CC&A Drug list Flashcards
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
OTC
Piperazines
2nd gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonsits
Non-sedating antihistamine
(allergic rhinitis)
Levocetirizine (Xyzal)
Rx
Piperazines
2nd gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonists
Non-sedating antihistamine
(allergic rhinitis)
Loratadine (Claritin, Alavert)
OTC
Piperidines
2nd gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonists
Non-sedating antihistamine
(allergic rhinitis)
Desloratadine (Clarinex)
Rx
Piperidines
2nd gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonists
Non-sedating antihistamine
(allergic rhinitis)
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
OTC
Piperidines
2nd gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonists
Non-sedating antihistamine
(allergic rhinitis)
Azelestine (Astepro)
Rx
Phthalazinone
H1 inverse agonists
Intranasal antihistamine
(allergic rhinitis)
Olopatadine (Patanase)
Rx
Dual-acting antihistamine + mast cell stabilizer
Intranasal antihistamine
(allergic rhinitis)
Triamcinolone (Nasacort Allergy 24HR)
OTC
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(allergic rhinitis)
Triamcinolone (Nasacort AQ)
Rx
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(allergic rhinitis)
Fluticasone propionate (Flonase Allergy Relief)
OTC
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(allergic rhinitis)
Fluticasone propionate (Flonase)
Rx
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(allergic rhinitis)
Budesonide (Rhinocort Aqua)
Rx
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(allergic rhinitis)
Ciclesonide (Omnaris & Zetonna)
Rx
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(allergic rhinitis)
Flunisolide (Nasalide & Nasarel)
Rx
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(allergic rhinitis)
Fluticasone furoate (Veramyst)
Rx
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, including ocular symptoms)
Mometasone (Nasonex)
Rx
Steroid
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, including ocular symptoms & nasal polyps)
Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ & Qnasl & Qnasl childrens)
Rx
Steroids
Glucocorticoid, corticosteroids or steroids
Intranasal corticosteroids
(Beconase AQ: symptomatic treatment of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis; nonallergic {vasomotor} rhinitis;prevent recurrence of nasal polyps following surgery. Qnasl: symptomatic treatment of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis)
Azelastine/Fluticasone (Dymista)
Rx
Combination intranasal products
symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Cromolyn sodium (NasalCrom)
OTC
Chromones
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Intranasal mast cell stabilizer
(prevention & treatment of allergic rhinitis {1st line in pregnancy for patients with new onset allergic rhinitis})
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Rx
Quaternary ammonium
Anticholinergic or antimuscarinic
Intranasal anticholinergic
(symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea associated with the common cold and allergic and nonallergic rhinitis)
Montelukast (Singulair)
Rx
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
(relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis. Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma. Prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction)
Acetaminophen [APAP] (Tylenol)
OTC/Rx
p-aminophenols
Prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor
Antipyretic analgesic
(treatment of mild-to-moderate pain and fever [analgesic/antipyretic]
Ibuprofen (Advil)
OTC/Rx
Propionic Acid
COX inhibitor or NSAID
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)
(treatment of fever, pain & dysmennorrhea)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
OTC
Ethanolamine
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Clemastine (Tavist)
OTC
Ethanolamine
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Carbinoxamine (Arbinoxa, Karbinal ER)
Rx
Ethanolamine
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Chlorcyclizine HCl (Ahist)
OTC
Piperazine
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
OTC
Propylamines or alkylamines
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Brompheniramine (Bromax, Dimetane extentab)
OTC
Propylamines or alkylamines
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Dexbrompheniramine (PediaVent)
OTC
Proplyamines or alkylamines
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Tiprolidine (Histex & Histex PD)
OTC
Proplyamines or alkylamines
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(rhinitis, symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough & allergic rhinitis)
