Unit 4 Discussion
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Medication name:
Fexofenadine hydrochloride is an over-the-counter antihistamine that is used to treat allergies. It is commonly known by the brand name Allegra. Composition:
Each tablet contains 180mg (milligrams) of the compound. Medication use:
The allergy symptoms that it treats include sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, and itchy nose and throat. It also treats hives due to allergic reactions and relieves the symptoms of hay fever or allergic rhinitis. The daily allowed dosage is one 180mg tablet. Dosage issue:
If a person takes two tablets within a 24-hour period would it be safe? According to AARP, if one takes more than the recommended dose, irregular heart rhythms may occur depending on the person’s height and weight. It is also possible for overdosing to be toxic to the kidneys because the body may not be able to flush it out, which is why it is recommended to take it with plenty of water. It is not recommended for
use by children younger than six years. Unsolved: How much guaifenesin is needed for an eight-year-old in a 24-hour period. National Center for Biotechnology Information (2023). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 63002, Fexofenadine Hydrochloride. Retrieved November 20, 2023 from
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Fexofenadine-Hydrochloride
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Neel, A. (2012, July 09). Is It OK To Double Up On My Allergy Meds? Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-07-2012/doubling-allegra-dosage-
armon-neel.html
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Please complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.
Look around your house or work for a medicine requiring dosage instructions.
Discuss the medicine's name, use, concentration, or dosage.
Include a picture of the active ingredient in the drug.
Derive and solve a dosage problem based on the medicine that you choose.
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For example, your physician ordered 2.4 g of folic acid. Folic acid is available at 800 mg per tablet. How many tablets should be taken?
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Substitute your medicine to create your own problem and then solve it.
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Make sure to show your work.
Lastly, create a dosage problem for a classmate to solve. Do not solve it yourself.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
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