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12 years or older: As adults; 1-2 sprays per nostril BID |
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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 |
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Astelin 0.1% (125mcg/spray) Pediatric dose |
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<5 years: Safety and efficacy not established 5-11 years: 1 spray per nostril BID |
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Astepro 0.15% (187.6mcg/spray) Pediatric dose |
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<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.03% and 0.06% Adult Dose |
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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 |
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Atrovent Nasal Spray 0.03% and 0.06% Pediatric Dose |
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<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 |
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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 |
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Patanase 6%, 665mcg/spray Adult dose |
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Patanase 6%, 665mcg/spray Pediatric dose |
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Definition
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
6-11 years: 1 spray per nostril BID |
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Beconase AQ 42 mcg/spray Adult dose |
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Definition
1-2 sprays/nostril BID (total dose: 168-336 mcg/day) |
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Beconase AQ 42 mcg/spray Pediatric dose |
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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 |
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Omnaris 50mcg/actuation Adult dose |
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Definition
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Omnaris 50mcg/actuation Pediatric dose |
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Definition
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established 6 years or older: As adults; 2 sprays/nostril qDay (ie, 200 mcg/day) |
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Flonase, Veramyst (fluticasone)50mcg/spray Adult dose |
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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) |
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Flonase, Veramyst (fluticasone)50mcg/spray Pediatric dose |
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Definition
>4 years: 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril qDay; may increase up to 2 sprays/nostril qDay |
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Nasonex 50mcg/spray Adult dosing |
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2 sprays (100 mcg) in each nostril qDay |
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Nasonex 50mcg/spray Pediatric dosing |
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<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established 2-11 years: 1 spray (50 mcg) in each nostril qDay |
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Nasacort AQ triamcinolone 55mcg/spray Adult dosing |
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Definition
220 mcg qDay as 2 sprays/nostril qDay |
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Nasacort AQ triamcinolone 55mcg/spray Pediatric dosing |
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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) |
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Mucinex
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Expectorant/Mucous thinner DX: Respiratory infections |
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Definition
Extended Release: 1-2 tablets (600-1200 mg) PO q12hr; not to exceed 4 tablets/24 hr (2.4 g/day) |
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Nasacort AQ
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Steroid Antiinflammatory DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Nasonex
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Steroid Antiinflammatory DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Flonase
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Steroid Antiinflammatory DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Veramyst
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Steroid Antiinflammatory DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Omnaris
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Steroid Antiinflammatory DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Beconase AQ
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Steroid Antiinflammatory DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Patanase
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Antihistamine DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Astelin
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Antihistamine DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Astepro
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Antihistamine DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Atrovent
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Anticholinergic drying agent Dx: Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Term
Mucinex D Regular Strength: 600mg + 60mg pseudoephedrine Maximum Strength: 1200mg + 120mg pseud |
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Definition
Expectorant/Mucous thinner + decongestant |
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Definition
1 maximum strength or 1-2 regular bid . Do not take after 6 pm to avoid insomnia Avoid with HTN, arrythmia, insomnia |
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Mucinex DM Regular Strength: 600mg + 30mg DM Maximum Strength: 1200mg + 60mg DM |
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Definition
Expectorant/Mucous thinner + cough suppressant (DextroMethorphan...DM) |
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Definition
1 maximum strength or 1-2 regular bid |
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Tessalon Perles
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
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Tessalon Perles 100 mg or 200 mg Adult Dosing |
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Definition
100 mg PO TID; 600 mg/day maximum
Swallow whole; do not chew |
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Tessalon Perles 100 mg or 200 mg Pediatric Dosing |
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Definition
<10 years old: Safety & efficacy not established
>10 years old: As in adults
Swallow whole; do not chew |
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Term
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Definition
Inhaled Corticosteroid Asthma "Controller" |
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Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) 32mcg/spray
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nasal Steroid Antiinflammatory DX: Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis |
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Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) 32mcg/spray Adult dosing |
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Definition
1-2 sprays each nostril qday |
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Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) 32mcg/spray Pediatric dosing |
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Definition
< 1 years old: Safety & efficacy not established 1-8 years old: 1 spray each nostril qday |
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Pulmicort Flexihaler 90ug and 180ug Dosing (> 8 years old) |
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Definition
1-3 inhalations 1-2x/day RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE |
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Pulmicort Respules suspension for nebulizer 0.25mg/2mL 0.5mg/2mL 1mg/2mL |
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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 |
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Pulmicort Respules (budesonide)
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Nebulized inhaled corticosteroid Asthma "Controller |
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Asmanex Twisthaler
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Inhaled corticosteroid Asthma "Controller |
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Asmanex Twisthaler 110mcg 220mcg Adult dosing |
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Definition
Up to 220 mcg inhaled PO 1-2x/day
RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE |
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Asmanex Twisthaler 110mcg 220mcg Pediatric dosing |
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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 |
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Term
Alvesco (ciclesonide)
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Inhaled corticosteroid Asthma "Controller |
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Alvesco (ciclesonide) 80mcg/puff 160mcg/puff Adult dosing |
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Definition
