Drugs used in common respiratory disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Loratadine inhibits….
A
H1 receptor
2
Q
What are the types of antitussive? Give examples.
A
Opioids - Codeine
Non-opioids - Dextromethorphan
3
Q
Drugs used to treat productive cough….
A
Expectorant (e.g Guaifenesin, Ivy leaf extract) and Mucolytics (e.g bromhexine)
4
Q
Bromhexine is an…..
A
Mucolytic
5
Q
A 32-year-old man complains of nasal stuffiness due to allergic rhinitis. He is prescribed with…
A
Phenylephrine (sympathomimetic)
6
Q
What is the MOA of sodium cromoglicate?
A
Sodium cromoglicate is a mast cell stabiliser. It inhibits mast cell degranulation which occurs after exposure to specific antigen.
7
Q
What are the common side effects associated with the use of drugs in the treatment of allergic rhinitis?
A
Rhinitis medicamentosa - alpha agonist
8
Q
Guaifenesin is an….
A
Expectorants
