Med List 3 - Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold, Cholesterol Flashcards
Loratadine (OTC): Allergy
Fx: Once daily
Indications/use: Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
Acute chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
Allergic reaction to med
Loratadine (OTC) Counseling
Headache
Loratadine Brand name
Claritin
Diphenhydramine Counseling:
Drowsiness
Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
Dry mouth
Diphenhydramine (OTC): Allergy
Fx: Allergies q4-6h prn
Sleep: 50mg at bedtime
Use: Allergies, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
Insomnia
Itching
Motion Sickness
Diphenhydramine Brand name
Benadryl
Fluticasone (OTC): Allergies
Fx: 1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily
Use: Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
Fluticasone Counseling:
Gently shake before each use
May take several days for full effect
Headache
Sore throat
Fluticasone Brand name
Flonase
Montelukast (Asthma):
Fx: once daily
Use: Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
Asthma
Montelukast Counseling:
Don’t use for acute asthma attack
Headache
Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed
Montelukast Brand name
Singulair
Albuterol Sulfate: Asthma
Fx: Acute asthma attack: 2 puffs PO q4-6h as needed
Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs pO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise
-Use: Acute asthma attack
Prevention of exercise induced asthma
Albuterol sulfate counseling:
Shake well
Increased Heart Rate
Clean mouthpiece with water regularly
Albuterol Sulfate brand names:
ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA
Budesonide and Formoterol: Asthma
Fx: 2 puffs PO BID
Uses: Asthma, COPD
Budesonide and Formoterol: Counseling
Shake well
Rinse out mouth after to prevent oral thrush (yeast)
Budesonide and Formoterol Brand names
Symbicort