otc drug use
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A chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being.
For example: When you swallow aspirin, it can reduce
the pain of a pulled muscle by changing the way in which some nerves send pain impulses to the brain. Aspirin prevents these impulses from reaching your brain, thus it acts as pain reliever.
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Prescription drugs that usually strong, safe and available only by recommendation of an authorized health professional, such as a physician.
Nonprescription (over-the-counter, or OTC) drugs are available on request, do not require approval by a health professional and can be purchased by anyone, which potentially more dangerous when abused.
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Prescription and OTC drugs have been viewed differently by the public since the classifications were established by the Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951.
In general, the public views OTC drugs as minimally effective and safe and prescription drugs as more potent and frequently dangerous
However, these distinctions are not always accurate
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Physical dependence Psychological dependenceNonprescription products that can be severely habit-
forming: decongestants, laxatives, antihistamines, sleep aids, antacids and ephedrine.
The active ingredients in OTC drugs have been classified and placed in category I (considered safe and effective)
However, as recently as 1992, the FDA has banned over 400 ingredients from 7 categories of OTC products.
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The FDA is attempting to make more drugs available to the general public by switching some frequently used and safe prescription\ medications to OTC status. This policy is in response to public demand to have access to effective drugs for self medication and has resulted in over 63
switched ingredients, such as ulcer and hair-growing Medications.
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Life saving remedies when used correctly
Very dangerous if used incorrectly
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Required label information includes: Approved uses of the product Detailed instructions on safe and effective
use Cautions or warnings to those at greatest
risk when taking the medication.
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS is the chemical compound in the medicine that works to relieve the symptoms. It shows the purpose of each ingredient.
USES are sometimes called indications.WARNING are safety information which
indicates the side effects. For example, a certain medicine may not be recommended for pregnant women.
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DIRECTIONS will tell you how often you should take the medicine and directions may be different for children and for adults.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS will show you the contact information of the manufacturer in case you have any questions or comments.
MANUFACTURING DATE AND EXPIRATON DATE. Date on which a product becomes the item it is supposed to be . An expiration date is the point at which a manufacturer can no longer guarantee the strength or safety of a medication.
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OTCAntacids
Ingredients:12 fl. oz.
GOTCHA,INC.
IndicationsDirections:Warnings:Precautions:Expirationdate:
Product name
Identity
Activeingredients
Quantity
Manufacturer
When to use
How to use
What to watch for
Possible druginteractions
When drugshould nolonger beused
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Always know what you are taking. Know the effects. Read and heed the warnings and
cautions. Don’t use anything for more than 1 to 2
wks. Be particularly cautious if also taking
prescription drugs. If you have questions, ask a pharmacist. If you don’t need it, don’t use it!
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Internal analgesicsAnalgesics Salicylates
Therapeutic considerations Analgesic actions Anti-inflammatory effects Antipyretic effects Side effects
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Cold, allergy and cough remedies Decongestants Antitussives Expectorants Vitamin C
Sleep aids Melatonin
Stimulants “Look-alike” and “act-alike” drugs
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Gastrointestinal medication Antacids and anti-heartburn
medication Diet aids Skin products
Acne medications Sun products
Skin first-aid products OTC herbal products
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1. Cough remediesDextromethorphan (DXM) is a cold suppressant present in many OTC cold remedies. DXM is usually mixed with other drugs like antihistamines and acetaminophen. When children take these combined drugs without the prescription of a doctor, it may develop more serious health problems.
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Acetaminophen is also known as paracetamol. It is very popular drug for the relief of hangovers or headaches.
Aspirin- It is a type of drug classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, used as a pain reliever. Taking too much aspirin may damage your brain and respiratory tract.
Diet pills most women are body figure conscious. To achieve their ideal figure, diet pills may be abused for fast results.
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According to the Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951, drugs are controlled
with prescription if they are: Habit-forming Not safe for self-medication Intended to treat ailments that require
the supervisions of a health professional New and without an established safe
track record
Zantac
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When a physician prescribes a drug, a patient should insist on answers to the following questions:
What is the desired outcome? What are the possible side effects of the
drug? How should the drug be taken to
minimize problems and maximize benefits?
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Generic is the official, nonpatented, nonproprietary name of a drug.
The term generic is used by the public to refer to the common name of a drug that is not subject to trademark rights.
Proprietary a brand or trademark name that is registered with the U.S. Patent Office. Proprietary denoted medications marketed under specific brand names, i.e., Valium.
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Generic Name Example of brand name DIGESTION & GASTROINTESTINAL Acid Suppressants & Antacids aluminum hydroxide Alternagel calcium carbonate Tums, calcium/magnesium Mylanta, Rolaids ranitidine Zantac
Antidiarrhealsbismuth subsalicylate Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectateloperamide Imodium A-DLoperamide/simethicone Imodium Advanced
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Laxatives, Stool Softeners, & Fiber Bisacodyl Dulcolax Calcium polycarbophil Fiber-lax Cellulose Unifiber
Miscellaneous Digestion
chlorophylline copper complex Derifillactase Lactaidsimethicone Gas-X, Mylicon, Phazymethicken starches Thick It, Thick It - II
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EAR CAREcarbamide peroxide Debrox, Murine Ear WaxRemoval kit saline solution Murine Earigateisopropyl alcohol/glycerine Star-Otic
EYE CARE Anti-itch & Allergy
ketotifen Zaditor OTC, Alaway naphazoline Naphcon naphazoline/pheniramine Naphcon-A
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Cough & ColdDextromethorphan Tussin Max StrengthDextromethorphan /chlorpheniramine Coricidine HBPdextromethorphan/phenylephrine Little Coldsdextromethorphan/phenylephrine/acetaminophen
Tylenol Cold
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