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primary receptor for HEENT
alpha 1
what causes rhinitis medicamentosa?
overuse of nasal sympathomimetics. receptors are desensitized
oxymetazolone.
nasal decongestant. only for adults. not w/ MAO-I. Rhinitis medicamentosa
phenylephrine
nasal decongestant. can use for kids. rhinitis medicamentosa
which nasal decongestant can you give a kid?
phenylephrine
which histamine receptor is primarily responsible for allergic reactions?
H1
main side effects of antihistamines?
sedation and anticholinergic
bropheniramine
first gen antihistamine
chlorphenirimine
first gen antihistamine
diphenhydramine
first gen antihistamine
meclizine
first gen antihistamine
promethazine
first gen antihistamine
first gen antihistamines
bothersome cats don't make happy people. bropheniramine, chlorphenirimine, diphenhidramine, meclizine, promethazine
which antihistamine targets H1 in the vestibular system?
meclizine
Loratadine
second gen antihistamine
desloratadine
second gen antihistamine
fexofenadine
second gen antihistamine
cetirizine
second gen antihistamine
levocetirizine
second gen antihistamine
second gen antihistamines
lord decided foxes can't leap.

loratadine, desloratiadine, fexofenadine, cetirizine, levocetirizine
Levocabastine
topical second generation antihistamine
Azelastine
Topical second generation antihistamine
Olopatadine
Topical second generation antihistamine
Topical second generation antihistamines
"Lather All Over"

Levocabastine (ophth), Azelastine (nasal), Olopatadine (ophth)
cromolyn
mast-cell stabilizer
montelukast
leukotriene receptor antagonist (antihistamine)
neomycin
abx for otitis externa
flouroquinolones (oxacin)
abx for otitis externa. More convenient than neomycin!
carbamide peroxide
earwax emulsifier
dextromethorpan
cough suppressant DM
which absorbs faster in the eyds, suspensions or solutions?
solutions
sulfacetamide
ophth abx for conjunctiva or cornea
erythromycin
ophth abx
flouroquinolones (floxacin) for ophtho
for eye infections INCLUDING PSEUDOMONAS. can cause white crystalline precipitates
gentamicin
eye drops include pseudomonas
azithromycin
very broad spectrum eye drops for infx, most convenient, but VERY EXPENSIVE
ophthalmic anitibiotics
sad eyes frequently get antibiotics. sulfacetamide, erythromycin, floxacin, gentamicin, azithromycin
dexamethasone
glucocorticosteroid for reducing eye inflammation
prednisolone
glucocorticosteroid for reducing eye inflammation
ophthalmic steroids
Dexamethasone, Prednisolone. Don't Poke inflammed eyes
keterolac
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to relieve allergic conjunctivitis or post op inflammation
Tropicamide, atropine
mydriasis. anti-cholinergic. paralyzes lens accomodation
ketotifen
claritin eye drops
cyclosporine
immunomodulator eye drop for chronic dry eye
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
chronic dry eye. treat with cyclosporine
fungal infections caused by dermatophytes
tineas. athlete's foot, ringworm, itch
fungal infections caused by candida
yeast. thrush, vaginal, diaper rash
disease caused by malassezia furfur
tinea versicolor
fungal gold standard
amphotericin B
ergosterol
membrane lipid in fungus. similar to cholesterol in humans. AmphB works here. reason for toxicity
nystatin
oral antifungal for thrush
DOC for thrush
nystatin
natamycin
ophthalmic for fungal blepharitis. tx aspergillus, candida
what to look out for with azoles
CYP450 inhibition. careful with phenytoin or warfarin
DOC for cryptococcal meningitis
Fluconazole
prophylaxis antifungal for BMT pts
fluconazole
which azole causes gynecomastia
ketoconazole (SDCAK some drugs create awesome knockers)
DOC for vaginal yeast infections
miconazole
Azole with most CYP450 DDIs
voriconazole
Terbinafine
TOC for fungal nail infections. (Toe Fungus, Terbinafine)
-fungin
echinocandins. inhibit cell wall synthesis in candida/aspergillus
Flucytosine
antifungal, causes bone marrow suppression/alopecia
griseofulvin
DOC for tinea capitis. take with fatty foods. many ADRs, rarely used
Tolnaftate
Tinea (Tinactin)
Ciclopirox
Topical for nails
short acting glucocorticosteroids
Hydrocortisone, Cortisone, Fludrocortisone. HIGHEST MINERALOCORTICOID ACTIVITY, MOST Na AND h2o RETENTION
Intermediate glucocorticosteroids
methylprednisolone, prednisone, triamcinolone.
long acting glucocorticosteroids
Betamethasone, Dexamethasone (LOWEST MINERALOCORTICOID ACTIVITY, MOST POTENT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY)
which glucocorticosteroids, short or long acting, have the most mineralocorticosteroid activity?
short acting
which glucocorticosteroids have the lowest mineralocorticoid activity?
long acting
which glucocorticosteroids are the most anti-inflammatory?
long-acting
which glucocorticosteroids are the least potent?
short acting
how are glucocorticosteroids used to treat cushings?
they negative feedback on the adrenal medulla, turn it off. seems counterintuitive to give more steroids to treat overproduction of steroids
what causes the classic buffalo hump?
glucocorticosteroids
what supplements should be given to steroid patients?
