Pharmacology Flashcards
Mechanism of histamines
Reversibly inhibit H1 histamine receptors
First generation antihistamines
Diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, and chlorpheniramine
First generation antihistamine indications
Allergy, motion sickness, sleep aid
First generation antihistamine side effects
Sedation, antimuscarinic effects, anti-alpha adrenergic
Second generation antihistamines
Loratadine, fexofenadine, desloratadine, cetirizine
Second generation antihistamines indications
Allergy
Expectorant - thins respiratory secretions; does not suppress cough reflex
Guaifenesin
Mucolytic - liquifies mucus in chronic bronchopulmonary diseases by disrupting sulfide bonds
N-acetylcysteine
Mucolytic that is also used as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose
N-acetylcysteine
Dextromethorphan indications
Antitussive
Dextromethorphan MOA
Antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptor
Dextromethorphan side effects
Mild codeine analog with mild opioid effect when used in excess, mild abuse potential
Dextromethorphan contraindications
Serotonin syndrome when used with other serotonergic drugs
Dextromethorphan overdose treatment
Naloxone
Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine MOA
Alpha-adrenergic agonist
Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine indications
Nasal decongestant
Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine adverse effects
HTN, rebound congestion if used > 4-6 days, CNS stimulation/anxiety
Nasal decongestant that can be used to make methamphetamine
Pseudoephedrine