Antihistamines, Nasal Decongestants, Expectorants, and Cough Suppressants Flashcards
Doxepin
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Carbinoxamine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Dimethydrinate
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Diphenhydramine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Pyrilamine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Hydroxyzine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Cyclizine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Meclizine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Brompheniramine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Chloropheniramine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Promethazine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Cyproheptadine
H1 antagonist (1st Gen)
Fexofanadine
H1 antagonist (2nd Gen)
Loratadine
H1 antagonist (2nd Gen)
Desloratadine
H1 antagonist (2nd Gen)
Cetirizine
H1 antagonist (2nd Gen)
Levocetirizine
H1 antagonist (2nd Gen)
Cimetidine
H2 antagonist
Famotidine
H2 antagonist
Ranitidine
H2 antagonist
Nizatidine
H2 antagonist
Phenylephrine
Alpha-1 agonist; decreases nasal decongestion via constriction of arterial blood vessels in nasal cavity
Oxymetazoline
Alpha-1 agonist; decreases nasal decongestion via constriction of arterial blood vessels in nasal cavity
Naphazoline
Alpha-1 agonist; decreases nasal decongestion via constriction of arterial blood vessels in nasal cavity
Pseudoephedrine
MIxed alpha-agonistdecreases nasal decongestion via constriction of arterial blood vessels in nasal cavity
Guanifenesin
Expectorant- thins resp. secretions
N-Acetylcysteine
Expectorant- Mucolyitic that liquefies mucus by disrupting disulfide bonds; also antidote for acetaminophen overdose
Dextromethorphan
Antitussive agent that suppresses cough reflex