Respiratory Flashcards
What would you give to treat short-term asthma?
Albuterol inhaler (beta 2 agonist)
What would you prescribe for long term asthma?
Long acting beta 2 agonist (formoterol, indacaterol, salmeterol) plus a corticosteroid
If you have an inflammatory respiratory disease (could be asthma), what would you prescribe?
corticosteroid
If you have severe asthma and must need IV, what corticosteroid might you use?
Prednisone, methylprednisone
What leukotriene antagonist prevents the formation of leukotrienes?
Zileuton
What leukotriene antagonist blocks the effects of leukotrienes?
Zafirlukast and montelukast
What drug blocks antihistamines but is not good for acute asthma attacks? Good for prophylactic use
Cromolyn
What anticholinergic drugs are more commonly used for COPD?
Ipratropium and tiotropium
Could add corticosteroid to help inflammation if bad enough
What drugs are most commonly used for allergic rhinitis (allergies) ?
Antihistamines (H1 blockers)
• Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• Fexofenadine (Allegra)
• Loratadine (Claritin)
Most common side effect of first-generation antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) ?
Drowsiness
Antihistamine side effects
Dry eye
Dry mouth
difficulty urinating
constipation
drowsiness
Most common short acting alpha agonist to stop a runny nose
phenylephrine
Most common long term alpha agonist to stop runny nose
oxymetazoline
Most common corticosteroid nasal spray
Fluticasone
Side effects of corticosteroid nasal sprays
Nose bleeds, nasal irritation, fungal infection, sore throat
