Medications List 3 Flashcards by Natalie Khamis

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Brand Name of loratadine (OTC)

A

Claritin

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Common Strengths of loratadine

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5 mg, 10 mg

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Common Frequency of loratadine

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QD

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Indications/Uses of loratadine

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allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage

acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash

allergic allergies

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Counseling Tips for loratadine (OTC)

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headache

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Brand Name of diphenhydramine (OTC)

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Benadryl

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Common Strengths of diphenhydramine (OTC)

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12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

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Common Frequency of diphenhydramine (OTC)

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q4-6h prn for allergies

50 mg PO at bedtime for sleep

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Indications/Use of diphenhydramine

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allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage

insomnia

itching

motion sickness

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Counseling Tips of diphenhydramine

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drowsiness

alcohol intensifies drowsiness

paradoxical hyperactivity in children

dry mouth

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Brand name for fluticasone (OTC)

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Flonase

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Common Strength of fluticasone (OTC)

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50 mcg

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Common Frequency of fluticasone

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2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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Indications/Use of fluticasone (OTC)

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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Counseling Tips for fluticasone (OTC)

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gently shake before each use

may take several days for full effect

headache

sore throat

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Brand Name for montelukast

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Singulair

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Common Strengths of montelukast

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4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

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Common Frequency of montelukast

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QD

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Indications/Uses of montelukast

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

asthma

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Counseling Tips for montelukast

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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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Brand Name for albuterol sulfate

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ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

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Common Strength of albuterol sulfate

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90 mcg

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Common Frequency for albuterol sulfate

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2 puffs PO q4-6h as needed, Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise

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Indications/Uses of albuterol sulfate

A

acute asthma symptoms

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Counseling Tips for albuterol sulfate

A

shake well

increased heart rate

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Brand Name of budesonide and formoterol

A

Symbicort

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Common Strength of budesonide formoterol

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80mcg/4.5mcg, 160mcg/4.5mcg

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Common Frequency of budesonide and formoterol

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2 puffs BID

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Indications/Uses of budesonide and formoterol

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Asthma, COPD

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Counseling Tip of budesonide and formoterol

A

Shake Well

Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

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Brand name of benzonatate

A

Tessalon

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Common Strength of benzonatate

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100 mg, 200 mg

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Common frequency of benzonatate

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TID

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Indications/Uses of benzonatate

A

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

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Counseling Tips for benzonatate

A

Drowsiness

Do not chew (numbing and choking)

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Brand Name of dextromethorphan (OTC)

A

Delsym (OTC)

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Common Strength of dextromethorphan

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30 mg/5mL

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Common Frequency of dextromethorphan

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q12h

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Indications/Uses of dextromethorphan

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cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

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Counseling Tips for dextromethorphan

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shake well

potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose

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Brand Name for guaifenesin (OTC)

A

Mucinex (OTC)

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Common Strengths of guaifenesin (OTC)

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600 mg, 1200 mg

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Common Frequency of guaifenesin

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q12h

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Indications/Uses of guaifenesin

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expectorant to loosen chest congestion

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Counseling Tips for guaifenesin

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drinks lots of water to thin mucus

nausea

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Brand Name for pseudoephrine (BTC)

A

Sudafed (BTC)

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Common strengths of pseudoephrine

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30 mg, 120 mg, 240 mg

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Common frequency of pseudoephrine

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

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Indications/Uses of pseudoephrine

A

nasal decongestant

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Counseling Tips of pseudoephrine

A

increased heart rate

jitters

insomnia