Term
Fluticasone Propionate (Inhalation)/
Flovent HFA |
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Definition
Dosage form: Diskus, MDI
Class: Antiastmathic/corticosteroid
Indication: Asthma maintenance
Notes: Shake well, rinse mouth. Effects can take up to 3 weeks.
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Fluticasone Propionate - Salmeterol
Advair |
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Definition
Dosage form: Diskus, MDI
Class: Antiastmathic/corticosteroid and β-agonist
Indication: Asthma maintenance
Notes: Shake well, rinse mouth. Effects can take up to 3 weeks. |
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Tiotropium Bromide/
Spiriva |
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Definition
Dosage form: Powder (blister pack, handihaler)
Class: Anticholinergic
Indication: COPD
Notes: Dry mouth, urinary retention.
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Term
Ipratropium Br-Albuterol Sulfate/
Combivent (MDI), DuoNeb (Soln)
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Definition
Dosage form: MDI, solution
Class: Anticholinergic
Indication: COPD
Notes: Dry mouth, urinary retention. Avoid if peanut or soy allergy.
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Term
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Definition
Dosage form: Tab, granules, chewable tab
Class: Antiasthmatic/ Leukotrine antagonist
Indication: Asthma maintenance, rhinitis
Notes: Not for acute attacks. Unusual new CNS side effects.
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Term
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Vistaril |
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Definition
Dosage form: Cap
Class: Antihistamine/sedative
Indication: Allergic rhinitis, anxiety
Notes: Not interchangeable with hydroxyzine HCl. Drowsiness, dry mouth. |
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Term
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Definition
Dosage form: Tab, syrup, inj
Class: Antianxiety/antipuretic
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Notes: Not interchangeable with hydroxyzine pamoate. Drowsiness, dry mouth. |
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Term
Azelastine HCl (Nasal)
Astelin, Astepro (no bitter) |
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Definition
Dosage form: Nasal spray
Class: Antihistamine
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Notes: Drowsiness, prime pump before use
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Term
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
Xycal |
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Definition
Dosage form: Tab, Sol
Class: Antihistamine
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Notes: Chemically similar to Zyrtec, 5% drowsiness
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Term
Fluticasone Furoate
Veramyst |
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Definition
Dosage form: Nasal Spray
Class: Corticosteroid
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Notes: Shake well, clear nose before taking. Can take 3 weeks to see effect.
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Term
Fluticasone Propionate
Flonase |
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Definition
Dosage form: Nasal Spray suspension
Class: Corticosteroid
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Notes: Shake well, clear nose before taking. Prime before use. Can take 3 weeks to see effect. |
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Term
Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (Nasal)
Nasonex |
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Definition
Dosage form: Nasal Spray
Class: Corticosteroid
Indication: Allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps
Notes: Shake well, clear nose before taking. Can take 3 weeks to see effect. |
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Term
Triamcinolone Acetonide (Nasal)
Nasacort AQ |
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Definition
Dosage form: Nasal Spray
Class: Corticosteroid
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Notes: Shake well, clear nose before taking. Prime before use. Can take 3 weeks to see effect. |
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Term
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Definition
Dosage form: Capsule
Class: Antitussive
Indication: Cough
Notes: Drink plenty of water. Do not chew. Protect from light and moisture.
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Term
Chlorpheniramine-Hydrocodone/
Tussionex |
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Definition
Dosage form: Oral suspension
Class: Antitussive/opiate/antihistamine
Indication: Cough
Notes: Shake well. Measure with an accurate device. Can cause drowsiness and constipation.
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Term
Promethazine HCL-Codeine Phosphate/
Phenergan with Codeine |
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Definition
Dosage form: Syrup
Class: Antitussive/opiate/antihistamine
Indication: Cough
Notes: Not for young children. Drowsiness.
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Term
Codeine Phosphate-Guaifenesin/
Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC |
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Definition
Dosage form: Syrup
Class: Antitussive/expectorant/antihistamine
Indication: Cough
Notes: AC= with codeine. Causes drowsiness.
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Term
Insulin Glargine (rDNA Origin)/
Lantus |
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Definition
Dosage form: Inj
Class: Antidiabetic/Insulin
Indication: DM1 and 2
Notes: Long acting. Refrigerate. Can't mix with other insulins.
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Term
Insulin Aspart (rDNA Origin)/
Novolog |
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Definition
Dosage form: Inj
Class: Antidiabetic/Insulin
Indication: DM1 and 2
Notes: Rapid acting. Refrigerate. Watch for hypoglycemia.
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Term
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Definition
Dosage form: Inj (N/R/70-30)
Class: Antidiabetic/Insulin
Indication: DM1 and 2
Notes: Refrigerate. Watch for hypoglycemia. Can mix with other insulins.
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Insulin Lispro (rDNA Origin)/
Humalog |
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Definition
Dosage form: Inj
Class: Antidiabetic/Insulin
Indication: DM1 and 2
Notes: Rapid acting. Refrigerate. Watch for hypoglycemia. |
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Term
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Definition
Dosage form: Inj
Class: Antidiabetic/Insulin
Indication: DM1 and 2
Notes: Long acting. Refrigerate. Watch for hypoglycemia. Can't mix with other insulins.
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Term
Glipizide
Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL |
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Definition
Dosage form: Tab, Tab XL
Class: Antidiabetic/Sulfonylurea
Indication: DM 2
Notes: Watch for hypoglycemia. Sulfur allergies. Only type 2 because it stimulates pancreas to produce insulin.
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Term
Glyburide
Micronase, Diabeta
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Definition
Dosage form: Tab, micro Tab
Class: Antidiabetic/Sulfonylurea
Indication: DM 2
Notes: High alert med- different brands have different strengths!! Watch for hypoglycemia. Sulfur allergies. Only type 2 because it stimulates pancreas to produce insulin. |
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Metformin HCl
Glucophage, Glugophage XR |
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Definition
Dosage form: Tab, Tab XL
Class: Antidiabetic/Sulfonylurea
Indication: DM 2
Notes: Watch for hypoglycemia. Sulfur allergies. Only type 2 because it stimulates pancreas to produce insulin. Upsets stomach. Ghost capsule.
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Term
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Definition
Dosage form: Tab
Class: Antidiabetic/Sulfonylurea
Indication: DM 2
Notes: Watch for hypoglycemia. Sulfur allergies. Only type 2 because it stimulates pancreas to produce insulin. |
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