Antihistamines Flashcards

(5 cards)

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Non sedating H1 Blockers

A

Loratadine
Citirizine
Fexofenadine

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Sedating H1 Blockers

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Promethazine - 12.5 - 25mg
Diphenhydramine - 25 - 50mg
Cyprohepatine - 4 - 8mg
Hydroxyzine - 12.5 - 25mg

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H2 Blockers

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Ranitidine - 150 - 300mg day
cimetidine - 150 - 300mg BD
famotidine- 20mg BD
nizatidine

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Possible antihistamine adverse effects

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Seddaiton
Impaired cognition
Increased appetite

Dry mouth
Constipation
Dysuria
Erectile dysfunction
Tachycardia
Blurred vision

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What is doxepin?

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A TCA wiht H1 and H2 activity

Dose - 10 mg nocte

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