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Decongestants Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Oxymetazoline (afrin). |
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USE/ACTION Vasoconstriction Promotes sinus drainage Treats nasal congestion |
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Decongestants Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Oxymetazoline (Afrin) |
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SIDE EFFECTS Runny nose Tachycardia Increase BP Anxiety |
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Antihistamines (H1 antagonists) Diphenhydramine (benadryl) Loratidine (claratin) Allegra Zyrtec |
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USE/ACTION Depresses CNS
Blocks H1 receptors Allergy Sleep |
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Antihistamines (H1 Antagonists) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratidine (claritin) Allegra Zyrtec |
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Side Effects Sedation Sleepiness Dry mouth, nose, throat Urinary retention |
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USE/ACTION Make cough more productive Liquefy mucus |
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Antitussive Codeine Diphenhydramine Tessalon (local anasthetic) |
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USE/ACTION Suppress cough |
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Antitussive Codeine Diphenhydramine Tessalon (local anasthetic) |
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SIDE EFFECTS Drowsiness Constipation |
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Mucolytic Agent Acetylcysteine (mucomyst) |
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USE/ACTION Decrease stickiness of secretions |
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Mucolytic Agent Acetylcysteine (mucomyst) |
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SIDE EFFECTS Smells like rotten eggs N/V Neubulizer or pill |
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Beta Agonist Albuterol (ventolin) Salmeterol (serevent) |
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USE/ACTION Fast acting broncho dilator |
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Beta Agonist Albuterol (ventolin) Salmeterol (serevent) |
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SIDE EFFECTS Tachcardia Tremor Nervousness |
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Bronchodilator Tiotropium (Spiriva) Theophylline (aminophylline) |
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USE/ACTION Long acting like caffeine |
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Bronchodilator Tiotropium (spiriva) Theophllne (aminophylline) |
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SIDE EFFECTS Tachycardia Tremors Palpitations Anxious |
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Steroids Pulmocort Fluticasone (flovent, flonase) |
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USE/ACTION Decreases edema in airway 1st line asthma drug |
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Steroids Pulmocort Fluticasone (flovent, flonase) |
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SIDE EFFECTS Thrush- to prevent rinse mouth |
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Leukotriene Modifier montelukast (Singulair) |
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USE/ACTION Decrease inflammation Decrease bronchoconstriction Decrease edema |
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Leukotriene Modifier Montelukast (singulair) |
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Use/Action Enzyme-aerosol Break-up secretions For cystic fibrosis |
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