Exam 3 - OTC Drugs Flashcards
Acetaminophen Brand
Tylenol
Acetaminophen Class
Analgesic
Acetaminophen Indications
-Pain
-Headache
-Fever
Aspirin Brands
-Bayer
-Vazalore
Aspirin Class
Salicylate
Aspirin Indications
-Fever
-Generalized aches, pains, headaches
Benzocaine Topical Brands
-Anbesol
-Cepacol
Benzocaine Topical Class
Local Anesthetic
Benzocaine Topical Indications
-Skin, mouth, throat, or gum pain
-Hemorrhoids
-Skin irritation
Bisacodyl Brand
Dulcolax
Bisacodyl Class
Stimulant Laxative
Bisacodyl Indications
Constipation
Bismuth Subsalicylate Brands
-Pepto-Bismol
-Kaopectate
Bismuth Subsalicylate Class
Antidiarrheal, Antacid
Bismuth Subsalicylate Indications
-Diarrhea
-Heartburn
-Nausea
Calcium Carbonate Brand
Tums
Calcium Carbonate Class
Mineral Supplement, Antacid
Calcium Carbonate Indications
-Antacid
-Dietary Supplementation (RDA)
Calcium Polycarbophil Brand
FiberCon
Calcium Polycarbophil Class
Bulk Laxative, Antidiarrheal
Calcium Polycarbophil Indications
-Laxative
-Antidiarrheal
Capsaicin Brands
-Capsaicin-P
-Zostrix
Capsaicin Class
Topical Analgesic
Capsaicin Indications
Minor Pain