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Quiz 3
Top 200 Drugs
Generic | Brand | Class | Indication | AEs | Pearls |
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Peridex & Periogard | Antiplaque rinse | gingivitis, periodontitis | toothache, URTI, sinusitis, staining oral surfaces | "Swish and spit" not be swallowed or rinse, brush or eat immediately after use |
Clindamycin Hydrochloride (oral) | Cleocin | Lincosamide antibiotic | bone and joint infections, gynecological infections, skin & soft tissue infections, LRTIs | C. diff, colitis, metallic taste, diarrhea, skin reactions | Report severe diarrhea during therapy and up to several weeks post-therapy (could be C. diff) |
Fluconazole | Diflucan | Antifungal | candida infections, cryptococcal meningitis | QT prolongation, skin reactions, hepatotoxicity, N/V | CYP inhibition = DDIs (ex. warfarin - may increase INR due to CYP2C9 inhibition avoid pregnancy during therapy and at least 1 week after last dose |
Ketoconazole (topical) | Nizoral | Topical antifungal | tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, seborrheic dermatitis | pruitus, xeroderma, application site burning, hypersensitivity | Advise patients to avoid fire, flame and smoking during and after application since products are flammable |
Methenamine Hippurate | Hiprex | Antibiotic: urinary tract antiseptic | urinary tract infections | rash, nausea, dyspepsia abdominal pain, dysuria | Avoid use of alkalinizing food and medications, contradicted with sulfonamides |
Mupirocin (topical) | Bactroban | Topical antibiotic | impetigo, intranasal eradication of MRSA, other skin lesions | resistant infections, application site reactions, burning sensation, pruritus | Instruct pt is avoid contact with eyes and to rinse thoroughly with water if accidental contact occurs, cover area with small film and do not rub in |
Nitrofurantoin | Macrodantin & Macrobid | Antibiotic | acute uncomplicated cystitis | nausea, optic neuritis, hepatic reactions, pulmonary toxicity | Inform pt that this medication may cause brown-colored urine, need adequate renal function |
Nystatin (topical) | Nystop | Topical antifungal | fungal infections | burning, itching, rash, pain, SJS | Pts should avoid occlusive dressings or tight diapers unless other instructed by healthcare professional |
Sodium Fluoride Paste | SF 5000 Plus | Dentifrice | prophylaxis of dental caries | dental fluorosis, nausea, vomitting | Advise pt to not exceed recommended dosage (high doses can lead to dental flurosis), do not eat, drink or rinse for 30 min after use |
Sulfamethoxazole With Trimethoprim | Bactrim & Septra | Sulfonamide w/folic acid inhibitor | urinary tract infections, otitis media, pneumonia, PCP prophylaxis | Electrolyte changes, thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, severe dermatologic reactions, lack of appetite | Warn pts about sun sensitivity, pts should be taking this medication with a big glass of water and stay hydrated while on therapy |