Cough, Cold, Allergy Medicine – Flashcards

Central (block in brain) - Dextromethophan (DM) - Codeine - Hydrocodone Peripheral (block local nerve endings) - Menthol (vicks) -Benzonatate (tessalon perles) Ind: cough Contra: concurrent MAOI use SE: drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, sedation, constipation *High doses of DM can produce PCP effect

Guaifenesin (Duratuss, robitussin) Ind: loosen mucous by increasing fluid Contra: none SE: nausea, drowsiness, vomiting

Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE, dimetapp), Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Ind: nasal congestion Contra: use w/ MAOI leading to hypertensive crisis SE: agitation, anziety, insomnia, rebound nasal congestion (Rhinitis mediamentossa), increased BP, urinary retention, dry mouth, sweating

1st gen -Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Chlorpheniarame (Chlortrimetan), Hydroxzyine (atcrax), Cyproheptadine (Periactin) 2nd gen - Loratidine (claritin), Cetirizine (zyrtec), Fexofenadine (allegra) Ind: allergic rhinitis, urticaria, cold, nausea (1st gen) Contra: none SE: drowsiness * not used for anaphyaxis

Cromolyn sodium (Nasal Crom) Ind: asthma, rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis Contra: none SE: cough (throat irritation), nasal irritation *topical

Montelukast (singular) Ind: prevention of persistent asthma (not 1st line), exercise induced bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis Contra: acute liver disease

Fluticasone (flonase/veramyst), Mometasone (nasonex) Ind: allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion Contra: hypersensitivity