Respiratory Flashcards
antihistamine examples
1st gen- diphenhydramine
(benadryl)
2nd generation - Nonsedating-all OTC now cetirizine (zyrtec), fexofenadine (allegra),
(Claritin)
1 st generation antihistamine SE
- -drowsiness, dizziness
- anticholinergic- (dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision)
Antihistamine interaction
↑ CNS depression with alcohol, avoid MAOIs
Antihistamine CA
LOC
Antihistamine PT
- don’t drive-drowsy
- avoid alcohol
- use sunblock (photosensitivity)
nasal decongestants
adrenergic agonists:
-oxymetazoline (Afrin) -naphazoline (Allerest ) -pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
nasal decongestants SE
- alpha adrenergic effect
- HTN, tachycardia, hyperglycemia
nasal decongestants CA
BP
nasal decongestants PT
should not use nasal decongestants longer than 5 days to prevent rebound nasal congestion
intranasal glucocorticoids treat ….
allergic rhinitis
Antitussives examples
- Narcotic-codeine
- nonnarcotic-dextrometh-orphan
Antitussives action
- suppress cough reflex
- suppress non-productive cough
Antitussives CA
cough & for Narc. RR
Expectorant examples
- guaifenesin (Robitussin, Humibid)
- iodonated glycerol
Expectorant action
liquefy and thin secretions
Expectorant CA & PT
none but encourage liquids to thin secretions