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AntiHist, AntiTuss,

Decongestants/Expectorants

QuestionAnswer
azelastine Astelin antihistamine spray
brompheniramine Dimetapp antihistamine tab, cap, syrup
cetirizine Zyrtec antihistamine Tab
chlorpheniramine Chlor-Trimeton antihistamine tab, cap
ciclesonide Omnaris antihistamine nasal spray
clemastine Tavist antihistamine tab, syrup
cyproheptadine Periactin antihistamine tab, syrup
diphenhydramine Benadryl antihistamine cap, tab, topical, elix, IV
fexofenadine Allegra antihistamine Tab
hydroxyzine HCl Atarax antihistamine Tab, cap, syrup, IM, IV
hydroxyzine pamoate Vistaril antihistamine cap, syrup
loratadine Claritin antihistamine tab, syrup
meclizine Antivert, Bonine antihistamine tab, cap, chew tab
promethazine Phenergan antihistamine tab, suppository, syrup, IM, IV
Antitussive MOA: depression of cough center or supression of nerve receptors in resp system CI: cough suppression AR: CNS depression, nausea, lightheadedness
benzonatate Tessalon Perles Antitussive cap, swallow do not chew
codeine Codeine Antitussive tab, elixir
dextromethorphan Benylin, Delsym, Hold, Robitussin DM Antitussive syrup, lozenges interact with MAOIs
diphenhydramine Benadryl Antitussive cap, tablet, syrup
hydrocodone-homatropine Hycodan Antitussive syrup, tab
promethazine-dextromethorphan Antitussive liquid
Decongestants MOA: stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors, constrict dilated arteries in nasal mucosa CI: temporary relief of nasal congestion (common cold, sinusitis, UR allergies) AR: CNS stimulation, increased BP/HR, insomnia, anxiety, tremor, headache SPECIAL: avoid in patients with diabetes/heart disease/hypertension/hyperthyroidism/prostatic hypertrophy/tourettes syndrome
oxymetazoline Afrin Decongestants nasal drop, spray/mist
phenylephrine Neo-Synephrine, Neo-Synephrine II Decongestants Nasal drops and spray, IV
pseudophedrine Sudafed Decongestants cap, tab, solution
cetirizine-pseudophedrine Zyrtec-D Combo Decongestants tab
fexofenadine-pseudophedrine Allegra-D Combo Decongestants tab
loratadine-pseudophedrine Claritin-D Combo Decongestants tab
Expectorant MOA: decrease thickness of mucus, decreased viscosity of liquid CI: remove mucus from lungs/ airway passages during coughing AR: N&V, drowsiness, GI distress SPECIAL: consume lots of water
guaifenesin Robitussin, Humbid Expectorant cap, liquid, tab
guaifenesin-codeine Robitussin A-C Combo Expectorant Liquid
guaifenesin-pseudophedrine Mucinex D Combo Expectorant Tab
Antihistamines MOA: block release of H2 in respiratory system CI: treatment of allergies, insomnia, rashes, hay fever, dizziness, prophylaxis for drug reactions & allergies AR: drowsiness, anticholinergic reactions (drying up of body fluid) hyperactivity in children SPECIAL: synergistic effect with alcohol
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