Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
Allergic rhinitis drugs
A
1) Intranasal glucocorticoids
- beclomethasone
2) antihistamines
- Loratadine
3) sympathomimetics
- phenylephrine
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2
Q
Cough Drugs
A
1) opioid antitussives
- codeine and hydro codeine
2) non opioid
- dextromethorphan
3
Q
Beclomethasone
A
AE- drying nasal mucosa
- adrenal suppression
- child slowing growth
4
Q
Beclomethasone PH
A
metered dose
PRN
reduce to effective dose
5
Q
Loratadine
A
administer reg basis even with no symptoms
- NOT for common cold
6
Q
Phenelephrine
A
mech- activate alpha1 adrenergic receptors in nasal blood vessel
- vasoconstriction
7
Q
Codein and Hydrocodeine
A
acts on cns to elevate cough thresh hold
8
Q
Dextromethorphan
A
act on CNS
-most effective
8
Q
Codeine and Hydrocodone AE
A
respiratory depression
9
Q
AE Dextromethorphan
A
- NO resp depression
increased dose = euphoria –? abuse
