Drugs For Allergic Reactions II Flashcards
Decongestants
Phenylephrine
Pseudoephedrine
Glucocorticoids for allergic reactions
Fluticasone
Prednisone
Anticholinergics
Ipratropium
Drugs for anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
Glucocorticoids MOA
Influences protein synthesis
Annexins are synthesized; annexins inhibit PLA2 thus inhibiting the breakdown of phospholipids to arachidonic acid: this inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins & leukotrienes
Reduce # of eosinophils, basophils, mast cells in the the nasal mucosa & epithelium
Inhibit directly mediators from mast cells & basophils
Reduce mucosa edema & vasodilation
Decrease exudation
Reduce sensitivity of irritant receptors (decreased itching & sneezing)
Effective in blocking the late phase reaction which is due to migration & infiltration of inflammatory cells (eosinophils, basophils, others) caused by chemotactic factors
Onset of action takes hours
Corticosteroids are the most effective drugs available for prevention & relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms
Fluticasone administration
Intranasal
Fluticasone adverse effects
Dryness & irritation or burning of the nasal mucosa
Sore throat
Epistaxis
Headache
Prednisone adverse effects
Glucocorticoids have effects on virtually every organ in body
Systemic administration can cause numerous, at times serious side effects (reserve use for severe allergic reactions)
Significant effects include:
Suppression of HPA axis
Growth suppression
Osteoporosis
Increased intraocular pressure & cataracts
The lowest dose that prevent & control symptoms should be used for all routes
Prednisone administration
Oral
Decongestants MOA
Act as vasoconstrictors In the nasal mucosa- stimulate alpha-1 adrenergic receptors on venous sinusoids
Relieves congestion only (not effective against sneezing, itching or discharge)
Pseudoephedrine administration
Oral
Phenylephrine administration
Intranasal
Pseudoephedrine adverse effects
CNS excitation (insomnia, excitability, headache, nervousness)
Cardiovascular stimulation (palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension)
GI (nausea, vomiting)
Urinary retention
Phenylephrine adverse effects
Rebound vasodilation & congestion intranasal (rhinitis medicamentosa) when used for long periods
Nasal irritation
Pseudoephedrine contraindications
Patients w/ coronary artery disease or hypertension (alpha-1 receptor mediated vasoconstriction can worsen) Enlarged prostate (alpha-1 receptor activation compresses the urethra & decreases bladder emptying)