Thursday, March 24, 2011

Top 200 Drugs Part 2

Here are the rest of them.

101. glyburide: Micronase Diabeta: Antidiabetic: NIDD
102. drospirenone/EE: Yasmin: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control
103. lamotrigine: Lamictal: Antiepileptic: Seizure
104. verapamil: Isoptin, Calan, Verelen: Antihypertensive & Antianginal: Hypertensive & Angina
105. cefdinir: Omnicef: Antibiotic: Infections
106. tenazepam: Restoril: Sedative: Insomnia
107. topiramate: Topamax: Antiepileptic: Seizure
108. triamcinolone: Kenalog: Corticosteroid: Inflammation
109. penicillin V Potassium: Veetids, Pen-Veek: Antibiotic: Infections
110. methylphenidate: Concerta: ADHD Agent: ADHD
111. oxycodone IR: OxyIR, Roxicodone: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
112. risperidone: Risperdal: Antipsychotic: Schizophrenia
113. nitrofurantoin: Macrodantin, Macrobid: Antibacterial: UTI
114. Oxycodone ER: Oxycontin: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
115. benazepril: Lotensin: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
116. risedronate: Actonel: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis
117. tiotropium: Spiriva: Antiasthmatic: Asthma, COPD
118. clindamycin: Cleocin: Antibiotic: Infections
119. olmesartan: Benicar: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
120. metronidazole: Flagyl: Antibacterial & Antiprotozoal: Bacterial infections & Fungal infections
121. diclofenac: Voltaren: NSAID: Inflammation
122. metoclopramide: Reglan: Antiemetic: Nausea/Vomiting
123. divalproex: Depakote: Antiepileptic & Antipsychotic: Seizure, Bipolar disorder, Migraine
124. nifedipine: Procardia, Adalet CC: Antihypertensive & Antianginal: Hypertension & Angina
125. latanoprost: Xalatan: Agent for Glaucoma: Glaucoma
126. olmesartan/Hctz: Benicar-Hct: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
127. donepezil: Aricept: Antipsychotic: Alzheimer
128. norethindrone/EE: Femhrt: Hormone: Menopause, Osteoporosis
129. losartan/Hctz: Hyzaar: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
130. estradiol: Estrace: Estrogen Hormone: Hormone Replacement
131. hydroxyzine: Atarax: Antianxiety & Antipruritic: Anxiety, Pre-Op, Pruritus
132. gemfibrozil: Lopid: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
133. nitroglycerin: Nitrostat: Antianginal: Angina
134. propanolol: Inderal: antihypertensive: Hypertension, Angina, Pre-Op, Migraine
135. vitamin D-Ergocalciferol: Drisdol: Vitamin: Vitamin-D Replacement
136. tadalafil: Cialis: Erectile Dysfunction: Erectile Dysfunction
137. rabeprazole: Aciphex: Antiulcer Agent: GERD
138. quinapril: Accupril: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
139. mupirocin: Bactroban: Antibacterial: Impetigo
140. eszopiclone: Lunesta: Sedative: Insomnia
141. promethazine/Codeine: phenergan/Codeine: Antihistamine & Antitussive: Allergy, Cough
142. doxazosin: Cardura: Antihypertensive & BPH Agent: Hypertension & BPH
143. mirtazapine: Remeron: Antidepressant: Depression
144. tolterodine: Detrol: Urinary Bladder Modifier: Overactive Bladder
145. varenicline: Chantix: Smoking Cessation Aid: Stop Smoking
146. irbesartan: Avapro: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
147. phenytoin: Dilantin: Antiepileptic: Seizure
148. phentermine: Adipex-P, Ionamin: Weight Management: Loose Weight
149. aripiprazole: Abilify: Antipsychotic: Schizophrenia
150. acyclovir: Zovirax: Antiviral: Herpes
151. meclizine: Antivert: Antivertigo Agent: Vertigo
