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Antihistamines
Benadryl, Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |