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Over-the-counter Drugs Jan Bazner-Chandler RN, MSN, CNS, CPNP
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OTC Nonprescription drugs Accounts for about 60% of all medication taken. FDA approves drugs for OTC use. Proper labeling Safety and effectiveness
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Classification of OTC Products Analgesics ibuprofen – Advil, Motrin acetaminophen - Tylenol naproxen – Aleve, Naprosyn
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Generic and Trade o Generic written in lower case o Trade written in upper case
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Generic Generic name: name given to a drug by the United States Adopted Names Council. Shorter and simpler than chemical name. Written is lower case.
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Trade Drugs registered trademark and indicates that its commercial use is restricted to the owner of the patent. Written in upper case.
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Itching and Hives Histamine blockers Diphenhyramine hydrochloride - Benadryl
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Acid-controlling drugs H2 Receptors Cimetadine – Tagamet Famotidine – Pepcid Rantidine – Zantac Nizatidine – Axis
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Smoking Deterrents nicotine polacrilex – Nicroette nicotine transdermal patches – Nicoderm
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OTC Topical medications antibiotics cortisone anti-fungal
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Herbals and Dietary Supplements Products taken by mouth that augment the diet
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Dietary Supplements Vitamins Minerals Amino acids Enzymes Organ tissues Metabolites
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Herbs Leaves Bark Berries Roots Gums Seeds Stems Plants
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Non Traditional Medicines Alternative medicines – use of herbal products or nontraditional remedies Complimentary medicines – use of both traditional and alternative medicine
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