152. niacin: Niaspan: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
153. fentanyl: Duragesic: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
154. levalbuterol: Xopenex: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
155. buspirone: BuSpar: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety
156. ipratropium/albuterol (MDI): Combivent: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
157. sitagliptin: Januvia: Antidiabetic: NIDD
158. ibandronate: Boniva: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis
159. etonogestrel/EE: NuvaRing: Contraceptive: Birth Control
160. glyburide/metformin: Glucovance: Antidiabetic: NIDD
161. methotrexate: No Brand: Antimetabolite: Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis
162. oxybutynin: Ditropan: Urinary Bladder Modifier: Bladder Instability
163. fexofenadine/pseudophedrine: Allegra-D: Antihistamine & Decongestant: Allergy & Congestant
164. codeine phosphate/guaifenesin: Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC: Antitussive & Expectorant: Cough
165. clotrimazole/betamethasone: Lotrisone: Topical Antifungal: Ring Worm
166. fluticasone MDI: Flovent: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
167. sumatriptan: Imitrex: Antimigrainous Agent: Migraines
168. benzonatate: Tessalon: Antitussive: Cough
169. methadone: No brand: Opioid Analgesic: Pain, Detoxification of narcotic addiction
170. raloxifene: Evista: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis
171. butalbital/APAP/Caffeine: Fioricet: Analgesic: Headache
172. polyethylene glycol 3350 NF: Miralax: Laxative: Constipation
173. bisoprolol/Hctz: Ziac: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
174. minocycline: Minocin: Antibiotic: Infections
175. terazosin: Hytrin: Antihypertensive & BPH: Hypertension & BPH
176. moxifloxacin: Avelox: Antibiotic: Infections
177. ropinirole: Requip: Antiparkinson Agent: Parkinson & RLS
178. irbesartan/Hctz: Avalide: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
179. nabumatone: Relafen: NSAID: Inflammation
180. insulin: Humulin: Antidiabetic: IDD
181. lidocaine (transdermal): Lidoderm: Topical Analgesic: Nerve Pain
182. famotidine: Pepcid: Antiulcer Agent: ulcer
183. tizanidine: Zanaflex: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Spasm
184. ferrous sulfate: Slow FE: Blood Modifier: Anemia
185. olanzapine: Zyprexa: Antipsychotic: Psychotic Disorders
186. memantine: Namenda: Agent for Alzheimer’s Dementia: Dementia
187. chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone: Tussionex: Antitussive: Cough & Allergy
188. thyroid (dessicated): Armour Thyroid: Thyroid Hormone: Thyroid Replacement
189. insulin lispro: Humalog: Antidiabetic: IDD
190. methocarbamol: Robaxin: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Spasm
191. finasteride: Proscar: Prostate Anti-Inflammatory: BPH
192. norgestrel EE: Lo/Ovral: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control
193. insulin aspart: Novolog: Antidiabetic: IDD
194. clobetasol: Temovate: Anti-Inflammatory: Inflammation & Itching
195. chlorhexidine: Peridex: Antiplague Rinse: Gingivitis
196. moxifloxacin “Ophthalmic”: Vigamox: Eye Antibiotic: Eye Infection & Conjunctivitis
197. clarithromycin: Biaxin: Antibiotic: Infections
198. oseltamivir: Tamiflu: Antiviral: Flue
199. buprenorphine/naloxone: Suboxone: Agent for Opioid Dependence: Drug Dependence
200! Methyphenidate IR/ER: Ritalin: ADHD Agent: ADHD, Narcolepsy

