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loratadine (OTC)

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Claritin

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freq of loratadine

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once daily

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indications of loratadine

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Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery
eyes, sneezing, drainage
* Acute and chronic urticaria (itching)
and rash
* Allergic reaction to medication

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loratadine Counseling tips

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headache

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diphenhydramine

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Benadryl

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freq of diphenhydramine

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Allergies: q4-6h prn
Sleep: 50 mg at bedtime

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use of diphenhydramine

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Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery
eyes, sneezing, drainage
* Insomnia
* Itching
* Motion sickness

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cons. diphenhydramine

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Drowsiness
* Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
* Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
* Dry mouth

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fluticasone

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flonase

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freq of fluticasone

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1-2, spray in each nos once daily

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fluticasone uses

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chronic nasal allergy sym

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cons for fluticasone

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Gently shake before each use
* May take several days for full effect
* Headache
* Sore throa

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montelukast

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Singulair

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freq of montelukast

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once daily

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use of montelukast

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chronic nasal allergy sym, asthma

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cons of montelukast

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Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
* Headache
* Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy -
airways are more relaxed

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albuterol sulfate

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ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

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freq of albuterol sulfate

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Acute asthma attack: 2
puffs PO q4-6h as needed
Prevention of exercise
induced asthma: 2 puffs
PO 15-30 minutes prior
to exercis

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uses of albuterol sulfate

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Acute asthma attack
* Prevention of exercise induced asthma

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cons of albuterol sulfate

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Shake well
* Increased heart rate
* Clean mouthpiece with water regularly

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budesonide and
formoterol

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Symbicort

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freq of budesonide and formoterol

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2 puffs PO BID

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uses of budesonide formoterol

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Asthma
* COPD

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cons of budesonide formoterol

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shake well, rinse mouth oral thrush

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benzonatate
Tessalon Perles
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freq of benzonatate
TID
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use of benzontate
Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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cons of benzonatate
Drowsiness * Do not chew (numbing and choking) dextromethorphan
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dextromethorphan
delsym
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freq of dextromethorphan
q12
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use of dextromethorphan
Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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cons of dextromethorphan
Shake well * Potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
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guaifenesin
Mucinex
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freq of guaifenesin
q12
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use of guaifenesin
Expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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cons of guaifenesin
Drink lots of water to thin mucus * Nausea
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pseudoephedrine (BTC)
Sudafed
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freq of pseudoephedrine
60mg q4-6h prn 120mg q12h prn 240mg q24h prn
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use of pseudoephedrine
Nasal decongestant
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cons for pseudoephedrine
increased heart rate * Jitteriness * Insomnia
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nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
Paxlovid
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freq nirmatrelvir/ritonavi
BID for 5 days
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uses of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
COVID-19
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cons of nirmatrelvir/ritonavi
Diarrhea * Nausea, vomiting * Headache
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O3FA
lovaza
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freq of o3fa
4g once daily 2g BID
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use of O3fa
Hypertriglyceridemia * Dietary supplemen
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cons of O3FA
Burping and taste disturbances * Swallow whole; do not open * Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
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fenofibrate
Trilipix Tricor
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fenofibrate freq
once daily
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Fenofibrate uses
Hypertriglyceridemia
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Fenofibrate cons
increased liver enzymes * Discontinue if gallstones form * Photosensitivity
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atorvastatin
Lipitor
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freq of atvorstatin
once daily
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use of atorvastatin
Hyperlipidemia  Reduce LDL cholesterol  Reduce triglycerides  Increase HDL cholesterol * Cardiovascular disease prevention
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cons of atorvastatin
Increased liver enzymes * Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis * Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration) * Contraindicated in pregnancy * Diarrhea
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ezetimibe
Zetia
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Freq of ezetimibe
once daily
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use of ezetimibe
Hyperlipidemia
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cons of ezetimibe
increased liver enzymes * Diarrhea

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