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Antihistamines
Benadryl, Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec
Question | Answer |
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Generic names of these drugs | diphenhydramine, cetirizine, Loratadine, fexofenadine |
Action of antihistamines are ? | Competes with histamine receptor sites, to prevent a response |
These drugs are used for? | Sleep, urticaria, and motion sickness |
Teach patients to ? | Take with food |
Side effects on lungs are? | bronchospasm |
side effects on bladder are? | urinary retention |
side effects on sleep are? | nightmares |
What are the 3 "D's" for side effects? | dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness |