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Antihistamines function (2)

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  • Block the release or action of histamine that increases secretions and narrows airways
  • Blocks histamine 1
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Decongestants function

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Decrease the blood flow to the upper respiratory tract and decrease the overproduction of secretions

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Expectorants function

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  • Increase productive cough to clear airways

- Thins mucus

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Antitussives function

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Block cough reflex

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Antihistamine Actions (3)

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  • Selectively block he effects of histamine at H-1 site
  • Decreases allergic response
  • Anticholinergic and antipruritic effects
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Antihistamine indications (4)

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  • Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis
  • Allergic conjunctivitis (itchy eye)
  • Uncomplicated urticaria
  • Angioedema
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Antihistamine Cautions (2)

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  • Renal or hepatic impairment

- History of dysrhythmias

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Antihistamine Side Effects (2)

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  • Drowsiness and sedation

- Anticholinergic effects

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First Generation Antihistamines (2)

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  • Diphenhydramine

- Hydroxyzine

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Second Generation Antihistamines (3)

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  • Certizine
  • Loratadine
  • Fexofenadine
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Topical Nasal Decongestants Actions (2)

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  • Affects SNS to cause vasoconstriction

- Causing less inflammation of the nasal membrane

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Topical Nasal Decongestant Indications

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-Relieve nasal congestion

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Pharmacokinetics of Topical Nasal Decongestants (2)

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  • Not absorbed systemically

- Medication stays in nasal passage

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Contraindications of Topical Nasal Decongestants

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Lesion or erosion in the mucous membranes

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Caution of Topical Nasal Decongestants (2)

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  • Any condition that might be exacerbated by sympathetic activity
  • Avoid caffeine
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Topical Nasal Decongestant Side Effects (2)

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  • Local stinging and burning

- Rebound congestion

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Examples of Topical Nasal Decongestants (2)

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  • Oxymetazoline

- Phenylephrine

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Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestant Actions

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Decreases inflammatory response within the nasal area

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Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestant Indications (2)

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  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis

- Inflammation after the removal of nasal polyps

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Pharmacokinetics of Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestants

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Generally not absorbed systemically

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Contraindications of Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestants

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Acute infection

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Caution of Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestants (2)

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  • Active infection

- Avoid exposure to airborne infections

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Side effects of Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestants (2)

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  • Local burning, irritation, stinging, dryness of the mucosa, and headache
  • Suppression of healing can occur in a patient who has had nasal surgery or trauma
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Examples of Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestants (2)

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  • Fluticasone

- Budesonide

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Oral Decongestants Actions

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Shrink the nasal mucous membrane by stimulating the alpha-adrenergic receptors in the nasal mucous membranes

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Indication for Oral Decongestants

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Promotion of drainage in the sinuses and improving airflow

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Oral Decongestants Contraindications

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Any conditions that might be exacerbated by sympathetic activity

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Side Effects for Oral Decongestants (2)

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  • Rebound congestion

- Sympathetic effects

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Drug-to-drug interactions

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Use cautiously with MAOIs

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Examples of Oral Decongestants

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Pseudoephedrine

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Expectorant functions

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Loosens bronchial secretions, allowing easier movement of the secretions

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Side effects for expectorants (4)

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  • GI symptoms (mucus in stomach)
  • Headache
  • Dizzy
  • Prolonged use may result in masking an underlying disorder
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Antitussive function

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-Act directly on the medullary cough center on the brain t depress the cough reflex

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Antitussive pharmacokinetics (3)

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  • Rapidly absorbed
  • Metabolized in the liver
  • Excreted in the urine
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Antitussive contraindication

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Patients who need to cough to maintain the airway

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Caution of Antitussive (2)

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  • Hypersensivity

- Narcotic addiction

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Side effects of Antitussives (3)

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  • Drying effect on the mucous membranes
  • CNS side effects
  • GI upset
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Examples of Antitussives (3)

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  • Guaifenesin
  • Hydrocoone (Hycodan)
  • Dextromethorphan (Benylin)
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Sympathomimetics function

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Dilation of the bronchioles

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Sympathomimetics Indications (3)

