Brand Name - Generic Name Flashcards
Benzodiazepines
Diazepam
1st Generation Antihistamines
Diphenhydramine
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Subtype 1
Losartan
Calcium channel Blockers
Amlodipine
Medico Advance/Advil
Ibuprofen
Flanax/Skelan
Naproxen
Fansidar
Salfadoxine, Pyrimethamine
Unasyn
Ampicillin + Sulbactam
Piptaz
Piperacillin + Tazobactam
Paracetamol
Tempra, Calpol, Biogesic, Tylenol
Dosage and Administration of Paracetamol
1 Tablet (500mg), every 4-6 hours as needed for Fever/Pain. Do not exceed 8 tablets in one day (4000 mg)
Ibuprofen
Advil, Medicol, Advance
What class of drugs is paracetamol
Analgesic/Antipyretic
Dosage and Administration of Ibuprofen
If 200 mg 1 tab q6h
If 400 mg 1 tab q8h
Do not exceed 6 tablets (1200 mg)
Class of drugs of Ibuprofen
Non-steroid al anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Cetirizine
Alnix, Virtix, RiteMed
Dosage and Administration of Cetirizine
1 tablet, once a day. Preferably before bedtime/night
Class of drugs of cetirizine
Antihistamine
Loratadine
Allerta, Claritin
Dosage and Administration of Loratadine
1 tablet, once a day. Take in most convenient time
Guaifenesin
Robitusin
Dosage and Administration of Guaifenesin
5-10 mL every 4 hours (adult dose)
Class of drug of Guaifenesin
Expectorant
Phenylephrine HCl, Chlorpenamine Maleate, Paracetamol
Neozep, Bioflu, Decolgen Forte
Dosage and Administration of Phenylephrine HCl, Chlorpenamine Maleate, Paracetamol
1 tablet q6h. Do not exceed 5 days
class of drugs of Phenylephrine HCl, Chlorpenamine Maleate, Paracetamol
Nasal Decongestant/Antihistamine/Antipyretic
Loperamide
Diatabs, Immodium, Lomotil
Dosage and Administration of Loperamide
2 Capsule/Tablet taken initially. 1 capsule/tablet every loose stool. Do not exceed 8 capsules/tablets daily (16 mg)
Class of drugs of loperamide
Antimotility
Oral Rehydration Salts
Pedialyte, Vivalyte, Hydrite
Oral Rehydration Salts Dosage and Administration
1 sachet, mixed in 200mL f water to be taken as tolerated. Remind patient that solution expires after 24 hours.