Respiratory Flashcards
What oral decongestants can be used for cold/flu?
Pseudoephedrine (s3) and phenylephrine
What nasal decongestants can be used for cold and flu?
Oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, tramazoline and phenylephrine
What sedating antihistamines can be used in cold and flu and why?
promethazine, chlorpheniramine (anticholinergic effect, they reduce the runny nose)
What antivirals can be used for influenza?
oseltamivir, zanamivir (tamiflu and relenza)
What dosage form is zanamivir?
Diskhaler
What antivirals are used for covid-19?
molnupiravir and paxlovid (nirmatrelvir + ritonavir)
What is a common cause of bacterial tonsillitis?
streptococcal
What antibiotics are used in bacterial tonsillitis?
phenoxymethylpenicillin or cephalexin or azithromycin
What medications are used to treat Epstein-Barr virus infection?
Supportive treatment and occasionally corticosteroids in severe cases
What are some symptoms of Epstein-Barr infection/ glandular fever?
pharyngitis, fever, cervical lymphadenopathy, fatigue, malaise
What medications can cause a sore throat?
Those that cause agranulocytosis - captopril, carbimazole, cytotoxics, clozapine, sulphasalazine, sulphur-containing antibiotics
What anti-inflammatories can be used for sore throat?
flurbiprofen and benzydamine
What antiseptics can be used for sore throat?
chlorhexidine and povidone iodine
What local anaesthetics can be used in sore throat?
benzocaine and lignocaine
What parts are in an asthma action plan?
When well, When not well, when symptoms are getting worse (asthma attack), when danger signs (asthma emergency)
