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Accolate
- zafirlukast
- prophylaxis andd chronic treatment of asthma
- leukotriene inhibitor
- 20mg BID
- 10mg, 20mg
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Aclovate
- alclometasone
- treatment of inflammation of corticosteroid responsive dermatosis
- adrenal glucocorticoid
- topical 2-3x daily
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counselings for Accolate vs. Aclovate
- Accolate: take on empty stomach, 1h before or 2h after meal
- Aclovate: avoid sunlight
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Advicor
- niacin/lovastatin
- lovastatin: treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia
- ER niacin: adjuctive treatment of dyslipidemia to lower the risk of recurrent MI and/or slw progression of coronary artery disease
- 500mg niacin/20mg lovastatin qd (max 2000mg/40mg)
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Altocor
- lovastatin
- adjuctive to dietary therapy to decrease elevated serum total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in primary hypercholesterolemia
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counseling points for Advicor vs. Altocor
Advicor: category X, may cause flushing, take with low fat snack
Altocor: category X, take with food, take at bedtime
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Avelox
- moxifloxacin
- acute sinusitis caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenza, or M. catarrhalis
- 400mg IV/PO daily for 10 days
- IV 400mg/250ml, 400mg tab, ophthalmic soln
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Avonex
- interferon beta 1a
- treatment of relapsing forms of MS
- 30mcg IM once weekly
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counseling points for Avelox vs. Avonex
- Avelox: d/c if rash develops, drink 8oz of water after each dose, avoid antacid, sucralfate, iron or MV containing Zn within 2 hrs of dose, may cause dizziness
- Avonex: may cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, HA, keep hydrated unless otherwise instructed, notify MD immediately of suicidal ideation
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Clinoril
- sulindac
- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
- NSAID
- 150mg, 200mg tabs
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Clozaril
- clozapine
- management of severely ill schizophrenic patients who fail to respond adequately to standard antipsychotic drug treatment
- 25, 50, 100, 200mg tab
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counseling points for Clinoril vs. Clozaril
Clinoril: may take 2 wk to see results, may cause drowsiness, take with food/milk if GI upset, avoid alcohol, avoid aspirin or aspirin-containing product
Clozaril: weekly WBC count, may cause seizures and orthostatic hypotension
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DiaJect vs. Diastat
- both for treatment of convulsive disorders
- Diastat: set patient's dose prior to dispensing
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Hydroxyzine
- HCl: Atarax
- pamoate: Vistaril
- treatment of anxiety
- 50-100mg po QID
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Hydralazine
- Apresoline
- management of moderate to severe hypertension, congestive heart failure, hypertension secondary to pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
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counseling points for hydroxyzine vs. hydralazine
hydroxyzine: may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, breast feeding is contraindicated
hydralazine: take with meal, avoid alcohol, report wt gain >5 lbs/wk or swelling of ankles, may cause postural hypotension, dizziness, NV
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Lamisil
- terbinafine
- oral treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail or fingernail due to dermatophytes
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Lamictal
- lamotrigine
- adjuctive therapy in pediatric and adult patients with partial seizures or generalized seizures for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
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counseling points for Lamisil vs. Lamictal
- Lamisil: hypersensitivity or drowsiness may occur
- Lamictal: take tablet with food to avoid GI upset, notify MD if rash or liver dysfunction develops
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Lasix
- furosemide
- treatment of edema associated CHF, cirrhosis of the liver and renal disease
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Lidex
- fluocinonide
- anti-inflammatory, antipruritic
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counseling points for Lasix vs. Lidex
Lasix: take with food/milk if GI upset, take in AM, avoid sunlight, may cause orthostatic hypotension
Lidex: external use only, avoid excessive sunlight
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Levaquin
- levofloxacin
- community acquired pnemonia, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by susceptible strains of microorganims
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Levsin SL
- hyoscyamine
- adjunctive therapy in tx of peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, neurogenic bladder or bowel disorders, biliary or renal colic and other gastric hyperspasmodic or hypersecretory disorders
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counseling points for Levaquin vs. Levsin
Levaquin: d/c if rash develops, drink 8oz of water after each dose, no antacid, sucralfate, iron, MV with Zn within 2 hrs of dose, avoid sunlight, monitor BG if taking anti-diabetic meds, d/c if hypoglycemia (contact MD)
Levsin: take in empty stomach, no antacid, avoid hot weather, may cause drowsiness
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Lotronex
- alosetron
- treatment of women with severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome who have failed to respond to conventional therapy
- serotonin receptor antagonist 5-HT3
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Lotrimin
- clotrimazole
- treatment of tinea corporis (body ringworm), tinea cruris, and tinea pedis caused by Epidermophyton floccosum, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes or T. rubrum
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counseling points for Lotronex vs. Lotrimin
Lotronex: [BBW] d/c immediately in patients with constipation. acute ischemic colitis has been reported during treatment. patient must read and sign a "patient-physician" agreement before receiving the initial prescription; absorption reduced with food
Lotrimin: complete full course of therapy
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Myoflex
- trolamine salicylate
- relief of muscular aches, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains, arthritis on intact skin
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Mycelex
- clotrimazole
- treatment of susceptible fungal infection (oropharyngeal candidiasis, dermatophytoses, superficial mycoses, cutaneous candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis)
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counseling points for Myoflex vs. Mycelex
Myoflex: external use only
Mycelex: troche: allow to dissolve slowly over 15-30min
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Plavix
- clopidogrel
- reduction of atherosclerotic events in patients with atherosclerosis documented by recent stroke, recent MI or established peripheral arterial disease
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Paxil
- paroxetine
- treatment of depression and OCD
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counseling points for Plavix vs. Paxil
Plavix: contact MD if symptoms of infection; increased bleeding time
