65 OTC Flashcards
(57 cards)
What are the 3 classification of drugs? And, what law/year came up with that?
- Prescription/legend-Durham Humphrey Amendments FDC act-1951
- OTC- Durham Humphrey
- Vitamins, minerals, and herbs- Dietary Supplement Health and Education- 1994
When is FDA involved for dietary supplements and herbals?
Only if safety concerns
What drug category falls under safe use w/minimal supervision?
OTC drugs
What category of drugs are regulated by FDA?
legend/ OTC
Does testing for efficacy for dietary/herbs exist? safety?
- No
2. left to the manufacturer
What drug category has ongoing testing efficacy and ongoing?
OTC Drugs
Give 3 reasons for why we should be familiar with OTC agents?
- Effective in treating common ailments
- May worsen existing conditions or interfere with prescriptions
- misuse/abuse may produce complications
What is a category I agent?
Useful and safe
What is a category 2 agent?
Unsafe or not useful
What is a category 3 agent?
unsure
What OTC category does brompheniramine and chlorpheniramine belong to?
H1 antihistamines- 1st gen-allergies
What OTC category does clemastine belong to?
H1 antihistamine-allergy- 1st gen
What OTC category does cetirizine and fexofenadine and loratadine belong to?
2nd Gen H1 antihistamine- allergy
What OTC category does dextromethorphan belong to?
antitussive- with codeine
What OTC category does oxymetazoline and xylometazoline belong to?
topical decongestants
What OTC category does guaifenesin belong to?
expectorants- reduce pulmonary mutants
What OTC category does benzoyl peroxide belong to?
acne vulgaris treatment
What OTC category does bismuth subsalicylate belong to?
miscellaneous antidiarrheal prepartions
What OTC category does polycarbophil, psyllium, and methyl cellulose?
bulk-forming laxative for constipation
What OTC category does Mg OH and polyethylene glycol belong to?
Osmotic laxative- for constipation
What OTC category does glycerin and bisacodyl belong to?
irritant laxative- for constipation
What OTC category does cyclizine and meclizine belong to?
antiemetics- prevent or treat motion sickness
What OTC category does diphenhydramine belong to?
A few- sleep aid, anti emetics etc.
What OTC category does doxylamine belong to?
sleep aids- for insomnia