Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards
loratadine (OTC)
drug class
Allergy
loratadine (OTC)
brand
Claritin
loratadine (OTC)
common strengths
5mg, 10mg
loratadine (OTC)
common frequencies
QD
loratadine (OTC)
indications
- Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- Acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
- Allergic allergies
loratadine (OTC)
counseling points
Headache
diphenhydramine (OTC)
drug class
allergy
diphenhydramine (OTC)
brand
Benadryl
diphenhydramine (OTC)
common strengths
12.5mg, 25mg, 50 mg
diphenhydramine (OTC)
common frequencies
q4-6h prn for allergies,
50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
diphenhydramine (OTC)
indications
- Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- Insomnia
- Itching
- Motion sickness
diphenhydramine (OTC)
counseling points
- Drowsiness
- Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
- Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
- Dry mouth
fluticasone (OTC)
drug class
allergy
fluticasone (OTC)
brand
Flonase
fluticasone (OTC)
common strengths
50mcg
fluticasone (OTC)
common frequencies
2 sprays in each nostril once daily
fluticasone (OTC)
indications
- Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
fluticasone (OTC)
counseling points
- Gently shake before each use
- May take several days for full effect
- Headache
- Sore throat
montelukast
drug class
Asthma
montelukast
brand
Singulair
montelukast
common strengths
4mg, 5mg,10mg
montelukast
common frequencies
QD
montelukast
indications
- Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
- Asthma
montelukast
counseling points
- Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
- Headache
- Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed