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brand name of lortadine

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claritin

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common frequency of loratadine

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once daily

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indication/ use of loratadine

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-allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage

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counseling tips/ important info for loratadine

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headaches

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brand name of diphenhydramine

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benadryl

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common frequency of diphenhydramine

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allergies: q4-6 prm
sleep: 50mg at bedtime

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indications/use of diphenhyldramine

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  • Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • Insomnia
  • Itching
  • Motion sickness
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important counseling/important info for diphenhydramine

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  • Drowsiness
  • Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
  • Dry mouth
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brand name of fluticasone

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flonase

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common frequency of fluticasone

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1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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indication/ use of fluticasone

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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counseling tips/important info for fluticasone

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-Gently shake before each use
-May take several days for full effect
-Headache
- Sore throat

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brand name for montelukast

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singulair

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common frequency of montelukast

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once daily

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indications/use for montelukast

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-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma

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counseling tips/ important info of montelukast

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  • Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
  • Headache
  • Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed
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brand name of albuterol sulfate

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ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

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common frequency of albuterol sulfate

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Acute asthma attack: 2
puffs PO q4-6h as needed
Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise

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indications/ uses of albuterol sulfate

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-acute asthma attack
-prevention of exercise induced asthma

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counseling tips/important info for albuterol sulfate

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-shake well
-increased heart rate
-clean mouthpiece with water regularly

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brand name for budesonide and formoterol

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symbicort

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common frequency of budesonide and formoterol

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2 puffs PO BID

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indications/ use of budesonide and formoterol

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-asthma and COPD

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counseling tips/important info for budesonide and formoterol

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-shake well
-rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

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brand name of benzonatate
tessalon perles
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common frequency of benzonatate
TID
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indications/uses of benzonatate
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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counseling tips/ important uses of benzonatate
-drowsiness -do not chew (numbing and choking)
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brand name of dextromethorphan
delsym
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common frequency of dextromethorphan
q12h
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indications/use of dextromethorphan
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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counseling tips/ important info for dextromethorphan
-shake well -potential for abuse-hallucinogen in high dose
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brand name for guaifenesin
mucinex
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common frequency of guaifenesin
q12h
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indication/ use of guaifenesin
expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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counseling tips/ important info for guaifenesin
-drink lots of water to think mucus -nausea
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brand name for pseudoephedrine
sudafed
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common frequency of psuedoephedrine
60mg q4-6h prn 120mg q12h prn 240mg q24h prn
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indications/ uses of pseudoephedrine
nasal decongestant
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counseling tips/ important info for pseudoephedrine
-increase HR -jitteriness -insomnia
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brand name fornirmatrelvir/ritonavir
paxlovid
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common frequency ofnirmatrelvir/ritonavir
BID for 5 days
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indications/use ofnirmatrelvir/ritonavir
COVID-19
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counseling tips/ important info fornirmatrelvir/ritonavir
-diarrhea -nausea, vomiting -headache
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brand name of omega-3-fatty acid
lovaza
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common frequency of omega-3-fatty acids
4g once daily 2g BID
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indications/use of omega-3-fatty acid
-hypertriglyceridemia -dietary supplement
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important info/ counseling tips for omega-3-fatty acids
-burping and taste disturbances -swallow whole, do not open -refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
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brand name for fenofibrate
trilipix tricor
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common frequency of fenofibrate
once daily
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indications/use of fenofibrate
hypertriglyceridemia
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counseling tips/ important info for fenofibrate
-increased liver enzymes -discontinue if gallstones form -photosensitivity
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brand name for atorvastatin
lipitor
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common frequency of atorvastatin
once daily
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indication/ use of atorvastatin
* Hyperlipidemia  Reduce LDL cholesterol  Reduce triglycerides  Increase HDL cholesterol * Cardiovascular disease prevention
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counseling tips/ important info for atorvastatin
* Increased liver enzymes * Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis * Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration) * Contraindicated in pregnancy * Diarrhea
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brand name for ezetimible
zetia
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common frequency of ezetimible
once daily
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indications/ use of ezetimible
hyperlipidemia
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counseling tips/important info of ezetimible
-increased liver enzymes -diarrhea

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