Medication list #3 (Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold)

Question 1

loratadine (OTC)

Answer 1

Brand: Claritin

Question 2

loratadine dosing

Answer 2

5 mg, 10 mg
-QD

Question 3

diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 3

Brand: Benadryl

Question 4

diphenhydramine (OTC) dosing

Answer 4

12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg
-q4-6h prn for allergies, 50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

Question 5

fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 5

Brand: Flonase

Question 6

Fluticasone (OTC) dosing

Answer 6

50mcg/spray
-2 sprays in each nostril once daily

Question 7

montelukast

Answer 7

Brand: Singulair

Question 8

montelukast dosing

Answer 8

4mg, 5mg, 10mg
-QD

Question 9

albuterol sulfate

Answer 9

Brand: ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

Question 10

albuterol sulfate dosing

Answer 10

90 mcg/puff
-2 puffs PO q4-6h PRN
-for exercise: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes before exercising

Question 11

budesonide and formoterol

Answer 11

Brand: Symbicort

Question 12

budesonide and formoterol dosing

Answer 12

80 mcg/4.5mcg/puff; 160 mcg/4.5mcg/puff
-2 puffs PO BID

Question 13

Benzonatate

Answer 13

Brand: Tessalon

Question 14

Benzonatate dosing

Answer 14

100mg, 200 mg
-TID

Question 15

dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 15

Brand: Delsym (OTC)

Question 16

dextromethorphan dosing

Answer 16

30mg/5mL
-q12h

Question 17

guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 17

Brand: Mucinex (OTC)

Question 18

guaifenesin (OTC) dosing

Answer 18

600mg, 1200mg
-q12h

Question 19

pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Answer 19

Brand: Sudafed (BTC)

Question 20

pseudoephedrine (BTC) dosing

Answer 20

30mg, 120mg, 240mg
-60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn

Question 21

What allergy medicine can cause headache?

Answer 21

loratadine (OTC) (Brand: Claritin)

Question 22

What are some side effects of diphenhydramine?

Answer 22

Drowsiness, alcohol intensifies drowsiness, Paradoxical hyperactivity in children, Dry mouth

Question 23

What medication has an indication for Chronic nasal allergy symptoms?

Answer 23

fluticasone (OTC) (Brand:Flonase)

Question 24

What are some counseling tips for fluticasone (OTC)?

Answer 24

-gently shake before each use, can take several days to see a full effect
-headache, sorethroat

Question 25

What drug can be used for both chronic nasal allergy symptoms and Asthma?

Answer 25

montelukast (Brand: Singulair)

Question 26

What are some counseling tips for montelukast (Singulair)?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What are some counseling tips for Albuterol Sulfate?

Answer 27

-for acute asthma symptoms
-shake well
-increased heart rate
-clean mouthpiece with water regularly

Question 28

What are the two indications for budesonide and formoterol?

Answer 28

-Asthma
-COPD

Question 29

What are some counseling tips for budesonide and formoterol?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What are some counseling tips for Benzoatate?

Answer 30

-is a cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
-drowsiness
-do not chew (numbing and choking)

Question 31

What are some counseling tips for dextromethorphan?

Answer 31

-is a cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
-Shake well
-Potential for abuse-hallucinogen in high dose

Question 32

What are some counseling tips for guaifenesin (OTC)?

Answer 32

-drink lots of water to thin mucus
-Nausea
-expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Question 33

What are some side effects for Pseudoephedrine?

Answer 33

-increased heart rate
-jitteriness
-insomnia