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Drugs for Lower RT Flashcards

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Bronchodilators
Steroids
Leukotriene Modifiers
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Expectorants
Antibiotics
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Agents used for COPD

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Medications used to facilitate respirations by dilating the airways

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Bronchodilators

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used to decrease inflammation

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Steroids

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reduce inflammation in the lung tissue

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Leukotriene Modifiers

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act as anti-inflammatory agents by suppressing the release of histamine from the mast cells

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Mast Cell Stabilizers

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are used to assist in loosening secretions from the airway

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Expectorants

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are prescribed to prevent serious complications from bacterial infections

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Antibiotics

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Helpful in symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and for bronchospasm associated with COPD

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Bronchodilators

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Types of bronchodilators

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Xanthines
Sympathomimetics
Anticholinergics
Inhaled Steroids

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Aminophylline
Oxtriphylline
Theophylline
Pentoxifylline
Caffeine
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Types of Xanthines

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have a direct effect on the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract, both those on the bronchi and the blood vessels

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Xanthines

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Stimulate the CNS such that respiration is stimulated, coronary arteries and pulmonary arteries dilate, with additional effects of diuresis

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Xanthines

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Indicated for the symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and reversal of bronchospasm associated with COPD

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Indications of Xanthines

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GI upset, anorexia, vomiting, gastric pain, seizures, brain damage, and even death

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Adverse Effects of Xanthines

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cause dizziness, flushing, severe hypotension, bradycardia, and palpitations

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Adverse Effects of Aminophylline

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drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system; dilation of the bronchi and increased rate and depth of respiration

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Sympathomimetic drugs

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Albuterol
Bitolterol
Isoproterenol
Metaproterenol
Salbutamol
Terbutaline
Ephedrine
Epinephrine
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Different kinds Sympathomimetic Drugs:

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Asthma
Bronchospasm
Exercise induced bronchospasm
Preterm Labor

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Clinical Use of Sympathomimetic

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Cardiac disease
vascular problems
Arrhythmias
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Pregnancy, and lactation
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Contraindications of Sympathomimetic

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tremors, 
headache, 
nervousness
GI upset
cardiac arrhythmias,
hypertension, 
tachycardia, 
palpitations, 
vasoconstrictions
bronchospasm, 
sweating, 
pallor, 
flushing
Hyperglycemia
Urinary retention
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Adverse Effects of Sympathomimetic

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Beclomethasone
Flunisolide
Triamcinolone
Dexamethasone
Prednisone
prednisolone
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Different kinds Inhaled Steroids:

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Decreased swelling associated with inflammation

Promotion of beta adrenergic receptor activity, which may promote smooth muscle relaxation and inhibit bronchoconstriction

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Inhaled Steroids

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Not for emergency use
Not for use during an acute asthma attack or status asthmaticus
Pregnancy and lactation

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Contraindications of Inhaled Steroids

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Sore throat, hoarseness, coughing, dry mouth, pharyngeal and laryngeal fungal infections

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Adverse Effects of Inhaled Steroids

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A newer class of drugs developed to act more specifically at the site of the problem associated with asthma.

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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Referred to as anti-inflammatory bronchoconstriction preventers

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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Montelukast (Lukast, Montekast)
Zafirlukast (Accolate)
Zileuton

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Different Kinds of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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works on the immune system at the cellular level.

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MoA of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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30 minutes

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Onset effect of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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Peak effect of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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Duration effect of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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hepatic or renal impairment

Pregnancy and lactation

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Contraindications of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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Headache
Dizziness
Myalgia
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Elevated liver enzymes
Vomiting
Generalized pain
Fever
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Adverse Effects of Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

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Prevents the release of inflammatory and bronchoconstricting substances when the mast cells are stimulated to release these substances because of irritation or the presence of an antigen.

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Mast Cell Stabilizers

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cromolyn (Intal)

nedocromil (Tilade)

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Types of Mast Cell Stabilizers

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type of mast cell stabilizer for the treatment of chronic bronchial asthma, exercise-induced asthma, and allergic rhinitis

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cromolyn (Intal)

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Type of mast cell stabilizer for the management of mild to moderate bronchial asthma

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nedocromil (Tilade)

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