Asthma/COPD
This class of asthma medications works by relaxing the muscles around the airways to relieve bronchospasms.
What are bronchodilators?
Antihistamine that easily crosses the blood-brain barrier
What is Benadryl?
This group of people should use caution when taking H1 blockers due to an increased risk of confusion or falls.
What are the elderly?
Promotility (Prokinetic) anti-nausea medication.
What is Reglan?
Prescribed to soften stools
What is colace?
A potential side effect of inhaled corticosteroids is this fungal infection of the mouth.
What is oral thrush?
Antihistamines are sometimes used to treat this itchy skin condition caused by hives.
What is urticaria?
PPIs are most effective when taken at this time in relation to meals.
What is before meals?
Ondansetron’s main mechanism of action is antagonism of which receptor
What is 5HT3?
Osmotic laxative often used in children
What is Miralax?
Black box warning for neuropsychiatric symptoms
What is Montelukast?
Overuse of nasal decongestant sprays can lead to this effect, worsening congestion.
What is rebound congestion?
Acid-reducing medications are often used to prevent ulcers caused by this class of pain-relieving drugs.
What are NSAIDs?
How many hours before a cruise should a Dramamine patch be placed
What is 4?
Herbal stimulant laxative
What is senna?
Shown to reduce exacerbations and hospitalizations in patients with COPD
What is Tiotropium Bromide?
Decongestants work by narrowing these in the nasal passages to reduce swelling.
What are blood vessels?
Acid reducers may be used in combination with antibiotics to treat this infection linked to peptic ulcers.
What is H. Pylori?
This anti-emetic can cause constipation with frequent use
What is Zofran?
Fastest route of action for constipation
What is PR?
Class of medication that has a black box warning for asthma-related deaths.
What is LABA?
Intranasal flonase helps reduce these two key symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
What is nasal congestion and inflammation?
Long-term use of PPIs has been associated with an increased risk of this nutrient deficiency.
What is B12 deficiency?
This receptor which is antagonized by compazine is also responsible for EPS side effects.
Prescribed for opioid-induced constipation
What is methylnaltrexone?