Respiratory Drug Facts Flashcards
rhinitis
inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose
allergic rhinitis
Inflammation that is caused by an allergic reaction
2 types of allergic rhinitis
Seasonal(Periodical)
Perennial(Year Round)
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Sneezing
Pruritus
Rhinorrhea
Rhinorrhea
runny nose
pruritus
itching
Receptor involved with allergic rhinitis
Histamine-1 (H-1) Receptor
Receptor NOT involved with allergic rhinitis
Histamine-2 (H-2) Receptor
Mediators that cause inflammation and symptoms
Histamine
Prostaglandins
Leukotrienes
Dosing interval for Zyrtec
1 daily
Zyrtec is indicated for:
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
Allergic Rhinitis
Drug(s) that are OTC
Zyrtec Xyzal Claritin Claritin RediTabs Clarinex Clarinex RediTabs Allegra Allergy 12 Hour Allegra Allergy 24 Hour Children's Allegra Allergy Allegra D 12 Hour Allegra D 24 Hour
Drugs that are Prescription only
Astelin
Astepro
Optivar
Stength(s) of Zytec tablets
Tablets: 5mg, 10mg
Strength(s) of Zyrtec syrup
Syrup: 5mg/5mL
Strength(s) of Zytrec cheweable tablets
Cheweable Tablets: 5mg, 10mg
Dosing interval for Xyzal
1 daily
Dosing interval for cetirizine
1 daily
Dosing interval for levocetirizine
1 daily
Xyzal is indicated for:
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
Strength(s) of Xyzal tablets
Tablets: 5mg
Strength(s) of levocetrizine soln,
2.5mg/5mL
What generation is Benadryl?
1st Gen.
What is the indication for diphenhydramine?
allergic rhinitis
Non-FDA indication for cyproheptadine
anorexia
What is chlorpheniramine indicated for?
allergic rhinitis
Indication(s) for Vistaril
Anxiety, nausea + vomiting, pruritis(Itching involved with hives)
Dosing interval for Zyrtec
1 daily
Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
rhinorrhea, pruriitus, sneezing
What is the hydroxyzine metabolite?
cetirizine
What generation is chlorpheniramine?
1st Gen
What generation is Vistaril?
1st Gen
What generation is cyproheptadine?
1st Gen
Indications for Zyrtec(cetirizine)?
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
Is Zyrtec non-sedating?
No
Claritin and Allegra are non-sedating
Strength of cetirizine syrup
5mg/5mL
Mixture of Zyzal
R Isomer of cetirizine
Strength of Zyzal soln.
2.5mg/5mL
Dosing interval for Zyzal
1 daily
Indication(s) for Claritin(loratadine)?
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
trade name for ODT loratadine
Claritin RediTabs
Strength(s) of Claritin tablet
5mg
Strength(s) of Claritin ODT tablets
10mg
Strength of loratadine syrup
5mg/5mL
strength of loratadine chewable tablet
5mg
What is deloratadine?
Active metabolite of loratadine
trade name: Clarinex
what is the strength(s) of Clarinex tablet?
5mg
What is the strength(s) of desloratadine ODT tablets?
2.5mg, 5mg
What is the strength of Clarinex syrup?
2.5mg/5ml
What is fexofenadine?
Allegra
Antihistamine
Strength of Allegra Allergy 12 hour
60mg
Strength of fexofenadine Allergy 24 hour
180mg
Strength of Children’s Allegra Allergy
30mg
Strength of childrens strength fexofenadine ODT
30mg
Strength of CHildren’s Allegra Allergy oral suspension
30mg/5mL
What is Allegra D 12 Hour?
extended-release tablet
60mg fexofenadine
120mg pseudoephedrine-nasal decongestant
What is Allegra D 24 Hour?
extended release tablet
180mg fexofenadine
240mg pseudoephedrine
Strength of Astelin
0.1%