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Medicinal Drugs Commercial Investigation Guide

Discover details about medicinal drugs seen in commercials. Learn their uses, side effects, and slogans for better understanding. A helpful resource for pharmacists and patients alike.

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Medicinal Drugs Commercial Investigation Guide

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  1. Your Homework! While watching television or reading a magazine over Spring Break… • Write down the name of medicinal drugs that you see in a commercial (both over-the-counter or prescription drugs). • What is the drug used for? • Name at least three side effects. • Is there a slogan? What is it?

  2. Examples • Crestor • Spiriva • Vesicare • Nasonex • Claritin-D • Mirena • Abilify • Pradaxa • Mucinex • Yaz • Lipitor • Lunesta • Prevacid • Endotin • Allegra-D • Zyrtec • Pristiq • Cymbalta

  3. www.pdrhealth.com • As a pharmacist, create a prescription pad to educate your patients about this information: • OTC or Rx…do you need a prescription? • Indications…why do you take it? • Contraindications…why shouldn’t you take it? • Dosage…how much should you take? • Side effects…what are the potential hazards? • Appearance…what does it look like (color, size)? • Dose Method…pill, shot, patch, etc.?

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