cough cold nasal Flashcards
1
Q
systemic decongestants
A
- Pseudoephedrine, mixed, most effective
- Phenylephrine - less effective
2
Q
decongestants adverse effects
A
incr in:
- BP
- blood sugar
- HR
3
Q
decongestant interactions
A
antacids
Furazolidone, linezolid, MAOIs
TCAs (antidepressants like (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, imipramine)
(depressed ants (they’re sad so they need decongestant) crushed by MAOI)
4
Q
intranasal decongestant short-acting
A
- ephedrine, indirect, becomes ineffective over time
- levmetamfetamine
- naphazoline
- phenylephrine
- propylhexedrine
5
Q
intranasal decongestant long-acting
A
- xylometazoline
- oxymetazoline (Afrin), direct
6
Q
problem with intranasal decongestant long-acting
A
can cause rebound, only use for 72 hours
All intranasal decongestants
7
Q
rebound congestion name
A
rhinitis medicamentosa
8
Q
rhinitis medicamentosa treatment
A
- cold turkey stop using, use saline instead
- systemic decongestant
