IPC non-Rx meds Flashcards
Delsym, Robitussin 12-hour
dextromethorphan
cough
“antitussive/
cough suppressant”
PO
Robitussin Long Acting
dextromethorphan hydrobromide
cough
“antitussive/
cough suppressant”
PO
Mucinex, Mucus Relief, Geri-Tussin, Altarussin
guaifenesin
cough
expectorant
PO
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine
allergic rhinitis/cough
1st generation antihistamine
PO
Chlor-Trimeton
chlorpheniramine
allergic rhinitis/cough
1st generation antihistamine
PO
Dimetapp Cold and Allergy Syrup
Brompheniramine and Phenylephrine
allergic rhinitis
1st generation antihistamine/ decongestant
PO
Zyrtec, Aller-Tec, Children’s Cetirizine
cetirizine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine
PO
Zyrtec-D contains cetirizine and pseudoephedrine
Allegra Allergy Children; Allegra Allergy
fexofenadine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine
PO
Allegra-D contains fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine
Claritin, Alavert
loratadine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine
PO
Claritin-D contains loratadine and pseudoephedrine
Xyzal
Levocetirizine
allergic rhinitis
2nd generation antihistamine
PO
Astepro
azelastine
allergic rhinitis
intranasal antihistamine
intranasal
NasalCrom Spray
Cromolyn (Nasal)
allergic rhinitis
mast cell stabilizer
Intranasal
Sudafed PE
Phenylephrine
sinus/nasal congestion
systemic decongestant
PO
Sudafed, Nexafed, Zephrex-D
Pseudoephedrine
sinus/nasal congestion
systemic decongestant
PO
Neo-SynephrineRegular Strength Nasal Spray
Phenylephrine (Systemic)
nasal congestion
topical/intranasal decongestant
intranasal
Afrin Original Nasal Spray
Oxymetazoline (Nasal)
nasal congestion
topical/intranasal decongestant
intranasal
pulmicort
budesonide
allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteriod
intranasal
Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, Aller-Flo
fluticasone propionate
allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteriod
intranasal
Flonase Sensimist
fluticasone furoate
allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteriod
intranasal
Nasonex 24 HR Allergy
mometasone
allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteriod
intranasal
Nasacort Allergy 24 H
triamcinolone
allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteriod
intranasal
Prilosec OTC
Omeprazole
heartburn
PPI
PO
Zegerid contains omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate
Nexium
Esomeprazole
heartburn
PPI
PO
Prevacid
Lansoprazole
heartburn
PPI
PO
Cimetidine Acid Reducer
cimetidine
heartburn
Histamine H2 Antagonist
PO
Pepcid AC, Zantac 360
Famotidine
heartburn
Histamine H2 Antagonist
PO
Maalox, Mylanta
“aluminum hydroxide/
magnesium hydroxide”
heartburn
Antacid
PO
Tums
Calcium Carbonate
heartburn
Antacid
PO
Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy
meclizine
motion sickness (prevention)
antiemetic antihistamine
PO
Dramamine
DimenhyDRINATE
motion sickness (prevention)
antiemetic antihistamine
PO
Pepto-Bismol
Bismuth Subsalicylate
diarrhea, upset stomach, indigestion, heartburn, nausea
antidiarrheal
PO
Psyllium - generic
Metamucil, Konsyl - brand
constipation
bulk-forming laxative
PO
Methylcellulose - generic
Citrucel - brand
constipation
bulk-forming laxative
PO
Polycarbophil - generic
FiberCon - brand
constipation
bulk forming laxative
PO
docusate sodium
Colace
constipation
stool softener (emollient laxative)
oral
Ex-Lax, Senokot - generic
senna (sennosides)
constipation
stimulant laxative
PO
“senna (sennosides)/
docusate sodium”
PeriColace, Senokot S - brand
constipation
stimulant laxative/stool softener (emollient laxative)
PO
Bisacodyl - generic
Dulcolax, Correctol - brand
constipation
stimulant laxative
PO, rectal
glycerin
constipation
hyperosmotic laxative
Rectal
polyethylene glycol 3350
MiraLax
constipation
hyperosmotic laxative
PO
mineral oil
constipation
lubricant laxative
po, rectal
magnesium citrate
constipation
saline laxative
PO
Magnesium Hydroxide
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia
constipation
saline laxative/antacid
PO
sodium phosphate
Fleet Enema - brand
constipation
saline laxative
IV, rectal, oral
Simethicone
Gas-X, Phazyme, Mylicon Drops
intestinal gas
anti-flatulent
PO
benzocaine
hemorrhoids
local anesthetic
rectal
lidocaine
hemorrhoids
local anesthetic
rectal
pramoxine
hemorrhoids
local anesthetic
rectal
phenylephrine HCl
hemorrhoids
vasoconstrictor
