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MEDLIST 3 - Allergy, Asthma, Cough and cold Flashcards

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Claritin generic

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loratadine
OTC

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loratadine Common strength

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5mg,10mg

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Common Frequency
loratadine

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QD

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Indication/use
loratadine

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  • Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • Acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
  • Allergic reaction to medication
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counseling tips
loratadine

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Headache

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Benadryl Generic name

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diphenhydramine

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diphenhydramine
Common Strength

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12.5mg,25mg,50mg

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diphenhydramine
common frequency

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q4-6h prn for allergies,
50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

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diphenhydramine
Indication/use

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  • Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • Insomnia
  • Itching (due to histamine release)
  • Motion sickness
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diphenhydramine
counseling tips

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  • Drowsiness
  • Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • Paradoxical hyperactivity in children (some cases)
  • Dry mouth
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Flonase generic name

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fluticasone

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fluticasone
common strength

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50mcg/spray

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fluticasone
common frequency

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2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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fluticasone
Indication/use

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  • Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
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fluticasone
counseling tips

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  • Gently shake before each use
  • May take several days for full effect
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
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Singulair generic name

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montelukast

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montelukast
Common Strength

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4mg,
5mg, -chewable tablet
10mg

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montelukast
Common frequency

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QD

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montelukast
indication/use

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  • Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
  • Asthma
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montelukast
counseling tips

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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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ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
generic name

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albuterol sulfate

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albuterol sulfate
common strength

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albuterol sulfate
Common frequency

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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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albuterol sulfate
indication and use

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Acute asthma symptoms

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albuterol sulfate counseling tips
* Shake well * Increased heart rate * Clean mouthpiece with water regularly * Can make you feel shakey for 5-10min after taking
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Symbicort generic name
budesonide and formoterol
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budesonide and formoterol common frequency
2 puffs PO twice daily
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budesonide and formoterol indication and use
* Asthma (outbreak or to control) * COPD
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budesonide and formoterol counseling tips
* Shake well * Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush (FUNGAL INFEC)
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budesonide and formoterol common strength
80mcg/4.5mcg/ puff, 160mcg/4.5mcg/ puff
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Tessalon generic name
benzonatate
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benzonatate common strength
100mg, 200mg
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benzonatate common frequency
TID
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benzonatate indication and use
Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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benzonatate counseling tips
* Drowsiness * Do not chew (numbing and choking)
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Delsym generic name
dextromethorphan
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dextromethorphan common strength
30mg/5mL
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dextromethorphan common frequency
q12h
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dextromethorphan indication and use
Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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dextromethorphan counseling tips
* Shake well * Potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
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Mucinex generic name
guaifenesin
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guaifenesin common strength
600mg 1200mg
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guaifenesin common frequency
q12h
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guaifenesin indication and use
Expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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guaifenesin counseling tips
* Drink lots of water to thin mucus * Nausea
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sudafed generic name
pseudoephedrine
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pseudoephedrine common strength
30mg 120mg 240 mg
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pseudoephedrine common frequency
60mg (2 of the 30mg) q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn
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pseudoephedrine indication and use
* Nasal decongestant
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pseudoephedrine counseling tips
* Increased heart rate – contracts the blood vessels * Jitteriness * Insomnia – don’t take it late at night

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