Medication List 3: Allergy, Asthma, Cough & Cold

Question 1

Loratadine (OTC): brands

Answer 1

Claritin

Question 2

Loratadine (OTC): common strengths

Answer 2

5mg, 10mg

Question 3

Loratadine (OTC): common frequency

Answer 3

QD

Question 4

Loratadine (OTC): indications/use

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Loratadine (OTC): counseling tips and important info

Answer 5

headache

Question 6

Diphenhydramine (OTC): brands

Answer 6

Benadryl

Question 7

Diphenhydramine (OTC): common strengths

Answer 7

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

Question 8

Diphenhydramine: common frequency

Answer 8

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

Question 9

diphenhydramine: indications/use

Answer 9

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

Question 10

diphenhydramine: counseling tips and important info

Answer 10

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

Question 11

fluticasone (OTC): brands

Answer 11

Flonase

Question 12

fluticasone (OTC): common strengths

Answer 12

50 mcg

Question 13

fluticasone (OTC): common frequency

Answer 13

2 sprays in each nostril once daily

Question 14

fluticasone (OTC): indications/use

Answer 14

chronic nasal allergy symptoms

Question 15

fluticasone (OTC): counseling tips and important info

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Montelukast: brands

Answer 16

Singulair

Question 17

Montelukast: common strengths

Answer 17

4mg, 5mg, 10mg

Question 18

Montelukast: common frequency

Answer 18

QD

Question 19

montelukast: indications/use

Answer 19

-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma

Question 20

montelukast: counseling tips and important info

Answer 20

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

Question 21

albuterol sulfate: brands

Answer 21

ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

Question 22

albuterol sulfate: common strengths

Answer 22

90mcg

Question 23

albuterol sulfate: common frequency

Answer 23

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

Question 24

albuterol sulfate: indications/use

Answer 24

acute asthma symptoms

Question 25

albuterol sulfate: counseling tips/important info

Answer 25

-shake well -increased heart rate

Question 26

budesonide and formoterol: brands

Answer 26

Symbicort

Question 27

budesonide and formoterol: common strengths

Answer 27

80mcg/4.5mcg 160mcg/4.5mcg

Question 28

budesonide and formoterol: common frequency

Answer 28

2 puffs twice daily

Question 29

budesonide and formoterol: indications/use

Answer 29

-asthma -COPD

Question 30

budesonide and formoterol: counseling tips/important info

Answer 30

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

Question 31

benzonatate: brands

Answer 31

Tessalon

Question 32

benzonatate: common strengths

Answer 32

100mg, 200mg

Question 33

benzonatate: common frequency

Answer 33

TID

Question 34

benzonatate: indications/use

Answer 34

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 35

benzonatate: counseling tips/important info

Answer 35

-drowsiness -do NOT chew (numbing and choking)

Question 36

dextromethorphan (OTC): brands

Answer 36

Delsym (OTC)

Question 37

dextromethorphan (OTC): common strengths

Answer 37

30mg/5mL

Question 38

dextromethorphan (OTC): common frequency

Answer 38

q12h

Question 39

dextromethorphan (OTC): indications/use

Answer 39

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 40

dextromethorphan (OTC): counseling tips/important info

Answer 40

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

Question 41

guaifenesin (OTC): brands

Answer 41

mucinex (OTC)

Question 42

guaifenesin (OTC): common strengths

Answer 42

600mg, 1200mg

Question 43

guaifenesin (OTC): common frequency

Answer 43

q12h

Question 44

guaifenesin (OTC): indications/use

Answer 44

expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Question 45

guaifenesin (OTC): counseling tips/important info

Answer 45

-drink lots of water to thin mucus -nausea

Question 46

pseudoephedrine (BTC): brands

Answer 46

Sudafed (BTC)

Question 47

pseudoephedrine (BTC): common strengths

Answer 47

30mg, 120mg, 240mg

Question 48

pseudoephedrine (BTC): common frequency

Answer 48

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

Question 49

pseudoephedrine (BTC): indications/use

Answer 49

nasal decongestant

Question 50

pseudoephedrine (BTC): counseling tips/important info

Answer 50

-increased heart rate -jitters -insomnia