FINAL 02 - Drugs to Remember Flashcards
(127 cards)
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Losartan potassium (Indication)
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Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II receptor blocker)
2
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Losartan potassium (3 brand names) (CLN)
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Cozaar, Lifezar, Neosartan
3
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Losartan potassium (Dosage form)
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Tablet
4
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Losartan potassium (Dosage and administration)
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1 tablet, once a day
5
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When taking Losartan potassium avoid taking high potassium foods and potassium medications because it can lead to __________
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Hyperkalemia
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Amlodipine (Indication)
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Antihypertensive (Calcium channel blocker)
7
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Amlodipine (3 brand names) (NPA)
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Norvasc, Provasc, Amvasc BE
8
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Amlodipine (Dosage form)
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Tablet
9
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Amlodipine (Dosage and administration)
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1 tablet, once a day
10
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Racecadotril (Indication)
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Antidiarrheal
11
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Racecadotril (Brand name)
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Hidrasec
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Racecadotril (2 dosage forms) (CG)
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Capsule, Granules
13
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Racecadotril (Dosage and administration)
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1 capsule (initially), 1 capsule 3x a day (before meals)
14
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Treatment using Racecadotril should not exceed __________ days
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7 days
15
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Treatment using Racecadotril should continue until __________ normal stools are recorded
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Two (2)
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Lactulose (Indication)
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Osmotic laxative
17
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Lactulose (3 brand names) (DLM)
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Duphalac, Lilac, Movelax
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Lactulose (Dosage form)
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Syrup
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Lactulose (Dosage and administration)
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15-30 mL daily by mouth in single or two divided doses
20
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Do not take Lactulose for more than __________ week
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One (1)
21
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Mefenamic acid (Indication)
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
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Mefenamic acid (3 brand names) (PGD)
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Ponstan, Gardan, Dolfenal
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Mefenamic acid (2 dosage forms) (CT)
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Capsule, Tablet
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Mefenamic acid (Dosage and administration)
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1 tablet, 3x a day
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For Mefenamic acid, do not exceed __________ days unless prescribed
Five (5)
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Salbutamol (2 indications) (AB)
Asthma, Bronchospasm (Selective beta-2 andrenoceptor agonist)
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Salbutamol (3 brand names) (AVV)
Asmalin, Ventolin, Ventar
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Salbutamol (3 dosage forms) (SNT)
Syrup, Nebulizing solution, Tablet
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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Syrup)
5 mL, 3x a day
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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Tablet)
1 tablet, 3x a day
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Salbutamol (Dosage and administration - Nebule)
1 nebule every 6-8 hours
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Omeprazole (2 indications) (AG)
Acid reflux, Gastric ulcers (Proton pump inhibitor)
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Omeprazole (3 brand names) (ORP)
Omepron, Risek, Prilosec (international)
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Omeprazole (Dosage form)
Capsule
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Omeprazole (Dosage and administration)
1 capsule, once a day; 30 mins. before breakfast for 14 days
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Ranitidine (2 indications) (AP)
Acid reflux, Peptic ulcers (H2 receptor blockers)
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Ranitidine (2 brand names) (ZR)
Zantac, Raxide
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Ranitidine/Zantac is withdrawn due to the presence of __________, which is a carcinogen
N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
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Ranitidine (2 dosage forms) (TA)
Tablet, Ampule
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Ranitidine (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, 2x a day
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Diphenhydramine (2 indications) (AI)
Allergies, Insomnia (Antihistamine)
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Diphenhydramine (2 brand names) (BB)
Benadryl AH (Tablet), Benadryl (Syrup)
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Diphenhydramine (2 dosage forms) (TS)
Tablet, Syrup
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Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Tablet)
1 tablet, once a day before bedtime
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Diphenhydramine (Dosage and administration - Syrup)
5 mL, once a day before bedtime
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Diphenhydramine can induce __________; warn patient to avoid driving or any physical activity that requires alertness
Sleep
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Tramadol (2 indications) (PN)
Pain relief, Narcotic analgesic
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Tramadol (3 brand names) (TGT)
Tramalin, Gesitram, Tramadin
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Tramadol (3 dosage forms) (TCA)
Tablet, Capsule, Ampule
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Tramadol (Dosage and administration - Tablet/Capsule)
1 tablet/capsule; 3x a day
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Do not take Tramadol for more than __________ days unless prescribed
Five (5)
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Zinc sulfate (2 indications) (ZI)
Zinc deficiency, Immune support (Vitamin)
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Zinc sulfate (Brand name)
E-zinc
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Zinc sulfate (2 dosage forms) (SD)
Syrup, Drops
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Zinc sulfate (Dosage and administration - Drops)
1 mL, once daily
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Zinc sulfate (Dosage and administration - Syrup)
