Resp drugs Flashcards
Opioid Antitussive examples
Codeine
Opioid Antitussive uses
most effective antitussive for dry cough
Opioid Antitussive moa
Act in CNS to suppress cough
Opioid Antitussive roa
Oral
Opioid Antitussive ae
- CNS - sedation, confusion
- Respiratory depression - risk on overdose
- Abuse potential at high dose
Non-opioid Antitussive examples
Dextromethorphan
Diphenhydramine
Non-opioid Antitussive uses
Dextromethorphan:
most effective non-opioid antitussive for dry cough
Diphenhydramine:
dry cough
Non-opioid Antitussive moa
Dextromethorphan:
acts on CNS to suppress cough
Diphenhydramine:
anti-histamine with unknown moa
Non-opioid Antitussive roa
Oral
Non-opioid Antitussive ae
Dextromethorphan:
1. CNS - drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, insomnia, excitement, nervousness
2. GIT - nausea, vomiting, stomachache
3. Abuse potential at high dose but less risk of addiction than codeine
Diphenhydramine:
1. Sedative
2. Anticholinergic
Mucolytics examples
Acetylcysteine
Carbocisteine
Mucolytics uses
productive cough
Mucolytics moa
Free sulfhydryl group opens disulphide bonds in mucoproteins -> Lowers mucous viscosity
Mucolytics roa
Oral
Inhalation
Mucolytics ae
- Bronchospasm - Caution for asthma
- Anaphylactoid reactions - rash, hypotension, dyspnea, wheezing
- GI disturbance
Mucokinetic examples
Bromhexine
Mucokinetic uses
productive cough
Mucokinetic moa
- Promote mucous clearance
- Stimulate surfactant production
Mucokinetic ae
- Allergic reactions
- Cutaneous adverse effects
Mucoregulator examples
Ipratropium
Mucoregulator uses
severe cold
Mucoregulator moa
- Short-acting Muscarinic Receptor antagonist (SAMA)
- Block inflammation-induced parasympathetic cholinergic M3 receptor activation of submucosal glands/goblet cells
Mucoregulator roa
Intranasal
Mucoregulator ae
- Few ADR as little enters systemic circulation intranasally
- Unpleasant taste
- Dry mouth
Mast Cell Stabilizer examples
Cromoglicic Acid
Mast Cell Stabilizer uses
For severe cold symptoms
Mast Cell Stabilizer roa
- Intranasal
- Inhaled
Mast Cell Stabilizer moa
- Reduce Mast cell degranulation
- Secrete Annexin A1
Mast Cell Stabilizer ae
- Throat and nasal irritation, mouth dryness, cough
- Unpleasant/bitter taste
Beta2-Adrenoceptor Agonist examples
Non selective:
Epinephrine
Beta-2 selective:
Salbutamol (SABA)
Formoterol (LABA)
Salmeterol (LABA)
Beta2-Adrenoceptor Agonist uses
1st line bronchodilator for asthma
Beta2-Adrenoceptor Agonist moa
Airway smooth muscle relaxation -> bronchodilation
Beta2-Adrenoceptor Agonist roa
Epinephrine (IV/SC in emergency)
Salbutamol (Fast acting SABA: 2-3 hours) (Inhalation or IV in emergency)
Formoterol (Fast acting LABA: 12 hours) (Inhalation)
Salmeterol (Long acting LABA: 12 hours) (Inhalation)
Beta2-Adrenoceptor Agonist ae
- Tremor and muscle cramps
- Palpitations, tachycardia
- Beta-2 adrenoceptor tolerance - relievers may not work during attacks
Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist examples
Ipratropium Bromide
Tiotropium Bromide
Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist uses
1st line bronchodilator for COPD
Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist moa
Inhibit M3 receptor-mediated bronchoconstrictions
Muscarinic Receptor Antagonist roa
Inhalation
Ipratropium Bromide (SAMA)
Tiotropium Bromide (LAMA)