Drugs for Lower RT Flashcards
Bronchodilators Steroids Leukotriene Modifiers Mast Cell Stabilizers Expectorants Antibiotics
Agents used for COPD
Medications used to facilitate respirations by dilating the airways
Bronchodilators
used to decrease inflammation
Steroids
reduce inflammation in the lung tissue
Leukotriene Modifiers
act as anti-inflammatory agents by suppressing the release of histamine from the mast cells
Mast Cell Stabilizers
are used to assist in loosening secretions from the airway
Expectorants
are prescribed to prevent serious complications from bacterial infections
Antibiotics
Helpful in symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and for bronchospasm associated with COPD
Bronchodilators
Types of bronchodilators
Xanthines
Sympathomimetics
Anticholinergics
Inhaled Steroids
Aminophylline Oxtriphylline Theophylline Pentoxifylline Caffeine
Types of Xanthines
have a direct effect on the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract, both those on the bronchi and the blood vessels
Xanthines
Stimulate the CNS such that respiration is stimulated, coronary arteries and pulmonary arteries dilate, with additional effects of diuresis
Xanthines
Indicated for the symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and reversal of bronchospasm associated with COPD
Indications of Xanthines
GI upset, anorexia, vomiting, gastric pain, seizures, brain damage, and even death
Adverse Effects of Xanthines
cause dizziness, flushing, severe hypotension, bradycardia, and palpitations
Adverse Effects of Aminophylline