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Drug Quiz 6
Nasal Corticosteroids/ Histamine -1 Receptor Antagonist
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the common Name of Histamine_1 (H1) Receptor Antagonist? | Antihistamines |
| What are Antihistamines commonly used to treat? | Allergies |
| What does the release of histamine cause? | Release of histamine causes vasodilation, itchiness, runny nose, watery eyes. |
| What is the MOA of Histamine _1 (H1) receptor antagonist? | competes with histamine for H1 receptor sites. |
| What does binding of Histamines prevent? | Allergic Responses |
| Are antihistamines available prescription or OTC? | OTC |
| Common Adverse Reactions? | Diphenhydramine can cause sedation |
| Generic name Aerius | desloratadine |
| Generic name Allegra | fexofenadine |
| Generic name Benadryl | diphenhydramine |
| Generic name Claritin | loratadine |
| Generic name Reactine | certirizine |
| What is the common use for nasal corticosteroids? | Allergic rhinitis (nasal itching, swelling, runny nose) |
| MOA of nasal corticosteroids | Anti-inflammatory Reduces mucus and Swelling |
| common auxiliary labels for Corticosteroids? | irritation, nosebleed, candida (yeast infection) |
| What is the common dose for Corticosteroids? | 1-2 sprays in each nostril 1-2 times per day |
| Avamys: Flonase | Fluticasone |
| Beconase (US) | Beclomethasone |
| Nasacort | Triamcinolone |
| Omnaris | ciclesonide |
| Nasonex | mometasone |
| Rhinalar | flunsolide |
| Rhinocort | Budesonide |