#9: OTC Drugs

Question 1

Diff b/t OTC and Rx Drugs

1. how does the max dose of OTC and Rx drugs differ
2. how does cost differ (usually)

Answer 1

Diff b/t OTC and Rx Drugs

1. max dose of OTCs = LOWER than Rx drugs
2. OTCs usu cost LESS than Rx drugs

Question 2

Rx vs Herbals vs OTCs

1. which is dz oriented and which is Sx oriented
2. Which is intended to supplement the diet
3. Which has a wide safety margin
4. Which has risk for serious AEs and which has low risk of AEs
5. Which is FDA regulated for labeling + ads
6. Whch is NOT FDA regulated
7. Which is FDA regulated but ads regulated by FTC

Answer 2

Rx vs Herbals vs OTCs

1. which is dz oriented = Rx drugs
   - Sx oriented = OTCs
2. intended to supplement the diet = Herbals
3. wide safety margin = OTCs
4. risk for serious AEs = Rx drugs
   - low risk of AEs = OTCs
5. FDA regulated for labeling + ads = Rx drugs
6. NOT FDA regulated = Herbals
7. FDA regulated but ads regulated by FTC = OTCs

Question 3

OTC drugs

1. do the benefits outweigh risks for these drugs
2. high or low potential for misuse
3. what can consumers use them for
4. are health care providers needed for safe/eff use

Answer 3

OTC drugs

1. yes - benefits outweigh risks for these drugs
2. low potential for misuse
3. consumers can use them for self Dx conditions
4. Health care providers NOT needed for safe/eff use

Question 4

OTCs pros and cons

1. Pro: what are they effective in Txting
2. Cons:
   - 2 major cons
   - what can misuse lead to
   - can be toxic/cause death (what are top 3 drugs)

Answer 4

OTCs pros and cons

1. Pro: what are they effective in Txting common ailments
2. Cons:
   - worsen condition or interact w/Rx meds
   - misuse –> complications
   - top 3 drugs causing death = ASA, Cough/cold, Analgesics

Question 5

What are 3 examples of NSAIDs

Answer 5

1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
2. Ibuprofen (Advil)
3. ASA

Question 6

What Sxs are NSAIDs used for (in general)

Answer 6

1. Pain, fever and inflam

2. Dysmenorrhea

Question 7

Which NSAID does not have anti-inflam or anti-plt effects

Answer 7

Acetaminophen = NO anti-inflam or anti-plt effects

Question 8

which NSAID is preferred for kids w/viral infxns

Answer 8

Acetaminophen

Question 9

What 2 drugs are used for cough, cold and allergy Sxs

Answer 9

Cough, cold and allergy Sxs

1. Guaifenesin
2. Pseudoephedrine

Question 10

What drug is used for diarrhea

Answer 10

used for diarrhea

1. Loperamide