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PHRM 822- MEDLIST > MEDLIST 3 - Allergy, Asthma, Cough and cold > Flashcards

MEDLIST 3 - Allergy, Asthma, Cough and cold Flashcards

1
Q

Claritin generic

A

loratadine
OTC

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2
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loratadine Common strength

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5mg,10mg

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3
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Common Frequency
loratadine

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QD

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Indication/use
loratadine

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  • Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • Acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
  • Allergic reaction to medication
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5
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counseling tips
loratadine

A

Headache

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6
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Benadryl Generic name

A

diphenhydramine

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7
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diphenhydramine
Common Strength

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12.5mg,25mg,50mg

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8
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diphenhydramine
common frequency

A

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

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9
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diphenhydramine
Indication/use

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  • Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • Insomnia
  • Itching (due to histamine release)
  • Motion sickness
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diphenhydramine
counseling tips

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  • Drowsiness
  • Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • Paradoxical hyperactivity in children (some cases)
  • Dry mouth
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11
Q

Flonase generic name

A

fluticasone

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12
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fluticasone
common strength

A

50mcg/spray

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13
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fluticasone
common frequency

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2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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14
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fluticasone
Indication/use

A
  • Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
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15
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fluticasone
counseling tips

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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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Singulair generic name

A

montelukast

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17
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montelukast
Common Strength

A

4mg,
5mg, -chewable tablet
10mg

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18
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montelukast
Common frequency

A

QD

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19
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montelukast
indication/use

A
  • Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
  • Asthma
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20
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montelukast
counseling tips

A
  • 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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ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
generic name

A

albuterol sulfate

22
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albuterol sulfate
common strength

A

90mcg/puff

23
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albuterol sulfate
Common frequency

A

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

24
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albuterol sulfate
indication and use

A

Acute asthma symptoms

25
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albuterol sulfate
counseling tips

A
  • Shake well
  • Increased heart rate
  • Clean mouthpiece with water regularly
  • Can make you feel shakey for 5-10min after taking
26
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Symbicort generic name

A

budesonide and formoterol

27
Q

budesonide and formoterol
common frequency

A

2 puffs PO twice daily

28
Q

budesonide and formoterol
indication and use

A
  • Asthma (outbreak or to control)
  • COPD
29
Q

budesonide and formoterol
counseling tips

A
  • Shake well
  • Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush (FUNGAL INFEC)
30
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budesonide and formoterol
common strength

A

80mcg/4.5mcg/ puff, 160mcg/4.5mcg/ puff

31
Q

Tessalon
generic name

A

benzonatate

32
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benzonatate
common strength

A

100mg,
200mg

33
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benzonatate
common frequency

A

TID

34
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benzonatate
indication and use

A

Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

35
Q

benzonatate
counseling tips

A
  • Drowsiness
  • Do not chew (numbing and choking)
36
Q

Delsym generic name

A

dextromethorphan

37
Q

dextromethorphan
common strength

A

30mg/5mL

38
Q

dextromethorphan
common frequency

A

q12h

39
Q

dextromethorphan
indication and use

A

Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

40
Q

dextromethorphan
counseling tips

A
  • Shake well
  • Potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
41
Q

Mucinex generic name

A

guaifenesin

42
Q

guaifenesin
common strength

A

600mg
1200mg

43
Q

guaifenesin
common frequency

A

q12h

44
Q

guaifenesin
indication and use

A

Expectorant to loosen chest congestion

45
Q

guaifenesin
counseling tips

A
  • Drink lots of water to thin mucus
  • Nausea
46
Q

sudafed generic name

A

pseudoephedrine

47
Q

pseudoephedrine
common strength

A

30mg
120mg
240 mg

48
Q

pseudoephedrine
common frequency

A

60mg (2 of the 30mg) q4-6h prn,
120mg q12h prn,
240mg q24h prn

49
Q

pseudoephedrine
indication and use

A
  • Nasal decongestant
50
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pseudoephedrine
counseling tips

A
  • Increased heart rate – contracts the blood vessels
  • Jitteriness
  • Insomnia – don’t take it late at night

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