Over The Counter

1. OTC defined
2. Pain Relief
   1. NSAIDS
      1. prostaglandins
         1. cyclooxygenase (COX)
      2. aspirin - acetylsalicylic acid
      3. ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol)
      4. naproxin (Aleve, Naprosyn)
      5. diclofenac (Voltaren)
   2. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
3. Decongestant
   1. Mechanism
   2. phenylephrine
   3. pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
4. Cough - antitussive
   1. Background
   2. dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
   3. Prescription
      1. codeine
      2. benzonatete
5. Expectorants
   1. guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin)
6. Allergy - a-histamines
   1. action
   2. 1^st generation - H1 antihistamines
      1. diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
      2. chlorpheniramine (Chlor-trimeton)
   3. 2^nd generation
      1. fexofenadine (Allegra)
      2. loratadine (Claritin, Alavert)
         1. desloratadine (Clarinex)
      3. cetirizine (Zyrtec)
      4. levocetirizine (Xyzol)
   4. Motion sickness
      1. dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
      2. meclizine (Bonine)
7. Acid reflux
   1. antacids
      1. Tums
      2. Milk of Magnesia
      3. Rolaids
      4. Alka-seltzer, Malox
   2. Stomach acid blockers
      1. H2 receptor antagonists
         1. famotidine (Pepcid)
         2. ranitidine (Zantac)
         3. cimetidine (Tagamet)
      2. proton pump inhibitors
         1. omeprazole (Prylosec)
         2. esomeprazole (Nexium)
         3. pantoprazole (Protonics)