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What is the dosage form or route of Cinchocaine?
What is the dosage form or route of Cinchocaine?
Cromolyn sodium should not be used in children under 1 year unless directed by a doctor.
Cromolyn sodium should not be used in children under 1 year unless directed by a doctor.
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What precaution should be taken when using Cyproheptadine in geriatric patients?
What precaution should be taken when using Cyproheptadine in geriatric patients?
Antihistamines may cause _______________________.
Antihistamines may cause _______________________.
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Match the following medications with their dosage form or route:
Match the following medications with their dosage form or route:
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Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled for Citric Acid.
Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled for Citric Acid.
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What special precaution should be taken when using Cromolyn sodium in children?
What special precaution should be taken when using Cromolyn sodium in children?
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What do you know about the Egyptian Non-prescription Medicinal Products (OTC) List?
What do you know about the Egyptian Non-prescription Medicinal Products (OTC) List?
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Desloratadine is an ______________________ medication.
Desloratadine is an ______________________ medication.
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Clemastine should only be used under medical supervision.
Clemastine should only be used under medical supervision.
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Study Notes
Anti-Histaminics and Other Medications
- Topical anti-histaminics may cause hypersensitivity and should be avoided in eczema; not recommended for longer than 3 days in photosensitivity.
Diphenhydramine
- Available in oral and topical forms
- Prohibited in children under 2 years; prohibited in children under 6 years without medical supervision
Docosanol
- Available in topical form
Domiphen bromide
- Available in oral form
Doxylamine Succinate
- Available in oral form
- Prohibited in children under 2 years
- May cause drowsiness; caution when driving or using machinery
Dexbrompheniramine
- Available in oral form
- Must be used under medical supervision in chronic cases
- Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled
Dexchlorpheniramine
- Available in oral form
- Must be used under medical supervision in chronic cases
Dexpanthenol
- Available in topical form
Diclofenac Sodium
- Available in topical form
Dicyclomine
- Available in oral form
- Labeling must mention precautions for impaired renal function
Dihydroxy Aluminum
- Available in oral form
- Used with extreme caution in necessary cases of ascites resulting from liver failure, hypertensive patients, and heart diseases
Dimethicon
- Available in oral and topical forms
Dimetindene Maleate
- Available in oral and topical forms
- Not used in children under 1 year
- Topical anti-histaminic may cause hypersensitivity; avoid in eczema; photosensitivity; not recommended for longer than 3 days
- Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled
Cinchocaine
- Available in topical form
Citric Acid
- Available in oral form
Clemastine
- Available in oral form
- Must be used under medical supervision in chronic conditions
Clotrimazole
- Available in topical form
Cromoglicic Acid
- Available in nasal form
- Must not be used in children under 2 years unless directed by a doctor
Cromolyn Sodium
- Available in nasal form
- Must not be used in children under 2 years unless directed by a doctor
Crotamiton
- Available in topical form
- Sedation side effects should be clearly labeled
Cyproheptadine
- Available in oral form
- Take care in geriatric patients due to atropine-like effects
- Antihistamines may cause drowsiness; caution when driving or using machinery
Desloratadine
- Available in oral form
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This quiz covers the pharmacology of anti-histaminics, including their forms, indications, and contraindications. It also covers specific medications such as diphenhydramine, docosanol, and doxylamine succinate.
