allergies Flashcards
1
Q
what drug is used for anaphylactic shock (2)
A
adrenaline/epinephrine
with intravenous antihistamine
2
Q
what are examples of first-generation antihistamines (3)
A
chlorphenamine, promethazine, hydroxyzine
3
Q
what are examples of second-generation antihistamines (2)
A
Cetirizine, loratadine
4
Q
what are examples of intranasal antihistamines (2)
A
Beclamethasone dipropionate
fluticasone propionate
5
Q
what drug is said to prevent rebound congestion
A
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Sudafed)
6
Q
what are the side effects of first generation antihistamines (2)
A
drowsiness
sedation
7
Q
what are intranasal antihistamines used to treat (3)
A
itching
sneezing
runny nose
