PHAR 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Ammonium Chloride, Allergic Rhinitis, Dextromethorphan

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Course: PHAR 100
• Professor: Bill Racz

Document Summary

Select 10 otc drugs that are appropriate for home use. State the mechanism of action and toxicity of the commonly used otc drugs. State the type of information that is required before using an otc drug. List the conditions that must be followed when using otc drugs. List the criteria for selecting an otc drug. Sold to the general public without a physicians prescription based on the premise that the general public are able to diagnose mild symptoms and to select the appropriate agents to treat these symptoms. Symptoms/illness must be mild, whereby a physician should be consulted if the sickness continues over 2 weeks or symptoms get progressively worse. Otc products are drugs that can cause toxicities and drug interactions with prescription medication. Sales of otc drugs are controlled by a section of the food and drug act; this involves the safety, efficacy, advertising and sales.