Pharma for Pulmo Flashcards
List three first generation antihistamine.
Diphenhydramine, Dimenhydrinate, Chlorpheniramine
What is the mechanism of first generation antihistamine?
reversibly inhibit H1 histamine receptors
what is the clinical use of first generation antihistamine?
Allergy, motion sickness, sleep aid
Adverse effects of first generation antihistamines?
Sedation, antimuscarinic, anti-alpha-adrenergic
second generation antihistamine
cetririzine…
why are second generation better than first
less sedating effect due to decrease CNS penetration
Guaifenesin
expectorant: this respiratory excretions (breaks down mucus)
What is N-acetylcysteine used for? (2 things)
breaks down mucus in COPD patients by disrupting disulfide bonds; acetominophen overdose antidote
Use and mechanism of dextromorphan
Antitussive (antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptors to suppress cough); mid opioid effect in excess
What is the mechanism for pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine?
alpha-adrenergic agonists
What is the clinical use for pseudophedrine and phenylephrine?
Reduce hyperemia, edema and nasal congestion
Adverse effects of pseudophedrine and phenylephrine
Hypertension, anxiety
How does Bosentan treat pulmonary hypertension ?
Competitively antagonizes endothelin 1 receptor to decrease pulmonary resistance
What are the adverse effects of Bosetan?
Hepatotoxicity (monitor LFTs)
How does Sildenafil treat Pulm hypertension?
Inhibit cGMP PDE-5 and prolong vasodilatory effect of NO (
How do Epoprostenol and Iloprost treat pulmonary hypertension
PGI2; direct vasodilatory effects on pulmonary and systemic arterial beds; inhibit platelet aggregation
Side effects of epoprostenol and iloprost
flushing, jaw pain
Which medication is used in acute exacerbation/shortness of breath due to asthma?
Albuterol (beta2-agonist)