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Undergraduate 3
04/17/2006

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Term
Premarin
Definition
0.625-1.25 daily
Term
Synthroid
Definition
100mcg-200mcg daily
Term
Trimox/amoxicillin
Definition
250-500mg TID
Term
Lanoxin/digoxin
Definition
Cardiac Glycoside
Term
Lanoxin/digoxin
Definition
0.125-0.25 mg daily
Term
Vicodin
Definition
1-2 tabs q4-6 hours
Term
Prozac/fluoxetine
Definition
20mg daily
Term
Proventil/albuterol
Definition
B2 agonist
Term
albuterol
Definition
2 puffs q4-6 hours
Term
Nexium/esomeprazole
Definition
acid pump inhibitor
20-40mg daily
Term
Vasotec/enalapril
Definition
ACE inhibitor
5-40mg daily
Term
Norvasc
Definition
amlodipine
Ca++ channel blocker
5-10mg daily
Term
Coumadin/warfarin
Definition
2-10mg daily
Term
Zoloft
Definition
sertraline
50mg daily
Term
Allegra/fexafenadine
Definition
antihistamine
180mg daily
Term
Zocor/simvastatin
Definition
5-80mg daily
Term
Lasix
Definition
furosemide
loop diuretic
20-80mg daily
Term
Zestril/Lisinpril
Definition
ACE inhibitor
10-40mg daily
Term
Singulair
Definition
montelukast
anti-asthmatic
5-10mg daily
Term
Effexor XR
Definition
venlafaxine
37.5-150mg daily
Term
Glucophage XR/metformin
Definition
Insulin sensitizer
500-1500mg daily
Term
Neurontin/gabapentin
Definition
postherpetic neuralgia
300mg TID
Term
Celexa/citalopram
Definition
20-40mg daily
Term
Viagra
Definition
sildenafil
50-100mg 1 hour prior to intercourse
Term
K-DUR/potassium
Definition
20-80mEq daily in divided doses
Term
Pravachol/pravastatin
Definition
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
10-20mg daily
Term
Keflex/cephalexin
Definition
250mg QID or 500mg BID
Term
Darvocet N-100
Definition
1 tab q6hours
Term
Prevacid
Definition
lansoprazole
acid pump inhibitor
30mg daily
Term
ultram/tramadol
Definition
50-100mg q4-6hours
Term
Tylenol #3 or 4
Definition
1-2 tabs q4-6 hours
Term
Deltasone/prednisone
Definition
glucocorticoid
5-60mg daily
Term
Protonix
Definition
pantoprazole
acid pump inhibitor
40mg daily
Term
Ambien
Definition
zolpidem
5-10mg HS
Term
Plavix
Definition
clopidogrel
75mg daily
Term
toprol-XL/metoprolol
Definition
beta blocker
50-100mg daily
Term
Flonase
Definition
fluticasone
2 sprays in each nostril BID
Term
Zyrtec
Definition
cetirizine
antihistamine
5mg daily
Term
Fosamax
Definition
alendronate
10mg daily or 70mg weekly
Term
Wellbutrin SR
Definition
bupropion
100-200mg BID
Term
Lipitor
Definition
atorvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
10-80mg daily
Term
Xanax/alprazolam
Definition
0.25-1mg TID
Term
Ben-Gay
Definition
methyl salicylate and menthol
topical analgesic
Topical pain
Term
Myoflex Cream
Definition
Trolamine
Topical analgesic
pain and INFLAMMATION
Term
Nizoral A_D Shampoo
Definition
Ketoconazole
antifungal
dandruff
Term
Americaine Spray
Definition
Benzocaine
Topical anesthetic
sunburn
Term
Duoflim liquid
Definition
Salicylic Acid
Keratolytic
warts
Term
Lamasil AT
Definition
Terbinafine
antifungal
AF, JI, RW
Term
Delsym Syrup
Definition
Dextromethorphan
Cough Suppressant
cough
Term
Tinactin
Definition
Tolnaftate
antifungal
AF.JI, RW
Term
Lotrimin AF
Definition
Clotrimazole
Antifungal
AF, JI, RW
Term
Micatin
Definition
miconazole
antifungal
AF, JI, RW
Term
mucinex
Definition
guaifenesin
expectorant
cough
Term
Cortaid
Definition
Hydrocortisone
anit-inflammatory
itching and rashes
Term
Zostrix
Definition
Capsaicin
topical analgesic
topical pain
Term
Tavist-D
Definition
Clemastine and pseudoephedrine
antihistamine and decongestant
colds and allergies
Term
Sudafed
Definition
pseudoephedrine
decongestant
colds and congestion
Term
Robitussin DM
Definition
guiafenesin and dextromethorphan
cough suppressant
cough
Term
Drixoral Tablet
Definition
pseudoephedrine and dexbrompheniramine
decongestant and antihistamine
colds and allergies
Term
Afrin
Definition
Oxymetazoline
nasal decongestant
nasal congestantion
Term
Chlor-Trimeton
Definition
Chlorpheniramine
antihistamine
allergies
Term
abreva
Definition
docosanol
antiviral
cold sores
Term
Gaviscon
Definition
Alginic acid and AlOH
antiacid
acid reflux
Term
Metamucil
Definition
psyllium
laxative
constipation
Term
PDR
Definition
IDENTICAL to package insert
have to pay to publish drug
ONLY approved uses
PICTURES of products
*Good general info about drug!
Term
Facts and Comparisons
Definition
Good MONOGRAPH for RX and OTCs
comparison charts
Indicates SUGAR-FREE, ALCOHOL-FREE, & DYE-FREE products
OFF LABEL USES
addresses, lab values, and abbr.
Term
American HOSPITAL formulary
Definition
Good MONOGRAPHS
Approved and OFF LABEL uses
IV products and therapy
some compounding
Term
USP DI
Definition
Vol-1. NOT COMPLETE; labled and off label uses; DRUG USE IN ATHLETES