Paxil: may take up to 2 wk to see results, may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, contact MD if swelling or excessive thirst
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Plendil
- felodipine
- for the treatment of hyhpternsion with or without a thiazide diuretic
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Isordil
- isosorbide dinitrate
- prevention and treatment of angina pectoris
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counseling points for Plendil vs. Isordil
Plendil: avoid grapefruit juice, practice good dental hygiene
Isordil: do not crush or chew SR capsules, swallow whole with 8 oz water, avoid excesive alcohol, combination may cause severe hypotension, if chest pain, seek immediate emergency medical help
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quinidine
prophylaxis after cardioversion of A.fib and/or A. flutter to maintain normal sinus rhythm
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counseling points for quinine vs. quinidine
quinine: preg X, notify MD if cinchonism (tinnitus, distubed vision, dizziness, HA, confusion, hearing loss)
quinidine: do not take with grapefruit juice, caution while driving if dizzy/drowsy/visual change
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selegiline
adjunct in the management of parkinson's disease in which levodopa/carbidopa is deteriorating
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Salagen
- pilocarpine hydrochloride
- symptomatic treatment of xerostomia caused by salivary gland hypofunction resulting from radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck or Sjogren's syndrome
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counseling points for selegiline vs. Salagen
selegiline: take with meals if GI upset, avoid tyramine containing food, maintain adequate hydration, avoid alcohol, may cause drowsiness, dizzy, confusion, orthostatic hypotension, constipation
Salagen: avoid high fat meal
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Serzone
- nefazodone
- treatment of depression
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Seroquel
- quetiapine
- for the management of manifestation of psychotic disorders
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counseling for Serzone vs. Seroquel
Serzone: may take 2-3 wk to achieve desired results, avoid alcohol, report persistent insomnia or excessive daytime sedation, inform MD immediately of suicidal ideation
Seroquel: may have drowsiness, use caution when rising, do not change dosage except MD order
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Sertraline
- zoloft
- treatment of depression and OCD
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Soriatane
- acitretin
- treatment of severe psoriasis
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counseling points for Sertraline vs. Soriatane
Sertraline (Zoloft): continued tx may be needed to see improvement; avoid alcohol, use caution when performing tasks that require alertness, do not abruptly d/c
Soriatane: pregnancy X, hepatotoxicity warning, take with food, avoid vitamin A product, alcohol contraindicated
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Tamoxifen
palliative or adjunctive treatment of advanced breast cancer
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tamsulosin
treatment ofo signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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counseling points for tamoxifen vs. tamsulosin
tamoxifen: annual ophthalmic exam, gynecological exam and mammogram if using for long term, may cause hot flash, hair loss and loss of libido, bone pain may indicate a good therapeutic response
tamsulosin: once daily, 30 min after same meal each day, may cause drowsiness, postural hypotension
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Topamax
- topiramate
- adjunctive therapy in pediatric (2-1yo) and adult patients with partial onset seizureor primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and in patients 2 yr and older with seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome.
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Toprol XL
- metoprolol succinate
- management of hypertension
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counseling points for Topamax vs. Toprol XL
topamax: may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, contact MD if eye pain or blurred vision, keep hydrated
Toprol: take with food, do not crush or chew, may cause dizziness, masking of hypoglycemic symptoms in diabetics
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Vicodin
- APAP and hydrocodone
- relief of moderate to moderately severe pain
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Visicol
- sodium phosphate
- short term treamtent of constipation and to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel exam
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counseling points for Vicodin vs. Visicol
Vicodin: may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, may take with food or mild to avoid GI upset (warning: may be habit forming, CIII)
Visicol: may cause diarrhea, excessive prolonged use as a laxative may cause dependence
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Zantac
- ranitidine
- short term treatment of active duodenal ulcer
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Zestril
- lisinopril
- treatment of hypertension
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counseling points for Zantac vs. Zestril
Zantac: take food/milk if GI upset
Zestril: avoid salt substitute containing potassium, contact MD if swelling occurs
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Zebeta
- bisoprolol
- treatment of hypertension, alone or in combination with other agents
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Zetia
- ezetimibe
- for the adjunct therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated total C, LDL C and ApoB in patients with primary (familial and non familial) hypercholesterolemia
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counseling points for Zebeta vs. Zetia
Zebeta: do not take with antacids, diabetics monitor BG, report unresolved swelling of extremities
Zetia: do not take within 2 hr before or 4 hr after bile acid sequestrant (cholestyramine), follow prescribed diet, contact MD if myopathy symptoms occurs especially if also on HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
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Zyrtec
- cetirizine
- relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as ragweed, grass and tree pollens in adults and children over 2 yrs
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counseling points for Zestril vs. Zyrtec
Zestril: avoid salt substitutes containing potassium, contact MD if swelling occurs
Zyrtec: may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, skip dos if >6 hrs late and return to normal schedule, do not double dose
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counseling points for Zyrtec vs. Zantac
Zyrtec: may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, skip dose if >6 hours passed and return to normal schedule, do not double dose
Zantac: take food/milk if GI upset
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Zyprexa
- olanzapine
- for the management of the manifestations of psychotic disorders
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counseling points for Zyrtec vs. Zyprexa
zyrtec: may cause drowsiness, avoid alcohol, skip dose if >6 hr passed and return to normal schedule, do not double dose
Zyprexa: may cause drowsiness, use caution when rising, do not change dosage except on orders of MD, use ZYDIS immediately after opening foil sachet
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