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| Brand Name: Tessalon, Zonatuss |
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Definition
Generic name: Benzonatate
Indication: cough relief |
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| Brand Name: Tussionex, TussiCaps |
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Definition
Generic name: chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone
Indication: cough |
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Term
| Brand Name: Flonase, Veramyst |
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Definition
Generic name: fluticasone (nasal spray)
Indication: allergies |
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Term
| Brand Name: Cheratussin, Guaifenesin AC |
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Definition
Generic name: Guaifenesin and Codeine
Indication: cough |
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Definition
Generic name: hydroxyzine hydrochloride
Indication: Pruritus due to allergic conditions
Drug Class: First generation antihistamine |
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Definition
Generic name: mometasone (nasal spray)
Indication: allergic rhinitis |
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Definition
Generic name: triamcinolone (cream)
Indication: Inflammation, itching |
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Term
Brand Name: Mucinex, Robitussin
OTC- not on drug list! |
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Definition
Generic Name: Guaifenesin
Indication: productive cough |
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Term
| Guaifenesin clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Drink plenty of water while taking this medication. Only FDA-approved expectorant. |
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Brand Name: Delsym
OTC- not on drug list! |
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Definition
| Generic Name: dextromethorphan |
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Term
| Dextromethorphan clinical pearls |
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Definition
Abuse potential- "Robotripping"
Available in products labeled "DM" - do not confuse with products labeled "D" which contain decongestants. |
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Term
| Benzonatate adverse effects |
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Definition
Overdose: cardiac arrest and seizures
GI upset, dizziness, drowsiness |
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Term
| Benzonatate clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Swallow capsule whole. Take with food or liquid but avoid hot liquids. Do not use in children under 10 years of age. |
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Term
| Chlorpheniramine and Hydrocodone adverse effects |
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Definition
| Anticholinergic, drowsiness |
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Term
| Chlorpheniramine and Hydrocodone clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Shake well! Take every 12 hours. DEA Schedule III, Don't use in children under 6 years old, available in pill form. |
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Term
| Guaifenesin and Codeine adverse effects |
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Definition
Black box warning: respiratory depression and death in children post-tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Dizziness, drowsiness |
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Term
| Guaifenesin and Codeine clinical pearls |
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Definition
| DEA Schedule V, drink plenty of fluids. |
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Term
| Anithistamine adverse effects |
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Definition
| Anticholinergic (dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, sedation), headache |
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Term
| Antihistamine clinical pearl |
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Definition
| Avoid or use with caution in elderly patients because they are more susceptible to anticholinergic effects and increased risk of confusion. Can have the opposite effect in children and cause hyperactivity |
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Term
| First generation antihistamine characteristics |
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Definition
| Crosses blood brain barrier - sedating, anticholinergic adverse effects, shorter suration |
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Term
| Second generation antihistamine characteristics |
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Definition
| Does not cross BBB - less sedating, less anticholinergic adverse effects, longer duration |
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Term
| Second generation antihistamine examples |
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Definition
Loratadine - Claritin
Fexofenadine - Allegra
Cetirizine - Zyrtec |
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Term
| First generation antihistamine examples |
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Definition
Diphenhydramine - Benadryl
Meclizine - Antivert |
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Term
| First generation antihistamine clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Can be very sedating, available OTC |
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Term
| Second generation antihistamine clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Dosed ONLY once a day, all available OTC |
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Term
| Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Do not mix with alcohol, salt formulation, available as injection and syrup |
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Term
| Fluticasone adverse effects |
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Definition
| Nasal burning, epistaxis (nose bleed), headache |
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Term
| Fluticasone clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Delayed onset, do not use in children under 4 years |
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Term
| Mometasone furoate adverse effects |
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Definition
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Term
| Mometasone furoate clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Delayed onset, may be started prior to onset of pollen season, do not use in children under 2 years |
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Term
| Nasal spray administration counseling |
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Definition
| Clear nasal passages, prime pump, hold bottle between first two fingers, tilt head forward, gently insert nozzle tip into nostril and sniff while depressing pump - do NOT snort, repeat with second nostril. |
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Term
| Triamcinolone adverse effects |
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Definition
| Local burning/itching, skin atropy |
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Term
| Triamcinolone clinical pearls |
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Definition
| Can be applied up to 4 times a day, available in multiple dosage forms. |
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