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Medication List #3 (Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold) Flashcards

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loratadine (OTC) brand name

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Claritin

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loratadine (OTC) common strengths

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5 mg, 10 mg

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loratadine (OTC) common frequency

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QD

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loratadine (OTC) indications/uses

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-allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
-acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
-allergic reactions

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loratadine (OTC) counseling tip and important info

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headache

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diphenhydramine (OTC) brand name

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Benadryl

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diphenhydramine (OTC) common strengths

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12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

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diphenhydramine (OTC) common frequencies

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-Q4-6H PRN for allergies
-50 mg PO HS for sleep

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diphenhydramine (OTC) indications/uses

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

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diphenhydramine (OTC) counseling tips and important info

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-drowsiness
-alcohol intensifies drowsiness
-paradoxical hyperactivity in children
-dry mouth

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fluticasone (OTC) brand name

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Flonase

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fluticasone (OTC) common strength

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50 mcg

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fluticasone (OTC) common frequency

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instill 2 sprays in each nostril QD

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fluticasone (OTC) indication/use

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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fluticasone (OTC) counseling tips and important info

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-gently shake before each use
-may take several days for full effect
-headache
-sore throat

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montelukast brand name

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Singulair

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montelukast common strengths

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4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

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montelukast common frequency

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QD

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montelukast indications/uses

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-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma

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montelukast counseling tips and important info

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-do not use for an acute asthma attack
-headache
-take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy (airways are more relaxed)

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albuterol sulfate brand name

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albuterol sulfate brand name

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Proventil HFA

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albuterol sulfate brand name

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albuterol sulfate common strength

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albuterol sulfate common frequencies
-inhale 2 puffs Q4-6H PRN -inhale 2 puffs 15-30 minutes prior to exercise (prevention of exercise induced asthma)
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albuterol sulfate indication/use
acute asthma symptoms
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albuterol sulfate counseling tips and important info
-shake well -increased heart rate
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budesonide and formoterol brand name
Symbicort
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budesonide and formoterol common strengths
80 mcg/4.5 mcg, 160 mcg/4.5 mcg
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budesonide and formoterol common frequency
inhale 2 puffs PO BID
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budesonide and formoterol indications/uses
-asthma -COPD
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budesonide and formoterol counseling tips and important info
-shake well -rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
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benzonatate brand name
Tessalon
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benzonatate common strengths
100 mg, 200 mg
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benzonatate common frequency
TID
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benzonatate indication/use
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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benzonatate counseling tips and important info
-drowsiness -do not chew (can cause numbing and choking)
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dextromethorphan (OTC) brand name
Delsym (OTC)
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dextromethorphan common strength
30 mg/5 mL
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dextromethorphan common frequency
Q12H
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dextromethorphan indication/use
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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dextromethorphan counseling tips and important info
-shake well -potential for abuse -- hallucinogen in high dose
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guaifenesin (OTC) brand name
Mucinex (OTC)
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guaifenesin (OTC) common strengths
600 mg, 1200 mg
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guaifenesin (OTC) common frequency
Q12H
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guaifenesin indication/use
expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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guaifenesin counseling tips and important info
-drink lots of water to thin mucus -nausea
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) brand name
Sudafed (BTC)
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) common strengths
30 mg, 120 mg, 240 mg
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) common frequencies
-60 mg Q4-6H PRN -120 mg Q12H PRN -240 mg Q24H PRN
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) indication/use
nasal decongestant
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) counseling tips and important info
-increased heart rate -jitters -insomnia

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