rectal
zinc oxide
hemorrhoids
astringent
rectal
witch hazel
hemorrhoids
astringent
rectal
hydrocortisone cream
hemorrhoids
corticosteroid
rectal
Adapalene
Differin gel
acne
topical retinoid
topical
benzoyl peroxide
no brand
acne
keratolytic/comedolytic
topical
salicylic acid 0.5% - 2%
no brand
acne
comedolytic
topical
Butenafine
Lotrimin Ultra cream
tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis
topical antifungal
topical
Miconazole
Lotrimin AF cream
tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis
topical antifungal
topical
Miconazole Nitrate
MicatinCream
tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis
topical antifungal
topical
terbinafine
Lamisil AT cream
tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis
topical antifungal
topical
Tolnaftate
Tinactin powder, cream, spray
tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis
topical antifungal
topical
pyrithione zinc
Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo
“dandruff/
seborrheic dermatitis”
“anti-malassezia/
topical cytostatic agent”
topical
selenium sulfide
Selsun Blue Medicated Treatment Shampoo
“dandruff/
seborrheic dermatitis”
“anti-malassezia/
topical cytostatic agent”
topical
Ketoconazole
Nizoral A-D
“dandruff/
seborrheic dermatitis”
anti-malassezia agent (topical antifungal)
topical
coal tar
Neutrogena T/Gel Shampoo
dandruff/dermatitis/ psoriasis
topical cytostatic agent
topical
Nix
lice
topical anti-parasitic agent
topical
piperonyl butoxide/pyrethrin
RID
lice
topical anti-parasitic agent
topical
ivermectin lotion
Sklice
lice
topical anti-parasitic agent
ivermectin lotion
topical
bacitracin and polymyxin B
Polysporin
bacterial skin infection (prevention)
topical antibiotic
topical
Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic Ointment
bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B
bacterial skin infection (prevention)
topical antibiotic
topical
chlorhexidine
Hibiclens
bacterial skin infection (prevention)
topical antiseptic
topical
hydrocortisone cream 0.5% and 1%
Cortaid, Cotizone, Lanacortcream
anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory
topical corticosteroid
topical
phenazopyridine
Azo Urinary Pain Relief
urinary pain
analgesic
PO
clotrimazole
Gyne-Lotrimin Cream
uncomplicated VVC
imidazole antifungal
vaginal
miconazole nitrate
Monistat Cream, Monistate Ovule
uncomplicated VVC
imidazole antifungal
vaginal
Tioconazole
Monistat-1 Ointment
uncomplicated VVC
imidazole antifungal
vaginal
levonorgestrel
Plan B one-step
contraception
emergency contraception
PO
diphenhydrAMINE Hydrochloride
Unisom SleepGels, ZzzzQuil
insomnia
pharm category:
PO
Doxylamine Succinate
Unisom SleepTabs
doxylamine
insomnia
PO
doxylamine is also available in combination with cough and cold products and is also used as an antiemetic during pregnancy
Cloxacillin
Vivarin, NoDoz
drowsiness
CNS stimulant
PO
Ibuprofen
Motrin, Advil
pain/dysmenorrhea
Analgesic, NSAID
PO
Naproxen
Aleve
pain/dysmenorrhea
NSAID, Analgesic
PO
aspirin
Ecotrin, Bufferin, Ascriptin
pain
NSAID, Analgesic
PO
magnesium salicylate
Doans, Doans ES
pain
Salicylate
PO
Acetaminophen
Tylenol, FeverAll rectal suppository
pain/fever
analgesics
PO, rectal
capsaicin cream
Capzasin, Zostrix
pain
counterirritant
topical
camphor/methyl salicylate/menthol
Salonpas
counterirritant
pain
topical
methyl salicylate/menthol
BenGay, Icy Hot
counterirritant
pain
topical
Dermalid, Lidoderm, Ztildo
Lidocaine patch
pain
topical anesthetic
topical
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Excedrin ES, Excedrin migraine
analgesics
headache
PO
Artificial Tears
Systane, Refresh, Soothe
artificial tears
ocular lubricant
ocular dryness/irritation
“naphazoline/
pheniramine”
Naphazoline
“decongestant/
antihistamine”
allergic conjunctivitis
ophthalmic
Ketotifen (Ophthalmic)
Zaditor, Alaway
“antihistamine/
mast cell stabilizer”
allergic conjunctivitis
ophthalmic
Olopatadine (Ophthalmic)
Pataday
“antihistamine/
mast cell stabilizer”
allergic conjunctivitis
ophthalmic
tetrahydrozoline
Visine Original
decongestant
ocular redness
ophthalmic
Carbamide Peroxide
Debrox
ear wax removal
anti-infective
otic
Antiviral Agent, Topical
docosanol
anti-viral
cold sores
topical
Nicotine
Nicorette
nicotine gum
smoking cessation aid
PO
nicotine
Nicorette, Commit
nicotine lozenge
smoking cessation aid
PO
nicotine transdermal patch
NicoDerm CQ
smoking cessation aid
smoking cessation
topical