Allergy/cough And Cold Med Drug Classes Questions With Complete Solution A+ 2024

Allergy/Cough and Cold Med Drug Classes Questions With Complete Solution A+ 2024 First-Generation Antihistamines - ANS-Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton*): often found in cold or allergy combination products Diphenhydramine (Benadryl*): high-alert med; often found in cold or allergy combination products; injectable Hydroxyzine (Atarax*): dry mouth; injectable Used for allergies; beers med; interacts with other sedating meds (Hydrocodone, diazepam, etc); may cause drowsiness; oral liquid and oral solid Second-Generation Antihistamines - ANS-Azelastine (Astepro- nasal) (Optivar- eye): OTC; often found in allergy combination products; inhalation and ophthalmic Cetirizine (Zyrtec): OTC; often found in allergy combination products; oral solid and liquid Desloratadine (Clarinex): often found in allergy combination products; oral solid and liquid Fexofenadine (Allegra*): OTC; often found in allergy combination products; pts should avoid taking it with grapefruit, orange, and apple juices; oral solid and liquid Ketotifen (Zatidor*): pts should wait 10 mins before inserting contact lenses; ophthalmic Levocetirizine (Xyzal): OTC; often found in allergy combination products; oral solid and liquid Loratadine (Claritin*): OTC; often found in allergy combination products; oral solid and liquid All used for allergies Nasal Corticosteroids - ANS-Beclomethasone (Beconase AQ*) Budesonide (Rhinocort): OTC Fluticasone (Flonase): OTC Mometasone (Nasonex): OTC Triamcinolone (Nasacort): OTC All used for nasal congestion; may cause dry nasal