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O ver T he C ounter D rugs. OTC Medicines. Drugs/Medicines you can buy without a prescription OTC medicines may relieve aches, pains and itches. Some may prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete's foot. Others help manage recurring problems, like migraines or cold symptoms.

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O ver T he C ounter D rugs

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  1. Over The CounterDrugs

  2. OTC Medicines • Drugs/Medicines you can buy without a prescription • OTC medicines may relieve aches, pains and itches. • Some may prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete's foot. • Others help manage recurring problems, like migraines or cold symptoms.

  3. OTC Medicines • Active ingredients • Dosage strength • Dosage form • Warning & directions for use

  4. Analgesics (Pain Relievers) • Tylenol(Acetaminophen ) • Most popular • Good for mild to moderate levels of pain • Reduces fever (antipyretic) • Doesn’t upset stomach

  5. Analgesics (Pain Relievers) • Tylenol(Acetaminophen ) • Will not help with inflammation or thinning of the blood (anticoagulant) • May effect liver • It works by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body

  6. Analgesics • Aspirin (AcetylsalicylicAcid) • Mild to moderate pain reliever • Reduces fever (antipyretic) some bacteria and viruses are killed by higher temperatures • Antiplatelet (blood thinning properties)

  7. Analgesics • Aspirin (AcetylsalicylicAcid) • Anti-inflammatory • It works by stopping the production of certain chemicals (prostaglandins) that cause fever, pain, swelling, and blood clots.

  8. Aspirin (AcetylsalicylicAcid) • Can upset stomach (reduces mucus lining) • Prolongs bleeding time • Reyes Syndrome: • Can cause brain damage, coma, and death if taken during flu or chicken pox episodes for young people.

  9. Reyes Syndrome • The CDC, FDA, AAP, and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that aspirin and products containing aspirin not be given to children under 19 years of age during episodes of fever causing illness.

  10. Aspirin Warning • “Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox, flu symptoms or flu should NOT use this product. If nausea, vomiting, or fever occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s Syndrome, a rare but serious illness.”

  11. Analgesics • Advil/Motrin (Ibuprofen) • Mild to moderate pain reliever, fever reducer, & and anti-inflammatory • Became OTC in 1984 • BEST for inflammation • Can upset stomach

  12. Analgesics • Advil/Motrin (Ibuprofen) • Works at a lower dose and lasts longer than aspirin • It works by stopping the body's production of chemicals (prostaglandins) that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

  13. Analgesics • Aleve (Naproxen) • Similar to aspirin • Became OTC 1994 • Last about 2x as long as others in the body • Can cause kidney problems

  14. Antihistamines • Antihistamines • Can prevent histamines from attaching to your cells and causing symptoms (ex. Itching, swelling, runny nose, watery eyes) • Histamines • substances that try to attach to the cells in your body and irritate them (allergic reactions)

  15. Antihistamines • Common examples • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) • Loratadine (Alavert, Claritin) • Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) • Doxylamine (Vicks NyQuil, Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine)

  16. Decongestants • Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) • Narrow the blood vessels in the nose reducing swelling in the nasal passage. • reduces the amount of mucous made by your nose. • Although Pseudoephedrine is an OTC medicine it’s sale is limited.

  17. Anti-tussives • Substances that suppress coughing • Raises coughing threshold • Should not be used to suppress a productive cough • productive cough vs. non-productive cough

  18. Expectorants • Loosen mucus from the respiratory tract.

  19. Stimulants • Products containing caffeine • Elevates heart rate • Increase alertness • Mild diuretic(increases urine output) • Can cause tremors, nervousness, stomach irritation, and headaches

  20. Stimulants • Examples of products containing caffeine: • No Doz Tablets 100 mg • Vivarin tablets 200 mg

  21. Vitamins • Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement and a prescription medication. • Vitamin B12 is required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis • Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin B6 is needed for protein metabolism. It is also essential for red blood cell metabolism. The nervous and immune systems need vitamin B6 to function efficiently

  22. Vitamins • a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract

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