00 Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards
What is the gold standard therapy for patients with moderate-severe, persistent allergic rhinitis and nasal blockage?
Intranasal corticosteroids
What is the generic name of Rhinocort Aqua-Aq soln?
Budeosnide HCL (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)
What is the generic name of Omnaris?
Ciclesonide (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)
What is the generic name of Flonase?
Fluticosone Propionate (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)
What is the generic name of Veramyst?
Fluticosone Furoate (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)
What is the generic name of Nasonex - Aq Soln?
Mometasone furoate (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)
What is the generic name of Nasacort - Aq Soln?
Triamcinolone acetonide (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)
What is the generic name of Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine (1st gen antihistamine)
When should you avoid using Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)?
Avoid use in elderly d/t paradoxical excitation and CNS side effects (e.g. Hypotension, Confusion)
How is Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) dosed?
25-50mg Q4-6h (max: 300mg/day)
What is the generic name of Zyrtec?
Cetirizine (2nd gen antihistamine) - more sedating than other 2nd gens
What is the generic name of Calritin?
Loratadine (2nd gen antihistamine)
What is the generic name of Xyzal?
Levocetirizine (Rx 2nd gen antihistamine)
What is the generic name of Clarinex?
Desloratadine (2nd gen antihistamine)
What is the generic name of Allegra?
Fexofenadine (2nd gen antihistamine)