First 4 Drugs Flashcards
What are trade names of albuterol?
Proair Accuneb Ventolin Proventil Vospire
What is the mode and route of albuterol?
B2 agonist and MDI SVN
What are the indications and contraindications of albuterol?
Relief and prevention of bronchospasm;
Tachycardia, arrhythymias and hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of albuterol?
Tachycardia, tremors and palpitations
What is the dosage and duration of albuterol?
MDI 2 puffs q4h
SVN 2.5/1.25/0.5mg TID QID
5-8 hours
What is the generic name of atrovent?
Ipratropium bromide
What is the mode and route of atrovent?
Blocks acetylcholine; MDI SVN
What are the indications and contraindications of atrovent?
Maintenance and treatment of obstructive diseases;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of atrovent?
Dry mouth, dysphagia and dysphonia
What is the dosage and duration of atrovent?
MDI 2 puffs QID
SVN 0.5mg/2.5ml of 0.2% TID QID
4-6 hours
What is the generic name of combivent?
Albuterol and ipratropium bromide
What is the mode and route of combivent?
B2 agonist and blocks acetylcholine; MDI SVN
What are in the indications and contraindications of combivent?
Used with COPD patients;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients, tachycardia and sensitivity to peanuts or soybeans
What are the side effects of combivent?
Tachycardia, tremors, palpitations
What is the dosage and duration of combivent?
MDI 2 puffs QID
SVN 0.5mg ipratropium/2.5mg albuterol QID
4-6 hours