Med List 3: Allergy, Asthma

Question 1

Loratadine

Answer 1

Brand: Claritin

Strengths: 5mg, 10mg

Frequency: qd

Indications:
- allergies (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
- urticaria and rash
- allergic reaction to med

Tips:
- headache can occur

Question 2

Diphenhydramine

Answer 2

Brand: Benadryl

Strength: 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

Frequency: q4-6h for allergies, 50mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

Indications:
- allergies (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
- insomnia
- itching
- motion sickness

Tips:
- drowsiness, dry mouth
- alcohol intensifies drowsiness
- paradoxical activity in children

Question 3

Fluticasone

Answer 3

Brand: Flonase

Strength: 50mcg/spray

Frequency: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily

Indications:
- chronic nasal allergy

Tips:
- shake before use
- long onset
- headache and sore throat can occur

Question 4

Montelukast

Answer 4

Brand: Singulair

Strength: 4mg, 5mg, 10mg

Frequency: qd

Indications:
- chronic nasal allergy
- asthma

Tips:
- headache can occur
- take in evening to enhance efficacy
- DO NOT USE FOR ACUTE ASTHMA ATTACK

Question 5

Albuterol sulfate

Answer 5

Brand: Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

Strength: 90mcg/puff

Frequency:
- 2 puffs every 4-6 hr as needed
- 2 puffs every 15-30 min prior to exercise

Indications:
- acute asthma

Tips:
- shake well before use
- can increase heart rate
- clean mouthpiece regularly

Question 6

Budesonide and formoterol

Answer 6

Brand: Symbicort

Strength:
- 80mcg/4.5mcg per puff
-160mcg/4.5mcg per puff

Frequency: 2 puffs twice daily

Indications:
- asthma
- COPD

Tips:
- shake well before use
- rinse out mouth after each use (prevent thrush)

Question 7

Benzonatate

Answer 7

Brand: Tessalon

Strength: 100mg, 200mg

Frequency: tid

Indications:
- dry cough suppressant

Tips:
- drowsiness can occur
- do not chew –> cause numbness

Question 8

Dextromethorphan

Answer 8

Brand: Delysm

Strength: 30mg/5mL

Frequency: q12h

Indications:
- dry cough suppressant

Tips:
- shake well before use
- potential for abuse

Question 9

Guaifenesin

Answer 9

Brand: Mucinex

Strength: 600mg, 1200mg

Frequency: q12h

Indications:
- expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Tips:
- DRINK LOTS OF WATER to thin mucus
- nausea can occur

Question 10

Pseudoephedrine

Answer 10

Brand: Sudafed

Strength: 30mg, 120mg, 240mg

Frequency:
- 60 mg every 4-6 hr as needed
- 120 mg every 12 hr as needed
- 240 mg every 24 hr as needed

Indication:
- nasal decongestant

Tips:
- increased heart rate, jitteriness, insomnia