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7 Cards in this Set
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Diphenhydramine
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-Class: 1st Generation Anti-Histamine
-Therapeutic Use: Tx of H1-mediated allergic response (possible local anesthetic?) -Important Side Effects: anti-cholinergic like effects, +++ Sedation -Important Interactions: Paradoxical Stimulation in Children |
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Chlorpheneramine
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-Class: 1st Generation Anti-Histamine
-Therapeutic Use: Tx of H1-mediated allergic response -Important Side Effects: Anti-cholinergic like effects, +++ Sedation -Important Interactions: Paradoxical stimulation in children |
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Promethazine:
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-Class: D2 Antagonist – Phenothiazine antipsychotic
-Therapeutic Use: used as an Anti-emetic (anti-nausea and vomiting) (possible anesthetic) -Important Side Effects: Hyperprolactinemia and EPS -Important Interactions: Synergistic w/ CNS depressants |
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Fexofenadine:
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-Class: 2nd Generation Anti-Histamine (Terfenadine is metabolized to form Fexofenadine)
-Therapeutic Use: Tx of H1-mediated allergic responses -Important Side Effects: Some anti-cholinergic effects, + sedation. -Important Interactions: few |
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Cetirizine:
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-Class: 2nd Generation Anti-Histamine (Hydroxyzine is metabolized to form Cetirizine)
-Therapeutic Use: Tx of H1-mediated allergic response -Important Side Effects: some anti-cholinergic effects, + sedation -Important Interactions: synergistic effects w/ CNS depressants |
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Loratadine:
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-Class: 2nd Generation Anti-Histamine
-Therapeutic Use: Tx of H1-mediated allergic response -Important Side Effects: some anti-cholinergic effects, + sedation -Important Interactions: few |
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Azelastine:
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-Class: Nasal Anti-Histamine
-Therapeutic Use: Allergic Rhinitis -Important Side Effects: Drowsiness and Sedation (headache, dry mouth, weight gain) -Important Interactions: few |
