Respiratory Drug Facts Flashcards
(146 cards)
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rhinitis
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inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose
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allergic rhinitis
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Inflammation that is caused by an allergic reaction
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2 types of allergic rhinitis
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Seasonal(Periodical)
Perennial(Year Round)
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Symptoms of allergic rhinitis
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Sneezing
Pruritus
Rhinorrhea
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Rhinorrhea
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runny nose
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pruritus
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itching
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Receptor involved with allergic rhinitis
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Histamine-1 (H-1) Receptor
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Receptor NOT involved with allergic rhinitis
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Histamine-2 (H-2) Receptor
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Mediators that cause inflammation and symptoms
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Histamine
Prostaglandins
Leukotrienes
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Dosing interval for Zyrtec
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1 daily
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Zyrtec is indicated for:
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Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
Allergic Rhinitis
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Drug(s) that are OTC
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Zyrtec Xyzal Claritin Claritin RediTabs Clarinex Clarinex RediTabs Allegra Allergy 12 Hour Allegra Allergy 24 Hour Children's Allegra Allergy Allegra D 12 Hour Allegra D 24 Hour
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Drugs that are Prescription only
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Astelin
Astepro
Optivar
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Stength(s) of Zytec tablets
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Tablets: 5mg, 10mg
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Strength(s) of Zyrtec syrup
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Syrup: 5mg/5mL
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Strength(s) of Zytrec cheweable tablets
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Cheweable Tablets: 5mg, 10mg
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Dosing interval for Xyzal
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1 daily
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Dosing interval for cetirizine
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1 daily
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Dosing interval for levocetirizine
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1 daily
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Xyzal is indicated for:
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Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
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Strength(s) of Xyzal tablets
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Tablets: 5mg
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Strength(s) of levocetrizine soln,
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2.5mg/5mL
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What generation is Benadryl?
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1st Gen.
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What is the indication for diphenhydramine?
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allergic rhinitis
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Non-FDA indication for cyproheptadine
anorexia
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What is chlorpheniramine indicated for?
allergic rhinitis
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Indication(s) for Vistaril
Anxiety, nausea + vomiting, pruritis(Itching involved with hives)
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Dosing interval for Zyrtec
1 daily
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Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
rhinorrhea, pruriitus, sneezing
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What is the hydroxyzine metabolite?
cetirizine
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What generation is chlorpheniramine?
1st Gen
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What generation is Vistaril?
1st Gen
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What generation is cyproheptadine?
1st Gen
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Indications for Zyrtec(cetirizine)?
Allergic Rhinitis
| Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
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Is Zyrtec non-sedating?
No
| Claritin and Allegra are non-sedating
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Strength of cetirizine syrup
5mg/5mL
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Mixture of Zyzal
R Isomer of cetirizine
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Strength of Zyzal soln.
2.5mg/5mL
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Dosing interval for Zyzal
1 daily
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Indication(s) for Claritin(loratadine)?
Allergic Rhinitis
| Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
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trade name for ODT loratadine
Claritin RediTabs
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Strength(s) of Claritin tablet
5mg
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Strength(s) of Claritin ODT tablets
10mg
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Strength of loratadine syrup
5mg/5mL
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strength of loratadine chewable tablet
5mg
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What is deloratadine?
Active metabolite of loratadine
| trade name: Clarinex
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what is the strength(s) of Clarinex tablet?
5mg
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What is the strength(s) of desloratadine ODT tablets?
2.5mg, 5mg
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What is the strength of Clarinex syrup?
2.5mg/5ml
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What is fexofenadine?
Allegra
| Antihistamine
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Strength of Allegra Allergy 12 hour
60mg
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Strength of fexofenadine Allergy 24 hour
180mg
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Strength of Children's Allegra Allergy
30mg
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Strength of childrens strength fexofenadine ODT
30mg
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Strength of CHildren's Allegra Allergy oral suspension
30mg/5mL
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What is Allegra D 12 Hour?
extended-release tablet
60mg fexofenadine
120mg pseudoephedrine-nasal decongestant
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What is Allegra D 24 Hour?
extended release tablet
180mg fexofenadine
240mg pseudoephedrine
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Strength of Astelin
0.1%
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Age limit for Astelin
5 and older
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Strength of Astepro
0.15%
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Age limit for Astepro
12 and older
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What is contained in Astepro
sorbitol
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What produces a bad aftertaste?
Astelin
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what is the dosage form of Astelin?
nasal spray
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What is the dosage form of Optivar?
Op. solution
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What is the strength of the azelastine Op. solution?
