Pharmacology of Cough and Asthma Medications

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What is the generic name of Tessalon Perles?

benzonatate

What is the classification of Tessalon Perles?

Antitussive

What is the IFU of Tessalon Perles?

Cough

What is the generic name of Advair Diskus?

fluticasone/salmeterol Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Advair Diskus?

Beta-2 Agonist/Corticosteroid Signup and view all the answers

What is the IFU of Advair Diskus?

Asthma, COPD Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Combivent?

ipratropium/albuterol Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Combivent?

Anticholinergic/Beta-2 Agonist Signup and view all the answers

What is the IFU of Combivent?

Asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Symbicort?

budesonide/formoterol Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Symbicort?

Corticosteroid/Beta-2 Agonist Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Tussionex?

chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Tussionex?

Antihistamine/Antitussive Signup and view all the answers

What is the IFU of Tussionex?

Upper respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Cheratussin AC?

Codeine/guaifenesin Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Cheratussin AC?

Antitussive/Expectorant Signup and view all the answers

What is the IFU of Cheratussin AC?

Cough suppressant/expectorant Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Differin?

adapalene Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Differin?

Retinoid Signup and view all the answers

What is the IFU of Differin?

Acne Vulgaris Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Lidoderm?

Lidocaine Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Lidoderm?

Analgesic Signup and view all the answers

What is the IFU of Lidoderm?

Neuralgia Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tessalon Perles

Generic name: benzonatate
Classification: Antitussive
Indication for Use (IFU): Used primarily for the treatment of cough

Advair Diskus

Generic name: fluticasone/salmeterol
Classification: Combination of Beta-2 Agonist and Corticosteroid
IFU: Effective for managing asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Combivent

Generic name: ipratropium/albuterol
Classification: Combination of Anticholinergic and Beta-2 Agonist
IFU: Indicated for treatment of asthma

Symbicort

Generic name: budesonide/formoterol
Classification: Combination of Corticosteroid and Beta-2 Agonist

Tussionex

Generic name: chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone
Classification: Combination of Antihistamine and Antitussive
IFU: Used for symptoms related to upper respiratory tract infections

Cheratussin AC

Generic name: Codeine/guaifenesin
Classification: Combination of Antitussive and Expectorant
IFU: Provides cough suppression and helps in loosening mucus

Differin

Generic name: adapalene
Classification: Retinoid
IFU: Treatment specifically indicated for acne vulgaris

Lidoderm

Generic name: Lidocaine
Classification: Analgesic
IFU: Used for the relief of neuralgia symptoms

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This quiz tests your knowledge of various medications used for treating cough and asthma, including their generic names, classifications, and indications for use. Familiarize yourself with the different combinations of drugs such as antitussives, corticosteroids, and their applications in respiratory conditions.