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Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards

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Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms / characteristics of inflammatory response

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IgE inflammatory response

  • Nasal congestion
  • Rhinorrhea- runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Nasal itching
  • Lacrimation- teary eyes
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Types of AR

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Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis(SAR): seasonal aeroallergens- depends on where you are
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR): year-round environmental allergens
Intermittent Allergic Rhinitis: determined by frequency of exposure- <4 days per week or <4 weeks per year
Persistent Allergic Rhinitis: persistent sxs- >4 days per week or >4 weeks per year
Episodic Allergic Rhinitis: contact w exposure that is not normally part of pt’s environment

Tx does not differ- these are just ways to categorize

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Asthma & AR:

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similar inflammatory components, increase AR in asthmatic pts, asthma + AR = worse outcomes for pts

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Agents for AR

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Oral Antihistamines

Intranasal antihistamines

Intranasal Corticosteroids

Intranasal Agents

Ophthalmic Agents

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LRAs)

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Oral Antihistamines: Agents

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1st Gen

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

2nd Gen

Loratadine (Claritin)-

Desloratadine (clarinex)-

Fexofenadine (Allegra)-

Cetirizine (Zyrtec)-

Levocertirizine (Xyzal)-

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Oral Antihistamines: Indications

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For sneezing and itching

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Oral Antihistamines: which agent most sedating and most anticholinergic effects?

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) (1st gen)

25-50mg QID

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OAs: which less sedating? 1st or 2nd gen?

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2nd gen

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Least sedating second Gen OA?

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Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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Dosing: 1st vs second gen OAs

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1st: QID
2nd: QD

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Best tolerated oral antihistamine?

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Cetirizine (Zyrtec)- second gen

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Which OAs have a SE of urinary retention?

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Cetirizine (Zyrtec) and Levocertirizine (Xyzal) - second gens

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Which OA is a L-enantiomer of cetirizine (mirror image)?

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Levocertirizine (Xyzal)- – controversy over whether same response

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Intranasal antihistamines: Agents

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Olapatadine (Patanase)

Azelastine (Astelin)

Azelastine/Fluticasone (Dymista)

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Intranasal antihistamines: indications and dosing

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  • Seasonal, perennial, episodic AR
  • Better against nasal congestion v OAs
  • Indicated when Sx affect QoL
  • Daily or PRN (whereas need PO daily)
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Intranasal antihistamines: ADRs

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  • bitter taste, nose bleeds, HA
  • More $$ than OAs
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Intranasal Antihistamines: advantages over OAs

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  • Daily or PRN (need PO daily)
  • Better against nasal congestion v OAs
  • Rapid onset v OA
  • Increased dosing frequency v OA
18
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Most effective Tx option for symptom control of AR?

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Intranasal antihistamines

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Olapatadine (Patanase): dosing

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1 spay bid

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Azelastine (Astelin): dosing

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1-2 sprays bid

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Azelastine/Fluticasone (Dymista): dosing

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1 spray bid

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Intranasal antihistamine: Most $$

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Olapatadine (Patanase)

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ALLERGIC RHINITIS: Intranasal Corticosteroids - agents

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  • Triamcinolone Acetonide (Nasacort)
  • Budesonide (Rhinocort AQ)
  • Flunisolide (Nasalide)
  • Fluticasone (Flonase or Veramyst)
  • Mometasone furoate (Nasonex)
  • Ciclesonide (Omnaris)
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Triamcinolone Acetonide (Nasacort): ADRs

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pharyngitis, epistaxis, cough

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Budesonide (Rhinocort AQ) : ADRs

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pharyngitis, epistaxis, cough

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Flunisolide (Nasalide) : ADRs

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after taste, nasal burning

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Fluticasone (Flonase or Veramyst) : ADRs

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HA, epistaxis

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Mometasone furoate (Nasonex) : ADRs

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HA, viral infection, epistaxis, cough

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Ciclesonide (Omnaris): ADRs

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HA, epistaxis

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin): MOA

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intranasal

Alpha-adrenergic agonist –> nasal arteriole vasoconstriction

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin): how is it most effective?

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Most effect in combo w intranasal corticosteroids

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin):​ Adverse Effects

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Rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound nasal congestion) w prolonged use (>3 days)- take for no more than 72 hrs

33
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Ophthalmic agents: Agents and Indications

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For ophthalmic Sxs of AR

  • Vasoconstrictor- naphazoline (clear-eyes) OTC
  • Antihistamine- Ketotifen (Zaditor) OTC
  • NSAID- Ketorolac (Acular)
  • Corticosteroid- Loteprednol (Alrex)
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Ophthalmic agents: ADRs

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Ophthalmic irritation, mydriasis- dilation of pupil, photophobia

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Ophthalmic agents: considerations prior to administration

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Remove contacts prior to use

36
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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LRAs): Comparability to other agents

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Not 1st line- similar/ less effective vs 1st line, higher cost

Pharm N895 (13 decks)

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