Top OTC Drugs Flashcards
What are the top non-sedating antihistamines?
fexofenadine (Allegra Allergy 24-HR, Allegra Allergy Children); Loratadine (Claritin, Claritin Children); Cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec Childrens Allergy); levoceterizine (Xyzal Allergy 24 hr; xyzal allergy 24hr children)
What are the top sedating antihistamines?
diphenhydramine (benadryl) and chlorpheniramine
What are the top cough suppressants?
dextromethorphan (Delsym, robafen cough, robitussin cough)
what is the top mucolytic-expectorant?
guaifenesin (mucinex, rubitussin mucus + chest congestion, robafen)
What is the top cough suppressant/mucolytic-expectorant?
dextromethorphan/guaifenesin (robafen DM, Robitussin DM)
What are the top decongestants?
oxymetazoline (afrin - nasal); phenylephrine (sudafed PE - systemic); pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, nexafed, zephrex-D - systemic, behind the counter)
What are the top non-sedating decongestants/antihistamines?
cetirizine/pseudoephedrine (zyrtec-D); fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine (Allegra-D); loratadine/pseudoephedrine (Claritin-D)
What are the top nasal steroid inhalers?
budesonide (rhinocort allergy); fluticasone (flonase allergy relief, flonase sensimist, children’s flonase); triamcinolone (nasocort allergy 24 hrs, nasacort allergy 24 hr children)
What is the top nasal mast cell stabilizer?
cromolyn (nasalcrom)
What is the top acne OTC?
adapalene (differin), azelaic acid; benzoyl peroxide; salicylic acid
What is the top alopecia OTC?
minoxidil (rogaine) - topical
What is the top cold sores (for herpes simplex) OTC?
docosanol (abreva)
What is the top dandruff shampoos OTC?
ketoconazole 1% (nizoral A-D); pyrithione zinc (head & shoulders); selenium sulfide (selsun); coal tar (T/gell)
What is the top diaper rash OTC?
petrolatum/zinc oxide (desitin)
What is the top topical antifungal for tinea infections OTC?
butenafine (lotrimin ultra cream), clotrimazole, miconazole (lotrimin AF powder and spray); terbinafine (lamisil AT); tolnaftate (tinactin powder, cream, spray); undecylenic acid (fungi-Nail)