OTC Drugs Flashcards
Motrin/Advil
Contains ibuprofen, ease general mild to moderate pain, NSAID
Tylenol
Contains acetaminophen, relieves fever and headaches. Does not relieve inflammation.
Aleve/Naprosyn
Contains Naproxen, pain reliever, NSAID in joints and muscles
NSAID
Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Interferes with stomach lining
Voltaren
Contains Diclofenac (mainly for arthritis), topical NSAID
Prilosec
Contains omeprazole, for acid reflux+peptic ulcer
Zyrtec
Contains cetirizine, antihistamine
Colace
Contains docusate, stool softener
Pepcid
Contains famotidine, tx for stomach ulcer, indigestion, and acid reflux NSAID plus antacid
Imodium
Contains loperamide, antidiarrheal
Bonine, Antivert
Contains Meclizine, for motion sickness
PEG solution/powder
Contains polyethylene glycol, laxative
Sudafed
Contains pseudoephedrine, decongestant. NEED ID.
Anti inflammatory steroids
Like a shot gun to the immune system, harsh and imprecise
Vitamin D2
Ergocalciferol