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MCPHS - IPC OTC #2
MCPHS - IPC - OTC Exam #2
| Generic | Brand | USE | Side Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudoephedrine | Sudafed | Nasal Decongestant | Insomnia ....... Caution: Pt CHD, HBP, Thyroid, Diabetes, Kidney/BPH, Pregnancy (D/C) |
| Diphenhydramine | Benadryl | Runny Nose | Drowsiness ........... Caution: Pt. Diff Breathing, Urination Problems, BPH, (Acute) Narrow Angle Glaucoma |
| Dextromethorphan | Delsym (DM) | Cough Suppressant | High Dose = Psychosis/Mania ....... Caution: Pt. on Antidepressants |
| Guaifenesin | Robitussin (Liq) or Mucinex (tab) | Expectorant/Productive Cough | Low Incidence |
| Aspirin | Bayer, Ecotrin, Anacin | Pain/Inflammation/fever ..... Prophylaxis cardiac events | GI Upset/Bleeding..... Caution: Children Risk of Reye's Syndrome |
| Acetaminophen | Tylenol | Pain, Fever | High Dose = Liver Toxicity |
| Ibuprofen | Motrin, Advil | Pain, Inflammation, Fever | Caution Pt w/Ulcers & Gastritis |
| Antacids | TUMS, Maalox, Mylanta | Heart Burn... | BM Irregularities & Binds w/ Certain Med |
| Famotidine | Pepcid | Preventive Heart Burn... | Low, NMT 14 d Use |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec | Frequent Heart Burn | pH/Meds, NMT 14 d Use |
| Loperamide | Imodium AD | antidiarrheal | Low, NMT 2 d Use |