Chronic Respiratory Medications Flashcards
Albuterol
Bronchodilator
Inhaled short acting beta2 agonist (SABA); relaxes and dilates airways
*raises BP, HR
SE: insomnia, restlessness, anorexia, hyperglycemia, tremor, vascular HA
Levalbuterol
Bronchodilator
Inhaled short acting beta2 agonist (SABA)
*used for DM, cardiac issues
SE: insomnia, restlessness, anorexia, tremor, vascular HA
Ipratropium Bromide
Anticholinergic
Prevents the binding of cholinergic substances that cause broncho-constriction & increase secretions
SE: dry mouth/throat, nasal congestions, GI distress, heart palpitations, HA, cough, wheezing
Beclomethasone
Inhaled corticosteroid (ICD)
Prevent the inflammation commonly provoked by the substances released from mast cells
SE: pharyngeal irritation, cough, dry mouth, thrush
Budesonide
Inhaled corticosteroid (ICD)
Prevent the inflammation commonly provoked by the substances release from mast cells
SE: pharyngeal irritation, cough, dry mouth, thrush
Flunisolide
Inhaled corticosteroid (ICD)
Prevent the inflammation commonly provoked by the substances released from mast cells
SE: pharyngeal irritation, cough, dry mouth, thrush
Fluticasone
Inhaled corticosteroid (ICD)
Prevent the inflammation commonly provoked by the substances released from mast cells
SE: Pharyngeal irritation, cough, dry mouth, thrush
Methylprednisolone
Prevent the inflammation commonly provoked by the substances release from mast cells;
IV systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbation of asthma, COPD
SE: hyperglycemia, weight gain, HTN, impaired immune function
Prednisone
Prevent the inflammation commonly provoked y the substances release from mast cells;
IV systemic corticosteroids for acute exacerbation of asthma, COPD
SE: hyperglycemia, weight gain, HTN, impaired immune function
Salmeterol
Long acting beta 2 agonists (LABA)
Relaxes and dilates airways
SE: HTN, HA, neuromuscular and skeletal pain
Formoterol
Long acting beta 2 agonists (LABA)
Relaxes and dilates airways
SE: HTN, HA, neuromuscular and skeletal pain
Fluticasone/salmeterol
Corticosteroid + LABA
anti-inflammation & bronchodilation
SE: pharyngeal irritation, cough, dry mouth, thrush
Budesonide/formoterol
Corticosteroid + LABA
anti-inflammation & bronchodilation
SE: pharyngeal irritation, cough, dry mouth, thrush
Montelukast
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
