OTC Medications and Topical Agents - Video Notes Flashcards

flashcards covering brand names, drug classes, indications, contradictions, dosage forms, and dosing guidance for aspirin, azelastine, artificial saliva, artificial tears, Beano, aluminum acetate, acetaminophen, and adapalene as described in the provided video notes.

What is the drug class of Generic aspirin?

Salicylate.

What are the listed brand names for Generic aspirin?

Bayers; Vazalove.

What are the contradictions for Generic aspirin?

Hypersensitivity, asthma, rhinitis, nasal polyps, inherited or acquired bleeding disorders, and children <12 years with viral infections.

What are the indications for Generic aspirin?

Fever, generalized aches/pains, headache.

What dosage forms are available for Generic aspirin?

Tablet, chewable tablet, enteric-coated tablet, delayed-release tablet, liquid-filled capsule, caplet, enteric-coated caplet.

What is the typical adult dosing for patients >12 years for Generic aspirin?

325-650 mg by mouth every 4 hours as needed, max 4 per day.

What is the brand name for Generic Azelastine?

Astepro.

What is the drug class for Generic Azelastine?

Nasal Antihistamine.

What are the contradictions for Generic Azelastine?

Hypersensitivity.

What are the indications for Generic Azelastine?

Perennial allergic rhinitis.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis.

What is the dosage form for Generic Azelastine?

Nasal spray.

What is a common dosing pattern for Azelastine nasal spray?

1-2 sprays per nostril twice daily.

What is the brand name for Generic artificial Saliva?

Biotene; Salivart.

What is the drug class for Generic artificial Saliva?

Oral Lubricant.

What are the contraindications for Generic artificial Saliva?

Hypersensitivity to any product component.

What are the indications for Generic artificial Saliva?

Xerostomia associated with hyposalivation or mucositis due to cancer therapy (chemotherapy, radiation, or other medications).

What dosage forms are available for Generic artificial Saliva?

Solutions, sprays, pastes, gels; toothpaste, lozenges; chewing gum, etc.

What is the common dosage guidance for Generic artificial Saliva?

For >12 years, dose and frequency depend on dosage form; solutions are swished and spit out; sprays, pastes, and lozenges used as needed.

What is the brand for Generic artificial Tears?

Systane.

What is the drug class for Generic artificial Tears?

Ocular Lubricant.

What are the contradictions for Generic artificial Tears?

Hypersensitivity to any product component.

What are the indications for Generic artificial Tears?

Ocular dryness.

What dosage forms are available for Generic artificial Tears?

Various solutions.

What is a typical dosage for Generic artificial Tears?

1-2 drops in affected eye as needed.

What is the brand and class for Beano?

Beano; Enzyme.

What are the contraindications for Beano?

Hypersensitivity; galactosemia.

What are the indications for Beano?

Intestinal gas, bloating, and flatulence.

What dosage forms does Beano come in?

Chewable tablets; orally disintegrating tablets.

What is the common dosage for Beano in adults/older children?

Chewable tablets: 2-3 tablets before meals; orally disintegrating tablets: 1 tablet before meals.

What are the brand names for Aluminum Acetate?

Domeboro powder; Burow Solution; Certain-Dri.

What is the drug class for Aluminum Acetate?

Astringent.

What are the contradictions for Aluminum Acetate?

Hypersensitivity to any component.

What are the indications for Aluminum Acetate?

Skin irritation of the product.

What dosage forms does Aluminum Acetate come in?

Powder packs for topical solution; topical gel, solution.

What is the common dosage for Aluminum Acetate?

Adults: apply wet compress topically to affected area for 15-20 min up to three times a day, or soak affected areas in solution for 20-30 min every 4-8 hours as needed.

What is the brand for Generic Acetaminophen?

Tylenol.

What is the drug class for Acetaminophen?

Analgesic.

What are the contraindications for Acetaminophen?

Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen; active acute hepatic dysfunction; do not use with other acetaminophen products.

What are the indications for Acetaminophen?

Pain, headache, fever.

What dosage forms does Acetaminophen come in?

Tablets, ER tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, oral liquids/elixirs, packets, oral rectal suppositories, gels.

What is the typical adult dosing for Acetaminophen?

325-650 mg by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed; max typically 3,000-3,250 mg per 24 hours (some guidelines allow up to 4,000 mg per 24 hours under clinician discretion); ER: 1,300 mg every 8 hours as needed (max 5 doses per 24 hours).

What is the brand for Generic Adapalene?

Differin.

What is the drug class for Adapalene?

Retinoid; Antiacne.

What are the contraindications for Adapalene?

Hypersensitivity.

What are the indications for Adapalene?

Acne vulgaris.

What is the dosage form for Adapalene?

Gel.

What is the common dosage for Adapalene?

For ages 12-21 years, apply a thin film topically to the affected area at bedtime.