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Adverse effects of Guaifenesin (Mucinex/ Robitussin)?
Nausea, headache, dizziness
What is the common self-care dosing for adults taking Cetirizine (Zyrtec)?
10mg daily (5-10mg daily)
What are the contraindications for using Chlorpheniramine and Diphenhydramine (1st generation antihistamines)?
Narrow angle glaucoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and MAOi use.
What are the contraindications for Diclofenac Topical?
Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs and history of asthma with NSAID use
What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl) dosing for children?
1mg/kg Q4-6H
(max 50mg/day)
What are the adverse effects associated with dextromethorphan (Delsym/ Robitussin DM) use?
Nausea, drowsiness, stomach discomfort
What is diphenhydramine dosing for adults?
25-50mg Q4-6H (max 300mg)
What is dextromethorphan dosing?
10-20mg Q4H or 30mg Q6-8H (max 120mg)
What is Guaifenesin dosing for adults?
200-400mg Q4H (max 2400mg)
What drug interactions with Oxymetazoline and phenylephrine nasal sprays?
MAOis (hypertensive crisis)
What is the dosing for oxymetazoline nasal spray?
2-3 sprays Q10-12H (max 2 doses/day)
What is the dosing for phenylephrine nasal spray?
2-3 sprays EN Q4H (max 4 doses/day)
What is the dosing for pseudoephedrine?
60mg Q4-6H (max 240mg)
What are the two drugs that interact with pseudoephedrine?
MAOis and Beta-blockers
What are the adverse effects associated with pseudoephedrine?
Insomnia, anxiety, increased heart rate, and possible hypertensive crisis
What are common adverse effects of Magnesium Oxide?
GI upset, Diarrhea, and electrolyte imbalance
What two drugs interact with magnesium oxide?
Tetracyclines and flurorquinolones
What is the dosing for magnesium oxide?
250-500mg/day
What are common adverse effects of Acetaminophen?
Hepatoxicity and skin reactions
What is the adult dosing for acetaminophen (tylenol)?
325-1000mg Q4-6H (max 4,000mg)
What is the child dosing for acetaminophen (tylenol)?
10-15mg/kg/dose (max 5 doses)
No OTC under 6 months
What is the adult dosing for ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)?
200-400mg PO WF Q4-6H (max1,200mg)
What is the child dosing for ibuprofen?
5-10 mg/kg/dose Q6-8H (max40mg/kg)
No OTC under 6 months
What are common adverse effects of Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters?
Fishy aftertaste, nausea, diarrhea, rare bleeding risk
What are major drug interactions with melatonin?
CNS depressants, anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk)
What is Magnesium Oxide commonly used for?
Magnesium deficiency, heartburn, constipation
What are common adverse effects of Mometasone Nasal?
Nasal irritation, epistaxis (nsoebleed), headache
What are common adverse effects of Ibuprofen?
GI upset, hypertension, nephrotoxicity.
What is the common self-care dosing for pain and fever with Aspirin?
325-650 mg every 4-6 hours as needed
What are common adverse effects of Capsaicin?
Local burning/stinging, erythema
What is the common self-care dosing for Azelastine?
1-2 sprays per nostril twice daily
What major drug interaction is associated with Glucosamine Chondroitin?
Warfarin may increase bleeding risk
What major drug interactions are associated with Fexofenadine?
Antacids (reduce absorption), fruit juices (reduce efficacy)
What are common adverse effects of Naproxen?
GI upset, dizziness, nephrotoxicity
What are common adverse effects of Cholecalciferol?
Hypercalcemia, nausea
What are common adverse effects of Glucosamine Chondroitin?
GI discomfort, nausea, diarrhea
What is the nicotine lozenge and gum dosing schedule?
Week 1-6: 1 piece Q1-2H
Week 7-9: 1 piece Q2-4H
Week 10-12 1 piece Q4-8H
What is the dosing for nicotine patches for someone smoking less than 10 cigarettes per day?
14mg for 6 weeks
7mg for 2 weeks
What is the dosing for nicotine patches for someone smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day?
21 mg for 4-6 weeks
14 mg for 2 weeks
7 mg for 2 weeks
