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amitriptyline hydrochloride
- looks color coded
- may increase toxicity when used with fluoxetine
- no pregnancy category established
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insulin glargine
- vials and solostar pens
- subcutaneous administration at bedtime
- tobacco smoke may decrease the hypoglycemic effect
- alcohol may increase the hypoglycemic effect
- follow prescribed diet
- stored at certain temperatures
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azithromycin dihydrate
- tablets (3 and 6 pack), packets, powder, suspension, injection
- look for anything bacterial - itis; also COPD, genital ulcer disease, MAC disease in HIV patients, pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease
- food decreases absorption; antacids slow absorption
- use caution in patients with impaired hepatic function
- do not take antacids within 1 hour of administration
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fluticasone propionate with salmeterol xinafoate
- diskus and HFA
- use caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, in nursing mothers or pregnancy
- avoid contact with eyes
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ipratropium bromide with albuterol sulfate
- use albuterol with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, in nursing mothers or pregnancy
- avoid mist contact with eyes
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fluoxetine
- tablets, capsules, delayed release capsules, mint flavored liquid
- treats depression, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder
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duloxetine
- can also treat neuropathic pain
- do not use late in the third trimester, nursing is not recommended
- therapeutic effects may take up to 4 weeks to appear
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sertraline
- oral concentrate (12% alcohol)
- may also treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- only the smallest quantity possible should be dispensed
- use caution in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction
- must be diluted prior to use: place proper dose in 4 oz of water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade or orange juice only. do not mix in any other beverage. take immediately after mixing. do not premix doses
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venlafaxine
- tablets, extended release capsules, extended release tablets
- not indicated for use in pediatric patients
- yawning is a side effect
- swallow capsules whole - nothing else
- continued therapy of up to 2 weeks may be needed to show noticeable improvement
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atenolol
treats hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, severe renal impairment
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carvedilol
- can treat left ventricular dysfunction
- contact lens wearers may experience decreased lacrimation
- avoid nonprescription cogh, cold, and allergy meds
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metoprolol succinate
- barbituates may decrease effects
- take whole or halved without crushing
- take with food to increase absorption
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oxycodone
- 2.5,5,7.5,10/325; 7.5/500;10/650
- total daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 4g
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lovastatin
- looks color coded
- grapefruit juice should be avoided
- contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation
- perform liver function tests every 4-6 weeks
- pregnancy category X
- closely follow prescribed diet, take with meals
- photosensitive
- do not become pregnant
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