Exam 7 module 12 Flashcards
Asthma medications
Albuterol
beclomethasone
cromolyn
fluticasone
ipratropium
montelukast
omalizumab
theophylline
Albuterol Indication
Rescue inhaler, only treats symptoms
Beclomethasone MOA, I, Special
MOA: Inhaled corticosteroid
I: persistent asthma
Special: Rinse mouth to prevent candidiasis
Cromolyn MOA
Stabilize mast cells as prevention of allergic response
Fluticasone MOA, Special
MOA: Inhaled corticosteroid
Special: rinse mouth to prevent candidiasis
Ipratropium MOA, AE, I
MOA: Nebulized anti-cholinergic
AE: DUCT (Dry mouth, constipation)
I: Asthma exacerbation, COPD
Montelukast I, AE, Route
I: allergy or persistent (Asthma)
AE: Suicidal ideation
Route: pill
Theophylline Route, AE, Special
Route: pill
AE: palpitations, restlessness (caffeine-like symptoms)
Special: narrow therapeutic range, rarely used
Antihistamine medications
Diphenhydramine
Fexofenadine
Diphenhydramine MOA, I, AE
MOA: H1, 1st generation
I: allergies and motion sickness
AE: drowsiness
Fexofenadine MOA, I, Special
MOA: H1 blocker, 2nd gen
I: allergy
Special: switch to other 2nd gen with tolerance, not the most common
Cough suppressant medications
Acetylcysteine
dextromethorphan
guaifenesin
Acetylcysteine MOA, I
MOA: Thin secretions, induce coughing
I: cystic fibrosis
(hydrate)
Codeine MOA, I
MOA: opioid
I: chronic and sever
Guaifenesine MOA
MOA: induce coughing
(hydrate)
Decongestant medications
Phenylephrine
pseudoephedrine
phenylephrine
not very effective
Common MOA, CI and AE for decongestants
MOA: A1stimulant
CI: hypertension
AE: rebound Congestion
Amoxicillin MOA, I
MOA: anti-biotic
I: Otitis media
Open angle glaucoma only medications
MOA
Brimonidine
latonoprost
MOA: increase outflow of humor
Open angle and closed angle glaucoma medications
MOA
Dorzolamide
timolol
decrease production of aqueous humor
Closed angle glaucoma medication
MOA
Pilocarpine
MOA: stimulates pupil constriction (parasympathetic response when ingested)
