Antihistamines Flashcards

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Antihistamines

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anticholinergic (anti S.L.U.D.)
block histamine receptor, decrease swelling/inflammatory response
vasodilation
1st gen or 2nd gen

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Diphenhydramine (benadryl)

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1st gen
increase antimuscarinic effects, increase sedation

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Hydroxyzine

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1st gen
increase CNS effects

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Meclizine

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1st gen
increase CNS effects

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5
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Promethazine

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1st gen
increase sedation

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Cetirizine

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2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration

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Levocetirizine

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2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration

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Azelastine

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2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration

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Loratadine

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2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration

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