Frequently Prescribed Drugs II
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- What are the indications and contraindications of PENICILLIN antibiotics?
- Upper respiratory (eg OTITIS MEDIA), lower respiratory (eg BRONCHITIS), skin, bone, other tissue infections. Hypersensitivity.
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amoxicillin trihydrate:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Amoxil*
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
amoxicillin trihydrate:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Caps: 250 & 500 mg(c)
Chew tabs: 125 & 250 mg(c_
Susp: 125 and 250 mgc/5 mL
(c) = mg amoxicillin, but actual form present is the trihydrate -
penicillin V potassium:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 300 mg
Susp: 125 mg/5 mL (Apo only)
& 300 mg/5 mL
Note: 300 mg = 500,000 IU -
penicillin V potassium:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Apo-Pen VK*
Novo-Pen VK*
Schedule 1 (x/c veterinary use)
Full: Apo/Novo TABS, Novo SUSP (300/5)
Partial: Apo SUSP (300/5)
Unlisted: 125mg/5ml SUSP - What are the indications and contraindications of CEPHALOSPORIN antibiotics?
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URT (e.g. otitis media), skin, urinary tract, other tissues.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, CAREFUL if hypersensitive to penicillins -
cefprozil:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Cefzil
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
cefprozil:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 250 & 500 mg
Susp: 125 and 250 mg/5 mL -
cephalexin:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Keflex*
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
cephalexin:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 250 & 500 mg
Caps: 250 & 500 mg
Susp: 125 and 250 mg/5 mL - What are the indications and contraindications of SULFONAMIDE antibiotics?
- Urinary tract (e.g. CYSTITIS), URT, LRT, other tissue infections. Hypersensitivity.
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Septra*
Septra DS*
Schedule 1
Full: Septra tab 80/400mg
Others Unlisted -
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: sulf. 400mg & trim. 80mg
DS Tabs: sulf. 800mg & trim. 160mg
Susp: sulf. 200mg & trim. 40mg/5 mL
Inj: sulf. 400 mg & trim. 80 mg/5 mL - What are the indications and contraindications of MACROLIDE antibiotics?
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URT, LRT, GENITOURINARY tract, skin, other tissues.
Clarithromycin: combined w/ other meds for H. pylori eradication in PUD.
Clarithromycin: contra'd in pts taking astemizole, terfenadine, cisapride or pimozide
Others: Hypersensitivity -
azithromycin dihydrate:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Zithromax
Schedule 1 (x/c vet. use)
Unlisted -
azithromycin dihydrate:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 250 & 600 mg(d)
Susp: 100 & 200 mg(d) per 5 mL
Inj: 500 mg(d) per 5 mL
(d) = mg azithromycin, but drug contains dihydrate -
clarithromycin:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Biaxin
Schedule 1 (x/c vet use)
Unlisted -
clarithromycin:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 250 & 500 mg
ER Tabs: 500 mg
Susp: 125 mg/5 mL - What are the indications and contraindications of FLUOROQUINOLONE antibiotics?
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URT, LRT, UTI, skin, PROSTATE (ciprofloxacin only), other tissues.
LEVOFLOXACIN contra'd in patients with history of tendonitis with previous quinolone use. Hypersensitivity. -
ciprofloxacin HCl:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Cipro
Schedule 1
Partial: Cipro 250, 500, 750mg tabs
Others unlisted -
ciprofloxacin HCL:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 100, 250, 500 & 750 mg(e)
Susp: 500 mg(e) per 5 mL
Inj: 2 mg per mL
e = mg ciprofloxacin, but actual form present is the HCl salt -
levofloxacin:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Levaquin
Schedule 1
unlisted -
levofloxacin:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 250, 500 & 750 mg
Inj: 5 mg/mL & 25 mg/mL - What are the indications and contraindications of FUCIDIN and its derivatives?
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Bacteria in skin, soft tissues and bones.
Ointment and intertulle are contra'd in patients with hypersensitivity to lanolin. - What are the indications and contraindications of METRONIDAZOLE antibacterials?
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Intra-abdominal infections by susceptible anaerobic bacteria, bacterial vaginosis, and various protozoal infections.
Contra'd in active seizure disorders, history of blood dyscrasias, hypothyroidism or hypoadrenalism. - What are the indications and contraindications of MUPIROCIN antibacterials?
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Minor infections by susceptible bacteria of the skin.
Ointment is contra'd in patients with hypersensitivity to polyethylene glycols. - What are the indications and contraindications of NITROFURANTOIN antibacterials?
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Urinary tract infections.
