Resp: Treatment of Rhinitis Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs target the inflammatory component of rhinitis?
A
Glucocorticoids
2
Q
How are glucocorticoids administered in rhinitis?
A
Topically or nasal spray
3
Q
Which drugs block the receptors stimulated in rhinitis?
A
H1 receptor antagonists (anti-histamines)
CysLT receptor antagonists
4
Q
What effect to vasoconstrictor drugs have in the treatment of rhinitis?
A
They mimic the effect of noradrenaline.
Produce vasoconstriction via activation of alpha1 receptors to decrease swelling in the vascular mucosa
5
Q
Give an example of a vasoconstrictor drug. How is it administered?
A
Oxymetasoline. Given intranasally
6
Q
Which muscarinic receptor antagonist is given in rhinitis?
A
Ipratropium
7
Q
Which anti-allergic drug is given in allergic rhinitis?
A
Sodium chromoglycate (mast cell stabiliser)
