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Flashcards in ENT Drugs Deck (8)
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1
Q

Name a dopamine receptor antagonist

A

prochlorperazine

2
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MoA of prochloperazine

A

blocking dopamine receptors

3
Q

MoA of calcium fluoride/ sodium fluoride

A

fluoride ions inhibit rapid progression of bone growth

4
Q

Name a decongestant

A

Pseudoephedrine

5
Q

MoA of Pseudoephedrine

A

Its principal mechanism of action relies on its direct action on the adrenergic receptor system. The vasoconstriction that pseudoephedrine produces is believed to be principally an α-adrenergic receptor response.

6
Q

Name an anti-histamine

A

Cetirizine

7
Q

MoA of Cetirizine

A

It acts as a selective antagonist of the histamine H1 receptor

8
Q

Side effects of Gentamicin

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Ototoxicity