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Pharmacology Cough, Congestion, URI allergic response

front 1

Oral antihistamines and what they relieve

back 1

  1. First gen - diphenhydramine (Benadryl) zzZZZ
  2. Second gen - cetirizine (Zyrtec)
  3. Third gen - fexofenadine (Allegra)

These relieve sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal itching

front 2

drugs for sympathomimetics (decongestants)

back 2

  • pseudoephedrine (oral)
  • pehnylephrine (oral, drops, spray)
  • oxymetazoline (spray)

front 3

how does sympathomimetics (decongestants) work?

back 3

  • Reduce nasal congestion by activating alpha1-adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels = vasoconstriction = decreased swelling & drainage

front 4

side effects of sympathomimetics (decongestants)

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  • rebound congestion (use topical agent for 3-5 days)
  • CNS stimulator
  • dangerous for pts w CV events
  • ABUSE - kept locked behind the counter

front 5

Opioid antitussives (anti cough)

back 5

codeine, hydrocodone

front 6

Nonopioid antitussives (anti cough)

back 6

dextromethorphan, benzonatate zzzZZZZZ

front 7

Drugs for congestion include

back 7

  1. Exporants
  2. Mucolytics

front 8

prototype drug for exporants

back 8

guaifenesine

front 9

what does guaifenesine do?

back 9

makes ur cough more productive by stimulating flow of repiratory tract secretions

front 10

prototype drug for mucolytics

back 10

acetylcysteine

front 11

what does acetylcysteine do?

back 11

makes mucus more watery for a more productive cough

front 12

other drugs that can treat respiratory conditions include

back 12

Abx, antiviral drugs, antifungals, diuretics, and O2