Module 6: Allergy and URI Flashcards
1st Generation antihistamines example
Benadryl, promethazine (phenergen)
Indication for Bendryl
Flu, cold, and allergy symptoms Insomnia Anaphylaxis Motion sickness Parkinsonism Pruritus Anxiety
MOA benedryl
Acts as an antihistamine by competing with histamine for receptor sites on effector cells.
Block both histaminic and muscarinic receptors as well as passing the blood-brain barrier
Safety Benedryl
SEDATION
Anticholinergic effects
Use with or within 14 days of MAO inhibitor therapy
To sedate a child
Do not use: Newborns, premature infants, nursing mothers
Caution about sedative effects and use caution in using in the elderly
D2D: CYP2D6 inhibitor, weak, anticholinergic effects, CNS depression, decrease central histamine effects
BBW Promethazine (phenergan)
in children less than two years old: serious behavioral and other adverse effects
Education with benedryl
Avoid concomitant use of MAO inhibitors or CNS depressants.
No alcohol
Avoid applying occlusive dressings, cosmetics, or other skin products over areas treated with topical formulation.
Patient should not use topical form on eyes or eyelid.
Pediatric considerations Benedryl
Cr at baseline (peds)
Young children may experience a paradoxical excitation effect.
2nd Generation antihistamines example
*cetirizine (Zyrtec)
**Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Indication Zyrtec and Allegra
Allergic rhinitis Sneezing Itchy/watery eyes Itchy nose/throat Chronic idiopathic urticaria
MOA zyrtec and allegra
Acts as an antihistamine by competing with histamine for receptor sites on effector cells.
Blocks histaminic receptors and does not pass the blood-brain barrier
Caution with zyrtec and allegra
Caution in patients 65 yo and older
*Caution if concurrent CNS depressant use
Cr at baseline, then in elderly pts consider periodically
D2d with allegra and zyrtec
Zyrtec safety
Sedating, CNS depression, decreases central histamine effects
Safety allegra
prolonged Qt, OATP1A2 substrate, OATP2B1 substrate, P-gp substrate, binds to polyvalent cations
Nasal Decongestants example
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
Afrin indication
Nasal congestion, sinus congestion/pressure
MOA afrin
Stimulates smooth muscle alpha adrenergic receptors, producing vasoconstriction and reducing nasal congestion
Safety afrin
MAO inhibitor use within 14 days
Caution in individuals with glaucoma, angle-closure, HTN, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism
D2D: hypertensive effects, interferes with radiolabeled norepinephrine analog effect
Special considerations/education afrin
No routine tests recommended
Rebound congestion
Use for 3 days or less
Oral decongestants example
Sudafed
Indication Sudafed
Nasal congestion due to common cold, hay fever, or upper respiratory allergies
MOA sudafed
Enhance norepinephrine and epinephrine or adrenergic activity by stimulating the alpha1-adrenergic receptor which induces vasoconstriction.