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30 Cards in this Set
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anaprox
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naproxen
NSAID indication: pain reliever/fever reducer dosing: 220 mg q8-12 max: 660 mg/day |
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cetirizine
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Zyrtec
second generation antihistamine indication: allergic rhinitis, chronic uticaria dosing: 5-10 mg once daily max: 10 mg/day |
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cetirizine with pseudoephedrine
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Zyrtec-D
second generation antihistamine/decongestant indication: allergic rhinitis dosing:1 tab bid (5 mg/120 mg) max: 2 tab/day |
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loratadine
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Claritin, Alavert
second generation antihistamine indication: allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria dosing: 10 mg/day |
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loratadine with pseudoephedrine
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Claritin-D
second generation antihistamine/decogestant indication: allergic rhinitis dosing: 5mg/120mg 1 tab q12h 10mg/240mg 1 tab daily |
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dextromethorphan
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Delsym
antitussive indication: cough suppression dosing: 10-20mg q4h 30mg q6-8h ER: 60mg bid max: 120mg/day |
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dextromethorphan with quaifenesin
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Mucinex DM, Robitussin DM
antitussive/expectorant indication: cough dosing: 10-20mg/200-400mg q4h max: 120mg/day 2400mg/day |
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afrin nasal spray
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Oxymetazoline
adrenergic agonist agent indication: nasal congestion dosing: 2-3 sprays each nostril 2 or 3 times a day concentration: 0.05% max: 3 days |
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antivert
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meclizine
first generation antihistamine indication: motion sickness, vertigo dosing: motion sickness: 25-50 mg 1 hour prior to traveling repeat in 24h if necessary vertigo: 25-100 mg/day divided doses |
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Prilosec
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Omeprazole
proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indication: frequent heartburn dosing: 20 mg daily for 14 days may repeat after 4 months as needed |
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Zegerid
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omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate
PPI indication: heartburn dosing: 20 mg once daily for 14 days max: 14 days |
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Miralax
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polyethylene glycol 3350
laxative indication: occasional constipation dosing: 17g (~ 1 heaping tablespoonful or one capful) in 4-8 ounces of beverage max: 1 week |
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Nicotrol transdermal patch
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nicotine patch, Nicoderm
smoking cessation aid indication: tobacco cessation (help to stop smoking) dose: 1 patch per day, different site per patch |
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Ketotofen Fumarate
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Claritin Eye, Zyrtec Itchy Eye, Alaway
second generation anithistamine indication: allergic conjunctivitis dosing: 1 drop into affected eye(s) bid every 8-12 hrs |
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Fluconazole
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Diflucan
antifungal agent indication: candidiasis (fungal infection) dosing: ??? |
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Hydrocortisone
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Cortizone
corticosteroid dosing: ??? |
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Benzoyl Peroxide
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Neutrogena Acne Wash, Oxy
acne product indication: acne dosing: apply sparingly once daily, increase to 2-3 times daily as needed |
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Drug-Drug interactions
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pseudoephedrine moderate interaction with sodium bicarb in Zegerid
fluconazole moderate interaction with omeprazole in Zegerid and Prilosec |
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Drug-Lactation interaction
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contraindicated- Nicotrol
major- Claritin, Claritin-D, Hydrocortisone, Robitussin-D, Ketotifen Fumarate, Afrin, Zegerid, Prilosec |
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Drug-Pregnancy interactions
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Major- Nicotrol
Moderate- Benzoyl Peroxide, Claritin, Claritin-D, Dextromethorphan, Dextromethorphan and Guaifenesin, Fluconazole, Hydrocortisone, Ketotifen fumarate, Zyrtec, Zyrtec-D, Antivert, Anaprox, Prilosec, Afrin, Zegerid |
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Adverse reactions with Anaprox
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cardiovascular edema
dizziness, drowsiness, headache abdominal pain, DNV, constipation, heartburn tinnitus |
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Adverse reactions with Cetirizine, Cetirizine/Pseudoephedrine, Loratadine, and Loratadine/Pseudoephedrine
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Headache
drowsiness fatigue, insomnia abdominal pain, DNV |
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Adverse reactions with Dextromethorphan and dextromethorphan/guaifenesin
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Confusion, excitement, irritability, nervousness, serotonin syndrome
dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, DNV |
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Adverse reactions with Afrin nasal spray
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dryness, burning stinging of nose
hypertension, palpitations rebound congestion with prolonged use |
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Adverse reactions with Antivert
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drowsiness
thickening of bronchial secretions headache, fatigue, nervousness, dizziness |
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adverse reactions with Prilosec and Zegerid
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Z: heartburn, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, pneumonia
Both: headache and dizziness |
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adverse reactions with Miralax
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cramping, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea
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adverse reactions with Nicotrol transdermal patch
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headache, insomnia, nervousness
DNV, cough rash |
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adverse reactions with Ketotifen Fumarate
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dry eyes, conjunctivitis, itching/burning eyes
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adverse reactions with Benzoyl Peroxide
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skin dryness, irritation, peeling
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