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Nexafed)
Behind the counter OTC
Phenylethylamine
alpha-1 agonist
Oral decongestants
(nasal congestion with allergic rhinitis or cold, treatment of cough due to common cold [in combination with sedating antihistamine])
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Rx
Phenothiazine
1st gen antihistamine or H1 inverse agonist
oral, sedating antihistamines
(symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough in combination with Codeine)
Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
OTC
Phenylethylamine
alpha-1 agonist
Oral decongestants
(nasal congestion with allergic rhinitis or cold, treatment of cough due to common cold [in combination with sedating antihistamine])
Pheniylephedrine
OTC
Phenylethylamine
alpha-1 agonists
Intranasal decongestants
(temporary relief of nasal congestion)
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
OTC
Imadazolines
alpha-2 agonists
Intranasal decongestants
(temporary relief of nasal congestion)
Xylometazoline (Triaminic nasal & sinus congestion)
OTC
Imadazolines
alpha-2 agonists
Intranasal decongestants
(temporary relief of nasal congestion)
Tetrahydrozoline (Tyzine)
Rx
Imadazolines
alpha-2 agonists
Intranasal decongestants
(temporary relief of nasal congestion)
Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin)
OTC
Opioid
Sigma agonist
Oral antitussives
(symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough)
Codeine
Rx
Opioid
Mu agonist
Oral antitussives
(symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough)
Hydrocodone (Hycodan, Tussionex)
Rx
Opioid
Mu agonist
Oral antitussives
(symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough)
Chlorphedianol
OTC
Non-opioid
Na+ channel blocker local anesthetic
Oral antitussives
(symptomatic relied of nonproductive cough)
Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles & Zonatuss)
Rx
Non-opioid
Na+ channel blocker local anesthetic
Oral antitussives
(symptomatic relief of nonproductive cough is only available in combination products)
Menthol (Vicks Cough Drops)
OTC
Na+ channel blocker local anesthetic
Tropical antitussives local anesthetic
(symptomatic relief of cough & sore throat also comes in combination with dextromethorphan & benzocaine)
Benzocaine (Cepachol & Chloraseptic)
OTC
Na+ channel blocker local anesthetic
Tropical antitussives local anesthetic
(symptomatic relief of cough & sore throat)
Camphor & Menthol (Vicks Vapo Rub)
OTC
Na+ channel blocker local anesthetic
Tropical antitussives local anesthetic
(symptomatic relief of cough & nasal/chest congestion)
Phenol (Chloraseptic spray)
OTC
Phenol
Na+ channel blocker local anesthetic
Tropical antitussives local anesthetic
(symptomatic relief of sore throat)
Dyclonine (Sucrets)
OTC
Phenol derivative
Demulcents
Topical antitussives
(symptomatic relief of sore throat)
Pectin (Halls Fruit Breezers)
OTC
Demulcents
Topical antitussives
(symptomatic relief of sore throat)
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
OTC
Expectorant
Expectorant
(symptomatic relief of productive cough)
N-acteylcysteine (NAC)
Rx
Mucolytic
Mucolytic, antidote
(treatment of APAP overdose, symptomatic treatment of cystic fibrosis)
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) Rx
Mucolytic
Mucolytic
(symptomatic treatment of cystic fibrosis)
Scopolamine (Transderm Scop)
Rx
Anticholinergic
Oral, sedating antihistamine
(motion sickness, nausea/vomiting)
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
OTC
Ethanolamines
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(motion sickness)
Cyclizine (Marezine)
OTC
Piperazines
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(motion sickness)
Meclizine (Bonine, Antivert)
OTC/Rx
Piperazines
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(motion sickness, nausea/vomiting. vertigo)
Hydroxyzine HCl (Atarax)
Rx
Piperazines
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(dermal itching, nausea/vomiting)
Hydroxyzine Pamoate (Vistaril)
Rx
Piperazines
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(dermal itching, nausea/vomiting)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Rx
Phenothiazine also a Tricyclic)
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(dermal itching, nausea/vomiting)
Cyproheptadine (Periactin)
Rx
Piperidine also a Tricyclic)
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(eating disorders, cachexia)
Diphenhydramine (PM drugs, Nytol, Sominex)
OTC
Ethanolamines
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(dermal itching, sleep)
Doxylamine (Unisom)
OTC
Ethanolamines
1st gen antihistamines or H1 inverse agonists
Oral, sedating antihistamines
(sleep)