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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergies and common cold. Preventer |
Thera: drug to treat allergies Pharma: H1 receptor blocker, antihistamine. |
MA: 1st generation. Treats symptoms of allergies and common cold. OTC:combined with analgesics, decongestants, expectorants. Topical: treats rashes. IM/IV treats severe allergic reactions. Parkinsons disease and insomnia. Blocks action of histamine at H1 receptor |
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Fluticasone (flonase) intranasal corticosteroid. Preventer |
Thera: drug for allergic rhinitis Pharma: intranasal corticosteroid |
MA: intranasal corticosteroid to treat allergic rhinitis. Acts to decrease local inflammation in nassal passages, reduces nasal stuffiness. |
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Oxymetazdine (Afrin) decongestant, sympathomimetic. Reliever |
Thera: decongestant Pharma: sympathomimetic |
MA: activates alpha-adrenergic receptors of the SNP. Nasal passages constrict, dries mucus memebranes. Metered spray or nose-drops. Eye drops: causes vasocontriction of vessel. Adverse effect: rebound congestion. |
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Serevent (salmeterol) beta-adrenergic agent. Terminate attacks |
Thera: antiasthma, anti-inflammatory/bronchodialator Pharma: beta2-adrenergic agonist |
MA: treats asthma and in prevention of broncho spasm. Maintenance treatment for COPD. Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. |