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Urticaria
hives; a skin reaction that causes itchy, raised welts or blotches to appear on the skin
Histamine
a chemical in the body that serves many functions
Allergy Symptoms(6)
1.runny nose
2.stuffy nose
3.sneezing
4.coughing
5.wheezing
6.breathlessness
Eyes and Skin Allergy Symptoms
Eyes: itchy, watery, red/swollen
Skin: itchy, rash, hives, blisters
What do antihistamines do?
block histamine receptors
what is H1 antihistamine
treats allergies
what is H2 antihistamine
treats excess stomach acid
which generation of antihistamines are safer?
2nd gen
what is BBB?and what does it do to the body?
Blood-Brain-Barrier
network of blood vessels and tissues that help keep harmful substances from reaching the brain
what is the duration of 1st gen antihistamines?
4 to 6 hrs
what is the duration of 2nd gen antihistamines?
12 to 24 hrs
from the list what are 1st gen antihistamines drugs
benadryl(diphenhydramine)
from the list what are 2nd gen antihistamines
zyrtec(certirizine), claritin(loratadine), allegra(fexofenadine),
what otc sleep aids include diphenhydramine?
unison, sominex, zzzquil
what is rhinitis
irritation and swelling of the mucous membrane in the nose
what medication is considered an antifungal?
ketoconazole
What do NSAIDS mean?
non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
what does analgesic mean?
acting to release pain
OTC
over the counter
what is the generic name of a medication?
the name under which a drug is approved by the FDA
What is the brand name of a medication?
Name under which the manufacturer markets a drug
What is another name for a brand name medication
the trademark name
two popular brand name medication for ibuprofen
advil, motrin
three brand names for aspirin
bayer, ecotrin, bufferin
what pain reliever is not in the NSAID classification?
tylenol
what is the abbreviation of acetaminophen?
APAP
other than pain what do NSAID treat
antiflammatory, antipyretic
what do anti inflammatory mean
reduce inflammation
what do antipyretic mean
prevent or reduce fever
what is the side effects of tylenol
possibility of liver toxicity or irreversibly damage to the liver
why is tylenol softer than other NSAIDs
doesn’t increase the risk of heart or stomach problems
safer for pregnant and breastfeeding women
leukotriene inhibitors
a class of drugs that treat and prevent asthma and allergic rhinitis
corticosteroid
steroids, a type of anti inflammatory
