Antihistamines and anti-ulcer drugs 1 Flashcards
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First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
What is Chlorpheniramine maleate commonly known as?
Chlor-Trimeton
Chlorpheniramine maleate is used for allergy relief and has sedative properties.
First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
What is the primary use of Diphenhydramine?
Allergy and sedative
Diphenhydramine is sold over the counter as Benadryl.
First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
What condition is Meclizine used to treat?
Motion sickness
Meclizine is available over the counter under the brand names Dramamine and Antivert.
First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
What is Promethazine primarily used for?
Nausea and vomiting
Promethazine also has sedative effects.
First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
True or False: Chlorpheniramine maleate is available OTC.
True
Chlorpheniramine maleate can be purchased without a prescription.
First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
Fill in the blank: Diphenhydramine is known as _______.
Benadryl
Benadryl is a common over-the-counter allergy medication.
First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
What type of medication is Meclizine classified as?
Sedative
Meclizine is often used to prevent and treat nausea from motion sickness.
First Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Sedative)
Which medication is used for both nausea and sedation?
Promethazine
Promethazine is effective for treating nausea and has sedative properties.
Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Non-sedative)
What are Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists?
Non-sedative antihistamines used to treat allergies
Examples include Cetirizine, Fexofenadine, and Loratadine.
Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Non-sedative)
What is Cetirizine commonly known as?
Zyrtec
Cetirizine is used for allergy relief.
Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Non-sedative)
What is Fexofenadine commonly known as?
Allegra
Fexofenadine is used for allergy relief.
Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Non-sedative)
What is Loratadine commonly known as?
Claritin
Loratadine is used for allergy relief.
Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Non-sedative)
Fill in the blank: Cetirizine is also known as _______.
Zyrtec
Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Non-sedative)
Fill in the blank: Fexofenadine is also known as _______.
Allegra
Second Generation H1 Receptor Antagonists (Non-sedative)
Fill in the blank: Loratadine is also known as _______.
Claritin
H2 Receptor Antagonists
What is Cimetidine also known as?
Tagamet
Cimetidine is used as an antiulcer and anti-GERD medication.
H2 Receptor Antagonists
What class of medication does Famotidine belong to?
H2-receptor blocker
Famotidine is marketed under the name Pepcid.
H2 Receptor Antagonists
What is the primary use of Ranitidine?
Antiulcer and anti-GERD
Ranitidine is also known by the brand name Zantac.
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Fill in the blank: Cimetidine is an _______ and anti-GERD medication.
antiulcer
H2 Receptor Antagonists
True or False: Famotidine is a H2-receptor blocker.
True
H2 Receptor Antagonists
List the primary uses of Ranitidine.
- Antiulcer
- Anti-GERD
Proton Pump Inhibitors
What is the mechanism of action for Proton Pump Inhibitors?
Inhibits H/K-ATPase pump, ↓ gastric acid secretion
What is the brand name for Esomeprazole?
Nexium
Proton Pump Inhibitors
What is the brand name for Lansoprazole?
Prevacid
Proton Pump Inhibitors