Med List #3- Allergy, Asthma, Cough & Cold Flashcards
Generic for:
Claritin
loratadine
Common Strengths:
loradatine
5mg
10mg
Common Frequency:
loratadine
QD
Indications:
loratadine
allergy symptoms
acute & chronic itching & rash
Counseling Tips:
loratadine
headache
Generic for:
Benadryl
diphenhydramine
Common Strengths:
diphenhydramine
12.5mg
25mg
50mg
Common frequency:
diphenhydramine
q4-6h prn for allergies
50mg po at bedtime for sleep
indications:
diphenhydramine
insomnia
itching
allergy symptoms
motion sickness
counseling tips:
diphenhydramine
drowsiness
avoid alcohol
dry mouth
paradoxical hyperactivity in children
generic for:
flonase
fluticasone
common strengths:
fluticasone
50 mcg
common frequency:
fluticasone
2 sprays in each nostril daily
indications:
fluticasone
chronic nasal allergies
counseling tips:
fluticasone
gently shake before use
may take several days to see full effect
sore throat
headache
Generic for:
Singulair
montelukast
common strengths:
montelukast
4 mg
5mg
10mg
Common frequency:
montelukast
QD
Indications:
montelukast
chronic nasal allergies
asthma
counseling tips:
montelukast
don’t use for acute asthma attack
headache
take dose in evening to increase effectiveness