Asthma and Allergies Flashcards
What is the brand name for Desloratadine
Aerius
What type of medication is Benadryl?
Antihistamine
Used for allergy relief.
What is the brand name for Diphenhydramine?
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine commonly used to relieve allergy symptoms.
What is the generic name for Claritin?
Loratadine
Loratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine used to treat allergies.
What is the brand name for Cetirizine?
Zyrtec
Cetirizine is an antihistamine that helps alleviate allergy symptoms.
What is the generic name for Allegra?
Fexofenadine
Fexofenadine is used to treat seasonal allergies and is non-sedating.
What is Reactine known as in Canada?
Cetirizine
Reactine is a brand name for Cetirizine in Canada.
What is the brand name for Salbutamol?
Ventolin
Salbutamol is known as Albuterol in the U.S.
What is the generic name for Flovent?
Fluticasone
What medications are combined in Symbicort?
Budesonide/Formoterol
True or False: Salbutamol is the same as Albuterol.
True
Fill in the blank: The generic name for Ventolin is _______.
Salbutamol
Fill in the blank: The brand name for Fluticasone is _______.
Flovent
Fill in the blank: Symbicort contains _______ and Formoterol.
Budesonide
What do antihistamines do for allergies?
They block the effects of histamine, reducing symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose.
What triggers the release of histamine in the body?
The immune system mistakenly identifies an allergen as a threat.
What are common allergens that can trigger histamine release?
- Pollen
- Pet dander
- Dust
What symptoms are caused by histamine release?
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Itchy eyes
- Skin rashes
How do antihistamines work?
They block the H1 receptors where histamine binds to cells.
What are the two main types of antihistamines?
- First-generation
- Second-generation
Why can first-generation antihistamines cause drowsiness?
They cross the blood-brain barrier.
What is a key difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
Second-generation antihistamines are less likely to cause drowsiness because they do not cross the blood-brain barrier as easily.
What other conditions can some first-generation antihistamines treat?
Nausea and vomiting.
Fill in the blank: Antihistamines work by blocking the _______ receptors.
H1
What is Salbutamol also known as?
Ventolin
Salbutamol is a quick-relief asthma inhaler used to alleviate symptoms.
What type of inhaler is Fluticasone?
Preventative inhaler
Fluticasone is used to prevent asthma symptoms.
What is Budesonide/Formoterol marketed as?
Symbicort
Symbicort is used for maintenance in asthma control.
Fill in the blank: Salbutamol is a _______ asthma inhaler.
quick-relief
True or False: Fluticasone is a quick-relief inhaler.
False
Fluticasone is a preventative inhaler, not for quick relief.
What is the main purpose of Budesonide/Formoterol?
Maintenance for asthma control
What is the generic name of the medication used for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
Epinephrine is crucial in treating severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis.
What are the brand examples of Epinephrine available in Canada?
- EpiPen
- Allerject
These products are designed for easy administration of Epinephrine in emergencies.
Epinephrine is used to treat which condition?
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
