List 3-Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards
Brand for: loratadine (OTC)
claritin
Strengths: loratadine (OTC)
5mg, 10mg
Frequency: loratadine (OTC)
once daily
Use: loratadine (OTC)
allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage; insomnia, itching
Counseling: loratadine (OTC)
headache
Brand for: diphenhydramine (OTC)
benadryl
Strengths: diphenhydramine (OTC)
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
Frequency: diphenhydramine (OTC)
every 4-6 hours as needed for allergies, 50mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
Use: diphenhydramine (OTC)
allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage; insomnia, itching, motion sickness
Counseling: diphenhydramine (OTC)
drowsiness, alcohol intensifies drowsiness, paradoxical hyperactivity in children, dry mouth
Brand for: fluticasone (OTC)
flonase
Strengths: fluticasone (OTC)
50mcg
Frequency: fluticasone (OTC)
2 sprays in each nostril once daily
Use: fluticasone (OTC)
chronic nasal allergy symptoms
Counseling: fluticasone (OTC)
gently shake before each use, may take several days for full effect, headache, sore throat
Brand for: montelukast
singulair
Strengths: montelukast
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
Frequency: montelukast
once daily
Use: montelukast
chronic nasal allergy symptoms, asthma
Counseling: montelukast
Don’t use for an acute asthma attack, headache, take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy-airways are more relaxed