Antihistamines, Corticosteroids, Misc Flashcards
what are antihistamines primarily used for
skin and not respriatory
what happens to the respiratory system in an allergic reaction
bronchoconstriction
four uses of antihistamine uses in respiratory
Heaves in horses
Pneumonia in cattle
Feline asthma
Reactions to insect bites
what antihistamine is primarily used as an appetite stimulant in cats
cyproheptadine
three uses of corticosteroids in respiratory use
Equine COPD (heaves)
Feline asthma
Allergic pneumonia
what respiratory stimulant is a CNS stimulant used on baby puppies
doxapram
two alpha 2 reversal agents
yohimbine and atipamazole
what respiratory stimulant is a mast cell stabilizer used for heaves
cromolyn
five ways to maintain normal airflow to the alveoli
Reverse bronchoconstriction
Remove pulmonary edema
Remove mucus from airways
Provide supplemental O2
Positive-pressure ventilation
ER drug for asthma cats
dexamethasone
which antihistamine is used for motion sickness
diphenhydramine