Pharm - Respiratory Flashcards
Anticholinergics mechanism (respiratory fluid)
Reduce production of fluid
Mucokinetic (expectorants) mechanism
increase production of fluid to prevent drying and aid in productiveness
Mucokinetic (expectorant) exemplar
Guaifenesin
Mucolytic mechanism
Liquefy mucous through breaking disulfide bonds
Mucolytic exemplar
NAC
NAC side effects
stomatitis, rhinorrhea, bronchospasm - infrequently used d/t these
Opioids exemplar
Codeine
Opioids mechanism
act within cough centres of the brain
Opioids side effects
development of tolerance and physical dependence, respiratory depression
Non-opioid exemplar
Dextromethorphan
Other antitussives
Menthol, honey (anything sweet)
Selective beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonists mechanism
causes muscle relaxation
Selective beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonists exemplars
Salbutamol, Salmeterol
Only drug to show beneficial effect in non-specific treatment of cough
Dextromethorphan, only in adults
Salbutamol info
Short acting Administered via MDI Treats acute bronchospasm - rescue Oral doses have slower onset, more side effects 4-5 hours duration of action
Salmeterol info
Long acting
Administered via accuhaler
Prevents bronchospasm (asthma, COPD)
Lipophilicity improves duration of action (10-12 hrs)
Anticholinergics mechanism (bronchodilation)
Bind to M3 receptors (in smooth muscle) and blocks cholinergic stimulation from the vagus nerve –> blocks rise in intracellular calcium and prevents bronchoconstriction
Anticholinergic exemplar
Tiotropium
Tiotropium adverse effects
- HA, GI motility issues, dizziness, dry mouth
- Use in caution in pts w/ glaucoma prostatic hyperplasia, urinary retention and bladder neck obstruction
Methylxanthine mechanism
nonspecific inhibition of phosphodiesterase enzymes, complex mechanism