Diphenhydramine
What class of drug is diphenhydramine?
First-generation antihistamine
What class of drug is dextromethorphan hydrobromide?
Antitussive
What class of drug is guaifenesin
Expectorant
What class of drug is albuterol?
Beta-2 adrenergic agonist
What class of drug is tiotropium?
Long-acting antimuscarinic (LAMA)
What class of drug is montelukast?
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
What class of drug is fluticasone propionate?
Corticosteroid
Why is diphenhydramine prescribed?
Allergies, insomnia, motion sickness, cold symptoms, transfusion reactions
Why is dextromethorphan hydrobromide prescribed?
Temporary relief of dry cough
Why is guaifenesin prescribed?
Chest congestion from cold, flu, bronchitis
Why is albuterol prescribed?
Asthma
COPD
Exercise-induced bronchospasm
Why is tiotropium prescribed?
COPD
Asthma maintenance
Why is montelukast prescribed?
Asthma
Allergic rhinitis
Exercise-induced bronchospasm
Why is fluticasone propionate prescribed?
Asthma
Allergic rhinitis
Nasal polyps
Dermatitis
What are the common side effects of diphenhydramine?
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Constipation
Drowsiness
Nausea
Dizziness
Restlessness
What are the common side effects of guaifenesin?
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
What are some common side effects of albuterol?
Tremor
Nervousness
Headache
Throat irritation
What are some common side effects of tiotropium?
Dry mouth
Cough
Headache
Sinusitis
What are some common side effects of montelukast?
Headache
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
What are the common side effects of fluticasone propionate?
Hoarseness
Thrush
Skin irritation
What are some adverse reactions to diphenhydramine?
Confusion
Seizures
Urinary retention
Photosensitivity
What are some adverse reactions to dextromethorphan hydrobromide?
Serotonin syndrolme
Hallucinations
Seizures
Respiratory depression
What are some adverse reactions to guaifenesin?
Allergic reactions
GI upset
Rare overdose effects
What are some adverse reactions to albuterol?
Paradoxical bronchospasm
Arrhythmias
Hypokalemia
Seizures
What are some adverse reactions to tiotropium?
Bronchospasm
Urinary retention
Glaucoma
Arrhythmias
What are some adverse reactions to montelukast?
Neuropsychiatric events
Allergic reactions
Eosinophilic conditions
What are some adverse reactions to fluticasone propionate?
Adrenal suppression
Growth delay
Glaucoma
Cushingoind effects
What are the teaching points for a patient prescribed diphenhydramine?
Avoid alcohol
Monitor sedation
Caution in elderly
Check for duplicate ingredients
What are the teaching points for a patient prescribed dextromethorphan hydrobromide?
Use as directed
Avoid drug interactions
Monitor for mood/neurological changes
What are the teaching points for a patient prescribed guaifenesin?
Stay hydrated
Follow dosing
Monitor for persistent symptoms or allergic reactions
What are the teaching points for a patient prescribed albuterol?
Use correctly
Monitor symptoms
Rinse mouth
Keep inhaler accessible
What are the teaching points for a patient prescribed tiotropium.
Daily use
Not for rescue
Rinse mouth
Monitor eyes/urine
Avoid swallowing capsules
What are the teaching points for a patient prescribed montelukast?
Daily use
Not for acute attacks
Monitor mood
Avoid NSAIDs in aspirin-sensitive asthma
What are the teaching points for a patient prescribed fluticasone propionate?
Rinse mouth
Monitor growth
Avoid infections
Taper if needed