Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
Brand - Benadryl
Generic - Diphenhydramine
1st generation Antihistamine
Brand - Zyrtec
Generic - Cetirizine
2nd generation antihistamine
Brand - Claritin
Generic - Loratadine
2nd generation antihistamine
Brand - Claritin D
Generic - Loratadine D with Pseudophedrine
2nd generation antihistamine / decongestant
Brand - Sudafed
Generic - Pseudoephedrine
Decongestant
Brand - Neosynephrine
Generic - Phenylephrine (PE)
Decongestant
Brand - Afrin
Generic - Oxymetazolin
Decongestant
- nose spray only use 3 days
Brand - Nasacort
Generic - Triamcinlone
Steroid for allergic rhinitis - nasal
Brand - Robitussin DM, Delsym
Generic - Guaifenesin/Dextromethopham
OTC Mucolytic or Expectorant/Antitussive (C-III)
Brand - Chertussin AC
Generic - Guaifenesin/Codeine
Rx Mucolytic/Expectorant (antitussive) C-III
Brand - Medrol
Generic - Methylprenisolone
Steroid (oral)
Brand - Deltasone
Generic - Prednisone
Steroid (oral)
Brand - Symbicort
Generic - Budesonide/Formoterol
Steroid and bronodilator
Brand - Advair
Generic - Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Steroid and bronodilator
What do you have to do after you use Symbicort or Advair?
Rinse your mouth after use bc could potentially cause candiasis (thrush)