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