Over The Counter

   I. OTC defined

  II. Pain Relief
      A. NSAIDS
         1. prostaglandins
            1) cyclooxygenase (COX)
         2. aspirin - acetylsalicylic acid
         3. ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol)
         4. naproxin (Aleve, Naprosyn)
         5. diclofenac (Voltaren)
      B. acetaminophen (Tylenol)

 III. Decongestant
      A.Mechanism
      B.phenylephrine
      C.pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

  IV. Cough - antitussive
      A. Background
      B. dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM)
      C. Prescription
         1. codeine
         2. benzonatete

   V. Expectorants
      A. guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin)

  VI. Allergy - a-histamines
      A. action
      B. 1st generation - H1 antihistamines
         1. diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
         2. chlorpheniramine (Chlor-trimeton)
      C. 2nd generation
         1. fexofenadine (Allegra)
         2. loratadine (Claritin, Alavert)
            a. desloratadine (Clarinex)
         3. cetirizine (Zyrtec)
         4. levocetirizine (Xyzol)
      D. Motion sickness
         1. dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
         2. meclizine (Bonine)

 VII. Acid reflux
      A. antacids
         1. Tums 
         2. Milk of Magnesia
         3. Rolaids
         4. Alka-seltzer, Malox
      B. Stomach acid blockers
         1. H2 receptor antagonists
            a. famotidine (Pepcid)
            b. ranitidine (Zantac)
            c. cimetidine (Tagamet)
         2. proton pump inhibitors
            a. omeprazole (Prylosec)
            b. esomeprazole (Nexium)
            c. pantoprazole (Protonics)