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PHPR 368 - Med List 3
Drugs (Brand and Generic Names)
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Pharmacology
Graduate
12/10/2011

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Term
Allegra
Definition
fexofenadine

(Prevent, relieve, manage allergy symptoms)

-Headache
-Dizziness
-Separate Antacids by 2 hours
-Do not take with fruit juice
Term
Benadryl
Definition
diphenhydramine

(Relieve allergy symptoms, Sleep Aid, Relieve Itching, Prevent and Treat Motion Sickness)

-Drowsiness!
-Dry Mouth
-Paradoxical Hyperactivity in Children
-Avoid Alcohol
Term
Singulair
Definition
montelukast

(Prevent and Manage Nasal Allergy Symptoms, Asthma Exacerbation Prevention)

-Maintenance Med
-Do not use in acute asthma attack
Term
Flonase
Definition
fluticasone

(Prevent and Manage Nasal Allergy Symptoms)

-Gently Shake before Use
-May take several days for full effect
-Headache
-Nosebleed
Term
ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Definition
albuterol sulfate

(Prevent and Treat Acute Asthma Attacks)

-Use for prevention or treatment of acute attacks
-Shake Well
-May increase heart rate
Term
Advair Diskus
Definition
fluticasone/salmeterol

(Maintain Asthma Treatment)

-Rinse mouth after use
-Discard 30 days once opened
-Not for acute attacks
-Do not Shake
Term
Mucinex
Definition
guafinisen

(Treats Chest Congestion)

-Drink LOTS of water
-Do not crush or chew
Term
Tessalon Perles
Definition
benzonatate

(Treats Dry Cough)

-Drowsiness
- Do not chew
Term
Delsym
Definition
dextromethorphan

(Treats Dry Cough)

-Shake Well
-Time release formulation, no more than every 12 hours
-Potential for abuse
Term
Sudafed
Definition
pseudoephedrine

(Treats Nasal Congestion)

-Need ID to purchase at pharmacy counter
-Increased Heart Rate
-Jitters
-Insomnia
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