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OTC drugs
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Pharmacology
Professional
08/10/2010

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Term
second generation antihistamines
Definition

1. loratadine (Claritin, Alavert )

2. fexofenadine (Allegra)

3. cetirizine (Zyrtec)

4.desloratadine (Clarinex).

Term
Clarinex (desloratadine)
Definition
the active metabolite of Claritin (loratadine)
Term

True/ False

Clarinex has a longer half-life than Claritin ?

Definition
True
Term

True/False

Onset of action is similar for ALL of the second generation antihistamines ?

Definition
True
Term
proton pump inhibitors
Definition

1. Prilosec (omeprazole)

2. Prevacid (lansoprazole)

3. Aciphex (rabeprazole)

4. Protonix (pantoprazole)
      5. Nexium (esomeprazole)

Term
Nexium vs. Omeprazole
Definition

 

* Compared to omeprazole, Nexium is metabolized slower...and suppresses acid longer.
* Both heal erosive esophagitis in about 90% of patients after 8 weeks of treatment.

 

Term
Nexium vs. Prilosec
Definition

* Nexium contains just the S-isomer of omeprazole.

* Prilosec contains both R- and S-isomers.
Term

True/ False

NOT ALL of the PPIs are similarly effective ?

Definition

False

 

ALL of the PPIs are similarly effective

Term
Nicotine replacement products
Definition

1. nicotine gum (Nicorette)

2. patches (Nicoderm, Nicotrol)

3. nasal spray (Nicotrol NS)

4. inhaler (Nicotrol Inhaler)

Term

True/False

 

Nicotine replacement products are not equally effective?

Definition

False

 

they're all equally effective

Term
 Suggest combo therapy for patients who need extra help.
Definition
Recommend using a patch for continuous relief...and treating sudden urges with gum, inhaler, or nasal spray.
Term
Ibuprofen dosing for children with a fever
Definition
Ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours, up to 4 doses per day
Term
acetaminophen dosing for children with a fever
Definition
acetaminophen every 4 hours, up to 5 doses per day
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