Med List #3

Question 1

Loratadine (Claritin)

Answer 1

Allergy symptoms; Acute urticaria, rash, Allergic reaction to medication

May cause Headache

Question 2

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Allergies: q4-6h prn
Sleep: 50 mg qhs

Answer 2

Allergy symptoms; insomnia; itching; motion sickness

Dry mouth, paradoxical hyperactivity in children, drowsiness

Question 3

Fluticasone (Flonase)
1-2 sprays each nostril QD

Answer 3

Chronic Nasal Allergy Symptoms
Shake before use, Headache, sore throat, may take days to kick in

Question 4

Montelukast (Singular)
QPM

Answer 4

Chronic nasal allergy symptoms an asthma
Dont use for acute asthma, headache, take dose in evening to enhance the effects

Question 5

Albuterol Sulfate (ProAir, Ventolin)
Acute asthma attack: 2 puffs PO q4-6h prn
Prevention: 2 puffs PO 15 min prior

Answer 5

Acute asthma attack
prevention of induced asthma

Increased heart rate
Clean mouthpiece

Question 6

Budesonide and Formoterol (Symbicort) 2puffs PO BID

Answer 6

Asthma and COPD
Shake well
rinse mouth to prevent thrush

Question 7

Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
TID

Answer 7

Cough suppressant to relieve cough

Drowsiness, Do not chew (numbness)

Question 8

Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
q12h

Answer 8

Cough Suppressant to relieve dry cough
Shake well, Hallucinogen high dose

Question 9

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
q12h

Answer 9

Expectorant to loosen chest congestion
Drink lots of water, Nausea

Question 10

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

Answer 10

60mg: q4-6h prn
120: q12h prn
240: q24h prn
Jitteriness, Insomnia, Increased heart rate

Question 11

Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid)
BID for 5 days

Answer 11

COVID-19
Diarrhea, Nausea, Headache

Question 12

Omega-3-Fatty acid (Lovaza)
4g qd
2g BID

Answer 12

Hypertriglyceridemia
Dietary Supplement
Swallow Whole, Weird taste and burps
Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell

Question 13

Fenofibrate (Trilipix,Tricor)
QD

Answer 13

Hypertriglyceridemia and Hypercholesterolemia/mixed HLD
Photosensitivity, upset stomach, discontinue if gallstones form, report muscle pain, rhabdomyolysis

Question 14

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
QD

Answer 14

Hyperlipidemia
Reduce LDL and Increase HDL
Reduce triglycerides
Cardiovascular disease prevention

Question 15

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Info and Tips

Answer 15

Increased liver enzymes
Report unusual muscle pain/tenderness Rhabdomyolysis
Avoid grapefruit juice
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea

Question 16

Ezetimibe (Zetia)
QD

Answer 16

Hyperlipidemia
Increased liver enzymes
Report unusual muscle pain Rhabdomyolysis
Diarrhea