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Chapter 15 Drugs to Know Flashcards

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epinephrine

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still found int he OTC inhaler Primatene Mist, sympathomimetic bronchodilator (“front door” bronchodilators are B2-agonists)

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ephedrine

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usually an injection or a syrup, sympathomimetic bronchodilator (“front door” bronchodilators are B2-agonists)

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isoproterenol (Isuprel)

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sympathomimetic bronchodilator (“front door” bronchodilators are B2-agonists)

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albuterol (Proventil MDI)

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short acting inhaled agents, sympathomimetic bronchodilator (“front door” bronchodilators are B2-agonists)

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formoterol

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long acting inhaled agent (LABA’s), sympathomimetic bronchodilator (“front door” bronchodilators are B2-agonists)

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salmeterol

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long acting inhaled agent (LABA’s), sympathomimetic bronchodilator (“front door” bronchodilators are B2-agonists)

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Advair Diskus

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long acting inhaled agent (LABA’s), salmeterol + the corticosteroid fluticasone, sympathomimetic bronchodilator (“front door” bronchodilators are B2-agonists)

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ipratropium (Atrovent)

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an atropine like drug with anticholinergic effects, parasympatholytic type of bronchodilator (“back door” bronchodilator)

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caffeine

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found in many drinks, coffee/caffeine/chocolate like drugs that relax bronchial smooth muscle and stimulate the respiratory centers, xanthine & methylxanthine type bronchodilators (“side door”)

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theobromine

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found in hot chocolate, coffee/caffeine/chocolate like drugs that relax bronchial smooth muscle and stimulate the respiratory centers, xanthine & methylxanthine type bronchodilators (“side door”)

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theophylline

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coffee/caffeine/chocolate like drugs that relax bronchial smooth muscle and stimulate the respiratory centers, xanthine & methylxanthine type bronchodilators (“side door”)

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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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1st generation antihistamine

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chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

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1st generation antihistamine

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promethazine (Phenergan)

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1st generation antihistamine; a very popular cough suppressant in all of the “Robitussin/antitussive” line of products. Also used as an antinausea (not a great one though)

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Claritin (loratadine)

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2nd generation antihistamine

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Allegra (fexofenadine)

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3rd generation antihistamine

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Zyrtec (cetirizine)

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3rd generation antihistamine

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Singulair (montelukast)

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Leukotriene Rc blocker

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Cromolyn sodium

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formulated as a liquid for nebulizers (inhalation), mast cell stabilizer

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immunotherapy desensitization shots

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receiving weekly shots of progressively higher concentrations of the allergens a person is allergic to, to build up blocking IgG antibodies

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beclomethasone (Vanceril MDI)

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inhaled corticosteroid

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fluticasone (Flovent MDI)

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inhaled corticosteroid

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triamcinolone (Azmacort MDI)

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inhaled corticosteroid

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MDI

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“metered dose inhaler”

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codeine

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and all other opioids as well, antitussive

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dextromethorphan (Robitussin)

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“DMX”, a synthetic non opioid drug (mostly no addicting, while morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone are all schedule III drugs), antitussive

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guaifenesin

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mucolytic/expectorant, a popular OTC expectorant - it thins the mucous and aids in expectoration

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penicillin VK

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oral antibiotic, antibacterial agent

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amoxiciliin

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antibacterial agents; oral antibiotic

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clarithromycin (Biaxin)

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oral antibiotic; antibacterial agent

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azithromycin (Zithromax)

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oral antibiotic; antibacterial agent

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

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oral antibiotic; antibacterial agent

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Diflucan (fluconazole)

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antifungal, any use of antifungal therapy in the lungs would have a systemic effect

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Lamisil (terbinafine)

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antifungal, any use of antifungal therapy in the lungs would have a systemic effect

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Tamiflu

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anti-influenza, antiviral agent

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Relenza

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anti-influenza, antiviral agent

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influenza vaccine (TIV)

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anti-influenza, antiviral agent

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nicotine gum

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anti-smoking drugs

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patches (Nicorette)

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anti-smoking drugs

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bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin)

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an antidepressant that was found to have cured some people of their urge to smoke, anti-smoking drug

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Chantix (varenicline)

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a nicotine receptor blocker in the brain; the newest big thing in smoking cessation therapy, anti-smoking drug

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Survanta

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a surfactant extracted from a ground-up cow lung used to treat disease of premature infants; which is also called hyaline membrane disease; miscellaneous pulmonary drugs

HTHS 2240 Pharmacology (6 decks)

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