Allergy, Asthma, cough, and cold - Counseling Tips

Question 1

Loratadine

Answer 1

Headache

Question 2

Diphenhydramine

Answer 2

-Drowsiness
-Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
-Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
-Dry mouth

Question 3

Fluticasone

Answer 3

-Gently shake before each use
-May take several days for full effect
-Headache
-Sore throat

Question 4

Montelukast

Answer 4

-Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
-Headache
-Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy (airways are more relaxed)

Question 5

albuterol sulfate

Answer 5

-shake well
-increased heart rate

Question 6

budesonide and formoterol

Answer 6

-shake well
-rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

Question 7

benzonatate

Answer 7

-drowsiness
-do not chew (numbing and choking)

Question 8

dextromethorphan

Answer 8

-shake well
-potential for abuse (hallucinogen in high dose)

Question 9

guaifenesin

Answer 9

-drink lots of water to thin mucus
-nausea

Question 10

pseudoephedrine

Answer 10

-increased heart rate
-jitters
-insomnia