Allergy and Asthma Medications

Question 1

Antihistamines (H1 Receptor Blockers)

Answer 1

• Work by blocking the effect of histamine(H1) which is made by the body during an allergic reaction
• Used to reduce allergy/allergic reaction symptoms including itching, runny nose, watery eyes

Question 2

Hydroxizine (Also has anti-anxiety properties)

Answer 2

Atarax, Vistaril

Question 3

Cetirizine

Answer 3

Zyrtec

Question 4

Loratadine

Answer 4

Claritin

Question 5

Corticosteroids “Steroids”

Answer 5

• Used to treat a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune conditions; use is not limited to asthma and allergies
• Work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system; resemble cortisol, a hormone made by the adrenal glands
• Many different dosage forms; intranasal, oral, topical, inhaled, and injectable formulations
• Many end with the suffix “-one” but not all

Question 6

Intranasal Steroids (nasal spray)

Answer 6

For symptoms of nonallergic and allergic rhinitis (‘hay fever’) which includes sneezing, runny nose and itchy and watery eyes

Question 7

Fluticasone

Answer 7

Flonase

Question 8

Topical Steroids ( cream, ointment, lotion, etc.)

Answer 8

For a wide variety of allergic reactions/inflammation of the skin such as hives and rashes ( some examples; insect bites/stings, poison ivy, rash from an allergic reaction)

Question 9

Hydrocortisone Cream

Answer 9

Cortizone

Question 10

Triamcinolone Cream

Answer 10

Aristocrat, Kenalog

Question 11

Oral Steroids (tablets/liquid taken by mouth)

Answer 11

For a wide variety of allergic reactions/inflammation of the body to decrease the immune response
(some examples; lung disease flare up, acute bronchitis, widespread rashes, prevention of organ transplant rejection

Question 12

Prednisone

Answer 12

Deltasone

Question 13

Methylprednisolone

Answer 13

Medrol

Question 14

Prednisolone

Answer 14

Praline, Orapred

Question 15

Inhaled Steroids (inhaler nebulizer)

Answer 15

Maintenance therapy for asthma and COPD and other chronic lung disease)

Question 16

Budesonide

Answer 16

Pulmicort

Question 17

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Answer 17

• Work by blocking leukotrienes, which are released by the body when an allergen enters the airway which causes swelling in the lungs/tightening of muscles around the air way
• Used in the treatment of both allergies and asthma

Question 18

Montelukast

Answer 18

Singulair

Question 19

Beta 2 Agonist Bronchidilators

Answer 19

• Work by binding beta 2 receptors in teh lungs which promotes bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
• Used in the treatment of asthma and other lung disease to increase airflow to the lungs
• Inhaler and nebulizer formulations
• Generic “-terol”

Question 20

Albuterol

Answer 20

Proventil, Ventolin

Question 21

Anticholinergic/Antimuscarinic Bronchodilators

Answer 21

• Work by inhibiting muscarinic (M3) receptors in the smooth muscle of the airway which leads to bronchodilation
• Used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD
• Long-acting inhaler formulation in Top 200 drugs
  -Generic “-pium”

Question 22

Tiotropium

Answer 22

Spiriva

Question 23

Steroid/beta 2 bronchodilator Combinations

Answer 23

• Maintenance therapy used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma and COPD
• Include steroid plus long-acting beta 2 agonist

Question 24

Budesonide/Formoterol

Answer 24

Symbicort

Question 25

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Answer 25

Advair

Question 26

Antimuscarinic and beta 2 Bronchodilator Combos

Answer 26

- Used to treat and prevent wheezing and shortness of breath from chronic lung diseases including COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis - Includes both types of bronchodilators (antimuscarinic M3 and beta 2)

Question 27

Ipratropium/Albuterol

Answer 27

Combivent, DuoNeb

Question 28

Total meds

Answer 28

16