Cold Meds
I am great for vasoconstriction of blood vessels in mucous membranes and relieving congestion but watch out if you have CAD or HTN!
What is pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline?
This med is known as the rescue inhaler--monitor for palpitations and HTN!
What is albuterol?
I am an old school med commonly used for COPD and I work by relaxing the bronchial muscles which causes bronchodilation -- don't drink caffeine with me!
What is theophylline?
We need to monitor these labs closely with TB medications.
What is liver function labs?
This medication prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia should not be handled by pregnant women and can decrease libido in men
What is finasteride?
If you use a nasal spray decongestant such as oxymetazoline or phenylephrine for more than 3-5 days, this can be a consequence
What is rebound congestion?
This med is taken at night as a preventative or maintenance med for asthma and COPD
What is montelukast?
This is the therapeutic range or index for theophylline
What is 5-20 mcg/mL? Some reference materials say 5-15 mcg/mL and some say 10-20 mcg/mL
Those who take TB meds should be educated to take their meds on a strict schedule and should avoid this substance
What is alcohol?
This can be used for patients who have AIDs or Cancer to treat muscle wasting but adverse effects include polycythemia, liver injury, sterility, thrombosis, prostate cancer, and aggressive behavior
What is the use of anabolic steroids such as testosterone?
These are first gen antihistamines that can cause drowsiness
What is diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, meclizine?
The beta 2 adrenergic agonists that cause bronchodilation in the lungs have this common ending and should be used before a steroid inhaler
What is "terol"?
If someone goes above the 20 mcg/mL range of theophylline, these are some of the s/s that you might see
What is abdominal cramping, restlessness, irritability, diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, seizures, nausea?
TB meds have been known to cause this problem so any tingling or numbness in the hands and feet should be reported immediately
What is peripheral neuropathy?
This can happen if you combine an alpha 1 blocker such as Tamsulosin with an erectile dysfunction medication such as sildenafil
What is severe hypotension?
I am the DM in Robitussin DM and can allow someone with an unproductive dry cough to get some relief from coughing so they can sleep
What is dextromethorphan?
These meds that can be used in an inhaler, orally, or IV to decrease inflammation can be identified by these endings
What is "sone" or "lone"?
The use of corticosteroids used for reducing inflammation can cause this adverse effect with s/s of polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
What is hyperglycemia?
TB meds need to be taken for this long and compliance is strictly enforced.
What is 6 months to a year?
This medication is prescribed for those with overactive bladder or urgency incontinence
What is oxybutynin or tolterodine?
Those who are having trouble coughing up mucous should take me with lots of water to loosen secretions and have a more productive cough
What is guaifenesin?
These inhalers that have a steroid and bronchodilator combined are not used for acute asthma attacks, they are used as
What are preventative inhalers?
Those who use inhaled steroids for asthma or COPD to decrease inflammation in the airways should do this to prevent thrush in the mouth
What is wash their mouth out after using the inhaler?
The meds for TB, rifampin and isoniazid, can cause your urine to turn this color, but it is expected so no need to report to the provider.
What is red-orange?
This problem can happen as a result of taking estrogen hormone replacement during menopause or from birth control pills, especially with smokers!
What is thrombosis? Deep vein thrombosis (DVT's), pulmonary embolisms (PE's), myocardial infarctions (MI's), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA's)