80 mcg inhaled BID initially; may increase to 320 mcg BID RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE Consider using a spacer |
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Alvesco (ciclesonide) 80mcg/puff 160mcg/puff Pediatric dosing |
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Definition
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>12 years or older: As adults |
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Flovent (fluticasone) Diskus or HFA
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Inhaled corticosteroid Asthma "Controller |
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Flovent (fluticasone) HFA (aerosol) 44mcg/inh 110mcg/inh 220mcg/inh Adult dosing |
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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 |
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Flovent (fluticasone) HFA (aerosol) 44mcg/inh 110mcg/inh 220mcg/inh Pediatric Dosing |
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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 |
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Flovent (fluticasone) Diskhaler 50mcg/inh 100mcg/inh 250mcg/inh Adult Dose |
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Definition
100 mcg inhaled PO BID; may incr to max 1000 mcg BID RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE |
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Flovent (fluticasone) Diskhaler 50mcg/inh 100mcg/inh 250mcg/inh Pediatric Dose |
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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 |
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Albuterol
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication Short acting |
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Term
Albuterol
Brand name inhalers |
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Definition
Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Proair HFA, Proventil |
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Albuterol
Brand name nebulizer solutions |
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Definition
Proventil, Ventolin nebulizer Solution
0.083% premixed ampules 0.5% to mix w saline |
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Term
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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 |
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Albuterol Pediatric dosing |
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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 |
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Xopenex
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication Short acting Less jittery and tachycardia |
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Xopenex neb solution 0.31mg/3mL 0.63mg/3mL 1.25mg/3mL 1.25mg/5mL Adult dosing |
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Definition
0.63-1.25 mg neb TID (q6-8hr) |
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Xopenex HFA MDI 45mcg/inh Adult dosing |
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Definition
2 inh (90 mcg total) q4-6hr Consider using a spacer |
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Xopenex HFA MDI 45mcg/inh Pediatric dosing |
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Definition
<4 yo: Safety & efficacy not established >4 yo: 2 puffs q4-6hr PRN Consider using a spacer |
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Term
Xopenex neb solution 0.31mg/3mL 0.63mg/3mL 1.25mg/3mL 1.25mg/5mL Pediatric dosing |
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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 |
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Foradil
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication Long acting (12 hours) Quick onset |
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Foradil Aerolizer 12mcg/cap Adult dosing |
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Definition
Foradil Aerolizer: 12 mcg inhaled q12hr
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours |
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Foradil Aerolizer 12mcg/cap Pediatric dosing |
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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 |
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Serevent Diskus
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Asthma "Relief" inhaled medication Long acting (12 hours) Delayed (45-60 minutes) onset |
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Term
Serevent Diskus 50mcg/inhalation Adult dosing |
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Definition
1 inhalation (50 mcg) BID NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours |
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Serevent Diskus 50mcg/inhalation Pediatric dosing |
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Definition
Children 4 years and older dose same as adult |
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Singulair (montelukast)
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Oral anti inflammatory (non steroid) Asthma "Controller" medication |
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Term
Singulair (montelukast)
Adult dosing |
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Definition
10 mg PO q Evening (use 10 mg tablet) |
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Term
Singulair (montelukast) chewable 4mg,5mg oral granules 4mg/packet Pediatric dosing |
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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 |
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Advair Diskus or HFA Flovent/serevent) Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Combination: Long Acting relief + Controller (ICS) |
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Term
Advair Diskus (50mcg/100mcg)/actuation (50mcg/250mcg)/actuation (50mcg/500mcg)/actuation Adult dosing |
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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 |
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Advair Diskus (50mcg/100mcg)/actuation (50mcg/250mcg)/actuation (50mcg/500mcg)/actuation Pediatric dosing |
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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 |
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Advair HFA (21mcg/45mcg)/actuation (21mcg/115mcg)/actuation (21mcg/230mcg)/actuation Pediatric Dosing |
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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 |
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Advair HFA (21mcg/45mcg)/actuation (21mcg/115mcg)/actuation (21mcg/230mcg)/actuation Adult Dosing |
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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 |
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Term
Symbicort Turbuhaler (pulmicort/foradil)
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Combination: Long Acting relief + Controller (ICS) |
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Term
Symbicort Turbuhaler (80mcg/4.5mcg)/puff (160mcg/4.5mcg)/puff Adult dosing |
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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 |
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Term
(80mcg/4.5mcg)/puff (160mcg/4.5mcg)/puff Pediatric dosing |
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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 |
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Term
Dulera
Category and Indication/Dx |
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Definition
Combination: Long Acting relief + Controller (ICS |
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Term
Dulera MDI 100mcg/5mcg/actuation 200mcg/5mcg/actuation (mometasone inhaled/formoterol) Adult dosing |
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Definition
2 inhalations PO BID
NEVER MORE THAN TWICE DAILY/q 12 hours Consider using a spacer RINSE MOUTH AFTER USE |
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Term
Dulera MDI 100mcg/5mcg/actuation 200mcg/5mcg/actuation (mometasone inhaled/formoterol) Pediatric dosing |
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Definition
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
12 years or older: As adults; 2 inhalations PO BID |
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Term
Medications indicated for < age 4 |
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Definition
Nasalcrom (age 2) Nasonex (age 2) Nasacort AQ (age 2) Rhinocort AQ, Pulmicort neb (age 1) Singulair granules Xopenex nebulizer |
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Term
Medications indicated to age 5 and over |
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Definition
Astelin, Atrovent Foradil Singulair 5mg (until age 15) |
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Term
Medications indicated for age 6 and over |
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Definition
Patanase, Beconase, Omnaris |
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Term
Medications indicated to age 4 and over |
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Definition
Flonase, Veramyst Asmanex Advair Xopenex HFA |
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