Contra'd in hypersensitivity, renal disease, pregnant patients in labour, and infants < 1 m.o. -
fusidate sodium:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Fucidin
Schedule 1
unlisted -
fusidate sodium:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 250 mg
Ointment: 2%
Intertulle: gauze impregnated with 2% ointment
Inj: 500 mg/10 mL -
fusidic acid:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Fucidin
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
fusidic acid:
Dosage Forms & Strengths - Cream: 2%
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metronidazole:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Flagyl*
Schedule 1
Parital coverage for 500mg cap
Others UNLSTD -
metronidazole:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 250 mg
Caps: 500 mg
Vaginal Cream: 10%
Inj: 5 mg/mL -
mupirocin:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Bactroban
Schedule 1
unlisted -
mupirocin:
Dosage Forms & Strengths - Ointment: 2%
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mupirocin calcium:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Bactroban
Schedule 1
unlisted -
mupirocin calcium:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Cream: 2%(f)
f = % mupirocin, but actual form present is mupirocin calcium -
nitrofurantoin macrocrystals:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage?
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Macrodantin*
Schedule 1
Partial coverage for 50 & 100mg caps
Caps: 50 & 100 mg -
nitrofurantoin monohydrate/ nitrofurantoin macrocrystals:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
MacroBID
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
nitrofurantoin monohydrate/ nitrofurantoin macrocrystals:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Caps: 100 mg(g)
g = mg nitrofurantoin, but actual form is a combination of nitrofurantoin monohydrate and nitrofurantoin macrocrystals - What are the indications and contraindications of ANTIFUNGALS?
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Susceptible fungi. Fluconazole is mainly used for oral and systemic candidal infections.
Contra'd in patients taking cisapride. -
fluconazole:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Diflucan*
Schedule 1
Partial coverage for all tabs and caps with !SA required
Susp & inj UNLSTD -
fluconazole:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 50 & 100 mg
Caps: 150 mg
Susp: 10 mg/mL
Inj: 2 mg/mL - What are the indications and contraindications of ANTIVIRALS?
- Herpes infections. Hypersensitivity.
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acyclovir:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Zovirax*
Schedule 1
Partial coverage for 200, 400, 800mg tabs -
acyclovir:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 200, 400 & 800 mg
Susp: 200 mg/5 mL
Ointment: 50 mg/g
Cream: 50 mg/g
Inj: 50 mg(i)/mL
i = mg acyclovir, but actual form present is the sodium salt -
valacyclovir HCl:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Valtrex
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
valacyclovir HCl:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 500 mg(j)
j = mg of valacyclovir, but actual form present in the hydrochloride salt - What are the indications and contraindications of ANTICONVULSANTS?
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Various types of epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
Valproic acid and divalproex sodium contra'd in patients with liver disease. -
clonazepam:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Rivotril*
Schedule 1
Partial coverage for both 0.5 & 2mg tabs -
clonazepam:
Dosage Forms & Strengths - Tabs: 0.5 & 2 mg
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divalproex sodium:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Epival*
Epiject I.V.
Schedule 1
Partial: 125, 250, 500mg tabs
Unlisted: inj -
divalproex sodium:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
EC Tabs: 125, 250 & 500 mg
Inj: 100 mg(k) per mL
k = mg valproic acid, but actual form present is the sodium salt -
gabapentin:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Neurontin*
Schedule 1
Partial coverage for all caps and tabs -
gabapentin:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Caps: 100, 300 & 400 mg
Tabs: 600 & 800 mg -
phenytoin (acid form):
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Dilantin
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
phenytoin (acid form):
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Chew tabs: 50 mg
Susp: 30 mg & 125 mg/5 mL -
phenytoin sodium:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage?
Dosage Forms & Strengths? -
Dilantin
Schedule 1
Unlisted
Caps: 30 & 100 mg -
topiramate:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Topamax
Schedule 1
Unlisted -
topiramate:
Dosage Forms & Strength -
Tabs: 25, 100 & 200 mg
Sprinkle Caps: 15 & 25 mg -
valproic acid:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Depakene*
Schedule 1
Partial: 250mg caps & 500mg EC caps & for syrup -
valproic acid:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Caps: 250 mg
EC Caps: 500 mg
Syrup: 250 mg(l) per 5 mL
l = mg valproic acid, but actual form present is the sodium salt - What are the indications and contraindications of STIMULANTS?
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Contra'd in patients with anxiety, agitation, thyrotoxicosis, tachyarrhythmias, severe angina pectoris, glaucoma, motor tics or Tourette’s syndrome. -
methylphenidate HCl:
Brand?
Schedule + N/C?
Coverage? -
Ritalin*
Schedule 1A
Partial: 10 & 20mg tabs
Unlisted: SR tab -
methylphenidate HCl:
Dosage Forms & Strengths -
Tabs: 10 & 20 mg
SR Tab: 20 mg