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Different Uses of Benadryl
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Allergy
Sleep Parkinsonism motion sickness anti-tussive Can be used topically as anesthetics |
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2. How many mg of active drug in Benadryl chewable tablets?
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12.5mg
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3. What are the ingredients in Tussionex?
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Hydrocodone with chlorpheniramine (10-8mg/5 ml)
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4. Which narcotic is contained in Hycodan Syrup?
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Hydrocodone
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What is the active metabolite of Atarax?
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Zyrtec
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do Atarax and Vistaril differ?
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Atarax is the HCl salt and Vistaril is the Pamoate salt
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How does the anticholinergic action of Phenergan differ from Benadryl?
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notice that the anticholinergic effects of Phenergan are just as potent as Benadryl
Anti-histamine with phenothiazine structure (such as phenergan) are contraindicated in Parkinson’s patients. But benadryl can be used in Parkinson’s patients. |
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What is an advantage of Zyrtec over other antihistamines?
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Fast acting, pregnancy category B, less drowsiness and dry mouth than Benadryl, but not as clean as Claritin.
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Fast acting, pregnancy category B, less drowsiness and dry mouth than Benadryl, but not as clean as Claritin.
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HS, or not near meals.
Two hours before and after taking Orlistat. |
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What is a good strategy for starting a person on Xenical?
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Start slow, one with the largest fat meal of the day, then after the body is accustomed and less chance of leakage, then go to 2, then 3 times a day with fat meals) Same with Alli (OTC)
Alli should be taken with reduce-calorie, low fat diet and exercise program until weight-loss goal is reached. Most of the weight loss occurs in the first 6 months. |
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Why is there a risk of Sudafed raising blood pressure?
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Increased NE, action on alpha-1 receptors in vasculature.
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What are the two classes of drug contained in Lotrisone?
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Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% with clotrimazole 1%
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What are the three classes of drugs in Midrin?
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Isometheptene Mucate 65mg-sympathomimetics
Dichloralphenazone 100mg-mild sedative Acetaminophen 325mg-analgesic |
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Why should a person who takes Zyban not also take an Rx for Wellbutrin?
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Has the Same Ingredient
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Which triptan has the lowest bioavailability?
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Imitrex
(thats why prescribed 100mg) |
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This triptan is available in SC, Oral and Nasal Formulations
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Imitrex
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What is the brand name of the new product combining an NSAID with a triptan?
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Treximet has 85mg sumatriptan and 500mg naproxen sodium.
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is the memory phrase to illustrate the potential adverse effects of oral contraceptives?
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Abdominal pain: gallbladder disease, pancreatitis
Chest pains: pulmonary embolus, MI Headaches:stroke, HTN, migraine Eyes problems: stroke, HTN, vascular problems Severe leg pain: DVT |
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This antihistamine has a boxed warning because it has potential for fatal respiratory depression in Pediatric patients
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Phenergan (Promethazine)
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This Antihistamine has no significant anticholinergic activiey
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Claritin (Loratidine)
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This Antihistamine must be taken on an empty stomach
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Claritin
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This is Quick dissolving Loratidine tablets
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Alavert
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What does Claritin-D contain?
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Loratidine and Pseudoephedrine 5/120 and 10/240
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Alternative for Claritin
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Clarinex (Desloratidine)
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Non Sedating Antihistamine
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Allegra, Claritin,
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these two drugs are Used for Anxiety..generic name : Hydroxyzine
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Vistaril
Atarax |
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this antihistamine is pregnancy Category B
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Zyrtec
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this is an isomer to Zyrtec
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Xyzal (Levocertirizine)
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This is a piperidine H1 and Serotonin 5HT2 antagonist
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Periactin (Cyproheptadine)
appetite stimulant |
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This is used as a street drug for sexual purposes
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Periactin (Cyproheptadine)
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These are schedule III narcotics
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Tussionex (Hydrocodone w chlorpheniramine)
Hycodan (Hrdrocodone w Homatropine) |
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This Cough medicine is a sympathomimetic, adrenergic agonist
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Sudafed
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This Cough med has poor oral bioavailability
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Sudafed
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This cough med works by anesthetizing the stretch/cough receptors of the vagal afferent fibers
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Tessalon (Benzonatate)
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Do not chew or disolve contents of this drug in your mouth because it could cause anesthesia of the mouth and choking
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Tessalon (Benzonatate)
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What Vitamin supplements would you recommend for a women on oral contraceptives?
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Vit C, B-6, B-12
Folic Acid |
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This diet med inhibits intestinal lipases
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Orlistat (Xenical, Alli)
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This class of drugs are 5HT 1B/1D agonists
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Triptans
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This is indicated for Cluster Headaches (injection Form)
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Imitrex
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This is used for acute treatment of migraine attacks and NOT for Prophylactic therapy
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Treximet
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This Migraine Med is a C-IV
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Midrin
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Which has a lower pH, Cortisporin Solution or suspention?
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Solution
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What products are in Cortisporin Otic Solution and suspension?
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Hydrocortisone 1%
Neomycin Sulfate 5mg Polymyxin B 10,000 units/10mL |
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This is an antimicrobial Cram that damages cell wall
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Silvadene Cream (silver sulfasiazine) 1%
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What are the MAJOR adverse effects from Silver sulfadiazine
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Skin Necrosis, Blue skin Discolorataion
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This is used for smoking cessasion by inhbiting the reuptake of DA and NE
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Zyban (Bupropion)
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These three drugs are controlled (C-IV) drugs for weight reduction
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Ionamin and Adipex-P (Phentermine)
Merisia (Sibutramine) |
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These weight reduction drugs are classified as an indirect sympathomimetic.
It increases the release of NE and DA from nerve terminals and inhibits their reuptake |
Ionamin and Adipex-P (Phentermine)
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This weight reduction drug inhibits the central reuptake of DA, NE, and Serotonin
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Meridia (Sibutramine)
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