Common prescription medications - Revision history

Zarvanitis at 18:31, 20 February 2023

2023-02-20T18:31:30Z

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	* Our patients will usually be able to explain what their medications do		* Our patients will usually be able to explain what their medications do
	* It doesn't hurt to just search the name – that's what our medics do too!		* It doesn't hurt to just search the name – that's what our medics do too!
			*There are apps out there that can serve as offline references – check with fellow volunteers for what they use.
	* Check this list!		* Check this list!

Zarvanitis: add protocol link

2023-02-20T18:29:33Z

add protocol link

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	== Erectile Dysfunction (ED) ==		== Erectile Dysfunction (ED) ==
	''Note: Recent ED medication use may limit our ability to provide nitro. Check with patient and consult BLS protocols.''		''Note: Recent ED medication use may limit our ability to provide nitro. Check with patient and consult [[Skagit County BLS Protocols\|BLS protocols]].''
	*sildenafil (Viagra)		*sildenafil (Viagra)
	* tadalafil (Cialis)		* tadalafil (Cialis)

Hunter: Add notes for blood thinners and ED meds.

2023-02-20T17:41:29Z

Add notes for blood thinners and ED meds.

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	== Anti-Coagulants (Blood Thinners) ==		== Anti-Coagulants (Blood Thinners) ==
			''Note: These medications increase our index of suspicion for internal bleeding, brain bleeds, etc. ALS evaluation is required.''
	* warfarin (Coumadin)		* warfarin (Coumadin)
	* dabigatran (Pradaxa)		* dabigatran (Pradaxa)
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	* heparin		* heparin

	== Erectile Dysfunction ==		== Erectile Dysfunction (ED) ==
			''Note: Recent ED medication use may limit our ability to provide nitro. Check with patient and consult BLS protocols.''
	* sildenafil (Viagra)		*sildenafil (Viagra)
	* tadalafil (Cialis)		* tadalafil (Cialis)
	* vardenafil (Levitra)		* vardenafil (Levitra)

Zarvanitis: Add note on other meds that can treat chronic pain

2023-02-20T17:35:32Z

Add note on other meds that can treat chronic pain

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	* acetaminophen/paracetamol (Tylenol)		* acetaminophen/paracetamol (Tylenol)
	* Anti-depressants/anti-convulsants		* Anti-depressants/anti-convulsants
			**Chronic pain is often caused by nerve things, and anti-depressants/anti-convulsants can help with that flavor of pain
	* Narcotics		* Narcotics
	** codeine		** codeine

Zarvanitis: Create common medications page

2023-02-20T17:18:48Z

Create common medications page

New page

It's frequently helpful to check what a prescription medication does. Some ways to figure it out:

* Our patients will usually be able to explain what their medications do
* It doesn't hurt to just search the name – that's what our medics do too!
* Check this list!

''Note: brand names are capitalized below, while the name for the drug itself is lowercase. For instance: "ibuprofen (Advil)"''

== Anti-Coagulants (Blood Thinners) ==

* warfarin (Coumadin)
* dabigatran (Pradaxa)
* clopidogrel (Plavix)
* apixaban (Eliquis)
* rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
* enoxaparin (Lovenox)
* heparin

== Erectile Dysfunction ==

* sildenafil (Viagra)
* tadalafil (Cialis)
* vardenafil (Levitra)
* avanafil (Stendra)
* Additionally, most drugs ending in:
** -afil

== Anti-Hypertensives (High BP) ==
'''Mechanisms'''

* Beta Blockers
* Calcium Channel Blockers
* Thiazide Diuretics
* Angiotensin II receptor blockers
* ACE (angiotensin - converting enzyme inhibitors)

'''Medications'''

* amlodipine (Norvasc) = calcium channel blocker
* benazepril (Lotensin) = ACE inhibitor
* hydrochlorothiazide/HCTZ = thiazide diuretic
* valsartan (Diovan) = Angiotensin II Blocker
* metoprolol (Lopressor) = beta blocker
* lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) = ACE inhibitor
* In addition, most medications ending in:
** -pril
** -olol
** -thiazide
** -tan

