Antihistamines Flashcards
PYRILAMINE
Ethylenediamines
Mild anti-cholinergic, moderate sedative, GI side effects
BROMOPHENIRAMINE, CHLOROPHENIRAMINE
Alkylamines
Anti-cholinergic, Mild sedative
Ethanolamines
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
Strong sedative, Anti-cholinergic**, Anti-motion sickness, OTC Allergy
FEXOFENADINE
Allegra
Second Generation H1 Antagonist
Miscellaneous
CYPROHEPTADAINE
Moderate sedative, mild anti-cholinergic, Anti-serotenergic
Piperazines
HYDROXYZINE, CYCLIZINE
Anxiolytic, Anti-motion sickness
Strong anti-cholinergic
PROMETHAZINE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, Alkylamines
Alkylamines
BROMOPHENIRAMINE, CHLOROPHENIRAMINE
Anti-cholinergic, Mild sedative
Anti-cholinergics
Cause: Non-allergic rhinitis, Urinary retention, Blurred vision, Dry mouth, Exacerbation of glaucoma
LORATIDINE
Claritin
Second Generation H1 Antagonist
PROMETHAZINE
Phenothiazines (Phenergan)
Strong sedative, Anti-alpha adrenergic
Anti-emetic***, May get orthostatic hypotension
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
Ethanolamines
Strong sedative, Anti-cholinergic**, Anti-motion sickness, OTC Allergy
HYDROXYZINE, CYCLIZINE
Piperazines
Anxiolytic, Anti-motion sickness
CYPROHEPTADAINE
Moderate sedative, mild anti-cholinergic, Anti-serotenergic
Ethylenediamines
PYRILAMINE
Mild anti-cholinergic, moderate sedative, GI side effects