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What is brand name of Azelastine?

Nasal: Astepro

What is the drug class of Azelastine?

Antihistamine, Histamine H1 Antagonist

What is the normal adult dose of Azelastine?

Nasal: 1-2 sprays in each nostril twice daily or 2 sprays once daily

What is the BBW for Azelastine?

None

What is the brand name of Dexlansoprazole?

Dexilant

What is the drug class of Dexlansoprazole?

Gastrointestinal agent, Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

What is the normal adult dose of Dexlansoprazole?

Healing PO: 60 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks

Maintenance PO: 30 mg once daily

What is the BBW for Dexlansoprazole?

None

What is the brand name of Diphenoxylate/atropine?

Lomotil

What is the drug class of Diphenoxylate/atropine?

Gastrointestinal, Antidiarrheal

What is the normal adult dose of Diphenoxylate/atropine?

PO: 5 mg diphenoxylate component four times per day PRN (20 mg/day max)

What is the BBW for Diphenoxylate/atropine?

None

What is the brand name of Fexofenadine?

Allegra

What is the drug class of Fexofenadine?

Antihistamine, H1 antagonist

What is the normal adult dose of Fexofenadine?

PO: 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg daily

What is the BBW for Fexofenadine?

None

What is the brand name of Lactulose?

Constulose. Enulose. Generlac. Kristalose.

What is the drug class of Lactulose?

Laxative, Ammonium Detoxicant

What is the normal adult dose of Lactulose?

Constipation PO: 10 to 20 grams per day up to (40 g/day)

What is the BBW for Lactulose?

None

What is the brand name of Lansoprazole?

Prevacid

What is the drug class of Lansoprazole?

Gastrointestinal, PPI

What is the normal adult dose of Lansoprazole?

PO: 15-30 mg daily

What is the BBW for Lansoprazole?

None

What is the brand name of Loperamide?

Imodium

What is the drug class of Loperamide?

Gastrointestinal, antidiarrheal

What is the normal adult dose of Loperamide?

PO Loading dose: 4 mg followed by 2 mg after each loose stool up to 16 mg/day

Chronic idiopathic constipation PO: 24 mcg twice daily

What is the BBW for Loperamide?

Torsades de pointes and sudden death. Abuse potential

What is the brand name of Lubiprostone?

Amitiza

What is the drug class of Lubiprostone?

Gastrointestinal Agent, Chloride Channel Activator

What is the normal adult dose of Lubiprostone?

- IBS with constipation females > 18 yo PO: 8 mcg twice daily

- Opioid induced constipation PO: 24 mcg twice daily

What is the BBW for Lubiprostone?

None

What is the brand name of Metoclopramide?

Reglan

What is the drug class of Metoclopramide?

Gastrointestinal, Prokinetic, antiemetic

What is the normal adult dose of Metoclopramide?

PO: 10-20 mg 4 times per daily

IV: 10-20 mg over 1-2 minutes

What is the BBW for Metoclopramide?

- Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Hyperprolactinemia. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

- May cause tardive dyskinesia; the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia increases with duration of treatment and total cumulative dose.