Antihistamines Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Non sedating H1 Blockers
A
Loratadine
Citirizine
Fexofenadine
2
Q
Sedating H1 Blockers
A
Promethazine - 12.5 - 25mg
Diphenhydramine - 25 - 50mg
Cyprohepatine - 4 - 8mg
Hydroxyzine - 12.5 - 25mg
3
Q
H2 Blockers
A
Ranitidine - 150 - 300mg day
cimetidine - 150 - 300mg BD
famotidine- 20mg BD
nizatidine
4
Q
Possible antihistamine adverse effects
A
Seddaiton
Impaired cognition
Increased appetite
Dry mouth
Constipation
Dysuria
Erectile dysfunction
Tachycardia
Blurred vision
5
Q
What is doxepin?
A
A TCA wiht H1 and H2 activity
Dose - 10 mg nocte