Anti inflammatory and anti allergic drugs Flashcards
1
Q
fexofenadine is an example of an anti….. drug.
A
anti histamine drugs
2
Q
Which drugs have weak anti inflammatory effects?
A
nedocromil and cromoglicate
Reduced use for asthma treatment
3
Q
Name the systemic glucocorticoid that can be used intravenously and orally.
A
Prednisone
This drug is converted into it’s active form prednisolone in the liver
4
Q
Fluticasone is what type of anti inflammatory drug?
A
Inhaled glucocorticoid
5
Q
Name the other two inhaled glucocorticoids
A
Beclometasone Dipropionate
and
Budesonide
