OTC ASSIGNMENT 1

Questions and Answers

What is the dosage form or route of Cinchocaine?

Nasal

Oral

Topical (correct)

Injection

Cromolyn sodium should not be used in children under 1 year unless directed by a doctor.

False

What precaution should be taken when using Cyproheptadine in geriatric patients?

Antihistamines may cause _______________________.

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Match the following medications with their dosage form or route:

Clotrimazole = Topical Cromoglicic acid = Nasal Cyproheptadine = Topical Clemastine = Oral Signup and view all the answers

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?

Should not be used in children under 2 years unless directed by a doctor. Signup and view all the answers

What do you know about the Egyptian Non-prescription Medicinal Products (OTC) List?

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Desloratadine is an ______________________ medication.

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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

Description

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.