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  • Acute asthma attack
  • Bronchospasm in acute or chronic asthma
  • Prevention of exercise-induced asthma
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Pharmacokinetics of Sympathomimetics (2)

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  • Rapidly distributed

- Fast acting

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Side Effects of Sympathomimetics (9)

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  • SNS activation
  • GI upset
  • Arrhythmias
  • HTN
  • Bronchospasm
  • Sweating
  • Pallor
  • Flushing
  • Increased blood glucose levels
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Sympathomimetics drug to drug interactions

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General anesthetic

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Examples of Sympathomimetics (3)

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  • albuterol (Proventil)
  • salmeterol (Serevent)
  • Epinephrine (Epi-pen)
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Anticholinergic functions

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  • Blocks vagar-mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine
  • Not used for acute attacks
  • Dilation of airway
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Indications of Anticholinergic

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Maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated COPD

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Pharmacokinetics of Anticholinergic (2)

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  • Onset of action is 15 minutes when inhaled

- Peaks in 1-2 hours, duration of action is 3-4 hours

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Caution associated with Anticholinergic

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Could cause dysrhythmias

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Anticholinergic side effects

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  • Related to the Anticholinergic effects of the drug
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Nervousness
  • Dry mouth
  • Sore throat
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Examples of Anticholinergics (2)

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  • ipratropium (Atrovent)

- Tiopropium (Spiriva)

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Xanthine function

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Relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi causing bronchodilation

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Xanthine indications

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  • Symptomatic relief of chronic, stable asthma, and COPD

- When other drugs failed to show improvement

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Xanthine pharmacokinetics (2)

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  • Narrow therapeutic margin

- Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract

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Xanthine Contraindications (

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  • GI problems
  • Coronary disease
  • Respiratory dysfunction
  • Renal problems
  • Hepatic disease
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Xanthine Side Effets (2)

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  • Related to theophylline levels in the blood

- GI upset, nausea, irritability

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Xanthine drug to drug interaction (2)

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  • Nicotine increases the metabolism

- Too much can be toxic

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Examples of Xanthine (2)

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  • Aminophylline

- Theophyline

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Leukotrine Receptor Antagonists function

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  • Block or antagonize receptors for the production of leukotrines
  • Decreases the inflammatory response to allergic ad environmental stimuli
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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists indication (2)

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  • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of bronchial asthma

- Maintenance medication

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Pharmacokinetics of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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Rapidly absorbed from GI tract

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Caution of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

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Hepatic or renal impairment

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Example

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  • montelukast (Singulair)

- Zafirlukast (Accolate)

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Inhaled Steroid Function

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Decrease the inflammatory response in the airway

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Inhaled Steroids Indications (2)

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  • Prevention and treatment of asthma, COPD, emphysema

- Treat chronic steroid-dependent bronchial asthma

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Pharmacokinetics of Inhaled Steroids (2)

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  • Well absorbed from the respiratory tract

- Not a lot of systemic side effects

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Contraindication to Inhaled Steroids

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Not used for emergency during an acute attack

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Inhaled Steroid side effects (5)

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  • Sore throat
  • Hoarseness
  • Coughing
  • Dry mouth
  • Pharyngeal and laryngeal fungal infections
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Examples of Inhaled steroids (2)

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  • beclomethasone (Beclovent)

- Budesonide (Pulmicort)

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Mucolytic functions

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  • Works to breakdown mucus
  • Aids cough
  • Does not open bronchioles
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Mucolytic Inidcations (3)

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  • Patients who have difficulty coughing up secretions
  • Postoperative patients
  • Patients wit tracheostomies
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Pharmacokinetics of Mucolytic

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-Nebulization or direct instillation into the trachea

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Caution of Mucolytic (3)

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  • Acute Bronchospasm
  • Esophageal varices
  • Due to constant thoracic pressure from hard coughing due to increased mucus thickness
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Example of Mucolytic

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

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Lower Respiratory Agents are used in children to…(

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  • Likely Leukotriene

- Used with beta-antagonists for acute attacks

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Lower Respiratory Agents in older adults

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Liver and renal impairment

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