Allergy and Respiratory System Drug Classifications Flashcards
MOA of antiallergies (mast cell stabilizers)
inhibit mast cell release of histamine
uses for antiallergies (mast cell stabilizers)
Prophylaxis for chronic allergic rhinitis, prevents asthma attacks
drug example for antiallergies (mast cell stabilizers)
cromolyn sodium (Intal®, Nasalcrom®)
side effects of antiallergies (mast cell stabilizers)
Nasal itching/dryness, nausea, drowsiness, headache, burning of eyes, bad taste
MOA of antihistamines
black histamine from H-1 receptors
2 types of antihistamine drugs
generation I (sedating) generation II (non-sedating)
examples of generation I antihistamine drugs
- brompheniramin (Dimetapp®)
- chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton®)
- clemastine (Travist®)
- diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)
- hydroxyzine (Atarax®)
- promethazine (Phenergan®)
- azelastine (Astelin®, Astepro®)
side effects of generation I antihistamine drugs
sedation and xerostomia (dry mouth)
examples of generation II antihistamine drugs
- loratadine (Claratin®)
- fexofenadine (Aleegra®)
- cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
side effects of generation II antihistamine drugs
xerostomia (dry mouth)
uses for antihistamine drugs
hay fever, insect bite, indue sleep, relieve motion sickness/vertigo, perennial/seasonal allergic rhinitis, hives, dermatitis, N/V, common cold symptoms
types of bronchodilators
beta 2 adrenergic agonists
xanthine derivatives
anticholinergics
MOA of beta 2 adrenergic agonists
stimulate beta 2 adrenergic receptors
uses for beta 2 adrenergic agonists
asthma, COPD, URI, bronchitis
drug examples for beta 2 adrenergic agonists
- albuterol (Proventil®, Ventolin®)
- terbutaline (Bretnine®)
- salmeterol (Serevent®)
- formoterol (Foradil®)
side effects of beta 2 adrenergic agonists
tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, nervousness, N/V, headache
MOA of xanthine derivatives
increased cyclic AMP causes bronchodilation and mucociliary clearance
uses for xanthine derivatives
COPD, asthma
what do all xanthine derivative drugs end in
“ophylline”
xanthine derivative drug examples
- theophylline (Theo-dur®)
- aminophylline (Paladron®)
side effects of xanthine derivatives
GI disturbances, N/V, increased urination, vasodilation, HA, flushing, decreased BP, insomnia, CNS stimulation, tremors, convulsions
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