Commonly Prescribed Drugs in the OPD

For Pain &/or Fever

1. Mefenamic Acid 2. Ibuprofen 3. Paracetamol

For Pain &/or Fever

Mefenamic Acid
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic MOA: binds COX-1 and COX-2 receptors, inhibiting the action of prostaglandin synthetase AE: GI & visual disturbances, drowsiness, dizziness & nervousness. Skin & other allergic reactions Prep: 250mg/cap, 500mg/cap, 50mg/5ml suspension D: 1cap TID, susp 4 to 6.5 mg/kg per dose (max daily of 25mkd)

For Pain &/or Fever

Ibuprofen
Anagesic, antipyretic MOA: The exact MOA is unknown. Its pharmacological effects are believed to be due to inhibition COX-2. Inhibition of COX-1 is thought to cause some of the side effects of ibuprofen including GI ulceration. AE: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea w/ or w/o vomiting, GI bleeding & ulceration. Prep: 200mg/gel cap, 500mg/cap, 100mg/5ml suspension D: 1cap 4-6h, susp in 5-10mkd every 6-8h (max daily dose of 40)

For Pain &/or Fever

Paracetamol
Analgesic, anti-pyretic MOA: Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins in the CNS and peripherally blocks pain impulse generation; produces antipyresis from inhibition of hypothalamic heat-regulating center. AE: Hematological, skin & other allergic reactions. Prep: 100mg/ml drops, 120mg/5ml susp, 250mg/5ml susp, 500mg D: 1-2tabs q4-6 hrs prn, drops/susp 10-15mkdose q46hrs

Antibiotics
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Amoxicillin Cloxacillin Clindamycin Co-Amoxiclav Cefuroxime Ciprofloxacin

Antibiotics
Amoxicillin
MOA: inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall by binding to one or more of the PBPs, thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis resulting in cell wall lysis. AE: Hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, dizziness; skin & hematological reactions; diarrhea, nausea, vomiting; Potentially Fatal: Neuromuscular hypersensitivity; pseudomembranous colitis. Prep: 250 or 500mg/cap, 100mg/ml drops, 125mg/5ml susp, 250mg/5ml susp

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Amoxicillin
Dose:
Children > 3 months of age up to 40 kg: 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours OR 25-45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours Children > 40 kg & adults: 250-500 mg every 8 hours OR 500-875 mg every 12 hours

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Cloxacillin
MOA: binding to specific PBPs of the bacterial cell wall, inhibiting the third and last stage of cell wall synthesis. Resistant to degradation by penicillinases. It is particularly useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci. Highly active against S aureus, S pyogenes, S viridans and S pneumoniae. AE: Neutropenia, agranulocytosis; GI upsets; rash. Sore mouth or tongue. Black hairy tongue. Potentially Fatal: Neuromuscular hypersensitivity; pseudomembranous colitis; anaphylaxis. Prep: 250 or 500mg/cap, 125mg/5ml susp D: 1 cap q6h, susp 50-100 mkd q6h

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Clindamycin
MOA: inhibits protein synthesis by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosomal thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting to stunted cell growth. AE: Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; erythema multiforme, contact dermatitis, exfoliative and vesiculous dermatitis, urticaria; eosinophilia; local irritation, thrombophloebitis. Potentially Fatal: Gasping syndrome (neonates); pseudomembranous colitis. Prep: 150 or 300mg/cap, palmitate HCl granules 75mg/5ml

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Clindamycin
Dose:
Children: 8-20 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses as hydrochloride OR 8-25 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses as palmitate Adults: 150-450 mg every 6 hours (maximum 1.8g/day)

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Co-amoxiclav
MOA: Amoxicillin: cell wall lysis; Clavulanic acid competitively and irreversibly inhibits a wide variety of beta-lactamases. By inactivating beta-lactamase, the accompanying penicillin/cephalosporin drugs may be made more potent as well. AE: Diarrhea, nausea & vomiting, skin rash & urticaria, vaginitis. Rarely, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, stomatitis & candidiasis, erythema multiforme & other skin effects. Hepatic, renal, hematologic or CNS effects.

Antibiotics
Co-amoxiclav
Prep: 156.25mg/5ml or 228.5mg/5ml or 312.5mg/5ml or 457mg/5ml susp, 1g or 375mg or 625mg tab Dose:
Children > 3 months of age up to 40 kg: 25-45 mg/kg/day in doses divided every 12 hours (Prescribe suspension or chewabletablet due to clavulanic acid component) Children > 40 kg & adults: 500-875 mg every 12 hours (Prescribe tablet)

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Cefuroxime
MOA: binds to one or more of the PBPs which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death. AE: Large doses can cause cerebral irritation and convulsions; nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, GI disturbances; erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, epidermal necrolysis. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis, nephrotoxicity, pseudomembranous colitis. Prep: 250 or 500 mg/tab, 125mg/5ml or 250mg/5ml susp

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Cefuroxime
Dose: 3 months to 12 years:
Suspension: 10 to 15 mg/kg orally twice a day (maximum dose 1000 mg/day) Tablets: 250 mg orally twice a day

13 years or older:
250 to 500 mg BID for 7-10 days

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Ciprofloxacin
MOA: Promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial DNA. AE: Hypersensitivity & skin reactions. Anaphylaxis, serum sickness, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Prep: 250 or 500mg/tab D: 1-2 tabs BID

For Cough
1. 2. 3. 4. Carbocisteine Ambroxol Bromhexine Nafarin A

For Cough & Colds

Carbocistein
MOA: mucolytic AE: Nausea, gastric discomfort, GI bleeding, skin rash Prep: 500mg/cap, 50mg/ml drops, 100mg/5ml syrup

