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Head, Ears, etc. 2
Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat 2
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Key Side Effects/Other Notes: | US Boxed Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pseudoephedrine (PO) * | Sudafed | Alpha (α1) agonist | Nasal congestion | Key Side Effects: increased blood pressure, tachycardia, insomnia, restlessness Other Notes: sold behind the counter | |
| fluticasone (intranasal) * | Flonase | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | Key Side Effects: nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache | |
| triamcinolone (intranasal) * | Nasacort | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | Key Side Effects: nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache | |
| azelastine (intranasal) * | Astepro | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | Key Side Effects: headache, nasal dryness, epistaxis, bitter taste | |
| diphenhydramine (PO *, IV) | Benadryl | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis, allergic reaction, insomnia | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia, urinary retention | |
| hydroxyzine (PO, IV) | Atarax, Vistaril | Histamine (H1) blocker | Pruritis, nausea, anxiety | Key Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision QTc prolongation | |
| cetirizine (PO) * | Zyrtec | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, dizziness, headache | |
| loratadine (PO) * | Claritin | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, dizziness, headache | |
| fexofenadine (PO) * | Allegra | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | Key Side Effects: drowsiness, dizziness, headache | |
| olopatadine (ophthalmic) * | Pataday, Patanol | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic conjunctivitis | Key Side Effects: ocular burning, discomfort, dryness | |
| promethazine and codeine (PO) | Phenergan with Codeine | Histamine (H1) blocker and opioid analgesic | Cough, cold | Key Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) Other Notes: opioid-containing cough and cold products no longer indicated for use in patients <18 years of age | US Boxed Warning: concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (including alcohol), may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death |
| codeine and guaifenesin (PO) | Robitussin AC, Cheratussin AC | Opioid analgesic and expectorant | Cough, cold | Key Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) Other Notes: opioid-containing cough and cold products no longer indicated for use in patients <18 years of age | |
| dextromethorphan (PO) * | Delsym | Antitussive | Cough | Key Side Effects: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation | |
| benzonatate (PO) | Tessalon Perles | Antitussive | Cough | Key Side Effects: sedation, nasal congestion, chills, chest numbness, bronchospasm Other Notes: do not break capsule because it may cause choking |