5 mL, once daily
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Mupirocin (Indication)
Treatment for bacterial skin infection (Antibacterial)
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Mupirocin (3 brand names) (BMB)
Bactroban, Mupicin, Bactifree
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Mupirocin (Dosage form)
Ointment
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Mupirocin (Dosage and administration)
Apply 3x a day to affected areas for 10 days
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Domperidone (Indication)
Used to treat nausea and vomiting (Gastrokinetic/Antiemetic)
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Domperidone (2 brand names) (GM)
GI norm, Motilium
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Domperidone (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Domperidone (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, 3-4x a day before meals and at bedtime
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Sildenafil (2 indications) (EP)
Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PDE-5 inhibitor)
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Sildenafil (Brand name)
Viagra
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Sildefanil (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Sildenafil (Dosage and administration)
As prescribed (This is a prescription medicine)
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Indication)
Hormonal contraceptive (Used for contraception and treatment of menstrual disorders)
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (2 brand names) (LT)
Lady pills, Trust pills (if with ferrous sulfate)
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel (Dosage and administration)
1 pill daily, beginning on the first day of menstrual bleeding
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When taking ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel, interval between two pills should be __________ hours
24 hours
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When taking ethinyl estradiol levonogestrel, take the pack for __________ days
28 days
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Indication)
Used to treat minor skin irritations (Anti-inflammatory/Anti-pruritic)
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Brand name)
Calmoseptine
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Dosage form)
Ointment
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Zinc oxide + Calamine (Dosage and administration)
Apply 2-4x daily
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Miconazole (Indication)
Treat thrush (Antifungal)
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Miconazole (Brand name)
Daktarin oral gel
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Miconazole (Dosage form)
Gel
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Miconazole (Dosage and administration)
2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon), applied 4x a day after meals
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Tell the patient that when taking Miconazole, he/she should not eat or drink for about __________ minutes after using the gel
30 minutes
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Naproxen (Indication)
Management of rheumatoid arthritis (NSAID)
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Naproxen (2 brand names) (FS)
Flanax, Skelan
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Naproxen (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Naproxen (Dosage and administration - 550 mg tablet)
1 tablet, 2x a day; do not exceed 5 days
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Naproxen (Dosage and administration - 275 mg tablet)
1 tablet, 3x a day; do not exceed 5 days
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Montelukast (Indication)
Used to treat allergies and asthma (Leukotriene receptor antagonists/LTRAs)
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Montelukast (Brand name)
Kastair
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Montelukast (2 dosage forms) (TG)
Tablets, Granules
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Montelukast (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, once a day before bedtime
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Indication)
Used to treat stomach pain (Antispasmodic)
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Brand name)
Buscopan
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Hyoscine N-butylbromide (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, 3x a day
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4 hypertensive drugs for pregnant patients (MHLN)
Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Labetalol, Nifedipine
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Hexetidine (Indication)
Local anti-infective and antiseptic
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Hexetidine (2 brand names) (BO)
Bactidol, Oramed
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Hexetidine (Dosage form)
0.1% solution
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Hexetidine (Dosage and administration)
Gargle 3x a day after meals
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Ambroxol (Indication)
Allows the mucus to be more easily cleared (Mucolytic)
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Ambroxol (2 brand names) (ME)
Mucosolvan, Expel
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Ambroxol (3 dosage forms) (SDT)
Syrup, Drops, Tablet
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Ambroxol (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, 3x a day
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Indication)
Prevent/treat deficiencies of vitamin B1, B6, B12
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (3 brand names) (PNM)
Pharex B complex, Neurobio, Multi-B
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Vitamin B Complex (B1, B6, B12) (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, once a day
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Celecoxib (Indication)
Used to treat mild to moderate pain and arthritis (COX-2 inhibitor)
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Celecoxib (2 brand names) (CC)
Celebrex, Celcoxx
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Celecoxib (Dosage form)
Capsule
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Celecoxib (Dosage and administration - 200 mg capsule)
1 capsule, 2x a day; do not exceed 5 days
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Celecoxib (Dosage and administration - 400 mg capsule)
1 capsule, once a day; do not exceed 5 days
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Betahistine (Indication)
Treatment of vertigo associated with Meniere's syndrome (Antivertigo)
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Betahistine (Brand name)
Serc
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Betahistine (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Betahistine (Dosage and administration - 16 mg tablet)
1 tablet, 3x a day
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Cinnarizine (Indication)
Treatment of vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting
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Cinnarizine (Brand name)
Cinnabloc
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Cinnarizine (Dosage form)
Tablet
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Cinnarizine (Dosage and administration)
1 tablet, 3x a day
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Meclizine (Indication)
To prevent and control nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness
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Meclizine (Brand name)
Bonamine
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Meclizine (Dosage form)
Chewable tablet
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Meclizine (Dosage and administration - 12.5 mg tablet)
1 tablet, once a day; 30 mins-1 hour before travel
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Meclizine (Dosage and administration - 25 mg tablet)
1 tablet, once a day; 30 mins-1 hour before travel
