WHAT: WHY: WHEN: HOW: EXPECTATIONS:

-Drug Name -Indication -Daily frequency -Route/ -Efficacy (when to expect results)
-Dosage/strength -Duration of use Administration -Side Effects
technique -When to call MD
-What if missed -Special
Dose? directions/storage

Cozaar Hypertension If you miss a dose of Swallow the tablet -Results: the maximal effect usually occurs within the first
(Losartan) this medication take without crushing or week of therapy
(25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg) it as soon as you chewing it
-Oral tablet remember, but if it is
close to your next Store in closed -SE: back pain, nasal congestion, and dizziness
dose, do not take container at room
extra medication. temp away from heat
and moisture
-Contact MD: Allergic reaction, such as hives and rashes. Loss
(once or twice daily, of consciousness, dark red urine
check)

Microzide
(hydrochlorothiazide)
(12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg)
-Oral capsule (12.5 mg) and
oral tablets
Hypertension If you miss a dose of Store at room -Results: Begins to work in about in 2 hours. The duration of
this medication take temperature in a action ranges from 6—12 hours.
it as soon as you sealed container away
remember, but if it is from heat, moisture,
close to your next and excess light -SE: Low blood pressure, sensitivity to light, and vertigo
dose, do not take
extra medication. Keep yourself out of
excess light, protect
your skin using -Contact MD: eye pain, changes in vision, irregular skin
sunscreen markings

Avoid alcohol
(once or twice daily,
check) Stay hydrated
Zoloft depression If you miss a dose of Do not suddenly stop -Results: Within one week, however, individual response
(sertraline) this medication take taking the medication, varies and full response may not be seen until 8-12 weeks
(25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg) it as soon as you taper the medication after starting
-Oral tablet remember, but if it is off
close to your next Avoid tasks that -SE: insomnia, headache, nausea
dose, do not take require mental
extra medication. alertness until the
effects of the drugs -Contact MD:
Directions on bottle are realized allergic reaction such as hives or rash,
Stay away from seizures,
Alcohol while on this if your depression gets worse
drug

Store at room
temperature in a
sealed container away
from heat, moisture,
and excess light
Toprol XL Hypertension If you miss a dose of Do not suddenly stop -Results: effect on BP is usually achieved within 1 week
(metoprolol succinate this medication skip taking the medication,
extended release) it and continue with taper the medication
(25, 50 mg, 100 mg, the medication at the off -SE: fatigue, depression, dizziness
200 mg) next dose Take with or after
-Oral tablet eating food. Take with
Once daily water -Contact MD:
Do not crush or chew Allergic rection such as rashes or closing of throat, swelling of
the pill the hands or feet
Store in container Chest pain
away from heat,
moisture, and excess
light

Neurontin Neuralgia; Missed dose: Take a Do not suddenly stop -Results: Peak concentrations in achieved in 2-3 hours,
(gabapentin) Seizures dose as soon as you taking the medication, however it may take up to two weeks for symptom relief from
(100 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg) remember. If it is taper the medication nerve pain to occur.
-Oral capsule almost time for your off
next dose, wait until Avoid alcohol -SE:
(600 mg, 800 mg) then and take a Take with evening Fatigue
-Oral tablet regular dose. meal or at bedtime NV
Take medication Difficulty walking
Store the medicine in whole, do not chew or
a closed container at swallow -Contact MD:
room temperature, Take 2 hours after Al Changes in mood, difficulty breathing, swelling of throat
away from heat, or Mg suppliment
moisture, and direct
light.
Regarding side effects, student should be able to state at least 3 common side effects and at least 3 side effects
that would require the patient to call the prescriber.