Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
Intranasal steroids uses
rhinitis, nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis
intranasal steroids SE
irritation, nose bleeds, fungal infections
intranasal steroids CI
preg/lact
intranasal steroids precautions
systemic steroids
intranasal steroids interact
cimetidine
intranasal steroids ex
budesonide, beclomethasone, ciclesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, mometasone, triamcinolone
antihistamine MOA
h1 receptor antagonists
antihistamine uses
allergies, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, angioneurotic edema, urticaria, cough, adjunct for anaphylactic shock, treat Parkinson symptoms, nausea, motion sickness, sedation
antihistamine SE
drowsy, disturbed coordination, dry nose/mouth/throat, thickening of bronchial secretions
antihistamines CI
preg/lact, newborns, MAOIs, angle closure glaucoma, peptic ulcer, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstructions
antihistamines precautions
bronchial asthma, CV disease, narrow angle glaucoma, hypertension, urinary retention, pyloroduodenal obstruction, hyperthyroid
antihistamines interact
rifampin, MAOIs, CNS depressants, beta blockers, antacids
1st gen antihistamines ex
brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, diphenhydramine, promethazine
2nd gen antihistamines ex
azelastine, cetirizine, loratidine, desloratidine, fexofenadine, levocetirizine
decongestants MOA
localized vasoconstrictions
decongestants uses
cold, hay fever, sinusitis, rhinitis, congestion with rhinitis
decongestants SE
tachycardia, arrhythmias, nervousness, insomnia, blurred vision
decongestants CI
MAOIs
decongestants precautions
thyroid, diabetes, CV disease, prostatic hypertrophy, coronary artery disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, glaucoma
decongestants interact
MAOIs, beta blockers
decongestants ex
pseudoephedrine, oxymetazoline, epinephrine, naphazoline, phenylephrine
antitussives use
relieve nonproductive cough
expectorant use
bring up respiratory secretions
mucolytics use
acute bronchopulmonary disease, tracheostomy care, CF, post traumatic chest conditions, atelectasis, tylenol OD
antitussives SE
lightheaded, dizzy, drowsy
mucolytics Se
lightheaded, dizzy, drowsy