OTCs Flashcards
Decongestants
Oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, pseudophedrine
SYS:
increase BP and HR
longer acting
Top: nasal sprays, less sys probs, dependance, short acting but more effective.
antihistamines
used for allergies NOT colds
diphenhydramine- drowsiness
chloropheniramine-
Loratidine (claritin)- less drowsiness
antitussives
indicated for non-prod cough
Codeine, diphenhydramine, dextromethorpan (robotussin)
Expectorant
increase productive cough
increse mucus formation
thins the mucus
Guafenesin
Demulcents
cough drops, coat throat to reduce irritation
water/humidification
decrease viscosity of respiratory secretions
Antivirals
Oseltamivir, Zanamivir, docosanol(abreva)–> herpes.
Only Abreva is OTC
Docosanol
cold sores– antiviral
phenol
oral anelgesic, do not use if pt allergic to LA
Caffeine
Xanthine- adenosine antagonist
Stimulant: diminishes fatigue and sleepiness minor CVS effects stimulates gastric secretion mild diuretic decreases bloating
nicotine
patches, lozenges, gum
treats tobacco dependence
SE: dizziness, headache, nausea
diphenhydramine
anti histamine
OTC sleep aid
Doxylamine
anti histamine
OTC sleep aid
Miconazole
antifungal, treats THRUSH and vaginal infections
neosporin/polysporin
topical ab
1st aid
hydrocortisone
anti-inflamm
anti-itch
dermal lesions eczema, insect bites
Capsaicin
treats pain’
targets substance P
TRPV channels
Scopolamine
Anti-cholinergic
treats motion sickness
DRY MOUTH and other SEs like blurred vision and constipation
Dimenhydrinate
anti-cholinergic
treats motion sickness
SEs: dry mouth! constipation, blurred vision
Minoxidil
Rogaine
Vasodilator- causes rapid HR
phenylephrine
treats hemorrhoids
vasoconstriction and decongestant
Marijuana
Anandamine–> THC
Amotivation syndrome
activates canabanoid receptors broncho and vaso dilator
spice is a canabanoid
Marinol
FDA approved canabanoid agonist
used for glaucoma, nausea, apetite & chronic pain
Canabadiol
promoted as anti-seizure. Not as addicting as THC
