list 3 Flashcards
brand for loratadine (OTC)
Claritin
generic for Claritin
loratadine (OTC)
loratadine (OTC) common strengths
5mg, 10mg
loratadine common frequency
(OTC)
QD
loratadine (OTC) indications
- Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- Acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
- Allergic allergies
loratadine (OTC) counseling
Headache
brand for diphenhydramine (OTC)
Benadryl
generic for Benadryl
diphenhydramine (OTC)
diphenhydramine (OTC) common strengths
12.5mg,
25mg,
50 mg
diphenhydramine (OTC) common frequency
q4-6h prn for allergies,
50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
diphenhydramine (OTC) indications
- Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- Insomnia
- Itching
- Motion sickness
diphenhydramine (OTC) counseling
- Drowsiness
- Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
- Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
- Dry mouth
brand for fluticasone (OTC)
Flonase
generic for Flonase
fluticasone (OTC)
fluticasone (OTC) common strength
50mcg
fluticasone (OTC) common frequency
2 sprays in each nostril once daily
fluticasone (OTC) indications
- Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
fluticasone (OTC) counseling
- Gently shake before each use
- May take several days for full effect
- Headache
- Sore throat
brand for montelukast
Singulair
generic for Singulair
montelukast
montelukast common frequency
QD
montelukast common strength
4mg,
5mg,
10mg
montelukast indications
- Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
- Asthma
montelukast counseling
- Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
- Headache
- Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed