stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease. |
Sildenafil/ Viagra, Revatio (PO) | Key Side Effects: priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance. Other Notes: CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension). |
Tadalafil/ Cialis (PO) | Key Side Effects: priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance. Other Notes: CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension). |