Pharm - Pulm (FA, not in sketchy) Flashcards
1
Q
doxylamine
A
MOA: 1st gen anti-histamine (H1)
2
Q
pseudoephedrine
phenylephrine
A
MOA: a-adrenergic agonists
use: reduce hyperemia, edema (nasal decongestant), open obstructed eustachian tubes
AE: HTN, rebound congestion (if used over 4-6d), CBS stim/anxiety (pseudoephedrine)
3
Q
mepolizumab
A
MOA: anti-IL5
use: maintenance therapy in severe eosinophilic asthma
4
Q
reslizumab
A
MOA: anti-IL5
use: maintenance therapy in severe eosinophilic asthma
5
Q
benralizumab
A
MOA: anti-IL5 receptor alpha
use: maintenance therapy in severe eosinophilic asthma
6
Q
nedocromil
A
MOA: stabilizes, mast cells. inhib mast cell degranulation (sim to cromolyn)
use: second-line for asthma
7
Q
dextromethorphan
A
MOA: antagonizes NMDA glutamate antitussive. MILD opioid activity (less constipation)
