9. Which common pain medication also has cardio protective properties?
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Aspirin
Loratadine (Claritin)
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-LOW Anticholinergic effect
-LOW TO NONE Sedative Effect
-Comments: Longer acting and less side effects
,Two goals of FDA OTC drug review
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1. Ensuring these medications are both safe and effective
2. Establish appropriate labeling standards
Indication for use
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Consumer must be able to easily:
-Diagnose condition
-Monitor effectiveness
-Benefits of correct usage must outweigh risks.
The main analgesics available OTC include
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-acetaminophen (Tylenol)
-ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil)
-naproxen (Aleve)
-aspirin
Pain Medications
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, Analgesics
Heartburn OTC medications
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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Examples:
-Esomeprazole (Nexium)
-Omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) became the first in the class of PPIs to be
available without a prescription
Garlic
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-Common Uses: Cardiac Health
-Evidence: Conflicting evidence for lowering cholesterol. Minimal, weak
evidence for lowering blood pressure
-Safety: Generally safe in the amounts ingested in food. Does increase
bleeding and has some known drug interactions.
OTC Cough/Cold Medications Common Active Ingredients
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1. Guaifenesin
2. Dextromethorphan
3. Chlorpheniramine
4. Phenylephrine
, 5. Acetaminophen
6. Ibuprofen
Select Antihistamines
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1. Clorpheniramine
2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
3. Fexofenadine (Allegra)
4. Loratadine (Claritin)
Anti-Fever
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Antipyretics
4. Match the cough and cold medication to its specific use
1. Guaifenesin
2. Phenylephrine
3. Dextromethorphan
4. Diphenhydramine
A. Runny nose
B. Dry cough
C. Nasal congestion
D. Productive cough
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Aspirin
Loratadine (Claritin)
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-LOW Anticholinergic effect
-LOW TO NONE Sedative Effect
-Comments: Longer acting and less side effects
,Two goals of FDA OTC drug review
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1. Ensuring these medications are both safe and effective
2. Establish appropriate labeling standards
Indication for use
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Consumer must be able to easily:
-Diagnose condition
-Monitor effectiveness
-Benefits of correct usage must outweigh risks.
The main analgesics available OTC include
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-acetaminophen (Tylenol)
-ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil)
-naproxen (Aleve)
-aspirin
Pain Medications
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, Analgesics
Heartburn OTC medications
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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Examples:
-Esomeprazole (Nexium)
-Omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) became the first in the class of PPIs to be
available without a prescription
Garlic
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-Common Uses: Cardiac Health
-Evidence: Conflicting evidence for lowering cholesterol. Minimal, weak
evidence for lowering blood pressure
-Safety: Generally safe in the amounts ingested in food. Does increase
bleeding and has some known drug interactions.
OTC Cough/Cold Medications Common Active Ingredients
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1. Guaifenesin
2. Dextromethorphan
3. Chlorpheniramine
4. Phenylephrine
, 5. Acetaminophen
6. Ibuprofen
Select Antihistamines
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1. Clorpheniramine
2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
3. Fexofenadine (Allegra)
4. Loratadine (Claritin)
Anti-Fever
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Antipyretics
4. Match the cough and cold medication to its specific use
1. Guaifenesin
2. Phenylephrine
3. Dextromethorphan
4. Diphenhydramine
A. Runny nose
B. Dry cough
C. Nasal congestion
D. Productive cough
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