Week 7 Respiratory Medications Flashcards
Antihistamines examples
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Fexofenadine (Allegra) PO
Azelastine (Intranasal antihistamine)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
antihistamine MOA
Selectively block the effects of histamine at the histamine-1 receptor sites, decreasing the allergic response
Indication:
of antihistamines
Benadryl: Allergies, symptoms of histamine release, motion sickness, insomnia.
All other meds: Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
SEAE of antihistamines
Drowsiness and sedation, Anticholinergic effects –
-drying urinary blockage, constipation dry mucousa
antihistamines interactions
Alcohol, CNS depressants medication wise
Street drugs
=over sedative effect
antihistamines NSG Imp
Nursing Implications:
Properties include: Antihistaminic, Anticholinergic, & Sedative effects.
Avoid driving alcohol and other CNS depressants
Report excess sedation and confusion
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
indication
angioedema and reflex GI
Oral decongestant ex
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
oral decongestant pseudoephedrine MOA and indication
MOA:
Shrink the nasal mucous membrane by stimulating the alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasal mucous membranes
Indication: drains sinuses, improving air flow
oral decongestant pseudoephedrine SEAE
dizzy/headache, palpitations,
Rebound congestion-
If taken longer than 3-5 days the body gets used to the drug and congestion worsens
used long term
pseduephedrine contraindications
Very drying
-can be used to make meth
-hypertension, coronary artery disease, high exitability can cause palpitations that burden the heart
Nsg implications of pseudoephedrine
ID for pharmacy
Avoid caffeine or any stimulant products
Report fever and cough lasting longer than 1 week!!!!
Topical Nasal Decongestants
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
Phenylephrine (Coricidin)
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
Phenylephrine (Coricidin)
indication
Indication:
Relieve the discomfort of nasal congestion that accompanies the common cold,
sinusitis,
allergic rhinitis
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
Phenylephrine (Coricidin)
SE AE
Vasoconstriction, Rebound congestion, Epistaxis, CNS Stimulation
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
Phenylephrine (Coricidin)
contraindications
: lesions in the mucous membranes
Coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Cerebral artery disease
Blood flow issue
Any dysrhythmias
CNS stimulation like the Sudafed can cause agitation, nervousness, uneasiness
Potential interactions be aware!
oxymetazoline and phenylephrine nsg implications
Heart disease
rebound congestion
Topical Nasal Steroid* decongestants examples
Budesonide (Rhinocort)
fluticasone (Flonase),
triamcinolone (Nasacort),
ipratropium (Arovent)
Topical nasal steroid decongestants indications
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
SE AE ot topical nasal steroid decongestants?
nose irritation, burning, drying mucous membranes
headache
contra of topical nasal steroids decongestants
: Glaucoma, hypertension, BPH, acute infection, DM
topical nasal steroids decongestants pt edu
late onset
Antitussives examples
Benzonatate
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
Robitussin AC
-Codeine reduces cough