Med list #3 counseling tips

Question 1

Loratadine

Answer 1

headache

Question 2

Diphenhydramine

Answer 2

drowsiness, alcohol intensifies drowsiness, paradoxical hyperactivity in children, dry mouth

Question 3

Fluticasone

Answer 3

Gently shake before each use, may take several days for full effect, headache, sore throat

Question 4

montelukast

Answer 4

don’t use for an acute asthma attack, headache, take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways more relaxed

Question 5

Albuterol sulfate

Answer 5

shake well, increased heart rate

Question 6

budesonide and formoterol

Answer 6

shake well, rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

Question 7

benzonatate

Answer 7

drowsiness, do not chew numbing and choking

Question 8

Dextromethorphan

Answer 8

shake well, potential for abuse hallucinogen in high dose

Question 9

guaifenesin

Answer 9

drink lots of water to thin mucus, nausea

Question 10

pseudoephedrine

Answer 10

increased heart rate, jitters, insomnia