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BDK Renal
Basic Drug Knowledge Renal
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finasteride (PO) | Proscar, Propecia | 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Male Pattern Baldness | |
| Doxazosin (PO) | Cardura, Cardura XL | Alpha 1 Blocker | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Hypertension (HTN) | |
| Tamsulosin (PO) | Flomax | Alpha 1A Blocker | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | |
| Solifenacin (PO) | Vesicare | Anticholinergic | Overactive Bladder | |
| Oxybutynin (PO, Patch) | PO: Ditropan XL Patch: Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women | Patch: OTC | Anticholinergic, Urinary Antispasmodic Agent | Overactive Bladder |
| Mirabegron (PO) | Myrbetriq | Beta 3 Agonist | Overactive Bladder | |
| Phenazopyridine (PO) | Pyridium, Azo Urinary Pain Relief | Azo Urinary Pain Relief: OTC | Urinary Analgesic | Symptomatic Relief of Dysuria |
| Magnesium Sulfate (IV, IM) | --- | Electrolyte Supplement | Hypomagnesemia, Pre-Eclampsia | |
| Potassium Chloride (PO, IV) | PO: K-Tab, Klor-Con, Micro-K | PO: OTC Available | Electrolyte Supplement | Hypokalemia |
| Albumin, 5% or 25% (IV) | Albutein, AlbuRx | Colloid | Hypovolemia, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP), Paracentesis | |
| 0.9% Sodium Chloride (IV) | Normal Saline | Crystalloid | Hypovolemia | |
| Lactated Ringers (IV) | LR | Crystalloid | Hypovolemia | |
| 5% Dextrose in Water (IV) | D5W | Crystalloid | Carrier Fluid, Hypoglycemia, Hypernatremia | |
| Calcium Acetate (PO) | Calphron, Phoslo | Calphron: OTC | Phosphate Binder | Hyperphosphatemia |