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05/02/2013

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Term
Acyclovir
(Zovirax)
Definition
Antiviral agent

Given to immuno-compromised kids

Tx:
Herpes Zoster
Genital Herpes
Shingles
Varicella

SE:
Major Kidney Impairment
Term
Amitrityline
(Elavil)
Definition
Anti-Depressant

Tx:
COmmon for Kids with ADHD/Depression

Children under 12 not recommended

Metabolized in Liver

SE:

Constipation
Arrythmias
Sedation
Blurred vision
Dry eyes/mouth
Term
Bupropion
(Wellbutrin)
Definition
Anti-Depressant

Tx:
Depression/ADHD

Metabolized in Liver

Avg Dose: 100mg BID/TID

SE:
Seizures
Agitation
Headache
Insomnia
Mania
Psychosis
Nausea/Vomit
Dry mouth
Term
Amphetamine

Dextroamphetamine

Adderall
Definition
Stimulates CNS
Increases Respirations

Releases Norepinephrine

T:
ADHD - increase attention span

SE:
Hyperactivity
Insomnia
Restlessness
Tremor
Tachhycardia
Anorexia
Term
Tegretol
(Carbemazepine)
Definition
Anti-Epileptic (AED)

Tx:
Seizures

SE:
Ataxia
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Agranulatedcytosis
Decreased WBC
Liver issues/ Hepatitis
Term
Tagamet
(Cimetidine)

Propulcide
Definition
Tx:
GERD

Decreases Gastric Acid secretions
Term
Norpramine
(Desipramine)
Definition
Anti-Depressant

Tx:
Depression and Anxiety in ADHD

Avg Dose:
100-200 QD, Monitor BP/Pulse

SE:
Arrythmias
Hypotension
Term
Zarantine
(Ethosuximide)
Definition
ANti-Epileptic AED

Tx:
Absence Seizure

SE:
Sedation
Unsteady gait
Rash
Low WBC
Term
Furosemide
(Lasix)
Definition
Diuretic

Potassium Wasting

Always add Potassium (K+)
--Check lab values if no K+ ordered
Term
Haloperidol
(Haldol)
Definition
Antipsychotic

Tx:
COmbined with Ani-Parkinson (Cogentin)
to alleviate EPS SE

SE:
EPS, or
Shuffling gait
Tremors
Drooling
Restlessness
Term
Synthroid
Definition
Thyroid replacement for lack of natural Thyroxine

SE:
Hyperthyroidism
Heart Palpatations
Tremors
Sweating
Nervousness
Term
Methylphenidate
(Concerta)
Definition
Stimulant

Tx:
ADHD (extended release)

SE:
Insomnia
Appetite suppression
Arrythmias
Term
Ativan
(Lorazepam)
Definition
Controlled drug

Tx:
Anxiety
Staus Eppilepticus
Term
Paxil
(Paraxetine)
Definition
Anti-Depressant, SSRI

Tx:
Depression
OCD
Anxiety

Average Dose: 10-20mg QD

SE:
Heart Palpitations
Headache
Constipation
Term
Luminal
(Phenobarbitol)
Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED

Tx:
Seizures
Generalized
Tonic/clonic
Simple Partial
Secondary Generalized

SE:
Hyperactivity
Paradoxical effect
Sedation
Learning difficulties
Term
Dilantin
(Phenytoin)
Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED

Tx:
Tonic/Clonic Seizures

SE:
Gingival Hyperplasia

Oral care important
Term
Mellaril
(Thioridazine)
Definition
Neuroleptic

Tx:
DD population for SIB
Kids under 2 not recommended

SE:
Drowsiness
Movement Disorder
EKG abnormality
Term
DSS
(Docusate Sodium)
Definition
Stool Softener

Average Dose:
100mg QD/BID
Term
Valproic Acid
(Depakote)
Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED

Tx:
Seizures
Aggression

SE:
Hair-loss
Weight gain/loss
Abdominal Distress
Tremors
Term
Clozaril
(Clozapine)
Definition
Antipdychotic

Tx:
Psychosis & Mental Retardation
Adults only
Prescribed as "Last resort" medication

SE:
Severe constipation
Bowel obstruction
Agranulocytosis
Infection risk

Watch CBC/WBC
Term
Tardive Dyskenisia
Definition
SE of long-term Neuroleptic use

Irreversible

Anti-parkinson (cogentin/artane)
DO NOT ALLEVIATE Sx

S/Sx:
Lip-smacking
Facial grimace
Term
Catapres
(Clondine)
Definition
Tx:
ADHD & MR
Tiurette Syndrome

Helps reduce HyperArousal & HyperActivity

Oral and Sustained Release patch


SE:
Dry mouth
Hypotension
Sedation
Headache
Nausea
Term
Keppra
(Levetiracetam)
Definition
Anti-Epileptic AED

Tx:
Seizure Disorder

Decreases seizures
Term
AED med given in high doseage over time can cause:
Definition
Cognitive Impairment

CNS
Term
Norpramin

Tofranil

Pamelor
Definition
ANti-Depressant

Children with ADHD often suffer Depression
Term
Ritalin
Definition
Stimulant

Tx:
ADHD

SE:
Arrythmias
Insomnia
Term
Digoxin
(Lanoxin)
Definition
Anti-Arrythmia Tx: Slows and strengthens pulse Take 60 sec Apical pulse 60
Term
HIV and Antivial Agents
Definition
HIV caused by virus

Tx:
AntiVirals may slow disease process
especially for infants
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