E3: respiratory Flashcards
Albuterol (Ventolin) class
short acting beta 2- adrenergic agonist (SABA)
bronchodilator
Albuterol (Ventolin) action
relaxes smooth muscle in airway (dilates bronchioles)
Albuterol (Ventolin) use
rescue therapy:
treat asthma attack or immediate prevention (workout)
Albuterol (Ventolin) SE
adrenaline type side effects (ie tachy)
use Albuterol (Ventolin) cautiously in
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
hyperthyroidism
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) class
LONG acting beta 2- adrenergic agonist
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) use
used as a controller med
works for 12 hours
no longer firstline therapy
risk with Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)
increased chances of death compared to other controller meds
SE of Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)
adrenaline type side effects
Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR) class
inhaled corticosteroid
Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR)use
firstline preventative/controller med
Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR) action
antiinflammatory on lining of bronchioles
when to take Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR)
taken daily as controller med
what to do after taking Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR)
rinse mouth after use to avoid thrush
Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR) not for
status asthmaticus
Montelukast (Singulair) class
oral antiinflammatory
leukotriene modifier
Montelukast (Singulair) action
prevent effect of leukotrienes suppressing inflammation and mucus production
Montelukast (Singulair) use
prevention of asthma and seasonal allergy
SE of Montelukast (Singulair)
- HA
- Gi disturbance
- liver enzyme elevation
- suicidal thoughts
Montelukast (Singulair) interactions
interacts with theophylline
Ipratropium (Atrovent) class
inhaled anticholinergic
Ipratropium (Atrovent) action
blocks accetylcholine from binding to the ACh receptors of bronchi
Ipratropium (Atrovent) causes
bronchodilator and decreases mucus production
Ipratropium (Atrovent) can be used how
as an adjunct to rescue or as controller
SE of Ipratropium (Atrovent)
- dry mouth
- irritation
- pharynx
Ipratropium (Atrovent) is contraindicated in
- BPH
- narrow angle glaucoma
- peanut allergy
Theophylline (Theo-24) class
methylxanthine
oral bronchodilator
Theophylline (Theo-24) MOA
unclear
likely blocks adenosine receptors
Theophylline (Theo-24) use
asthma maintenance therapy (controller med)
Theophylline (Theo-24) has what
a narrow therapeutic index that may need serum monitoring
Theophylline (Theo-24) interacts
with many meds
Theophylline (Theo-24) contraindications
- CV disease
- seizure disorder
- PUD
Cromolyn (NasalCrom) class
mast cell stabilizer
inhaled antiinflammatory (nasalcrom intranasal)
Cromolyn (NasalCrom) action
inhibits histamine release by stablizing mast cells
Cromolyn (NasalCrom) use
asthma prevention and seasonal allergies
safest asthma med
Cromolyn (NasalCrom)
few side effects
only side effect of Cromolyn (NasalCrom)
throat irritation
Cromolyn (NasalCrom) contraindication
dysrhythmias
Epinephrine class
adrenaline
alpha 1, beta 1 and 2 adrenergic
Epinephrine action
dilates bronchioles, increases BP and HR
best and recommended med for anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
Epinephrine is also used in
cardiac arrest
Epinephrine interacts with which med
beta blockers
dosing preferred for anaphylaxis with Epinephrine
IM
SE of Epinephrine
think adrenaline
EPIPEN
carry with you at all times
use once known exposure to anaphylactic allergen or earliest symptoms of anaphylaxis
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) class
1st gen H1 receptor antagonist
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) crosses the
BBB, CNS and peripheral effects
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) has some
anticholinergic effects which causes sedatation which is a very common SE
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) use
allergy
dosing for Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
requires multiple doses for all day coverage
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) will not do what
will not knock out histamine that is already in receptor
Loratadine (Claritin) class
2nd Generation H1 Receptor Antagonist
Loratadine (Claritin) working site
only works peripherally (doestn cross the BBB)
Loratadine (Claritin) doesnt have this side effect
non sedating (but it is for some)
Loratadine (Claritin) dosing
once daily dosing for allergy prevention- increases compliance
Loratadine (Claritin) doesnt do what
knock out histamine that is already in receptor
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) class
alpha adrenergic
decongestant and vasoconstrictor
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) action
vasoconstricts vessels in nasal passages, reducing mucus production
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) dosing
oral or intranasal for runny nose
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) side effect
intranasal can cause rebound nasal congestion upon DC
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) contraindication
- cv disease
- children
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) class
mucolytic
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) action
reacts directly with mucus to make it more wattery
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) admin
inhaled with nebulizer
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) used for
cystic fibrosis
COPD
CI for Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
- respiratory insufficiency
- asthma
- hx of bronchospasm
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) SE
aspiration and bronchospasm
smells like rotten eggs
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) class
expectorant
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) used for
relief of productive cough
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) action
helps loosen, thin and remove mucus
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) admin with
drink water/push fluids to aid in thinning process
use caution with Guaifenesin (Mucinex) in
- older adults
- those with asthma
- respiratory disease
Dextromethorphan (Delsym) class
antitussive
Dextromethorphan (Delsym) action
suppress the cough reflex by direct action on the cough center in the medulla
Dextromethorphan (Delsym) used to
suppress non productive cough
during times when cough is dangerous
Dextromethorphan (Delsym) SE
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- nausea
ci for Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
- resp depression
- kids under age 4-6