Calcium 1000-1200 mg/day, and Vit D 800-2000 iu/day
hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis inhibition
steroids suppress release of corticotropin in pituitary. adrenal gland stops secreting steroids. withdrawal if suddenly taken off exogenous steroids. resurge of initial symptoms NEED TO TAPER
Beclomethasone
inhaled for asthma, COPD. MUST RINSE MOUTH TO PREVENT THRUSH. Nasal for allergic rhinitis, polyps.
Fluticasone
inhaled for asthma, COPD. MUST RINSE MOUTH TO PREVENT THRUSH. Nasal for allergic rhinitis, polyps.
dexamethasone
glucocorticosteroids for post-op inflammation, conjunctiitis, corneal injuries.
prednisolone
glucocorticosteroids for post-op inflammation, conjunctiitis, corneal injuries.
rectal steroids
hydrocortisone for hemorrhoids, ulcerative colitis
flucinolone
steroids shampoo for sebhorreic dermatitis
clobetasol propionate
very high potency topical steroid. no >2weeks. for skin inflammations (eczema, psoriasis, allergic)
Dipivefrin
alpha agonist for glaucoma. a1 contracts dilators, a2 decreases production (inhibit NE on B)
Brimonidine
a2 agonist for glaucoma. decreased a1 precautions. safe for HTN
DOC for open angle glaucoma
beta blockers. "olol"
Pilocarpine
Muscarinic agonist for treating glaucoma. contract ciliary muscles
dorzolomide
inhibits carbonic anhydrase II, decreased aqueous humor production. tx glaucoma
latanoprost
prostaglandin analog for glaucoma. increases outflow via uveoscleral route, decreased IOP
which glaucoma tx is the only one to increase outflow via the uveoscleral route?
latanoprost, a prostaglandin analog
metronidazole
topical antibiotic. TOC for rosacea
Azelaic Acid
Antibacterial, comedolytic, anti-flammatory for rosacea
Most common oral ABX for rosacea
Tetracycline
tacrolimus
immunomodulator for eczema
pimeocrolimus
immunomodulator for eczema
malathion
2nd line organophosphate for lice/scabies
crotamitron
2nd/3rd line ectoparasites
ivermectin
2nd/3rd line ectoparasite
Pramoxine
topical anesthetic for mild eczema
donexipin hydrochloride
topical antipruritic
virazole
antiviral for RSV
palivizumab
monoclonal antibody. antiviral for RSV
interferons
hep B or C
Ribavirin
tx of Hep C, west nile, hemorrhagic fever
SE of rotavirus vaccine
intususception
amantadine
influenza A. adjust for renal disfunction. use with tamiflu
rimantadine
influenza A with tamiflu. less ADRs than amantadine
ganciclovir
CMV. Bone marrow suppression, retinal detachment
Valganciclovir
CMV
Foscarnet
CMV. Renal failure
Cidofovir
CMV
Vidirabine
tx keratoconjunctivitis and epithelia keratitis due to HSV I and II. ophth ointment
Trifluridine
tx keratoconjunctivitis and epithelia keratitis due to HSV I and II. ophth ointment
zostavax
herpes zoster vaccine
doconosal
OTC topical for cold sores! (Herpes labialis)
Valaciclovir
shingles
Famciclovir
shingles
Acyclovir
HSV and VZV. low bioavailability, nephrotoxic
rhus dermatitis
poison ivy rxn
urushiol
chemical secreted by poison ivy
clotrimazole
diaper rash
beta-lactams
ABX for diaper rash
bacitracin
topical abx for diaper rash
tretinoin
topical retinoin. (D) for acne
Tazarotene
topical retinoid (X) for acne
adapalene
misc for acne. retinoid-like
azelaic acid
for acne or rosacea
DOC for pregnant acne
erithromycin
Duac Gel
Topical ABX for acne. also
isotretnoin
accutane
etretinate
retinoid for psoriasis. very long half-life
methotrexate
chemo drug. go-to for psoriasis if steroids aren't working
calciprotriene
same as class II and class III steroids with no SE for psoriasis
anthralin
psoriasis tx