Loratadine is a second generation antihistamine and thus would be preferred in this patient as it does not cause sedation. [FA2020 p686]
Since he works operating heavy machinery, it would be preferred to put him on a second generation antihistamine. Bropheniramine, hydroxyzine, and diphenhydramine are first generation antihistamines which cause sedation.
Ranitidine is a histamine H2 blocker used to decrease secretion by parietal cells in peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and gastric reflux [FA2020 p399]
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Loratadine is a second generation antihistamine and thus would be preferred in this patient as it does not cause sedation. [FA2020 p686]
Since he works operating heavy machinery, it would be preferred to put him on a second generation antihistamine. Bropheniramine, hydroxyzine, and diphenhydramine are first generation antihistamines which cause sedation.
Ranitidine is a histamine H2 blocker used to decrease secretion by parietal cells in peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and gastric reflux [FA2020 p399]