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07 - Pharmacotherapy

Module 7 Pharmacotherapy

Generic nameDrug overview
diphenhydramine Brand name: Benadryl Class: H1 Antihistamine (1st generation) Indication: Allergies; insomnia Pearls: - Also available OTC - ADR: Drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention
hydroxyzine Brand name: Vistaril; Atarax Class: H1 Antihistamine (1st generation) Indication: Allergies; anxiety; insomnia Pearls: - ADR: Drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention
loratadine Brand name: Claritin Class: H1 Antihistamine (2nd generation) Indication: Allergies Pearls: - Also available OTC - 2nd generation antihistamines are less sedating than 1st generation
cetirizine Brand name: Zyrtec Class: H1 Antihistamine (2nd generation) Indication: Allergies Pearls: - Also available OTC - 2nd generation antihistamines are less sedating than 1st generation
fexofenadine Brand name: Allegra Class: H1 Antihistamine (2nd generation) Indication: Allergies Pearls: - Also available OTC - 2nd generation antihistamines are less sedating than 1st generation
olopatadine Brand name: Patanol; Pataday Class: Ophthalmic antihistamine Indication: Eye allergies Pearls: - Formulated as eye drops - Also available OTC
ketotifen Brand name: Zaditor Class: Ophthalmic antihistamine Indication: Eye allergies Pearls: - Formulated as eye drops - Also available OTC
prednisolone Brand name: Ora-Pred Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Allergies; anti-inflammatory; immunosuppressant Pearls: - Oral doses are often tapered to prevent adrenal suppression
prednisone Brand name: Deltasone Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Allergies; anti-inflammatory; immunosuppressant Pearls: - Oral doses are often tapered to prevent adrenal suppression
methylprednisolone Brand name: Medrol Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Allergies; anti-inflammatory; immunosuppressant Pearls: - Oral doses are often tapered to prevent adrenal suppression
hydrocortisone topical Brand name: Cortizone Class: Topical corticosteroid Indication: Allergies Pearls: - Also available OTC - Use short-term; avoid face/groin unless directed
triamcinolone topical Brand name: Kenalog Class: Topical corticosteroid Indication: Allergies Pearls: - Use short-term; avoid face/groin unless directed
clobetasol topical Brand name: Clobex Class: Topical corticosteroid Indication: Allergies Pearls: - Use short-term; avoid face/groin unless directed
mometasone topical Brand name: Elocon Class: Topical corticosteroid Indication: Allergies Pearls: - Use short-term; avoid face/groin unless directed
fluticasone nasal spray Brand name: Flonase Class: Intranasal corticosteroid Indication: Allergies; rhinitis Pearls: - Also available OTC
triamcinolone nasal spray Brand name: Nasacort Class: Intranasal corticosteroid Indication: Allergies; rhinitis Pearls: - Also available OTC
epinephrine auto injector Brand name: EpiPen Class: Sympathomimetic Indication: Anaphylaxis Pearls: - Emergency rescue injection for severe allergic reactions
oseltamivir Brand name: Tamiflu Class: Antiviral Indication: Prevent or treat influenza Pearls: - Most effective if started within 48 hours of symptom onset - Can be used for treatment and prophylaxis of influenza
guaifenesin Brand name: Mucinex; Robitussin Class: Expectorant Indication: Cough and chest congestion Pearls: - Loosens mucus making it easier to cough up - Available OTC - Should be taken with plenty of water - Ingredient in many combination cold/flu products
benzonatate Brand name: Tessalon Perles Class: Antitussive Indication: Cough Pearls: - Capsules must be swallowed whole. Do not chew or crush. - Keep out of reach of children (accidental ingestion is dangerous)
dextromethorphan Brand name: Various Class: Antitussive Indication: Cough Pearls: - Also available OTC. Most states require individuals to be 18+ to purchase. - Combination products containing dextromethorphan typically have "DM" in their name (e.g., Mucinex DM)
codeine Brand name: Various Class: Antitussive Indication: Cough Pearls: - DEA Schedule V (when in cough formulations) - Cough products with codeine are available OTC in some states
pseudoephedrine Brand name: Sudafed Class: Decongestant Indication: Nasal congestion Pearls: - Abbreviation: PSE - Combination products often have "D" in their name (e.g., Mucinex D) - ADR: Restlessness, insomnia, ↑ HR - Available OTC but has sales restrictions
phenylephrine Brand name: Sudafed PE Class: Decongestant Indication: Nasal congestion Pearls: - Available OTC without sales restrictions - Less effective than pseudoephedrine
oxymetazoline Brand name: Afrin Class: Decongestant Indication: Nasal congestion Pearls: - Nasal spray - Available OTC - Extended use can lead to rebound congestion
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