Med List 3 - Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold, Cholesterol Flashcards

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Loratadine (OTC): Allergy

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Fx: Once daily
Indications/use: Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
Acute chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
Allergic reaction to med

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Loratadine (OTC) Counseling

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Headache

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3
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Loratadine Brand name

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Claritin

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4
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Diphenhydramine Counseling:

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Drowsiness
Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
Dry mouth

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Diphenhydramine (OTC): Allergy

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Fx: Allergies q4-6h prn
Sleep: 50mg at bedtime
Use: Allergies, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
Insomnia
Itching
Motion Sickness

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5
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Diphenhydramine Brand name

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Benadryl

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Fluticasone (OTC): Allergies

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Fx: 1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily
Use: Chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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7
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Fluticasone Counseling:

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Gently shake before each use
May take several days for full effect
Headache
Sore throat

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8
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Fluticasone Brand name

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Flonase

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9
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Montelukast (Asthma):

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Fx: once daily
Use: Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
Asthma

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Montelukast Counseling:

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Don’t use for acute asthma attack
Headache
Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed

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11
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Montelukast Brand name

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Singulair

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12
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Albuterol Sulfate: Asthma

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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

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13
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Albuterol sulfate counseling:

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Shake well
Increased Heart Rate
Clean mouthpiece with water regularly

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14
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Albuterol Sulfate brand names:

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ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

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15
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Budesonide and Formoterol: Asthma

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Fx: 2 puffs PO BID
Uses: Asthma, COPD

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Budesonide and Formoterol: Counseling

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Shake well
Rinse out mouth after to prevent oral thrush (yeast)

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17
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Budesonide and Formoterol Brand names

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Symbicort

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18
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Benzonatate: cough cold

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Fx: TID
Use: Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

19
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Benzonatate counseling:

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Drowsiness
Do not chew (numbing, choking)

20
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Benzonatate Brand Name

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Tessalon Perles

21
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Dextromethorphan (OTC): Cough and cold

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Fx: q12h
Use: Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

22
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Dextromethorphan Counseling:

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Shake well
Potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose

23
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Dextromethorphan Brand name:

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Delsym

24
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Guaifenesin (OTC): Cough and cold

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Fx: 12h
Use: Expectorant to loosen chest congestion

25
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Guaifenesin Counseling:

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Drink lots of water to thin mucus
Nausea

26
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Guaifenesin Brand name

A

Mucinex

27
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Pseudoephedrine (BTC): Cough and Cold

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Fx: 60mg - 4-6hPRN
120mg 12h prn
240mg Q24h prn
Use: Nasal decongestant

28
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Pseudoephedrine counseling

A

Increased heart rate
Jitteriness
Insomnia

29
Q

Pseudoephedrine brand name

A

Sudafed

30
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Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir: COVID

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Fx: BID 5 days
Use: COVID-19

31
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Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir counseling

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Diarrhea
Nausea, vomiting
Headache

32
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Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Brand name

A

Paxlovid

33
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Omega-3-fatty acids (Hypertriglyceridemia)

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Fx: 4g once daily
2g BID
Use: Hypertriglyceridemia
Dietary supplement

34
Q

Omega-3-fatty acids counseling

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Burping and taste disturbances
Swallow whole; do not open
Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell (fish)

35
Q

Omega-3-fatty acids brand name

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Lovaza

36
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Fenofibrate (Hypertriglyceridemia)

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Fx: Once daily
Tx: Hypertriglyceridemia

37
Q

Fenofibrate counseling

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Increased liver enzymes
Discontinue if gallstones form
Photosensitivity

38
Q

Fenofibrate brand names

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Trilipix
Tricor

39
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Atorvastatin (Hyperlipidemia):

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Fx: Once daily
Use: Hyperlipidemia
(reduce LDL
Reduce cholesterol
Increase HDL)
Cardiovascular disease prevention

40
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Atorvastatin Counseling:

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Increased liver enzymes
Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Diarrhea

41
Q

Atorvastatin Brand Name

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Lipitor

42
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Ezetimibe (Hyperlipidemia)

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Fx: Once daily
Tx: Hyperlipidemia

43
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Ezetimibe counseling:

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Increased liver enzymes
Diarrhea

44
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Ezetimibe brand name

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Zetia