Chapter 7 Presentation
- 2. AntihistaminesAntihistamines are a type of drug medicine used for allergies and hay fever symptoms such as:Runny nose / itchy noseSneezingWatery eye
- 3. Antihistamines cont’dMany Antihistamines are available over the counter and come in many forms:Nasal sprayTabletLiquid forms
- 4. Antihistamines cont’dSome examples of brand name Antihistamines are the following:
- 5. Antihistamines cont’dHow do they work?The histamine from the medication acts as a competitive inhibitor and blocks the histamine from binding to the histamine’s receptor site to cause allergy like symptoms.
- 6. Antihistamines cont’dPrecautionsAvoid alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers or any drug that may cause drowsiness.Do not use if breastfeeding, have narrow-angle glaucoma or have allergies to AntihistaminesSide EffectsDrowsiness, dry mouth, urine retention and blurred vision
- 7. AntitussivesType of drug medicine used to suppress and relieve cough symptoms such as the following:Dry cough (cough suppressant)Coughs with phlegm (cough exportant)
- 8. Antitussives cont’dMany Antitussives are available over the counter and come in mostly two forms:LiquidCough drops
- 9. Antitussives cont’dSome examples of brand name Antitussives are the following:
- 10. Antitussives cont’dPrecautionsCan cause complications for people who have asthma, heart failure, high blood pressure, glaucoma or enlarged prostateDon’t overuse! Some products contain alcoholSide EffectsDrowsiness
- 11. DecongestantsDecongestants are a type of drug medicine to reduce nasal congestion symptoms such as the following:Watery eyesStuffy head and nose
- 12. Decongestants cont’dMany Decongestants are available over the counter and come in the following forms:Liquid capsulesLiquidNasal spray
- 13. Decongestants cont’dSome examples of brand name decongestants are the following:
- 14. Decongestants cont’dHow do they work?Reduce nasal decongestion by narrowing blood vessels and reduce blood flow to nasal passage
- 15. Decongestants cont’dPrecautionsUse only as temporary relief. Longer than needed use can cause worse congestionIndividuals should not use if have high blood pressure, coronary heart disease or narrow-angle glaucomaSide EffectsMay increase blood pressure, swell nasal passage with overuse, cause difficulty sleeping