AR- Intranasal Therapy Flashcards
1
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Intranasal therapies for AR
A
Cromolyn, ipratropium
2
Q
Cromolyn MoA
A
Mast cell stabilizer
3
Q
Cromolyn symptom targets
A
Useful in treating and preventing sinus symptoms, so…
congestion
rhinorrhea
sneezing
nasal itching
4
Q
Cromolyn ADEs
A
Sneezing, nasal irritation
5
Q
Cromolyn clinical pearls
A
Slow onset of action
First-line treatment in pregnant and breastfeeding patients
6
Q
Ipratropium MoA
A
Anticholinergic
7
Q
Ipratropium symptom targets
A
Rhinorrhea, minimal sneezing and nasal itching
8
Q
Ipratropium ADEs
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HA, nosebleeds, nasal dryness
9
Q
Use ipratropium with caution in what diseases?
A
Narrow-angle glaucoma
Myasthenia gravis
Bladder neck obstructions/BPH
10
Q
Ipratropium onset of action
A
15 minutes
