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Endo 3
Endocrine 3
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| raloxifene (PO) | Evista | Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) | Osteoporosis, breast cancer prevention | hot flashes, leg cramps, peripheral edema, arthralgia, increased risk of thromboembolism, risk of death with cardio disease |
| sildenafil (PO) | Viagra, Revatio | Phosphodiesterase-5-enzyme (PDE5) inhibitor | ED, PAH | priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance, CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension) |
| tadalafil (PO) | Cialis | Phosphodiesterase-5-enzyme (PDE5) inhibitor | ED, BPH | priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance, CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension) |
| oxytocin (IV) | Pitocin | Oxytocic agent | labor induction, post partum uterine bleeding | postpartum hemorrhage, n/v, uterine rupture, arrhythmias (rare), should only be used when medically necessary, high alert medication |
| testosterone gel (topical) | AndroGel, Fortesta, Vogelxo | Androgen | Hypogonadism | contact dermatitis, acne, increased prostate specific antigen (PSA), emotional lability, HTN, Boxed Warning: 2nd exposure may result in virilization, long term use increases risk of breast CA, CI in males with breast or prostate CA, preg. women |
| alendronate (PO) | Fosamax | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis | dyspepsia, GI reflux, hyocalcemia, atypical fractures, osteonecrosis of jaw. CI with abnormalities of esophagus |
| ibandronate (PO) | Boniva | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis | dyspepsia, GI reflux, hyocalcemia, atypical fractures, osteonecrosis of jaw. CI with abnormalities of esophagus |