Antihistamines/allergy Flashcards
1
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Promethazine hydrochloride (phenergan)
A
Allergies, common cold, angioedema, urticaria. Sedation for surgery and preop for anxiety. Adjunct to analgesics. N/v
2
Q
Tetrahydrozoline
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Eye drops. Redness of eyes. Constricts blood vessels in eye (contraindicated with angle- closure glaucoma)
3
Q
Beclamethasone (beconase)
A
Corticosteroid nasal spray to tx allergic rhinitis. SE- dizziness, HA, abd pain, nasal burning, nasal irritation. Peak effect can take up to 3 weeks of regular use
