AR- PO Decongestants Flashcards
1
Q
PO decongestants
A
Pseudoephedrine
Phenylephrine
Cetirizine/pseudoephedrine
Loratadine/pseudoephedrine
Fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine
2
Q
PO decongestants MoA
A
Same as topical decongestants- target adrenergic receptors in the nasal mucosa to produce vasoconstriction and reduce swollen nasal mucous and improve ventilation
3
Q
PO decongestant symptom target
A
Congestion
4
Q
PO decongestant ADEs
A
Increases in BP, CNS stimulation, urinary retention
5
Q
PO decongestant DDI
A
Avoid with MAOIs
6
Q
PO decongestant clinical pearls
A
Slower onset than topical decongestants
Available as combo products with PO antihistamine