Top 200 Drugs Part 1

I am planning to go out and volunteer at an outpatient pharmacy to gain experience because I cannot find any job without experience. I’ve pretty much forgotten things that I’ve learned last year. I am planning to study the sig codes, some math, and the top two hundred most commonly prescribed medications in Washington. Here’s the list by generic names to brand names and their usage:

1. alprazolam: Xanax: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety
2. lisinopril: Prinivil, Zestril: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
3. azithromycin: Zithromax, Zmax: Antibiotic: Infections
4. levothyroxine: Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid: Thyroid Hormone: Hormone Replacement
5. hydrochlorothiazide: Hydrodiuril: Thiazide Diuretic: Edema
6. hydrocodone/APAP: Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
7. amoxicillin: Amoxil, Trimox: Antibiotic: Infections
8. glucophage: Metformin: Antidiabetic: NIDD
9. atorvastatin: Lipitor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
10. simvastatin: Zocor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
11. furosemide: Lasix: Loop Diuretic: Edema
12. metoprolol succinate: Toprol-XL: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
13. oxycodone/APAP: Percocet: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
14. zolpidem: Ambien: Sedative: Insomnia
15. atenolol: Tenormin: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
16. sertraline: Zoloft: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD
17. potassium chloride: K-Dur, Micro-K, Klor-Con: Potassium Supplement: Potassium Replacement
18. albuterol: Proventil, Ventolin: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
19. amlodipine: Norvasc: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
20. metoprolol tartrate: Lopressor: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
21: fluoxetine: Prozac: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD
22. esomeprazole: Nexium: Antiulcer: GERD
23. warfarin: Coumadin: Anticoagulant: Blood Thinner
24. ibuprofen: Motrin: NSAID: Inflammation
25. escitalopram: Lexapro: Antidepressant: Depression
26. ciprofloxacin: Cipro: Antibiotic: Infections
27. prednisone: Deltasone: SAID: Allergy & Inflammation
28. omeprazole: Prilosec: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer
29. clopidogrel: Plavix: Platelet Inhibitor: Blood Clots
30. montelukast: Singulair: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
31. lisinopril/Hctz: Zestoretic, Prinzide: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
32. cephalexin: Keflex: Antibiotic: Infections
33. bupropion: Wellbutrin: Antidepressant: Depression
34. triamterene/Hctz: Dyazide, Maxzide: Diuretic: Edema
35. lorazepam: Ativan: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety, Insomnia, Status epilepticus, Pre-Op, Sedation
36. tramadol: Ultram: Analgesic: Pain
37. clonazepam: Klonopin: Antiepileptic: Seizure
38. citalopram: Celexa: Antidepressant: Depression
39. propoxyphene napsylate/APAP: Darvocet-N: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
40. cyclobenzaprine: Flexeril: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Spasm
41. lansoprazole: Prevacid: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer
42. fexofenadine: Allegra: Antiallergy: Allergy
43. amoxicillin clavulanate: Augmentin: Antibiotic: Infections
44. paroxetine: Paxil: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD
45. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate: Advair: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
46. sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: Bactrim, Septra: Antibacterial: UTI
47. venlafaxine: Effexor: Antidepressant: Depression
48. fluticasone: Flonase: Antiallergy: Allergy
49. trazodone: Desyrel: Antidepressant: Depression
50. gabapentin: Neurontin: Antiepileptic: Seizure
51. alendronate: Fosamax: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis
52. valsartan: Diovan: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
53. glipizide: Glucotrol: Antidiabetic: NIDD
54. lovastatin: Mevacor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
55. rosuvastatin: Crestor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
56. carvedilol: Coreg: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
57. amphetamine/dextroamphetamine: Adderall: ADHD Agent: Narcolepsy, ADHD
58. ezetimibe/simvastatin: Vytorin: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
59. duloxetine: Cymbalta: Antidepressant: Depression
60. diazepam: Valium: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety, Alcohol Withdraw, Muscle Spasm, Seizure, Pre-op, Status Epilepticus
61. pravastatin: Pravachol: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower cholesterol
62. APAP/codeine: Tylenol/Codeine: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
63. amitriptyline: Elavil: Antidepressant: Depression
64. valsartan/Hctz: Diovan-Hct: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
65. naproxen: Naprosyn: NSAID: Inflammation
66. fluconazole: Diflucan: Antifungal: Fungal infections
67. levofloxacin: Levaquin: Antibiotic: Infections
68. enalapril: Vasotec: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
69. ranitidine: Zantac: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer
70. doxycycline: Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs: Antibiotic: Infections
71. pioglitazone: Actos: Antidiabetic: NIDD
72. pantoprozole: Protonix: Antiulcer Agent: GERD, Ulcer
73. carisoprodol: Soma: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Pain
74. digoxin: Lanoxin: Inotropic Agent: Heart Problems
75. allopurionol: Zyloprim: Agent for Gout: Gout
76. methylprednisolone: Medrol: SAID: Allergy & Inflammation
77. meloxicam: Mobic: NSAID: Inflammation
78. insulin glargine: Lantus: Antidiabetic: IDD
79. amlodipine/benazepril: Lotrel: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
80. tamsulosin: Flomax: Prostate Anti-Inflammatory Agent: BPH
81. quetiapine: Seroquel: Antipsychotic: Schizophrenia
82. clonidine: Catapres, Catapres TTS: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
83. ezetimibe: Zetia: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
84. fenofibrate:Tricor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
85. celecoxib: Celebrex: NSAID: Inflammation
86. norgestimate/EE: Try-Cyclen: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control
87. mometasone intranasal: Nasonex: Antiallergy: Allergy
88. conjugated estrogen: Premarin: Estrogen Hormone: Hormone Replacement
89. promethazine: Phenergan: Antiemetic: Allergy, Motion Sickness, Sedation, N/V
90. diltiazem: Cardizem, Tiazac: Antihypertensive & Antianginal: Hypertensive & Angina
91. sildenafil: Viagra: Erectile Dysfunction Agent: Erectile Dysfunction
92. drospirenone/EE: Yaz: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control
93. pregabalin: Lyrica: Anticonvulsant & Antineuralgic: Seizure & Neuralgia
94. ramipril: Altace: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
95. isosorbide mononitrate: Imdur: Antianginal: Angina
96. folic acid: Folate: Vitamin: Anemia
97. spironolactone: Aldactone: Diuretic: Edema & Hypertension
98. glimepiride: Amaryl: Antidiabetic: NIDD
99. valacyclovir: Valtrex: Antiviral: Genital herpes
100. losartan: Cozaar: Antihypertensive : Hypertension

