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
brand for albuterol sulfate
ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
generic for ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
albuterol sulfate
albuterol sulfate common frequency
2 puffs PO q4-6h as needed,
Prevention of exercise induced asthma:
2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise
albuterol sulfate common strength
90mcg
albuterol sulfate indications
- Acute asthma symptoms
albuterol sulfate counseling
- Shake well
- Increased heart rate
brand for budesonide and formoterol
Symbicort
generic for Symbicort
budesonide and formoterol
budesonide and formoterol common strengths
80mcg/4.5mcg, 160mcg/4.5mcg
budesonide and formoterol common frequency
2 puffs twice daily
budesonide and formoterol indications
- Asthma
- COPD
budesonide and formoterol counseling
- Shake well
- Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
brand for benzonatate
Tessalon
generic for Tessalon
benzonatate
benzonatate common strengths
100mg,
200mg
benzonatate common frequency
TID
benzonatate indications
- Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
benzonatate counseling
- Drowsiness
- Do not chew (numbing and choking)
brand for dextromethorphan (OTC)
Delsym (OTC)
generic for Delsym (OTC)
dextromethorphan (OTC)
dextromethorphan (OTC) common frequency
q12h
dextromethorphan (OTC) common strengths
30mg/5mL
dextromethorphan (OTC) indication
- Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
dextromethorphan (OTC) counseling
- Shake well
- Potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
brand for guaifenesin (OTC)
Mucinex (OTC)
generic for Mucinex (OTC)
guaifenesin (OTC)
guaifenesin (OTC) common strengths
600mg
1200mg
guaifenesin (OTC) common frequency
q12h
guaifenesin (OTC) indications
- Expectorant to loosen chest congestion
guaifenesin (OTC) counseling
- Drink lots of water to thin mucus
- Nausea
brand for pseudoephedrine (BTC)
Sudafed (BTC)
generic for Sudafed (BTC)
pseudoephedrine (BTC)
pseudoephedrine (BTC) common frequency
60mg q4-6h prn,
120mg q12h prn,
240mg q24h prn
pseudoephedrine (BTC) common strengths
30mg
120mg
240 mg
pseudoephedrine (BTC) indication
- Nasal decongestant
pseudoephedrine (BTC) counseling
- Increased heart rate
- Jitters
- Insomnia