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2nd Generation Anti-Histamines Flashcards

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Cetirizine

Brand Name

A

Zyrtec

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Cetirizine Indication

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Relief of allerigc symptoms caused by histamine release and seasonal allergic rhinitis

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Cetirizine Action

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Antagonizes the effects of histamine at H1- receptor sities.

- does not bind with or inactivate with histamine

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Cetirizine Side effects / Adverse

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Dizziness, Drowsiness, fatigue, Pharyngitis , Dry mouth

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Cetitizine contraindication

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  • Hypersensitivity to cetirizine
  • Hydroxyzine
  • Lactation
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Cetirizine Nursing considerations

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  • Assess allergy symptoms before and during treatment
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Cetirizine Patient Teaching

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  • Take medication as directed
  • Avoid driving, taking alcohol, and other CNS depressants
  • Good oral hygiene ( because of dry mouth )
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Fexofenadine

Indication

A

Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis

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Fexofenadine

Action

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Antagonizes the effects of histamine at the peripheral histamine

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Fexofenadine

Side effects / Adverse

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Drowsiness, Fatigue, Dyspepsia, dysmenorrhea

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Fexofenadine

Contraindication

A

Hypersensitivity

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Fexofenadine

Nursing consideration

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  • Assess for allergy symptoms

- Asses lung sounds

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Fexofenadine

Patient teaching

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  • Take medication as directed
  • avoid driving and other activities
  • Contact health care provider if symptoms continue
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Fexofenadine

brand name

A

Allegra

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Loratadine

Brand Name

A

Claritin

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Loratadine

Indication

A

Relief of symptoms of allergies

- management of hives

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Loratadine

action

A

Blocks peripheral effects of histamine relased during allergic reactions

18
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Loratadine

Side effects / adverse

A

confusion, drowsiness ( Rare), blurred vision, dry mouth

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Loratadine

Contraindication

A

Hypersensitivity

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Loratadine

Nursing consideration

A
  • Asses Allergy symptoms

- Asses lung sounds

21
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Loratadine patient teaching

A
  • Take medication as directed

- use sunscreen and protective clothing for photosenitivity reactions

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desloratadine

Brand name

23
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Desloratadine

indications

A

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial)

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Desloratadine

Action

A

Blocks peripheral effects of histamine released during allergic reactions.

25
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Desloratadine

Side effects

A

drowsiness (rare), pharyngitis, dry mouth ANAPHYLAXIS

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Desloratadine

Contraindication

A

Hypersensitvity

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Desloratadine

Nursing Considerations

A

Monitor signs of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, including pulmonary symptoms (tightness in the throat and chest, wheezing, cough, dyspnea) or skin reactions (rash, pruritus, urticaria)

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Desloratadine

Patient teaching

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  • Avoid alcohol
  • other CNS depressants
  • be mindful of drowsiness

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