Vol-2. PATIENT ADVICE

Vol-3. "ORANGE BOOK"; BIOEQUIVALENCY RATINGS
Term
Goodman and Gilman
(The Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics)
Definition
EXCELLENT PHARMACOLOGY REFERENCE
Term
DI Handbook
Definition
BEST MONOGRAPHS
Dosages changes for RENAL AND HEPATIC fxn
Term
Martindales
Definition
IDENTIFY FOREIGN DRUGS
GOOD HERBAL INFO.
Term
American Drug Index
Definition
LISTING OF DRUGS THAT CANNOT BE CRUSHED
NO Monographs
INDEX of brand->generic
Therapeutic uses
Weird names
Term
USP Dictonary
Definition
PRONUNCIATION, chemical name, generic name, STURCTURE, therapeutic use
INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS!!
Term
Redbook
Definition
Brand, generic, RX and OTC lists
dosage forms, strengths, package sizes, and COST
poison control centers
drug interactions, alcohol-free, and sugar-free products
Term
Handbook of NON-PRESCRIPTION Drugs
Definition
Great MONOGRAPH for safe and effective OTCs
Term
Index Nominum
Definition
ID foreign drugs
ONLY A LIST!!!
Term
Ident-A-Drug
Definition
Listing of Imprints
NOT COMPLETE!!!
Term
Handbook of Clinical Drug Data
Definition
Good MONOGRAPHS
Good COMPARISON CHARTS
*good pocket reference for pharmacists!
Term
Remington's
Definition
COMPOUNDING!!!!
Term
Poisoning & Toxicology Handbook
Definition
nonmedical agents
toxic ranges
symptoms
Term
Geriatric Handbook
Definition
Dosages for renal and hepatic failure
Cannot be CRUSHED
normal lab values
65+!!!!!!
Term
Pediatric Handbook
Definition
Compounding oral med for peds
18 and under!!!!
Term
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
Definition
MOST COMPLETE FOR PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING!!!
Term
Merck Index
Definition
Listing of chemical compounds
physical and chemical properties
trade names, including foreign drugs
Term
Pharmacotherapy
Definition
Pharmacotherapeutic interventions!
Term
Mosby's Drug Consult
Definition
MONOGRAPHS of brand and generic products (frequently used)
look alike/sound alike products
lab values
pregnancy category
Term
Principles of Internal Medicine
Definition
Diagnosis
treatment of Disease states
*Bible of medical student!
Term
Pharmacist's Letter
Definition
Current practice info!
Term
Handbook of Injectable Drugs
Definition
Stablity and compatibility of injectable drugs
Term
Merck Manual
Definition
Dz states and managment (for doctors)
Term
Medical Letter
Definition
New therapies and info for physicians
Term
Applied Therapeutics
Definition
Clinical Pharmacy reference
Term
Review of Natural Products
Definition
Herbal remedies
Term
Approved Bioequivalency Codes
Definition
bioequivalent ratings!
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