''note: Caduet is a fixed-dose combination of amlodipine (for high blood pressure) and atorvastatin (for high cholesterol)''

== High Cholesterol ==
(reminder: most people want lower triglycerides; lower LDL; higher HDL)

'''Medications'''

* atorvastatin (Liptor)
* simvastatin (Zocor)
* rosuvastatin (Crestor)
* ezetimibe (Zetia)
* In addition, most medications ending in:
** -statin
** or trade names ending in -tor

''note: Caduet is a fixed-dose combination of amlodipine (for high blood pressure) and atorvastatin (for high cholesterol)''

== Diuretics ==
'''Mechanisms'''

* Loop-acting (Reduce Water/Salt)
* Potassium-Sparing (Reduce water; No B/P Support; Saves Potassium)
* Thiazides (Lowers B/P; Widens Vessels; Reduces Salt/Water)

'''Medications'''

* bumetanide (Bumex) = loop
* furosemide (Lasix) = loop
* spironolactone (Aldactone) = potassium sparing
* amiloride (Midamor) = potassium sparing
* hydrocholothiazide (HTCZ) = thiazide
* chlortalidone (Hygroton) = thiazide

== Insulins ==
Injectable insulin is categorized by how quickly it takes effect:

* Rapid-acting
** insulin aspart (Novolog)
** insulin lispro (Humalog)
** insulin glulisine (Apidra)
** or medications ending in:
*** -olog
*** -alog
* Regular/short-acting
** insulin (Humulin, Novolin)
** or medications ending in:
*** -lin
* Intermediate-acting
** insulin isophane (Humulin N, Novolin N)
* Long-acting
** insulin glargine (Lantus)
** insulin detemir (Levemir)

'''Oral medications (type 2 diabetes only)'''

* metformin (Glucophage)
* glipizide (Glucotrol)
* pioglitazone (Actos)
* glyburide/glibencalmide (Diabeta)
* sitagliptin (Januvia)
* linagliptin (Tradjenta)
* dulaglutide (Trulicity)
* liraglutide (Victoza)
* dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
* empagliflozin (Jardiance)
* gabapentin (Neurontin)
** Specifically for Neuropathy, epilepsy & nerve pain
** People who are diabetic will take for neuropathy (i.e. nerve damage – numb, burning, prickling)
* semaglutide (Ozempic)

== Mental Health ==

=== Bipolar ===

* lithium compounds

=== Schizophrenia ===

* clozapine (Clozaril)
* aripiprazole (Abilify)
* ziprasidone (Geodon)
* risperidone (Risperdal)
* quetiapine (Seroquel)
* paliperidone (Invega)
* olanzapine (Zyprexa)
* lurasidone (Latuda)
* haloperidol (Haldol)

=== Dementia/Alzheimers ===

* donepezil (Aricept)
* memantine (Namenda)

=== Anxiety ===

* alprazolam (Xanax)
* clonazepam (Klonopin)
* Additionally, medications ending in:
** -lam

=== Depression ===

* sertraline (Zoloft)
* citalopram (Celexa)
* escitalopram (Lexapro, Cipralex)
* aripiprazole (Abilify)
* trazodone
* Additionally, medications ending in:
** -zole
** -pram

== Anti-Convulsants (Seizure Meds) ==

* levetiracetam (Keppra)
* valproate/VPA (Depakote)
* phenytoin/PHT (Dilantin)
* lamotrigine (Lamictal)
* topiramate (Topamax)
* carbamazepine (Tegretol)
* phenobarbital (Luminol)

== Pain ==

* Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
** ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin)
** naproxen (Aleve)
** aspirin (Bayer Aspirin)
* acetaminophen/paracetamol (Tylenol)
* Anti-depressants/anti-convulsants
* Narcotics
** codeine
** morphine (Statex)
** oxycodone (OxyContin)
** methadone (Dolophine)
** fentanyl (Actiq)
** hydrocodone
** hydromorphone
** tramadol (Ultram)
** Anything ending in -done

== Insomnia ==

* melatonin (available over the counter)
* zolpidem (Ambien)
* eszopiclone (Lunestra)
* zaleplon (Sonata)

== Nausea ==
Zofran - anti nausea