Medication List 3: Allergy, Asthma, Cough & Cold Flashcards
Loratadine (OTC): brands
Claritin
Loratadine (OTC): common strengths
5mg, 10mg
Loratadine (OTC): common frequency
QD
Loratadine (OTC): indications/use
-allergy symptoms; runny nose, water eyes, sneezing, drainage
-acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
-allergic allergies
Loratadine (OTC): counseling tips and important info
headache
Diphenhydramine (OTC): brands
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine (OTC): common strengths
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
Diphenhydramine: common frequency
q4-6h prn for allergies, 50mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
diphenhydramine: indications/use
-allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, drainage
-insomnia
-itching
-motion sickness
diphenhydramine: counseling tips and important info
-drowsiness
-alcohol intensifies drowsiness
-paradoxical hyperactivity in children
-dry mouth
fluticasone (OTC): brands
Flonase
fluticasone (OTC): common strengths
50 mcg
fluticasone (OTC): common frequency
2 sprays in each nostril once daily
fluticasone (OTC): indications/use
chronic nasal allergy symptoms
fluticasone (OTC): counseling tips and important info
-gently shake before each use
-may take several days for full effect
-headache
-sore throat
Montelukast: brands
Singulair
Montelukast: common strengths
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
Montelukast: common frequency
QD
montelukast: indications/use
-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma
montelukast: counseling tips and important info
-don’t use for an acute asthma attack
-headache
-take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed