respiratory drug classifications: moa,indications,examples

Question 1

what is the moa for antihistamine (remember 1st gen and 2nd gen)

Answer 1

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Question 2

what is the indications for an antihistemine

Answer 2

allergy symptoms (including itchy nose, watery eye, runny nose, rash, sneezing)

Question 3

what are 2 examples of antihistamine

Answer 3

fexofenadine
cetirizine

Question 4

what is moa for broncodilators

Answer 4

relaxes the muscles within the lungs and widens the airways

Question 5

what is the 4 indications for broncodilators

Answer 5

copd
asthma
allergic reaction
bronchitis (inflamed bronchial tubes)

Question 6

what are the 4 examples of bronchodilators

Answer 6

salbutamol
salmeterol
formoterol
vilanterol

Question 7

what is the moa for steroids/corticosteroids

Answer 7

decreases inflammation by increasing the synthesis of anti-inflammatory proteins

suppresses the immune system by reducing the activity and volume within the immune system

Question 8

what are 4+ indications for steroids/corticosteroids

Answer 8

asthma
hay fever
copd
joint infection

Question 9

what are some examples of steroids/cortisterioids

Answer 9

prednisone
dexamethasone
betamethasone