Respiratory system Flashcards
What is the licensed age for Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine and Xylometazoline?
- Over 6 years
What is the licensed age for Phenylephrine and Oxymetazoline?
Over 12 years
When can Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine, Oxymetazoline & xylometazoline not be used?
In Pregnancy
What are the referral criteria for cold & flu?
- Symptoms not responding to analgesia
- Flu symptoms
- Pregnant
- Long-term medical condition
- Symptoms do not improve after 7 days
- Very elderly
- Weakened immune system
- Breathing difficulties
What are the referral criteria for Sore Throat?
- Duration greater than 14 days
- Marked tonsillar exudate, accompanied with high temperature and swollen glands
- Recurrent bouts
- Medication induced sore throat
- Dysphagia
What are the licensing age for Guafinesin, Dextromethorphan & Diphenhydramine?
- Guafinesin (6 years)
- Dextromethorphan (12 years)
- Diphenhydramine (6 years)
What are the licensing age for codeine, pholcodine and simple linctus?
- Codeine (18 years)
- Pholcodine (6 years)
- Simple linctus (1 months)
Can Codeine, Pholcodine and Dextromethorphan be used in pregnancy?
No
Can Codeine and Dextromethorphan be used in breastfeeding?
No
What are the referral criteria for cough?
- Longer than 3 weeks
- Chest pain
- Blood in sputum
- Wheezing/difficulty breathing
- Recurrent cough
- Persistent nocturnal cough in children
What are the licensing age for Acrivastine, Cetirizine, Loratadine and Chlorphenamine?
- Acrivastine (Over 12 years & under 65 years)
- Cetirizine & Loratadine (Over 2 years)
- Chlorphenamine (Over 1 years)
When can Acrivastine, Cetirizine, Loratadine and Chlorphenamine not be used?
- In Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
What is the licensing age for OTC steroid nasal products?
Over 18 years
When can steroid nasal products not be used?
Not in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
What is the licensing age for Sodium cromoglicate eye drops?
- Over 6 years
