Decongestants Flashcards
1
Q
Phenylephrine
A
Neo-Synephrine
Dose: 2-3 sprays in each nostril Q4h prn
2
Q
Levmetamfetamine
A
L-desoxyephedrine
Dose: 2 inhalation in each nostril
3
Q
Propylhexedrine
A
Benzedrex
Dose: 2 inhalations in each nostril not more than Q2h prn
4
Q
Short Acting
A
Phenylephrine
Levmetamfetamine
Propylhexedrine
5
Q
Oxymetazoline
A
Afrin
Dose: 2-3 sprays in each nostril BID, max 2 doses/24 hours
Long acting
6
Q
Pseudophedrine
A
Sudafed
Dose: 60mg Q4-6h
Systemic decongestant