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44 Cards in this Set
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Codeine
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Antitussive for night cough
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Benylin, Delsym
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Dextromethorphan (antitussive for nonproductive cough)
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Benadryl
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Diphenhydramine (Antihistamine/Antitussive)
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Robitussin, Mucinex, Humibid
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Guaifenesin (expectorant for productive cough)
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Camphor and Menthol
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Topical Antitussives/Volatile Oils
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Chloraseptic or Cepacol Lozenges
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Benzocaine for sore throat
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Cepacol Spray
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Dyclonine for sore throat
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Chloraseptic Gargle
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Phenol for sore throat
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Halls
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Menthol for sore throat
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Chlor-Trimenton
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Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine)
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Lodrane
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Brompheniramine (antihistamine)
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Tavist
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Clemastine (antihistamine)
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Zymine
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Triprolidine (antihistamine)
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Claritin, Alavert
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Loratadine (antihistamine)
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Zyrtec
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Cetirizine (antihistamine)
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Sudafed
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Pseudoephedrine (oral decongestants)
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Sudafed PE
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Phenylephrine (oral decongestant)
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Antihistamines
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H1 receptor antagonists
ADR: sedation, anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia), paradoxical stimulation in children/elderly |
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Oral decongestants
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Alpha-adrenergic agonists/ vasoconstrictors
ADR: nervousness, irritability, restlessness, insomnia, elevations in HR/ BP DI: MAO-I in combo increase BP |
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Topical decongestants
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Alpha-adrenergic agonists/vasconstrictors
ADR: burning, nasal irritation, nose bleeds, sneezing Rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa) if > 3-5 days |
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Neo-Synephrine, Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
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Phenylephrine (short-acting, topical decongestant)
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Afrin, Mucinex Nasal Spray
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Oxymetazoline (long-acting topical decongestant)
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Benzedrex Inhaler
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Propylhexedrine (topical decongestant) + camphor & menthol
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Vicks Inhaler
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Levodesoxyephedrine (topical decongestant) + camphor & menthol
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Ayr, Ocean Nasal Spray, HuMist
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Nasal Saline
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Nasalcrom
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Cromolyn (mast cell stabilizer for decongestion)
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Metamucil
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Psyllium seed (bulk-forming laxative)
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Citrucel
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Methylcellulose (bulk-forming laxative)
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FiberCon
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Calcium polycarbophil (bulk-forming laxative)
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Colace, Correctol
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Docusate sodium (emollient laxative)
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Surfak
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Docusate calcium (emollient laxative)
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Dialose
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Docusate potassium (emollient laxative)
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Maltsupex
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Barley malt extract (bulk-forming laxative)
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Milk of Magnesia
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Magnesium hydroxide (saline laxative)
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Citroma
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Magnesium citrate (saline laxative)
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Epsom Salts
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Magnesium sulfate (saline laxative)
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Fleet Phospho-Soda
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Sodium phosphate (saline laxative)
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Perdiem
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Senna + psyllium (combo laxative)
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Senokot-S
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Senna + docusate (combo laxative)
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Onset of effect for bulk-forming laxatives
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2-3 days
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Onset of effect for emollient laxatives (stool softeners)
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2-3 days
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Senokot, Ex-Lax
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Senna (anthraquinone stimulant laxative)
Onset: 6-12 hours |
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Dulcolax
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Bisacodyl (diphenylmethane stimulant laxative)
Onset: 6-8 hours (oral), 15-60 minutes (rectal) |
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Castor Oil
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Stimulant laxative oil
Induces fluid & electrolyte disturbances May induce labor (CI: pregnancy) |