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BDK DEENT #2
Basic Drug Knowledge Dermatologic, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat Page #2
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Key Side Effects | US Boxed Warnings | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudoephedrine (PO) | Sudafed | OTC | Alpha (a1) Agonist | Nasal Congestion | Increased Blood Pressure, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Insomnia, Restlessness | Sold behind the counter, avoid during first trimester of pregnancy | |
| Fluticasone (Intranasal) | Flonase | OTC | Corticosteroid | Allergic Rhinitis | Nasal Dryness, Epistaxis, Nasal Burning, Headache | ||
| Triamcinolone (Intranasal) | Nasacort | OTC | Corticosteroid | Allergic Rhinitis | Nasal Dryness, Epistaxis, Nasal Burning, Headache | ||
| Azelastine (Intranasal) | Astepro | OTC | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Allergic Rhinitis | Headache, Nasal Dryness, Epistaxis, Bitter Taste, Drowsiness | ||
| Diphenhydramine (PO, IV) | Benadryl | PO: OTC | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Reaction, Insomnia | Drowsiness, Constipation, Xerostomia, Urinary Retention, Cognitive Impairment | For OTC use, do NOT use in children < 6 years of age | |
| Hydroxyzine (PO, IV) | Atarax, Vistaril | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Pruritus, Nausea, Anxiety | Dizziness, Somnolence, Xerostomia, Blurred Vision, QTc Prolongation | |||
| Cetirizine (PO) | Zyrtec | OTC | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Allergic Rhinitis | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache | ||
| Loratadine (PO) | Claritin | OTC | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Allergic Rhinitis | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache | ||
| Fexofenadine (PO) | Allegra | OTC | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Allergic Rhinitis | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache | ||
| Levocetirizine (PO) | Xyzal | OTC | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Allergic Rhinitis | Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Headache | ||
| Olopatadine (Ophthalmic) | Pataday, Patanol | OTC | Histamine (H1) Blocker | Allergic Conjunctivitis | Ocular Burning, Discomfort, Dryness | ||
| Promethazine & Codeine (PO) | Phenergan with Codeine | CS-V | Histamine (H1) Blocker & Opioid Analgesic | Cough | Dizziness, Somnolence, Xerostomia, Blurred Vision, Constipation, Respiratory Depression (Dose-Related) | Concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (including alcohol), may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, & death | Opioid-containing cough & cold products no longer indicated for use in patients < 18 years of age |
| Codeine & Guaifenesin (PO) | Robitussin AC, Cheratussin AC | CS-V | Opioid Analgesic & Expectorant | Cough | Dizziness, Somnolence, Constipation, Respiratory Depression (Dose-Related) | Opioid-containing cough & cold products no longer indicated for use in patients < 18 years of age |