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allergy meds

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loratadine
diphenhydramine
fluticasone

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generic name of Claritin

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loratadine (OTC)

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brand name for loratadine

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Claritin

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common frequency for loratadine

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once daily

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indications/use for loratadine

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allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
allergic rxn to medication

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counseling tips/info for loratadine

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headache

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generic name for Benadryl

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diphenhydramine

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brand name for diphenhydramine

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Benadryl

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common frequency for diphenhydramine

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allergies: q4h-q6h prn
sleep: 50 mg at bedtime

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indications/use for diphenhydramine

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allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
insomnia
itching
motion sickness

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counseling tips/info for diphenhydramine

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drowsiness
alcohol intensifies drowsiness
paradoxical hyperactivity in children
dry mouth

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generic name for Flonase

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fluticasone

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brand name for fluticasone

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Flonase

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common frequency for fluticasone

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1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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indications/use for fluticasone

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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counseling tips/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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asthma meds

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montelukast
albuterol sulfate
budesonide/formoterol

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generic name for Singulair

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montelukast

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brand name for montelukast

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Singulair

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common frequency for 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/info for montelukast

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don’t use for an acute asthma attack
headache
take dose in evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed

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generic name for ProAir HFA/Proventil HFA/Ventolin HFA

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albuterol sulfate

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brand name for albuterol sulfate

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Proair HFA/Proventil HFA/Ventolin HFA

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common frequency for albuterol sulfate
acute asthma attack: 2 puffs PO q4-6h PRN prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 min prior to exervise
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indications/use for albuterol sulfate
acute asthma attack prevention of exercise induced asthma
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counseling tips/info for albuterol sulfate
shake well increased heart rate clean mouthpiece with water regularly
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generic name for Symbicort
budesonide and formoterol
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brand name for budesonide and formoterol
Symbicort
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common frequency for budesonide and formoterol
2 puffs PO BID
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indications/use for budesonide and formoterol
asthma, COPD
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counseling tips/info for budesonide and formoterol
shake well rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
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cough and cold meds
benzonatate dextromethorphan guaifenesin pseudoephedrine
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generic name for Tessalon Perles
benzonatate
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brand name for benzonatate
Tessalon Perles
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common frequency for benzonatate
TID
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indications/use for benzonatate
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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counseling tips/info for benzonatate
drowsiness do not chew (numbing and choking)
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generic name for Delsym
dextromethorphan
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brand name for dextromethorphan
Delsym
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common frequency for dextromethorphan
q12h
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indications/use for dextromethorphan
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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counseling tips/info for dextromethorphan
shake well potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
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generic name for Mucinex
guaifenesin
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brand name for guaifenesin
Mucinex
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common frequency for guaifenesin
q12h
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indications/use for guaifenesin
expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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counseling tips/info for guaifenesin
drink lots of water to thin mucus nausea
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generic name for Sudafed
pseudoephedrine
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brand name for pseudoephedrine
Sudafed
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common frequency for pseudoephedrine
60 mg q4-6h prn 120 mg q12h prn 240 mg q24h prn
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indications/use for pseudoephedrine
nasal decongestant
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counseling tips/info for pseudoephedrine
increased heart rate jitteriness insomnia
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COVID-19 meds
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
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generic name for Paxlovid
nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
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brand name for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
Paxlovid
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common frequency for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
BID for 5 days
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indications/use for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
COVID-19
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counseling tips/info for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
diarrhea nausea, vomiting headache
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hypertriglyceridemia meds
omega-3 fatty acids fenofibrate
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generic name for Lovaza
omega-3 fatty acids
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brand name for omega-3 fatty acids
Lovaza
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common frequency for omega-3 fatty acids
4g once daily 2g BID
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indications/use for omega-3 fatty acids
hypertriglyceridemia dietary supplement
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counseling tips/info for omega-3 fatty acids
burping and taste disturbances swallow whole, do not open refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
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generic name for Trilipix, Tricor
fenofibrate
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brand name for fenofibrate
Trilipix, Tricor
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common frequency for fenofibrate
once daily
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indications/use for fenofibrate
hypertriglyceridemia hypercholesterolemia/mixed HDL
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counseling tips/info for fenofibrate
increased liver enzymes discontinue if gallstones form photosensitivity upset stomach report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
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hyperlipidemia meds
atorvastatin ezetimibe
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generic name for Lipitor
atorvastatin
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brand name for atorvastatin
Lipitor
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common frequency for atorvastatin
once daily
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indications/use for atorvastatin
hyperlipidemia - reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol cardiovascular disease prevention
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counseling tips/info for atorvasatin
increased liver enzymes: avoid excess alcohol that can lead to liver damage report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration) contraindicated in pregnancy diarrhea
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generic name for Zetia
ezetimibe
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brand name for ezetimibe
Zetia
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common frequency for ezetimibe
once daily
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indications/use for ezetimibe
hyperlipidemia
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counseling tips/info for ezetimibe
increased liver enzymes: low incidence liver damage report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis diarrhea

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