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Respiratory drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 categories of respiratory drugs?

A

Bronchodilators
Antitussives - cough
Expectorants
Mucolytics

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2
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What are the 4 categories of bronchodilators?

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Beta-adrenergic agonists
Cromolyn
Methylxanthines
Anticholinergic drugs

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3
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What are Beta-adrenergic agonists?

A

Bronchodilators

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4
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How do beta-adrenergic agonists work?

A

Act on bronchial smooth muscle

Cause relaxation, increased mucociliary clearance

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5
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What is a short acting beta-adrenergic agonist?

A

Adrenaline

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What are longer acting beta-adrenergic agonists?

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Terbutaline
Salbutamol
Clenbuterol

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7
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What drug is used in inhalers?

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Salbutamol

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8
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What drug is used for RAO in horses?

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Clenbuterol

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9
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What drug is used for asthma in cats?

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Terbutaline

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10
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What are the adverse effects of beta adrenergic agonists?

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Tachycardia

Tremors

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11
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What is theophylline used for?

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Bronchodilator - Chronic bronchitis, Feline Asthma

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12
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What are anticholinergic drugs used for?

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Horses with RAO

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13
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What is an example of a anticholinergic drug?

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Atropine

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14
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What do antitussives cause?

A

Depression of the cough centre in the medulla oblongata

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What are the main antitussive drugs?

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Opiates – Codeine, Butorphanol

Non-opiates – Dextromethorphan

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16
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What are expectorants and mucolytics?

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Increase mucociliary clearance

17
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What are the main expectorant drugs?

A

Guaifenesin
Bromhexine
N-acetylcysteine - mucolytic

18
Q

What is the main mucolytic drug?

A

N-acetylcysteine

19
Q

What are the main corticosteroids that can help with respiratory disease?

A

Prednisolone (o), Dexamethasone (Inj), Fluticasone (Inh)

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