Anti-Inflammatory/ Antihistamines Flashcards
(22 cards)
Irreversibly inhibits COX 1 and 2
Aspirin
Reversible inhibior of COX 1 and 2
Ibuprufen
Irreversible inhibitor of COX II
Celecoxib
Reversible inhibitor of COX I and II, antipyretic of choice in pediatric population
Paracetamol
Treatment of hypersensitivity (food allergy, rhinitis, hay fever, angioedema)
Diphenhydramine
SE: sedation
Diphenhydramine
Adjunct for motion sickness
Meclizine
Treatment of hypersensitivity, non sedating
Cetirizine
Tx of peptic ulcers
H2 Blocker
SE: gynecomastia
H2 blocker
Treatment for postop and post chemo vomiting
Ondansetron
Adjuct for migraine and cluster headache
Ergotamine
treatment of postpartum bleeding
Methergine
DOC for acute asthma
SABA
Adjusct for asthma Maintencance
SABA
Prophylaxis for nocturnal ashtma
Methylxanthine inhibitor (terbutaline)
Bronchodilator of choice in COPD
Ipatropium
Stabilizes mast cells, no bronchodilator effect
Cromolyn
Drug of choice for asthma maintenance
SE: oral candidiasis, growth stunting
Glucocorticoids
Lipoxigenase inhibitor
SE: increased AST/ALT
Zinerton
Blocks slow-reacting substances of anaphylaxis (leukotrienes C4, D4, E4)
Montelukast
Anti-IgE antibody
Omalizumab