Allergy Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Sedating antihistamines
A
Alimemazine
Promethazine
Chlorphenamine
Cyclizine
Hydroxyzine
2
Q
Non sedating antihistamines
A
Cetirizine
Levocetirizine
Loratidine
Desloratadine
Fexofenadine
Mizolastine
Acrivastine
3
Q
MHRA for Hydroxyzine
A
Small risk of QT prolongation and torsades de
pointes
Those who have risk factors for QT prolongation
are most likely to be affected
Hydroxyzine is contraindicated in patients with a
history or risk factors for QT prolongation.
Not to be used in the elderly
Maximum daily dose of 2mg/kg in children
Maximum daily dose of 100mg in adults
Lowest dose for the shortest period should be
prescribed
4
Q
Anaphylaxis dose for 1month-5 years
A
150mcg
5
Q
anaphylaxis dose for 6-11 years
A
300mcg
6
Q
Anaphylaxis dose for 12+ and adults
A
500mcg
