Rhinitis

Question 1

Allergic rhinitis - groups of drugs used

Answer 1

Antihistamines.
Corticosteroids.
Decongestants.
Muscarinic antagonist.
Mast cell stabilizers.
NSAIDs.

Question 2

Viral rhinitis - drugs

Answer 2

Analgesics (acetaminophen, ibuprofen).
Decongestants (psuedoephedrine).
Rhinorrhea - Ipratropium

Question 3

Antihistamines used for allergic rhinitis - 6 drugs

Answer 3

Cetrizine, loratadine, fexofenadine, diphenhydramine.

Ocular formulations: azelastine, olopatadine

Question 4

Antihistamines - how are they used in treating allergic rhinitis?

Answer 4

Orally adm: peak seasonal exposure to allergen. The ones causing sedation: nocturnal symtoms.
Topical ocular: Mild allergic conjunctivitis.

Question 5

Corticosteroids used for allergic rhinitis + adm

Answer 5

Budesonide.
Fluticasone.
Ciclesonide. 
Adm by inhalation.
Not preferred for allergic conjunctivitis

Question 6

Topical ocular corticosteroids - adverse effects

Answer 6

Long-term: Increased ocular pressure, cataracts.

Question 7

Decongestants used for allergic rhinitis (1 drug)

Answer 7

Psuedoephedrine: nasal congestion

Question 8

Muscarinic antagonists used for allergic rhinitis - 1 drug

Answer 8

Ipratropium - rhinorrhea.

Question 9

Mast cell stabilizers used in allergic conjunctivitis - 2 drugs + adm

Answer 9

Cromolyn.
Lodoxamide.
Topical ocular

Question 10

NSAIDs used for allergic conjunctivitis

Answer 10

Ketorlac

Question 11

When is ketorlac indicated in allergic conjunctivitis?

Answer 11

Severe ocular symptoms

Question 12

Ketorlac - adm for allergic conjungtivitis

Answer 12

Topical.