Allergic Rhinitis - Respiratory

Question 1

Generic: Cetirizine

Answer 1

Brand: Zyrtec - 10mg

Dose: 10mg PO daily

Max dose: 10mg/day

Question 2

Generic: Levocetirizine

Answer 2

Brand: Xyzal Allergy 24HR - 5mg

Dose: 2.5-5mg PO daily in the evening

Max dose: 5mg/day

Question 3

Generic: Diphenhydramine

Answer 3

Brand: Benadryl - 12mg and 25mg tab or cap

Dose: 25-50mg PO q4-6HRS PRN

Max dose: 300mg/day

Question 4

Generic: Fexofenadine

Answer 4

Brand: Allegra - 60mg or 180mg

Dose: 60mg PO Q12HR or 180mg PO daily

Max dose: 180mg/day

Question 5

Generic: Loratadine

Answer 5

Brand: Claritin - 10mg

Dose: 10mg PO daily

Max dose: 10mg/day

Question 6

Generic: Fluticasone Propionate

Answer 6

Brand: Clarispray or Flonase - 50mcg/spray

Dose: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily 1x weekly, then 1-2 sprays in each nostril daily

Max dose: 2 sprays per nostril/day

Question 7

Generic: Triamcinolone Acetonide

Answer 7

Brand: Nasacort Allergy 24HR - 55mcg/spray

Dose: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily. Reduce to 1 spray in each nostril daily once your allergy symptoms improve.

Max dose: 2 sprays per nostril/day