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Diphenhydramine
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-25mg caps
-Allergic rxn/motion sickness -25-50mg q4-6h (MDD 300mg/day) -Use as needed/seasonal -Oral admin -see effect 1-3 hrs after ingestion, lasts 4-7hrs -Chills, confusion, N/V -Call MD if symptoms do not improve or get worse |
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Loratadine
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-10mg tabs
-seasonal allergic rhinitis -10mg/day (MDD) -Seasonal or PRN for Symptoms -Oral admin -See effects in 1-3 hours, lasts >24 hrs -HA, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Dry Mouth -See MD if symptoms worsen |
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Delsym
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-10ml/12hrs liquid
-cough suppressant -10-20mg q4h or 30mg q6-8h (MDD:120mg/day ~20ml) -Use for 7 days -Oral, not for pregnant women -see effect in 15-30min for up to 6 hours -Confusion, excitement,nausea -See MD if symptoms dont improve in 7 days (Dextromethorphan) |
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Docusate
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-100mg caps
-stool softener -50-500mg daily in 1 to 4 doses -for 2 to 3 days -ensure adequate fluid intake -onset 12-72hrs -abdominal cramps, diarrhea -Call MD if no bowel movement in 3 days |
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Ibuprofen
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-200mg tabs
-Anti-inflam, pyrogenic, analgesic -200-400mgs po 4-6 times daily (MDD:1200mg) -Take for 10 days then D/C -Take by mouth with food -Effect after 30 min, lasts 4-6 hours -Gastric pain, nausea, heartburn, bloody/tarry stools (blood thinner) -Call MD if pain after 10 days |
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Acetaminophen
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-500mg tablets
-Analgesic, fever reducer -325-650mg q4-6hrs (MDD=3g/day) -3 days for fever, 10 days for pain -Oral -Effect <1hr, lasts 4to6 -Rash, anemia, liver damage -Call Dr if not resolved in 7 days |
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Mucinex
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-600mg tabs
-expectorant/decongestant -600-1200mg q4h (MDD:2.4grams)-lasts up to 12 hours -Max 7 days -oral admin, Cannot crush -see results in 30min -Drowsiness, dizziness, HA -Contact MD over 7 days |
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Omeprazole
-DF -Indication -Freq (MDD) -Duration -Special Directions -Efficacy -Side Effects -When to call MD |
-20mg tabs
-Gastric Ulcer, Heartburn -20mg po, 1x day (MDD) -14 day treatment, repeat after 4 months -Take 30 min b4 breakfast on empty stomach (cant crush) -See results in 1 hr, lasts up to 72 hours -HA, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea |
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XL,LA,SR...
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Don't Crush
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