Pharm-B2

(Benadryl)

• -1st gen
• -allergies, sedation
• -some anticholinergic effects

(Dramamine)

• -1st gen
• -motion sickness prevention, vestibular disturbances
• -some anticholinergic effects

(Atarax)

• -1st gen
• -sedative and mild anxiolytic properties

(Pamoate)

• -1st gen
• -sedative and mild anxiolytic properties

(Antivert)

• -1st gen
• -to treat vestibular disturbances

(Phenergan)

• -1st gen
• -used for antiemetic, sedating
• -prevention and treatment of N/V
• -PO, parenteral, transdermal
• -alpha blocking activity, dopamine blocking

(Periactin)

• -1st gen
• -may be used to enhance appetite
• -serotonin blocking actions

• -1st gen
• -very potent
• -tricyclic antidepressant

• (Zyrtec)
• -2nd gen

(Allegra)

• 2nd gen
• -least sedating

(Claritin)

2nd gen

(Clarinex)

• 2nd gen
• -longest half life

SHORT ACTING topic decongenstants (up to 4 hrs)

-notorious for causing rhinitis medicamentosa

INTERMEDIATE ACTING topic decongenstants (up to 4-6 hrs)

INTERMEDIATE ACTING topic decongenstants (up to 4-6 hrs)

LONG ACTING topic decongenstants (up to 12 hrs)

LONG ACTING topic decongenstants (up to 12 hrs)

• -most commonly used decongestent
• -alpha and beta agonist 

• -mild CNS stimulation
• -high doses can increase pulse and BP
• ---caution in pts with HTN, BPH, and pregnancy
• -can be used for making drugs

-Helps loosen phlegm and bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive

-used for chronic bronchitis, common cold

-Robitussin OTC

AE: well-tolerated, N/V most common, adverse combination w/ other products, pregnancy category C

-Leukotriene recepter antagonist

-approved for treatment of allergic rhinitis and for chronic asthma

-nasal spray containing an aqueous suspension of micronized fluticasone furoate

-treatment for seasonl and perennial allergic rhinitis

Oral H1 blocker for season and perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria