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Commonly used medications in Allergy (combined)
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
03/22/2012

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Term
Astelin 0.1%
Adult Dose
Definition
12 years or older: As adults; 1-2 sprays per nostril BID
Term
Astepro 0.15%
Adult Dose
Definition
12 years or older:
As adults; 0.1% or 0.15%: 1-2 sprays per nostril BID,
OR 0.15%: 2 sprays per nostril q Day
Term
Astelin 0.1% (125mcg/spray)
Pediatric dose
Definition
<5 years: Safety and efficacy not established
5-11 years: 1 spray per nostril BID
Term
Astepro 0.15% (187.6mcg/spray)
Pediatric dose
Definition
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Term
Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.03% and 0.06%
Adult Dose
Definition
Allergic/nonallergic rhinitis: 2 sprays (0.03%) per nostril BID/TID
Rhinitis due to common cold: 2 sprays (0.06%) per nostril TID/QID
Term
Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.03% and 0.06%
Pediatric Dose
Definition
<5 years: Safety & efficacy not established

5-12 years: 2 sprays (0.06%) in each nostril TID
>12 years: 2 sprays (0.06%) in each nostril TID/QID
Term
NasalCrom 5.2mg/spray
Definition
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established

2 years or older: 1 spray each nostril TID-QID, may increase to 6 times/day; may take 2-4 weeks before symptomatic relief observed

For best results, initiate 1-2 weeks before contact with allergens
Term
Patanase 6%, 665mcg/spray
Adult dose
Definition
2 sprays per nostril BID
Term
Patanase 6%, 665mcg/spray
Pediatric dose
Definition
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established

6-11 years: 1 spray per nostril BID
Term
Beconase AQ 42 mcg/spray
Adult dose
Definition
1-2 sprays/nostril BID (total dose: 168-336 mcg/day)
Term
Beconase AQ 42 mcg/spray
Pediatric dose
Definition
<6 years old: Safety and efficacy not established

6-11 years old: 1 spray/nostril BID (168 mcg/day); may increase to 2 sprays/nostril (336 mcg/day) in patients not adequately responding or those with more severe symptoms; decrease dose to 1 spray/nostril BID once adequate control achieved
Term
Omnaris 50mcg/actuation
Adult dose
Definition
2 sprays/nostril qDay
Term
Omnaris 50mcg/actuation
Pediatric dose
Definition
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
6 years or older: As adults; 2 sprays/nostril qDay (ie, 200 mcg/day)
Term
Flonase, Veramyst (fluticasone)50mcg/spray
Adult dose
Definition
2 sprays in each nostril qDay (ie, 200 mcg/day)
After first few days, patient may reduce dosage to 1 spray in each nostril qDay (ie, 100 mcg/day)
Term
Flonase, Veramyst (fluticasone)50mcg/spray
Pediatric dose
Definition
>4 years: 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril qDay; may increase up to 2 sprays/nostril qDay
Term
Nasonex 50mcg/spray
Adult dosing
Definition
2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril qDay
Term
Nasonex 50mcg/spray
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
2-11 years: 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril qDay
Term
Nasacort AQ triamcinolone 55mcg/spray
Adult dosing
Definition
220 mcg qDay as 2 sprays/nostril qDay
Term
Nasacort AQ triamcinolone 55mcg/spray
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established

2-5 years: 110 mcg/day as 1 spray/nostril qDay

6-11 years: 110 mcg/day as 1 spray/nostril qDay; may increase to 2 sprays/nostril qDay (ie, 220 mcg/day)
Term
Mucinex

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Expectorant/Mucous thinner
DX: Respiratory infections
Term
Mucinex
Adult dose
Definition
Extended Release: 1-2 tablets (600-1200 mg) PO q12hr; not to exceed 4 tablets/24 hr (2.4 g/day)
Term
Nasacort AQ

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Steroid
Antiinflammatory
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Nasonex

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Steroid
Antiinflammatory
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Flonase

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Steroid
Antiinflammatory
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Veramyst

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Steroid
Antiinflammatory
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Omnaris

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Steroid
Antiinflammatory
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Beconase AQ

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Steroid
Antiinflammatory
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Patanase

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Antihistamine
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Astelin

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Antihistamine
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Astepro

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Antihistamine
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Atrovent

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Anticholinergic drying agent
Dx: Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Mucinex D
Regular Strength: 600mg + 60mg pseudoephedrine
Maximum Strength: 1200mg + 120mg pseud
Definition
Expectorant/Mucous thinner + decongestant
Term
Mucinex D
Adult dosing
Definition
1 maximum strength or 1-2 regular bid .
Do not take after 6 pm to avoid insomnia
Avoid with HTN, arrythmia, insomnia
Term
Mucinex DM
Regular Strength: 600mg + 30mg DM
Maximum Strength: 1200mg + 60mg DM
Definition
Expectorant/Mucous thinner + cough suppressant (DextroMethorphan...DM)
Term
Mucinex DM
Adult dosing
Definition
1 maximum strength or 1-2 regular bid
Term
Tessalon Perles

