Respiratory, USMLE Flashcards
T/F H1 blockers are REVERSIBLE inhibitors of H1 receptors
T
1st vs 2nd gen H1 blocker: Diphenhydramine
1st
1st vs 2nd gen H1 blocker: Loratadine
2nd
1st vs 2nd gen H1 blocker: Desloratadine
2nd
1st vs 2nd gen H1 blocker: Chlorpheniramine
1st
1st vs 2nd gen H1 blocker: Cetirizine
2nd
1st vs 2nd gen H1 blocker: Levocetirizine
3rd
2nd gen antihistamine is far less sedating than 1st gen due to
Less entry into CNS
SABA
Albuterol/Salbutamol
LABA
1) Salmeterol
2) Formoterol
Adverse effects of LABA (2)
1) Tremor
2) Arrhythmia
Methylxanthine
Theophylline
Theophylline MOA
Bronchodilation by inhibition of PDE thereby decreasing cAMP hydrolysis
Theophylline use is limited by
1) Cariotoxicity
2) Neurotoxicity
Muscarinic antagonist, short-acting
Ipratropium