Drugs List Week 3

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Psuedoephedrine - brand names

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Sudafed, Genaphed, Children's Nasal Decongestant

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Psuedoephedrine - common indications

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1. Temporary relief of nasal congestion due to: common cold, upper respiratory allergies, sinusitis (inflammation of sinus due to virus or fungal infection)

2. Promotes sinus drainage

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Psuedoephedrine - contraindications

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1. Hypersensitivity to pseudoephedrine

2. Within 14 days of MAO inhibitor therapy

Warnings: Caution with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and urinary obstruction

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Psuedoephedrine - usual dosing

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PO 60mg Q 4-6hr

MAX 240mg per day

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Psuedoephedrine - major side effects

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1. Painful or excessive urination

2. Hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, or palpitations

3. Hives, Anaphylaxis

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Psuedoephedrine - therapeutic class

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Alpha/beta agonist

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Chlorpheniramine - brand names

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Ahist, Aller-Chlor, Chlor-hist, Chlorphen, Teldrin

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Chlorpheniramine - therapeutic class

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Histamine H1 antagonist, first generation

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Chlorpheniramine - common indications

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Perennial and seasonal allergic symptoms including hives and stuffy nose

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Chlorpheniramine - usual dosing

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PO 4mg Q 4-6hr

MAX 24mg per day

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Chlorpheniramine - contraindications

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1. Hypersensitivity to Chlorpheniramine maleate

2. Avoid use in premature or newborns due to association with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

3. Avoid use in elderly

Use with caution: Cardiovascular diseases, urinary obstruction, asthma

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Chlorpheniramine - major side effects

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1. Slight to moderate drowsiness

2. Thickening of bronchial secretions

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Oxymetazoline - brand names

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Sudafed OM nasal spray, Visine, Vicks, Afrin, Dristan

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Oxymetazoline - therapeutic class

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1. Adrenergic Agonist Agent
2. Imidazoline Derivative
3. Vasoconstrictor

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Oxymetazoline - common indications

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1. Relief of nasal congestion due to allergies, cold, sinusitis, fever, or rhinitis

2. Relief of eye redness

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Oxymetazoline - usual dosing

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1. Nasal congestion: 0.05% solution, instill 2-3 sprays into each nostril BID

Do not exceed 3 days

2. Eye redness: 0.025% solution, instill 1-2 gtts in affected eye(s) Q 6hr PRN or as directed

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Oxymetazoline - contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to oxymetazoline

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Oxymetazoline - major side effects

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1. Hypertension, palpitations

2. Transient burning, stinging

3. Dry nose or sneezing

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Loratadine - brand names

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Claritin, Alavert, Loradamed, Tavist

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Loratadine - therapeutic class

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Histamine H1 Antagonist, second generation

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Loratadine - common indications

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1. Relief of allergic symptoms

2. Treatment of hives

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Loratadine - usual dosing

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PO 10mg Qday

Max 10mg per day

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Loratadine - contraindicaitons

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Hypersensitivity to loratadine

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Loratadine - major side effects

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Headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue

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Cetirizine - brand names

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Zyrtec

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Cetirizine - therapeutic class

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Histamine H1 Antagonist, second generation

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Cetirizine - common indications

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Relief of seasonal allergies including hives

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Cetirizine - usual dosing

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PO 5-10mg Qday; depending on severity of symptoms

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Cetirizine - contraindications

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1. Hypersensitivity to cetirizine, hydroxyzine, or any component of the formulation

2. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed

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Cetirizine - major side effects

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Headache, drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, dry mouth, abdominal pain