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Anti tussive (cough)
Term
Tessalon Perles 100 mg or 200 mg
Adult Dosing
Definition
100 mg PO TID; 600 mg/day maximum

Swallow whole; do not chew
Term
Tessalon Perles 100 mg or 200 mg
Pediatric Dosing
Definition
<10 years old: Safety & efficacy not established

>10 years old: As in adults

Swallow whole; do not chew
Term
Pulmicort Flexihaler
Definition
Inhaled Corticosteroid
Asthma "Controller"
Term
Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) 32mcg/spray

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nasal Steroid
Antiinflammatory
DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis
Term
Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) 32mcg/spray
Adult dosing
Definition
1-2 sprays each nostril qday
Term
Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) 32mcg/spray
Pediatric dosing
Definition
< 1 years old: Safety & efficacy not established
1-8 years old: 1 spray each nostril qday
Term
Pulmicort Flexihaler 90ug and 180ug
Dosing (> 8 years old)
Definition
1-3 inhalations 1-2x/day
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Pulmicort Respules suspension for nebulizer
0.25mg/2mL 0.5mg/2mL 1mg/2mL
Definition
< 1 years old: Safety & efficacy not established

1-8 years old: 0.5 mg qDay or BID; 1 mg/day maximum
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Pulmicort Respules (budesonide)

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Nebulized inhaled corticosteroid
Asthma "Controller
Term
Asmanex Twisthaler

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Inhaled corticosteroid
Asthma "Controller
Term
Asmanex Twisthaler 110mcg 220mcg
Adult dosing
Definition
Up to 220 mcg inhaled PO 1-2x/day

RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Asmanex Twisthaler 110mcg 220mcg
Pediatric dosing
Definition
4-11 years old: 110 mcg inhaled PO q Evening; not to exceed 110 mcg/day

12 years or older: Same as adults; 220 mcg inhaled PO qDay
Term
Alvesco (ciclesonide)

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Inhaled corticosteroid
Asthma "Controller
Term
Alvesco (ciclesonide) 80mcg/puff
160mcg/puff
Adult dosing
Definition
80 mcg inhaled BID initially; may increase to 320 mcg BID
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Consider using a spacer
Term
Alvesco (ciclesonide) 80mcg/puff
160mcg/puff
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

>12 years or older: As adults
Term
Flovent (fluticasone) Diskus or HFA

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Inhaled corticosteroid
Asthma "Controller
Term
Flovent (fluticasone) HFA (aerosol)
44mcg/inh 110mcg/inh 220mcg/inh
Adult dosing
Definition
88 mcg (2 puffs) inhaled PO BID; may incr to max 880 mcg inhaled PO BID
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Consider using a spacer
Term
Flovent (fluticasone) HFA (aerosol)
44mcg/inh 110mcg/inh 220mcg/inh
Pediatric Dosing
Definition
4-11 years: 88 mcg (2 puffs) inhaled PO BID
12 years or older: as adult; initial 88 mcg (2 puffs) inhaled PO BID; may incr to max 440 mcg inhaled PO BID
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Consider using a spacer
Term
Flovent (fluticasone) Diskhaler
50mcg/inh 100mcg/inh 250mcg/inh
Adult Dose
Definition
100 mcg inhaled PO BID; may incr to max 1000 mcg BID
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Flovent (fluticasone) Diskhaler
50mcg/inh 100mcg/inh 250mcg/inh
Pediatric Dose
Definition
4-11 years: 50-100 mcg inhaled PO BID
12 years or older: same as adult dosing; initial 100 mcg inhaled PO BID; may incr to max 500 mcg BID
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Albuterol

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication
Short acting
Term
Albuterol

Brand name inhalers
Definition
Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Proair HFA, Proventil
Term
Albuterol

Brand name nebulizer solutions
Definition
Proventil, Ventolin nebulizer Solution

0.083% premixed ampules
0.5% to mix w saline
Term
Albuterol
Adult dosing
Definition
2 puffs inhaled PO q4-6hr
0.5 mL of 0.5% solution (2.5 mg) or 1 ).083% ampule nebulized q4-8hr PRN
Term
Albuterol
Pediatric dosing
Definition
Inhaler: >4 years old: As adult; 1-2 inhalations PO q4-6 hr (Use spacer)

<2 years old (off-label): 0.2-0.6 mg/kg/day divided q4-6hr nebulized
2-12 years old, >15 kg: 0.63-2.5 mg TID/QID
Term
Xopenex

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication
Short acting
Less jittery and tachycardia
Term
Xopenex neb solution
0.31mg/3mL 0.63mg/3mL 1.25mg/3mL
1.25mg/5mL
Adult dosing
Definition
0.63-1.25 mg neb TID (q6-8hr)
Term
Xopenex HFA MDI 45mcg/inh
Adult dosing
Definition
2 inh (90 mcg total) q4-6hr
Consider using a spacer
Term
Xopenex HFA MDI 45mcg/inh
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<4 yo: Safety & efficacy not established
>4 yo: 2 puffs q4-6hr PRN
Consider using a spacer
Term
Xopenex neb solution
0.31mg/3mL 0.63mg/3mL 1.25mg/3mL
1.25mg/5mL
Pediatric dosing
Definition
< 4 yo: Safety & efficacy not established

