Asthma And Allergy Meds

Question 1

How do antihistamines work?

Answer 1

Work by blocking the effect of histamine (h1) which is made by the body during an allergic reaction. Used to reduce allergy symptoms.

Question 2

Hydoxizine

Answer 2

Atrax/Visteril. Antihistamines used to reduce allergy symptoms

Question 3

Cerinizine

Answer 3

Zyrtec, antihistamine used to reduce allergy symptoms

Question 4

Loratadine

Answer 4

Claritin, antihistamine for allergy symptoms

Question 5

How do corticosteroids work?

Answer 5

Used to treat a wide range of inflammatory, allergic and autoimmune disorders. Use is not limited to allergies and asthma, work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system. Generic “one”

Question 6

Fluticasone

Answer 6

Flonase,intranasal steroid. for symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis which includes sneezing, runny nose. Watery eyes, and watery nose,

Question 7

Hydrocortisone cream

Answer 7

Cortizone, topical steroid used for a variety of allergic reactions such as hives and rashes.

Question 8

Triamcinolone cream

Answer 8

Aristacort/kenalog, topical steroid used for a variety of allergic reactions such as hives and rashes

Question 9

Prednisone

Answer 9

Deltasone, oral steroid used for a wide variety of allergic reactions/inflammation

Question 10

Methylprednisolone

Answer 10

Medrol, oral steroid used for a wide variety of allergic reactions/inflammation

Question 11

Prednisolone

Answer 11

Prelone/olapred, oral steroid used for a wide variety of allergic reactions/inflammation

Question 12

Budesonide

Answer 12

Pulmicort, inhaled steroid used for asthma and cold treatment.

Question 13

Montelukast

Answer 13

Singulair, leukotrine receptor antagonist works by blocking leukotrines which are released by the body when an allergen enters the airway which causes swelling in the lungs and or tightening in the airway

Question 14

Albuterol

Answer 14

Proventi/bentolin, beta 2 agonist bronchodioators work by binding beta 2 receptors in the lungs which promotes bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. Inhaler and nebulizer generic “erol”

Question 15

Tiotropium

Answer 15

Spirova, anti cholinergic/antimuscarinic bronchodilator work by inhibiting muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle of the airway to cause bronchodilation. Used to treat bronchospams in people with chronic bonchitis, emphysema, and copd. Generic” pium”

Question 16

Budesonide/formoterol

Answer 16

Symbicort, steroid/beta 2 bronchodilstor combinations used in maintenance therapy for people with copd and asthma, include steroid plus long acting beta 2 agonist.

Question 17

Flutacasone/salmeterol

Answer 17

Advair, steroid/beta 2 bronchodilstor combinations used in maintenance therapy for people with copd and asthma, include steroid plus long acting beta 2 agonist

Question 18

Ipratropium/albuterol

Answer 18

Combivent/duoneb, antimuscarinic and beta 2 bronchodilator combos.used to treat and prevent wheezing and shortness of breath from chronic lung diseases