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Medication List 3: Allergy, Asthma, Cough & Cold Flashcards

1
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Loratadine (OTC): brands

A

Claritin

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Loratadine (OTC): common strengths

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5mg, 10mg

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Loratadine (OTC): common frequency

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QD

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Loratadine (OTC): indications/use

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-allergy symptoms; runny nose, water eyes, sneezing, drainage
-acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
-allergic allergies

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Loratadine (OTC): counseling tips and important info

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headache

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Diphenhydramine (OTC): brands

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Benadryl

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Diphenhydramine (OTC): common strengths

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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Diphenhydramine: common frequency

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

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9
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diphenhydramine: indications/use

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-allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, drainage
-insomnia
-itching
-motion sickness

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diphenhydramine: counseling tips and important info

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

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fluticasone (OTC): brands

A

Flonase

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12
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fluticasone (OTC): common strengths

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50 mcg

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13
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fluticasone (OTC): common frequency

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2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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14
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fluticasone (OTC): indications/use

A

chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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15
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fluticasone (OTC): counseling tips and important info

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-gently shake before each use
-may take several days for full effect
-headache
-sore throat

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16
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Montelukast: brands

A

Singulair

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17
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Montelukast: common strengths

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4mg, 5mg, 10mg

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18
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Montelukast: common frequency

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QD

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19
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montelukast: indications/use

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-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma

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montelukast: counseling tips and important info

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

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21
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albuterol sulfate: brands

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ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

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albuterol sulfate: common strengths

23
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albuterol sulfate: common frequency

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-2 puffs PO q4-6h prn
-prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise

24
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albuterol sulfate: indications/use

A

acute asthma symptoms

25
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albuterol sulfate: counseling tips/important info

A

-shake well
-increased heart rate

26
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budesonide and formoterol: brands

27
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budesonide and formoterol: common strengths

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80mcg/4.5mcg
160mcg/4.5mcg

28
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budesonide and formoterol: common frequency

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2 puffs twice daily

29
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budesonide and formoterol: indications/use

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-asthma
-COPD

30
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budesonide and formoterol: counseling tips/important info

A

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

31
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benzonatate: brands

32
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benzonatate: common strengths

A

100mg, 200mg

33
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benzonatate: common frequency

34
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benzonatate: indications/use

A

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

35
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benzonatate: counseling tips/important info

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-drowsiness
-do NOT chew (numbing and choking)

36
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dextromethorphan (OTC): brands

A

Delsym (OTC)

37
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dextromethorphan (OTC): common strengths

38
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dextromethorphan (OTC): common frequency

39
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dextromethorphan (OTC): indications/use

A

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

40
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dextromethorphan (OTC): counseling tips/important info

A

-shake well
-potential for abuse: hallucinogen in high doses

41
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guaifenesin (OTC): brands

A

mucinex (OTC)

42
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guaifenesin (OTC): common strengths

A

600mg, 1200mg

43
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guaifenesin (OTC): common frequency

44
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guaifenesin (OTC): indications/use

A

expectorant to loosen chest congestion

45
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guaifenesin (OTC): counseling tips/important info

A

-drink lots of water to thin mucus
-nausea

46
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pseudoephedrine (BTC): brands

A

Sudafed (BTC)

47
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pseudoephedrine (BTC): common strengths

A

30mg, 120mg, 240mg

48
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pseudoephedrine (BTC): common frequency

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

49
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pseudoephedrine (BTC): indications/use

A

nasal decongestant

50
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pseudoephedrine (BTC): counseling tips/important info

A

-increased heart rate
-jitters
-insomnia

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