> 4yo: 6-12 yo: 0.31 mg neb TID; not to exceed 0.63 mg TID

>12 yo: 0.63-1.25 mg q8hr PRN
Term
Foradil

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication
Long acting (12 hours)
Quick onset
Term
Foradil Aerolizer
12mcg/cap
Adult dosing
Definition
Foradil Aerolizer: 12 mcg inhaled q12hr

NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
Term
Foradil Aerolizer
12mcg/cap
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<5 years: Safety and efficacy not established
5 years or older: As adult (Foradil Aerolizer); 12 mcg inhaled PO q12hr

NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
Term
Serevent Diskus

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication
Long acting (12 hours)
Delayed (45-60 minutes) onset
Term
Serevent Diskus 50mcg/inhalation
Adult dosing
Definition
1 inhalation (50 mcg) BID
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
Term
Serevent Diskus 50mcg/inhalation
Pediatric dosing
Definition
Children 4 years and older dose same as adult
Term
Singulair (montelukast)

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Oral anti inflammatory (non steroid)
Asthma "Controller" medication
Term
Singulair (montelukast)

Adult dosing
Definition
10 mg PO q Evening (use 10 mg tablet)
Term
Singulair (montelukast) chewable 4mg,5mg
oral granules 4mg/packet
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<12 months: Safety and efficacy not established

12-24 months: 4 mg (granules) PO qEvening

2-5 years: 4 mg (chewable tablet or granules) PO qEvening

6-14 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO qEvening

15 years or older: 10 mg (conventional tablet) PO qEvening
Term
Advair Diskus or HFA
Flovent/serevent)
Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Combination:
Long Acting relief + Controller (ICS)
Term
Advair Diskus

(50mcg/100mcg)/actuation
(50mcg/250mcg)/actuation
(50mcg/500mcg)/actuation
Adult dosing
Definition
nitial dose based on asthma severity
1 inhalation PO BID initially of 50/100 or 50/250
Not to exceed 1 inhalation PO BID of 50/500
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
NEVER USE FOR QUICK RELIEF
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Advair Diskus
(50mcg/100mcg)/actuation
(50mcg/250mcg)/actuation
(50mcg/500mcg)/actuation
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<4 years: Safety and effiacy not established
4-11 years: 1 inhalation PO BID of 50/100
12 years or older: As adults; 1 inhalation PO BID initially; dose is based on asthma severity; not to exceed 1 inhalation PO BID of 50/500
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
NEVER USE FOR QUICK RELIEF
Term
Advair HFA
(21mcg/45mcg)/actuation
(21mcg/115mcg)/actuation
(21mcg/230mcg)/actuation
Pediatric Dosing
Definition
<12 years: Safety and effiacy not established
Dose is based on asthma severity
12 years or older: As adults; 2 inhalations PO BID; not to exceed 2 inhalations PO BID of 21/230
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
NEVER USE FOR QUICK RELIEF
Consider using a spacer
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Advair HFA
(21mcg/45mcg)/actuation
(21mcg/115mcg)/actuation
(21mcg/230mcg)/actuation
Adult Dosing
Definition
nitial dose based on asthma severity
2 inhalations PO BID
Not to exceed 2 inhalations PO BID of 21/230
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
NEVER USE FOR QUICK RELIEF
Consider using a spacer
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Symbicort Turbuhaler
(pulmicort/foradil)

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Combination:
Long Acting relief + Controller (ICS)
Term
Symbicort Turbuhaler
(80mcg/4.5mcg)/puff
(160mcg/4.5mcg)/puff
Adult dosing
Definition
2 inhalations twice daily depending on severity of asthma
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
Consider using a spacer
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
(80mcg/4.5mcg)/puff
(160mcg/4.5mcg)/puff
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<12 years old: Safety & efficacy not established
>12 years old: As in adults
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
Consider using a spacer
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Dulera

Category and Indication/Dx
Definition
Combination:
Long Acting relief + Controller (ICS
Term
Dulera MDI 100mcg/5mcg/actuation 200mcg/5mcg/actuation
(mometasone inhaled/formoterol)
Adult dosing
Definition
2 inhalations PO BID

NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours
Consider using a spacer
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE
Term
Dulera MDI 100mcg/5mcg/actuation 200mcg/5mcg/actuation
(mometasone inhaled/formoterol)
Pediatric dosing
Definition
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

12 years or older: As adults; 2 inhalations PO BID
Term
Medications indicated for
< age 4
Definition
Nasalcrom (age 2)
Nasonex (age 2)
Nasacort AQ (age 2)
Rhinocort AQ, Pulmicort neb (age 1)
Singulair granules
Xopenex nebulizer
Term
Medications indicated to age 5 and over
Definition
Astelin,
Atrovent
Foradil
Singulair 5mg (until age 15)
Term
Medications indicated for age 6 and over
Definition
Patanase,
Beconase,
Omnaris
Term
Medications indicated to age 4 and over
Definition
Flonase,
Veramyst
Asmanex
Advair
Xopenex HFA
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