EXAM 2 Flashcards
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A prototype of drug that suppresses cough
Dextromethrophan
Dextromethrophan use
Suppress Cough
Indication of dextromethrophan
control of nonproductive cough
Actions of dextromethrophan
works on the CNS, in the medulla to control cough spasms
Adverse effects of dextromethrophan
dizy, respiratory depression, dry mouth
What does DMX stand for?
dextrometrophan
Ending for Topical Nasal decongestants
-zoline
Prototype for topical nasal decongestant
Tetrahydrozoline or oxymetazoline
indication of -zoline
topical way to relieve decongestion
The action of -zoline
vasoconstriction to release mucosal release
Oral decongestive prototype
Pseudoephedrine
Indications of pseudoephedrine
to reduce nasal congestion
Actions fo pseudoephedrine
Vasoconstriction to reduce the size of the mucosal membrane through androgenic receptor sites
Pharmacokinetitics of pseudoephedrine
Metabolized in liver, excretion in urine
Adverse effects of pseudoephedrine
Dizzy, light-headed, drowsy, hypertension, arrhythmia,
Antihistamine protoype
Fexofenadine
Fexofendine indication
Relief of rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis
Motion sickness
Nighttime sleep aid
suppress cough
Fexofendine actions
Competitively blocks histamine-1 receptors
Fexofenadine Adverse effects
Drowsiness
sedation
dizziness
thick broncheal secretions
What is the prototype name for exports
guaifenesin
