Medication list #3 (Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold) Flashcards
loratadine (OTC)
Brand: Claritin
loratadine dosing
5 mg, 10 mg
-QD
diphenhydramine (OTC)
Brand: Benadryl
diphenhydramine (OTC) dosing
12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg
-q4-6h prn for allergies, 50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
fluticasone (OTC)
Brand: Flonase
Fluticasone (OTC) dosing
50mcg/spray
-2 sprays in each nostril once daily
montelukast
Brand: Singulair
montelukast dosing
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
-QD
albuterol sulfate
Brand: ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
albuterol sulfate dosing
90 mcg/puff
-2 puffs PO q4-6h PRN
-for exercise: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes before exercising
budesonide and formoterol
Brand: Symbicort
budesonide and formoterol dosing
80 mcg/4.5mcg/puff; 160 mcg/4.5mcg/puff
-2 puffs PO BID
Benzonatate
Brand: Tessalon
Benzonatate dosing
100mg, 200 mg
-TID
dextromethorphan (OTC)
Brand: Delsym (OTC)
dextromethorphan dosing
30mg/5mL
-q12h
guaifenesin (OTC)
Brand: Mucinex (OTC)
guaifenesin (OTC) dosing
600mg, 1200mg
-q12h
pseudoephedrine (BTC)
Brand: Sudafed (BTC)
pseudoephedrine (BTC) dosing
30mg, 120mg, 240mg
-60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn
What allergy medicine can cause headache?
loratadine (OTC) (Brand: Claritin)
What are some side effects of diphenhydramine?
Drowsiness, alcohol intensifies drowsiness, Paradoxical hyperactivity in children, Dry mouth
What medication has an indication for Chronic nasal allergy symptoms?
fluticasone (OTC) (Brand:Flonase)
What are some counseling tips for fluticasone (OTC)?
-gently shake before each use, can take several days to see a full effect
-headache, sorethroat