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BDK Renal
Basic Drug Knowledge Renal
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Key Side Effects | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finasteride (PO) | Proscar, Propecia | 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Male Pattern Baldness | Sexual Dysfunction | Women who are of child-bearing age should not touch | |
| Doxazosin (PO) | Cardura, Cardura XL | Alpha 1 Blocker | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Hypertension (HTN) | Dizziness, Orthostatic Hypotension, Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (Rare) | ||
| Tamsulosin (PO) | Flomax | Alpha 1A Blocker | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Dizziness, Ejaculation Failure, Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (Rare) | Take 30 minutes after the same meal daily | |
| Solifenacin (PO) | Vesicare | Anticholinergic | Overactive Bladder | Xerostomia, Constipation | CI in uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma | |
| Oxybutynin (PO, Patch) | PO: Ditropan XL Patch: Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women | Patch: OTC | Anticholinergic, Urinary Antispasmodic Agent | Overactive Bladder | Xerostomia, Constipation, Dizziness, Drowsiness | CI in uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma |
| Mirabegron (PO) | Myrbetriq | Beta 3 Agonist | Overactive Bladder | Hypertension | ||
| Phenazopyridine (PO) | Pyridium, Azo Urinary Pain Relief | Azo Urinary Pain Relief: OTC | Urinary Analgesic | Symptomatic Relief of Dysuria | Stomach Cramps, Headache, Dizziness | May change bodily fluids red/orange |
| Magnesium Sulfate (IV, IM) | --- | Electrolyte Supplement | Hypomagnesemia, Pre-Eclampsia | Flushing, Hypotension, Cardiac Arrest with Rapid Undiluted IV Infusion | Dilute before infusion | |
| Potassium Chloride (PO, IV) | PO: K-Tab, Klor-Con, Micro-K | PO: OTC Available | Electrolyte Supplement | Hypokalemia | IV: Hyperkalemia, Cardiac Arrest with Rapid Undiluted Infusion PO: Hyperkalemia, Abdominal Discomfort/Pain, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting | Dilute before infusion; Do not administer IV push; Vesicant; Tablets with wax coating may appear in stool; Take oral forms with meals & a full glass of water |
| Albumin, 5% or 25% (IV) | Albutein, AlbuRx | Colloid | Hypovolemia, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP), Paracentesis | Edema | ||
| 0.9% Sodium Chloride (IV) | Normal Saline | Crystalloid | Hypovolemia | Hypervolemia, Non-Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis | ||
| Lactated Ringers (IV) | LR | Crystalloid | Hypovolemia | Hypervolemia | ||
| 5% Dextrose in Water (IV) | D5W | Crystalloid | Carrier Fluid, Hypoglycemia, Hypernatremia | Hyperglycemia, Hyponatremia, Hypervolemia | ||
| Calcium Acetate (PO) | Calphron, Phoslo | Calphron: OTC | Phosphate Binder | Hyperphosphatemia | Hypercalcemia, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation | Each dose of 667 mg contains 169 mg of elemental calcium |