Drugs Flashcards
1
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Diphenhydramine
A
- 1st gen antihistamine
- allergic rhinitis, sleep, motion sickness
- More than H1 receptors; cough with sodium channel block
- Rapid onset
2
Q
Chlorpheniramine
A
- 1st gen antihistamine
- allergic rhinitis, sleep, motion sickness
- More than H1 receptors; cough with sodium channel block
- Rapid onset
3
Q
Brompheniramine
A
- 1st gen antihistamine
- allergic rhinitis, sleep, motion sickness
- More than H1 receptors; cough with sodium channel block
- Rapid onset
4
Q
Meclizine
A
- 1st gen antihistamine
- allergic rhinitis, sleep, motion sickness
- More than H1 receptors; cough with sodium channel block
- Rapid onset
5
Q
Dimenhydrinate
A
- 1st gen antihistamine
- allergic rhinitis, sleep, motion sickness
- More than H1 receptors; cough with sodium channel block
- Rapid onset
6
Q
Loratadine
A
- 2nd gen antihistamine
- Only H1 receptors
- Rapid onset
7
Q
Fexofenadine
A
- 2nd gen antihistamine
- Only H1 receptors
- Rapid onset
8
Q
Cetirizine
A
- 2nd gen antihistamine
9
Q
Pseudoephedrine
A
- Decongestants (sympathomimetics)
- Allergic rhinitis and viral colds
- Oral
- Stimulate alpha-1 vasocontriction
10
Q
Phenylephrine
A
- Decongestants (sympathomimetics)
- Topical and oral
- Stimulate alpha-1 vasocontriction
11
Q
Oxymetolazine
A
- Decongestants (sympathomimetics)
- Afrin topical
- Stimulate alpha-1 vasocontriction
12
Q
Codeine
A
- Antitussive agents
- Cold, allergic rhinitis, asthma, COPD
- Cough mu center
- Central and peripheral
13
Q
Dextromethorphan
A
- Antitussive agents
- Cough mu center
- Central and peripheral
14
Q
Guaifenesin
A
- Expectorants
- Viral colds, COPD
15
Q
N-Acetylcysteine
A
- Mucolytics
- Viral cold and COPD, CF