Med List #3: Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards
Allergy (OTC)
loratadine, diphenhydramine, fluticasone
Asthma
montelukast, albuterol sulfate, budesonide and formoterol
Cough and Cold
benzonatate, dextromethorphan (OTC), guaifenesin (OTC), pseudoephedrine (BTC)
loratadine (OTC): Brand Name
Claritin
loratadine (OTC): Common Strengths
5mg, 10mg
loratadine (OTC): Common Frequency
QD
loratadine (OTC): Indications/Use
- Allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- Acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
- Allergic reaction to medication
loratadine (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
Headache
diphenhydramine (OTC): Brand Name
Benadryl
diphenhydramine (OTC): Common Strengths
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
diphenhydramine (OTC): Common Frequency
q4-6h prn for allergies, 50mg po QHS for sleep
diphenhydramine (OTC): Indications/Use
- Allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- Insomnia
- Itching
- Motion sickness
diphenhydramine (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Drowsiness
- Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
- Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
- Dry mouth
fluticasone (OTC): Brand Name
Flonase
fluticasone (OTC): Common Strengths
50mcg/spray
fluticasone (OTC): Common Frequency
2 sprays in each nostril QD
fluticasone (OTC): Indications/Use
Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
fluticasone (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Gently shake before each use
- May take several days for full effect
- Headache
- Sore throat
montelukast: Brand Name
Singulair
montelukast: Common Strengths
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
montelukast: Common Frequency
QD