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MOA:
Class: Cromolyn |
Mast Cell Stabilizer
blocks the Calcium channel (eye drops, or inhalants - only mild to mod cases - don't work well) |
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MOA:
Class: Singulair Accolate |
Leukotrine inhibitor
bines/inactivates leukotrines (preventative focus) |
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What are several H1 blockers 1st generation:
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1st Generation
Benadryl Bromfed Clor-Trimeton Perjactin Hydroxyzine Phenergan Dramine |
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What is MOA for antihistamines?
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block the histamine receptor site
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What are the types of antihistamines?
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H1- lipophyllic - the 2nd generation have bigger molecule and bind with albumin
H2 - have GI effects H3 - have peripheral effects |
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what are some 2nd generation H1 blockers
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Astelin
zyrtec allegra claritin |
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what are some 1st generation intranasal steroids?
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Beconase, Qvar, rhinocort, pulmicort
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what is MOA of intranasal steroids:
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disrupt inflammation by inhibiting histamine, leukotrines and prostaglandins.
suppress eosinophils, and lymphocytes |
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What are flonase and nasonex
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2nd generation intranasal steroids
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MOA for inhaled steroids:
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true MOA not known
Anti-inflammatory action on epithelial lining increase number and sensitivity of adrenergic receptors. |
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List a few Inhaled steroids:
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azmacort
asmanex flovent rhinocort pulmicort vanceril |
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Class:
MOA: -erols albuterol levalbuterol |
bronchodilator - short acting
B1 and B2 smooth muscle relaxers |
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MOA:
Class: -terols Salmeterol |
bronchodilator - long acting
B1 and B2 smooth muscle relaxers |
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MOA:
Class: Aminophylline Theophylline |
MOA unknown but fight or flight
Methylxanthines |
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MOA:
Class: Atrovent Atropine-ipratropium bromide |
Anticholinergic
inhibits acetylcholine at the muscarinic receptor |
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MOA:
Class: Mucomyst |
mucolytics
Works at the DNA level splitting the bonds of the mucous proteins liquifying the mucous metal through the liver |
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MOA:
Class: Guaifenesin |
expectorant
decreases the viscosity of the sputum increased production of secretions for movement in the respiratory tract *need good ciliary action, need good cough |
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what class are decongestants in general
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sympathomimetics
similar to norepi - cause vasoconstriction |
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list some non narcotic antitussives
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Tessalon
Dextramethorphan |
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What is a narcotic antitussive
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Codeine
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