0.05%
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Indication for Optivar
allergic conjuctivitis
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Dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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What is the drug strength of Optivar?
0.05%
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Indications for montelukast
allergic rhinits
EIA
Asthma prophylaxis
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strength of Singulair tablet
10mg
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strength of Singulair chewable tablet
4mg, 5mg
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stength of Singulair granules
4mg/packet
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Dosing interval for montelukast
1 daily or 2hrs prior to exercise
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Age limit on montelukast tablets
15 and older
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age limit on montelukast chewable tablets
6-14 yrs
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age limit on montelukast granules
6mo-5yrs
can sprinkle on food or take orally
do not mix with water
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Indication for Accolate
asthma prophylaxis
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Dosing interval for zafirlukast
twice daily
| take on an empty stomach
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Action of inhaled corticosteroids
reduce the production of inflammatory mediators
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Indication for Flovent HFA
asthma prophylaxis
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Dosage form of fluticasone (Inhaled)
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
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what is the trade name of the dispensing devise for mometasone (Inhaled)
Twisthaler
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Discard asmanex after...
45 days
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Dosage form of Asmanex Twisthaler
Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
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Dosage form of Pulmicort Flexhaler
DPI
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what is the the trade name for the dispensing device for budesonide (inhaled)
Flexhaler
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Indication for Asmanex Twisthaler
asthma prophylaxis
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Indication for Pulmicort Flexhaler
asthma prophylaxis
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Dosing interval for Pulmicort Flexhaler
Twice daily
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Dosage form for Pulmicort respules
suspension for nebulization
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Dosing interval for budesonide respules
twice daily
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Indication for Pulmicort respules
Asthma prophylaxis
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dosage form of beclomethasone
MDI
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Dosing interval for QVAR
Twice Daily
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Indication for QVAR
asthma prophylaxis
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Indication for beclomethasone
asthma prophylaxis
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oral candidiasis
Oral thrush
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What is oral thrush caused by?
Candida albicans
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Clinical term for Oral Thrush
oral candidiasis
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OTC product used to treat Thrush
gentian violet
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What causes Thrush?
Inhaled corticosteroids
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best prevention of Thrush
Rinse out mouth 15 min after using inhaled corticosteroids
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child Rx for Thrush
nystatin suspension
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Adult Rx for Thrush
clotrimazole troches
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Indications for albuterol
Relieves accute asthma attacks
Prevention of EIA
Treatment and prevention of asthma
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Dosage form of ProAir HFA
MDI
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Dosage form of Ventolin HFA
MDI
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Dosage form of Proventil HFA
MDI
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Drug strength in ProAir HFA
90mcg/inhalation
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drug strength of Ventolin HFA
90mcg/inhalation
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drug strength of Preventil HFA
90mcg/inhalation
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Ventolin HFA should be discarded after...
3 months
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Dosing interval for all albuterol products
4 times daily
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MIx contained in Xopenex HFA
R isomer of albuterol
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INdication for levalbuterol
Asthma treatment and prevention
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Indication for Xopenex
Asthma treatment and prevention
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trade name of levalbuterol soln. for nebulization
Xopenex
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Dosage form of Xopenex HFA
MDI
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Drug strength of Xopenex HFA
45mcg/inhalation
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Dosing interval for Xopenex
4 times daily
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Indication for Astelin
allergic rhinitis
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Indication for Astepro
allergic rhinitis
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Indication for Optivar
allergic conjuctivitis
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Dosing form of Serevent Diskus
DPI
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Dosing interval for salmeterol
twice Daily
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Dosing interval for Serevent Diskus
Twice Daily
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What is the BBW for salmeterol
May increase risk for asthma related death
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When should you discard the Serevent Diskus?
6 weeks
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What is the device that is used to deliver salmeterol
Diskus
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Indication for Symbicort
asthma prophylaxis
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Dosage form of Symbicort
MDI
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Discard Symbicort after...
3 months
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What is the tradde name for formoterol
Foradil Aerolizer
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What is the dispensing device for formoterol
Aerolizer
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What is the generic that is dispensed in an aerolizer?
formoterol
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Dosing interval for Foradil Aerolizer?
Twice daily
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Indication for formoterol
asthma prophylaxis
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Indication for Foradil Aerolizer
asthma prophylaxis
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Resin used in extended release suspension
polistirex
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Strength of chorpheniramine in Tussionex
8mg/5ml
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Strength of Hydrocodone in Tussionex
10mg/5ml
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Dosing interval for Tussionex
twice daily
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Dosing interval for Delsym
Twice daily
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strength of dextromethorphan in Delsym
30mg/5ml
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Antitussive
Cough relief