Taking a break for now, because I need to pick up my mom from her work place, will continue with the list later as my last post.

My Thoughts of the Rebels Around the World

Ever since Egypt successfully got rid of their long time dictator, many other African and Middle Eastern countries are rebelling against their leader. The rising gas prices and the rising body counts are all credited to Egypt. This is their entire fault.
The most popular uprising following Egypt has to be the Libyan uprising. It’s gotten so extreme to the point that their dictator is actually trying to stop this protesting with excessive violence. He’s killing his own people, a quality that no good leader possesses. Colonel muammar Gaddafi is no longer fit to lead Libya but he refuses to resign. Old people are really stubborn.
As the democratic enforcer of the world, America has to intervene. Obama, a candidate in 2008, who was popular because of his anti-war beliefs, has just landed us in another war. Although not as serious as the one in Afghanistan, it is still war and there will still be casualties on both sides. Actually, I think this will be improving our relationship with the Middle East and Africa for the better. For once, I think they actually want us rolling in with tanks.
I always thought our next war would be with North Korea and China but I guess I was wrong. Why do you suppose I think that? North Korea is testing us, it’s like they want a war to show off their newly created nukes. By messing with South Korea, our ally, from time to time, they are just asking us to drop another A-Bomb. If we do anything to North Korea, of course China will take Korea’s side because they too want to just drop an A-Bomb or two on us. That would cut their twenty year road to world’s largest economy much easier. Or maybe China will remain neutral because by declaring war on us, it would be starting a World War 3. I hope it doesn’t come to that, but it would secure our position as the world’s greatest empire for years to come.

Final Exams are Over!