For Cough & Colds

Carbocistein
Dose: Drops- 50mg/ml- 3to 4times a day
Infants- 9-12months -1.0ml 6-8months -0.75ml 3-5months-0.5ml below 2months- 0.25ml

Syrup- 100mg/5ml- every 6hours

2-5 years old- 1 teaspoonful (5ml) 6-12 years old- 2 teaspoonful(10ml) Adults- 1-11/12 tablespoonfuls( 15-22.5ml)

Capsules- Adult; 1 cap TID-QID

For Cough & Colds

Ambroxol
MOA: mucolytic AE: Mild GI effects and allergic reactions. Prep: 75mg/cap, 30mg/tab, 30mg/5ml syrup, 7.5mg/ml drops Dose: Adult & child: 1cap daily, 1tab TID Adult: 60-120 mg daily, in 2-3 divided doses Child: <2 yr: 7.5 mg bid 2-5 yr: 7.5 mg bid/tid 6-12 yr: 15 mg bid/tid

For Cough & Colds

Bromhexine
MOA: Mucolytic. AE: GI side effects; headache, dizziness, sweating, skin rashes. Inhalation: Cough or bronchospasm Prep: 4mg/5ml syr, 8mg/tab Dose: Tab Adult & childn >12 yr 1 tab tid, 7-12 yr tab tid, 2-6 yr tab bid. Adult syr Adult & childn >12 yr 5 mL tid Ped syr Childn >12 yr 10 mL tid, 7-12 yr 5 mL tid, 2-6 yr 2.5 mL tid, <2 yr 1.25 mL tid

For Cough & Colds

Nafarin A (reformulated)
Combination of a nasal decongestant (phenylpropanolamine), an antihistamine (chlorphenamine) and an analgesic-antipyretic (paracetamol) Per tab Phenylpropanolamine HCl 20 mg, chlorphenamine maleate 1 mg, paracetamol 325 mg. Per 5 mL syr Phenylpropanolamine HCl 6.25 mg, chlorphenamine 500 mcg, paracetamol 125 mg Dose: Tab Adult 1 tab. Syr Adult 3 tsp, 7-12 yr 2 tsp, 26 yr 1 tsp, <2 yr As prescribed. To be given 6 hrly.

For Throat pain

1. Hexetidine 2. Benzydamine

For Throat pain

Hexetidine Gargle (Bactidol) Gargle with 30 mL 3 times a day after meals for 7 days
Minor sore throat; halitosis; general oral hygiene; improves appearance of mouth tissues; protects tooth surfaces against formation of decay acids. AE: Transient numbness & alteration in taste may occur

For Throat pain

1. Benzydamine lozenges (Difflam) Dissolve one lozenge on tongue every 3 to 4 hours as needed for throat pain 2. Benzydamine gargle (Difflam) Gargle with 30 mL every 4 hours as needed for throat pain 3. Benzydamine spray (Difflam) Spray 2 times to throat every 4 hours as needed for throat pain
For Mouth/Throat Pain or irritation of the mouth and throat AE: Numbness or stinging sensation of oral mucosa

For Allergy
1. Loratidine 2. Levocetirizine 3. Hydroxyzine

For Allergy
Loratidine
MOA: a non-sedating antihistamine. It works by selectively binding to peripheral histamine H1 receptors on effector cells. AE: Fatigue, giddiness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, nausea, somnolence. Prep: 10mg/tab, 5mg/5ml syr D: Adult: 10 mg OD Child: 2-5 yr: 5 mg OD. 6-12 yr: 10 mg OD

For Allergy
Levocetirizine
MOA: an active isomer of cetirizine, selectively inhibits histamine H1-receptors. AE: Fatigue, somnolence, dry mouth, nasopharyngitis, pyrexia, cough, epistaxis Prep: 5mg/tab D: Adult: 2.5-5 mg ODHS Child: 6-11 yr: 2.5 mg ODHS 12 yr: 2.5-5 mg ODHS

For Allergy
Hydroxyzine
MOA: blocks histamine H1-receptors on effector cells of the GI tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract; significant sedative properties. It also possesses skeletal muscle relaxing, bronchodilator, antiemetic and analgesic properties. AE: CNS depression, paradoxical CNS stimulation, dry mouth, thickened respiratory secretions, constipation, blurring of vision, tachycardia, GI disturbances, headache, hypotension, tinnitus. Prep: 2mg/ml syr, 10-25 mg/tab D: Adult: Initially, 25 mg ODHS to TID-QID Child: 6 mth-6 yr: 5-15 mg ODHS (max 50 mg/day) >6 yr: 15-25 mg/day (max 50-100 mg/day)

For Deworming
1. Mebendazole 2. Oxantel pamoate

For Deworming
Mebendazole
MOA: acts by destroying the cytoplasmic microtubules in the worm's intestinal cells. This blocks the uptake of glucose and other nutrients resulting in death of the helminth. AE: Transient diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tinnitus, numbness, fever and dizziness. Potentially Fatal: Myelosuppression (high doses). Prep:
Antiox: 100 or 500mg/tab; 20 or 50mg/ml susp Combantrin 125mg; 250mg/tab, 125mg/5mL susp

For Deworming
Mebendazole
Dose:
1-dose treatment
500 mg to be taken as a single dose

3-day treatment
100 mg or 5 mL bid given for 3 consecutive days 20 mg/mL susp 5 mL bid for 3 consecutive days. 50 mg/mL susp 10 mL in a single dose.

For Deworming
Oxantel pamoate
MOA: a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, which results in spastic paralysis of the worms. AE: Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhoea Prep: Tablet or Susp D: 10-20mkdose as single dose