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phpr 368
week 3 - cough, cold, asthma
60
Other
Professional
02/15/2011

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Term
fexofenadine

brand name
Definition
allegra
Term
fexofenadine

dosage form
Definition
tablet
Term
fexofenadine

strengths
Definition
60 mg, 180 mg
Term
fexofenadine

frequency
Definition
one 60 mg tablet twice daily

one 180 mg tablet daily
Term
fexofenadine

indications
Definition
prevention, relief, and management of allergy symptoms
Term
fexofenadine

counseling tips
Definition
headache
separate antacids by more than hours
Term
diphenhydramine

brand name
Definition
benadryl
Term
diphenhydramine

dosage
Definition
capsule
Term
diphenhydramine

strength
Definition
25 mg
Term
diphenhydramine

frequency
Definition
one-two 25mg capsules by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed for allergies
Term
diphenhydramine

indications
Definition
relief of allergy symptoms
sleep aid
relieve itching
prevention and treatment of motion sickness
Term
diphenhydramine

counseling tips
Definition
drowsiness
dry mouth
paradoxical hyperactivity in children
Term
montelukast

brand name
Definition
Singulair
Term
montelukast

doasge
Definition
tablet
Term
montelukast

strengths
Definition
10 mg
Term
montelukast

frequency
Definition
one 10 mg tablet once daily
Term
montelukast

indications
Definition
prevention and management of nasal allergy symptoms
asthma exacerbation prevention
Term
montelukast

counseling tips
Definition
maintenance medication
do not use in an acute asthma attack
Term
fluticasone

brand name
Definition
flonase
Term
fluticasone

dosage
Definition
nasal spray
Term
fluticasone

strength
Definition
50 mcg/spray
Term
fluticasone

frequency
Definition
2 sprays in each nostril once daily then may reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily
Term
fluticasone

indications
Definition
prevention and management of nasal allergy symptoms
Term
fluticasone

counseling tips
Definition
gently shake before using
may take several days for full effect
headache
sore throat
Term
albuterol sulfate

brand name
Definition
ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Term
albuterol sulfate

dosage
Definition
MDI metered dose inhaler
Term
albuterol sulfate

strength
Definition
90 mcg/spray
Term
albuterol sulfate

frequency
Definition
2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed

exercise induced: 2 puffs 15-30 minutes before exercising
Term
albulterol sulfate

indications
Definition
prevention and treatment of acute asthma symptoms
Term
albuterol sulfate

counseling tips
Definition
use for prevention or treatment of acute attacks
shake well
may increase heart rate
Term
fluticasone/salmeterol

brand name
Definition
advair diskus
Term
fluticasone/salmeterol

dosage
Definition
DPI dry powder inhaler
Term
fluticasone/salmeterol

strength
Definition
100 mcg/50 mcg
250 mcg/50 mcg
500 mcg/50 mcg
Term
fluticasone/salmeterol

frequency
Definition
1 puff twice daily
Term
fluticasone/salmeterol

indications
Definition
maintenance treatment of asthma
Term
fluticasone/salmeterol

counseling tips
Definition
rinse mouth
discard after 30 days
store in dry area
do not shake DPI
Term
guaifenesin

brand name
Definition
mucinex
Term
guaifenesin

dosage
Definition
extended-release tablet
Term
guaifenesin

strength
Definition
600 mg
1200 mg
Term
guaifenesin

frequency
Definition
1 tablet every 12 hours

max: 2.4g/day
Term
guaifenesin

indications
Definition
treatment of chest congestion (full of mucus)
Term
guaifenesin

counseling tips
Definition
drink lots of water (expectorant)
do not chew or chew
Term
benzonatate

brand name
Definition
Tessalon Perles
Term
benzonatate

dosage
Definition
perles
capsules
Term
benzonatate

strength
Definition
100 mg - Perles
100 mg and 200 mg - capsules
Term
benzonatate

frequency
Definition
100 mg - 200 mg three times a day
Term
benzonatate

indications
Definition
treatment of dry cough
(cough suppressant)
Term
benzonatate

counseling tips
Definition
drowsiness
do not chew
Term
dextromethorphan

brand name
Definition
delsym
Term
dextromethorphan

dosage
Definition
suspension
Term
dextromethorphan

strength
Definition
30 mg/ 5 mL
Term
dextromethorphan

frequency
Definition
2 teaspoonfuls every 12 hours
Term
dextromethorphan

indications
Definition
treatment of dry cough
(cough suppressant)
Term
dextromethorphan

counseling tips
Definition
shake well
time release formulation - no more than every 12 hrs
potential for abuse
Term
pseudoephedrine

brand name
Definition
sudafed
Term
pseudoephedrine

dosage
Definition
tablet
Term
pseudoephedrine

strength
Definition
30 mg
120 mg
Term
pseudoephedrine

frequency
Definition
two 30 mg tablets every 4-6 hrs as needed
MAX: 240 mg/day

in general: 10 mg/hr
Term
pseudoephedrine
Definition
treatment of nasal congestion
Term
pseudoephedrine

counseling tips
Definition
need ID to purchase
increased heart rate
jitters
insomnia
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