            Oh yeah! Finally it’s the last day of winter quarter for me at Renton Technical College. Yesterday I took my English class’s final and today I took my Psychology final. I think I did pretty well on both finals. I’ve also learn a lot in both classes from two great teachers. The English class final had one hundred multiple choice questions and one random type of essay. I knew the answers for many questions, but there were a couple that I had to guess for the best answer. This was due to the fact that those questions had vague answers. Some of the questions I probably got the wrong answer, but I don’t think I miss many. I had a really easy time writing up the essay part though. The type of essay I had was an argumentative/persuasive essay. The prompt that I picked was: Are you for or against the use of physical punishment to discipline a child? When I picked it, I knew I was against it, but I didn’t know what my back ups are. Then the things that I learned in psychology popped into my mind. I used what I learned in my psychology to help me write my supporting ideas. I think I didn’t do too badly on the essay part.
            The psychology final was much shorter. It consisted of 27 multiple choices, five true or false, and one essay question. I finished it in half an hour. I did guess on three questions. I had no idea what the answers were. I actually came to school two hours earlier just to study before the class starts. I wasn’t confidence about passing the test, but it turned out alright.
            Next quarter or spring quarter I’ll be taking a speech & communication class and one math class. The school’s registration actually put me on the waiting list for my speed & communication class last week, and today I checked my schedule it shows that I got in. I need to pass those two classes in order to get my associate degree. After that I’ll focus on looking for a job. My parents are getting older, and they are planning to retire in the next two to three years. I really need to get a job by then.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

My Resume

After getting my associate degree, I need to go out and look for a job as a pharmacy technician. I’ve prepared my resume, and here it is:

Linh Vo
12207 SE 178th St
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 832-9982
Linhv86@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a pharmacy technician position that utilizes my skills and knowledge as well as providing opportunities for growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-          Knowledge of many drugs
-          Common knowledge of using and entering computer data
-          Bi-lingual: English and Vietnamese
-          Experience within the inpatient and outpatient setting
-          Quick learner, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual
-          Able to work well as a team or individually in a fast-pace environment

EDUCATION:
-          Renton Technical College- ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
-          Associate Degree in pharmacy tech                     January 2011- June 2011
-          Graduate  Pharmacy Program                  September 2009 – August 2010
-          National Certification and Washington State Board of Pharmacy Licensed      August 2010
§  License #: VA 60184770
§  CPhT #: 5301-0701-0122-701

-          Roosevelt High School
-          Graduate                                                  September 2001 – June 2005

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
            Bartell – Externship Pharmacy Technician Student                                            
            Renton, WA: July 2010 – August 2010
-          Assisting customer services at the front counter
-          Trained and knowledgeable in using Enterprise software
-          Taking in prescriptions at the pharmacy drop off window
-          Triaging phone calls in a professional manner
-          Computer data entry: Add new prescriptions and refills, patient information, and billing insurance claims
-          Assisting pharmacists and technicians: Filling prescriptions, triaging phone calls, faxing prescribers
-          Calling patients to inform them any unexpected issues
-          Store inventories on the shelves
-          Reconstitute oral antibiotics
-          Double counting narcotics and filing C-II log book to ensure the correct quantity

            Auburn Regional Medical Center – Externship Pharmacy Technician Student           
            Auburn, WA: May 2010 – June 2010
-          Pulling medications and placing in the fill carts using ParX System
-          Load and unload unit dose medications from Pyxis systems throughout the hospital floors
-          Pyxis inspections: Making sure medications are not expire, have accurate counts, and making sure narcotics are not load in patient bins
-          Check inventory outdates in the pharmacy as well as all the Pyxis systems
-          Pre-packed bulk medications into unit doses for patient administration
-          Delivering a changed of order to nurses station
-          Refill code carts and crash carts making sure it is ready to go at all time
-          IV admixture preparations of LVPs and SVPs using aseptic techniques
-          Compounding of oral and intravenous medications
-          Preparation of STAT orders
-          Labeling medications

United Parcel Services (UPS) – Pre-loader
Seattle, WA: (Seasonal) November 2007 – January 2008
-          Separating products into the correct bins
-          Load products into correct trucks for delivery

Bay View Retirement Community – Dish Washer
Seattle, WA: (Summer Job) June 2003 – September 2004
-          Clean dishes and keeping the kitchen clean