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Med List #3: Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards

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Allergy (OTC)

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loratadine, diphenhydramine, fluticasone

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Asthma

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montelukast, albuterol sulfate, budesonide and formoterol

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Cough and Cold

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benzonatate, dextromethorphan (OTC), guaifenesin (OTC), pseudoephedrine (BTC)

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loratadine (OTC): Brand Name

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Claritin

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loratadine (OTC): Common Strengths

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5mg, 10mg

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loratadine (OTC): Common Frequency

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QD

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loratadine (OTC): Indications/Use

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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 (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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Headache

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diphenhydramine (OTC): Brand Name

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Benadryl

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diphenhydramine (OTC): Common Strengths

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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diphenhydramine (OTC): Common Frequency

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q4-6h prn for allergies, 50mg po QHS for sleep

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diphenhydramine (OTC): Indications/Use

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  • Allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • Insomnia
  • Itching
  • Motion sickness
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diphenhydramine (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Drowsiness
  • Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
  • Dry mouth
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fluticasone (OTC): Brand Name

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Flonase

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fluticasone (OTC): Common Strengths

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50mcg/spray

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fluticasone (OTC): Common Frequency

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2 sprays in each nostril QD

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fluticasone (OTC): Indications/Use

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Chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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fluticasone (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Gently shake before each use
  • May take several days for full effect
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
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montelukast: Brand Name

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Singulair

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montelukast: Common Strengths

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4mg, 5mg, 10mg

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montelukast: Common Frequency

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QD

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montelukast: Indications/Use

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  • Chronic nasal allergy
  • Asthma
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montelukast: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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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: Brand Name

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ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

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albuterol sulfate: Common Strengths

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90mcg/puff

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albuterol sulfate: Common Frequency

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2 puffs PO q4-6h prn
Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 min prior to exercise

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albuterol sulfate: Indications/Use

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Acute asthma symptoms

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albuterol sulfate: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Shake well
  • Increased HR
  • Clean mouthpiece with water regularly
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budesonide and formoterol: Brand Name

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budesonide and formoterol: Common Strengths

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80mcg/4.5mcg/puff, 160mcg/4.5mcg/puff

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budesonide and formoterol: Common Frequency

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2 puffs PO BID

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budesonide and formoterol: Indications/Use

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  • Asthma
  • COPD
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budesonide and formoterol: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Shake well
  • Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
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benzonatate: Brand Name

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benzonatate: Common Strengths

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100mg, 200mg

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benzonatate: Common Frequency

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benzonatate: Indications/Use

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Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

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benzonatate: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Drowsiness
  • Do not chew (numbing and choking)
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dextromethorphan (OTC): Brand Name

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Delsym (OTC)

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dextromethorphan (OTC): Common Strengths

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dextromethorphan (OTC): Common Frequency

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dextromethorphan (OTC): Indications/Use

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Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

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dextromethorphan (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Shake well
  • Potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
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guaifenesin (OTC): Brand Name

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Mucinex (OTC)

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guaifenesin (OTC): Common Strengths

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600mg, 1200mg

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guaifenesin (OTC): Common Frequency

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guaifenesin (OTC): Indication/Use

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Expectorant to loosen chest congestion

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guaifenesin (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Drink lots of water to thin mucus
  • Nausea
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pseudoephedrine (BTC): Brand Name

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Sudafed (BTC)

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pseudoephedrine (BTC): Common Strengths

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30mg, 120mg, 240mg

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pseudoephedrine (BTC): Common Frequency

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60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn

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pseudoephedrine (BTC): Indications/Use

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Nasal decongestant

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pseudoephedrine (BTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Increased HR
  • Jitteriness
  • Insomnia

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