Top 200 Brand/generic - Allergy/antiinflam/eent

Front 1

Albuterol MDI/HFA

Back 1

Proventil, Ventolin, Proair

Hint 1

Asthma, COPD, EIB
Stimulates adenyl cyclase, the enzyme which catalyzes the formation of c-AMP from ATP. Formation causes relaxation of bronchial, uterine, and smooth muscle through stim of B2 adrenergic receptors.
Do not take more than recommended. Inhaler: Avoid contact with eyes -Shake canister well before each inhalation. Follow enclosed instructions- Clean mouthpiece at least once a weak, remove canister run under warm water 30 seconds, let air dry.
Space the pumps out be 2 minutes

Front 2

Celecoxib

Back 2

Celebrex

Hint 2

NSAID
More specific Inhibitor of Cox-2. At therapeutic levels has little effect on Cox-1.
Take w/o regard to meals. Report signs of ulceration/bleeding(Intense GI pain, dark stools). Avoid aspirin or containing aspirin w/o consulting Dr. Store in a cool/dry place from sunlight/children.
Risks of ulceration and bleeding.

Front 3

Fexofenadine HCl

Back 3

Allegra

Hint 3

Allergic Rhinitis
H1 Receptor Antagonist
Take w/o regard to meals. Shake suspension well before use. May rarely cause drowsiness. Store cool/dry place from sunlight/children. Do not double doses.
May rarely cause sedation. May be taken without regard to meals. Shake suspension well before use.

Front 4

Fluticasone Propionate

Back 4

Flovent HFA

Hint 4

Allergic Rhinitis
Steroid receptor complex stim/inhibit transcription of RNA
Avoid contact w/eyes. Dose missed, skip it and return to normal sched. Not intended for immed relief of bronchospasm. Benefits seen after 2 days of treatment, up to 4 weeks may be needed. Follow instructions on aerosol technique.
Avoid contact with eyes, not immediate relief of bronchospasm(not like albuterol with quick effects)

Front 5

Fluticasone Propionate HFA

Back 5

Flonase

Hint 5

Asthma
Steroid receptor complex stim/inhibit transcription of RNA
Therapeutic effects not seen at once. Benefits usually seen in a few days, but may take as long as 3 weeks. If no improve contact physician. Use med at regular intervals for best tx. Do not exceed prescribed dosage. Clear nasal passages of secretions prior to use. Oral decongestants may be used if needed. Shake container well before use. Store cool/dry place from sunlight/children.
Continue to be compliant, effects not seen right away

Front 6

Fluticasone/salmeterol Diskus

Back 6

Advair

Hint 6

Asthma, COPD
Steroid receptor complex stim/inhibit transcription of RNA. Salmeterol-stim adenyl cyclas, form c-AMP from ATP. C-AMP associated with relaxation of bronchial, uterine, and smooth muscle of beta 2 receptors.
Avoid contact w/eyes. Dose missed, skip it and return to normal sched. Not intended for immed relief of bronchospasm. Benefits seen after 2 days of treatment, up to 4 weeks may be needed. Follow instructions on aerosol technique.

Front 7

Ibuprofen (Rx)

Back 7

Motrin

Hint 7

NSAID (pain, inflamm, fever)
Reversible Inhibitor of cycloxygenase which results in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins
2 weeks noticeable improvement in arthritic conditions. Take w/ food or milk if GI upset occurs. Avoid aspirin containing products. Notify dr. if rash develops. Do not double doses. Alcohol will increase ulcerogenic effect.
In reducing inflammation, may take up to 2 weeks. Compliance with therapy is essential. Take with food or milk if IG upset occurs. Avoid aspirin or aspirin containing products.

Front 8

Ipratropium/albuterol MDI

Back 8

Combivent

Hint 8

COPD
Anticholinergic
Store in a cool/dry place from sunlight/children. Avoid contact with eyes.
How to use the canister

Front 9

Meloxicam

Back 9

Mobic

Hint 9

NSAID
Inhibition of Cox resulting in decreased prostaglandins.(suppose more cox2)
Compliance-necessary. Require up to 2 weeks to see arthritic improvements. May take w/ food or milk if GI upset occurs. Shake suspension well before using. Concurrent alcohol may increase ulcerogenic effect. Avoid aspiring containing products. Contact Dr if signs of hepatic failure(fatigue, lethargy, pruritus, jaundice, flu-like symptoms) GI ulceration, skin rash, edema, or weight gain occur.

Front 10

Methylprednisolone

Back 10

Medrol

Hint 10

Anti-inflammatory
Steroid receptor complex stim/inhibit transcription of RNA
Store cool/dry place from sunlight/children. Take only as prescribed. Do not discontinue without first consulting a physician. May take w/ food or milk if GI upset occurs

Front 11

Mometasone Furoate

Back 11

Nasonex

Hint 11

Allergic Rhinitis
Steroid receptor complex stim/inhibit transcription of RNA
Shake bottle well before use. Therapeutic effects nto seen at once, usually few days to as long as 3 weeks to see benefits. If dose missed by more than 12 hrs, skip it and return to normal sched. Clear nasal passages of secretions prior to use. Oral decongestants may be used if needed.
Also in allergic

Front 12

Montelukast

Back 12

Singulair

Hint 12

Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Antagonist of leukotrienes.
Chronic tx of asthma. Not intended for asthmatic attacks and patients need alt. measures for these attacks. Contains phenyalanine. Store cool/dry place from sunlight/children. Granules can be given directly by mouth or mixed with a spoonful of soft food.
Contains phenylalanine ( not for those with PKU)

Front 13

Naproxen

Back 13

Naprosyn

Hint 13

NSAID
Inhibition of Cox resulting in decreased prostaglandins.
May take 2 weeks to see noticeable improvement in arthritic conditions. Take on empty stomach for better absorption. Concurrent alcohol may increase ulcerogenic effect. Avoid aspiring containing products. May cause drowsiness. Store cool/dry place from sunlight/children. To not break/crush/chew enteric coated tablets.
OTC 220 strength, Do not exceed max dose
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Front 14

Prednisone

Back 14

Deltasone

Hint 14

Anti-inflammatory
Steroid receptor complex stim/inhibit transcription of RNA
Take med only as prescribed. Take with food/milk if GI upset occurs. Store cool dry place from sunlight and children.
Take with food

Front 15

Tiotropium

Back 15

Spiriva

Hint 15

COPD
Anticholinergic, Works on M3 receptor
Store in a cool/dry place from sunlight/children. Unused capsules should remain in the blister strip and be used over the next 2 days. Not intended for occasional use. Use daily for max effectiveness.
Put capsule in canister, Pierce the capsule, exhale, then inhale.