Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
5 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Diphenhydramine
|
antihistamine - 1st generation
block binding of histamine on H1 receptors + no effect on histamine release |
|
|
Loratinine
|
antihistamine - 2nd generation
block binding of histamine on H1 receptors + no effect on histamine release less anticholinergic effects b/c can't get through blood-brain barrier |
|
|
Pseudoephedrine
|
nasal decongestant
alpha 1 receptor agonist (cause vasoconstriction) topical = immediate, intense response oral = delayed, prolonged. moderate response |
|
|
Codeine
|
antitussive
opioid activates Mu receptors in CNS and raises cough threshold so takes more stimuli to cough |
|
|
Dextromethorphan
|
antitussive
NONopioid cough suppressant |
