Antihistamines Flashcards
1
Q
Antihistamines
A
anticholinergic (anti S.L.U.D.)
block histamine receptor, decrease swelling/inflammatory response
vasodilation
1st gen or 2nd gen
2
Q
Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
A
1st gen
increase antimuscarinic effects, increase sedation
3
Q
Hydroxyzine
A
1st gen
increase CNS effects
4
Q
Meclizine
A
1st gen
increase CNS effects
5
Q
Promethazine
A
1st gen
increase sedation
6
Q
Cetirizine
A
2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration
7
Q
Levocetirizine
A
2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration
8
Q
Azelastine
A
2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration
9
Q
Loratadine
A
2nd gen
less sedation, decrease CNS penetration