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Pharmacology in Otolaryngology

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Diphenhydramine

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Use: Allergic reactions, Mechanism of Action: Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), Potential Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention

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Triamcinolone

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Use: Allergic rhinitis, Mechanism of Action: Glucocorticoid receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Sore throat, nosebleeds, coughing

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Pseudoephedrine

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Use: Nasal decongestant, Mechanism of Action: Indirectly acting sympathomimetic, Potential Side Effects: Insomnia, dry mouth, tachycardia

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Guaifenesin

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Use: Expectorant, Mechanism of Action: Increases respiratory tract fluid, Potential Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, dizziness

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Ciprofloxacin

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Use: Bacterial infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits DNA gyrase, Potential Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, tendinitis

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Levofloxacin

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Use: Bacterial infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, Potential Side Effects: GI upset, tendon rupture, CNS effects

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Acyclovir

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Use: Viral infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits viral DNA polymerase, Potential Side Effects: Kidney injury, nausea, headache

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Hydroxyzine

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Use: Anxiety, allergy symptoms, Mechanism of Action: Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), Potential Side Effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision

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Clotrimazole

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Use: Fungal infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits ergosterol synthesis, Potential Side Effects: Local irritation, redness, swelling

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Fluticasone

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Use: Allergic rhinitis, Mechanism of Action: Glucocorticoid receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Epistaxis, headache, nasal ulceration

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Oxymetazoline

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Use: Nasal decongestant, Mechanism of Action: α-adrenergic receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Rebound congestion, stinging, dryness

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Mometasone

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Use: Allergic rhinitis, Mechanism of Action: Glucocorticoid receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Headache, nasal irritation, pharyngitis

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Fexofenadine

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Use: Allergic rhinitis and urticaria, Mechanism of Action: Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), Potential Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, diarrhea

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Lidocaine

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Use: Local anesthesia, Mechanism of Action: Blocks voltage-gated sodium channels, Potential Side Effects: Lightheadedness, bradycardia, seizures (at high levels)

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Cetirizine

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Use: Allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria, Mechanism of Action: Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), Potential Side Effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth

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Beclomethasone

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Use: Allergic rhinitis, Mechanism of Action: Glucocorticoid receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Hoarseness, candidiasis, nasal septum perforation

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Budesonide

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Use: Allergic rhinitis, asthma, Mechanism of Action: Glucocorticoid receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Oral thrush, nosebleed, sore throat

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Dexamethasone

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Use: Anti-inflammatory, Mechanism of Action: Glucocorticoid receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Immunosuppression, increased blood sugar, weight gain

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Phenylephrine

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Use: Nasal decongestant, Mechanism of Action: α1-adrenergic receptor agonist, Potential Side Effects: Hypertension, palpitations, restlessness

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Neomycin

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Use: Topical infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit, Potential Side Effects: Ototoxicity, allergic reactions, nausea

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Mupirocin

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Use: Skin and topical infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, Potential Side Effects: Local irritation, itching, erythema

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Amoxicillin

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Use: Bacterial infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits cell wall synthesis, Potential Side Effects: Allergic reactions, diarrhea, yeast infections

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Azithromycin

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Use: Bacterial infections, Mechanism of Action: Inhibits protein synthesis, Potential Side Effects: Gastrointestinal upset, hearing changes, cardiac arrhythmias

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Loratadine

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Use: Allergic rhinitis and urticaria, Mechanism of Action: Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), Potential Side Effects: Headache, fatigue, dry mouth

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Promethazine

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Use: Allergy symptoms, antiemetic, Mechanism of Action: Antihistamine (H1 antagonist), Potential Side Effects: Sedation, dry mouth, dizziness

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