Term
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Definition
-Management of seasonal allergy symptoms
-management of chronic urticaria, which includes rash and hives
-allergic asthma |
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Term
Claritin
Generic name, dosage form, strength |
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Definition
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Term
Claritin
Adult dose, Counseling tips |
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Definition
one 10mg tabelt once a day
headache |
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Term
Benadryl
generic name, dosage form, strength
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Definition
diphenhydramine
capsule
25mg |
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Term
Benadryl
adult dose, uses |
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Definition
1-2 cap po q 4-6 prn for allergies
-treatment of allergy symptoms
-sleep aids
-relieve itching
-prevention and treatment of motion sickness |
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Term
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Definition
drowsiness
avoid alcohol, increases drowsiness
hyperactivity in children
dry mouth |
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Term
Singulair
generic name, dosage name, strengths |
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Definition
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Term
Singulair
adult dosage, uses |
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Definition
1t po qd
chronic nasal allergy symptoms
asthma |
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Term
Singulair
counseling tips |
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Definition
not for acute asthma attack
headache
take dose in evening to enhance efficacy |
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Term
Flonase
generic name, dosage form, strength |
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Definition
fluticasone
nasal spray
50mcg/spray |
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Term
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Definition
2 sprays in each nostril 1 qd then may reduce to 1 spray each nostril qd
management of allergy symptoms |
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Term
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Definition
gently shake before use
may take several days for effect
headache
sore throat |
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Term
ProAir/Proventil
generic name, dosage form, strength |
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Definition
albuterol sulfate
metered dose inhaler (MDI)
90 mcg/inhalation |
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Term
ProAir/Proventil
adult dose, uses |
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Definition
2 puffs orally q 4-6 prn
prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs 15-30 min prior to exercise
prevention and treatment of acute asthma symptoms |
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Term
ProAir/Proventil
counseling tips |
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Definition
prevention of acute attacks
shake well
may increase heart rate |
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Term
Advair Diskus
generic name, dosage form, strength |
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Definition
fluticasone/salmeterol
dry powder inhaler (DPI)
100mcg/50mcg
250mcg/50mcg
500mcg/50mcg |
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Term
Advair Diskus
adult dosage, uses |
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Definition
1 puff po q12 apart
management of asthma, COPD |
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Term
Advair Diskus
counseling tips |
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Definition
not for acute asthma attack
rinse mouth and spit after use to prevent thrush
discard after 30 days
store in dry area
do not shake |
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Term
Tessalon Perles
generic name, dosage form, strength |
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Definition
benzonatate
perles and capsules
100mg
200mg |
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Term
Tessalon Perles
adult dosage, uses, counseling tips
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Definition
100mg-200mg tid
treatment of dry cough suppressant
drowsiness, do not chew |
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Term
Delsym
generic name, dosage form, strength |
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Definition
dextromethorphan
suspension
30mg/5mL |
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Term
Delsym
adult dose, use, counseling tips |
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Definition
2 tsp po q12
treatment of dry cough - cough suppressant
shake well, no more than q12, potential for abuse |
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Term
Mucinex
generic name, dosage form, strength |
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Definition
guanifenesin
ER tablet
600 mg, 1200 mg |
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Term
Mucinex
adult dosage, use, counseling tips
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Definition
1t po q12
chest congestion
drink water, do not crush/chew, nausea |
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Term
Sudafed
generic name, dosage form, strength
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Definition
pseudoephedrine
tab, ER tab
30 mg |
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Term
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Definition
2t, q4-6 prn
120mg q12 prn
240mg q24
MAX: 240 mg/day
nasal congestion |
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Term
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Definition
need ID to purchase
increased heart rate
jitters
insomnia |
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