Respiratory drugs Flashcards
H1 blockers MOA
bind to H1 receptors and block histamine release; mild anticholinergic effect
SE for all H1 blockers
Anticholinergic–constipation, urinary retention, dry mouth
Contraindications for H1 blockers
can inc BP–Closed angle glaucoma, cardiac disease, kidney disease, HTN, bronchial asthma, COPD, PUD, seizures, BPH, preg
- if disease is controlled, its prob fine
Diphenhydramine Class and indications
- 1st gen sedating antihistamines
- Mild allergic rxns, motion sickness, insomnia, can be given with severe anaphylactic rxns
Diphenhydramine SE
Drowsy, dizzy, severe CNS depression, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, often knocks people out, can make ppl hyperactive (often kids)
Diphenhydramine NC
- PO and IV
- monitor for urinary retention and constipation, dizziness when ambulating
- avoid driving and tasks for mental alertness (take drug at night if necessary)
Loratadine (claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec) class and indications
2nd gen non-sedating antihistamines
- allergic rhinits
- chronic idiopathic urticaria
Loratadine (claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec) SE
Fewer SE, less drowsy and fatigue
Loratadine (claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec) NC
- can take in the morning
- all PO
Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) class and indications
Antitussive; cough suppressant (chronic or acute)
Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) MOA
Directly suppresses the cough reflex in the brain
Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) SE
CNS depressant
Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) NC
- PO, syrups, sprays, lozenges
- DON’T take with other CNS depressants (esp codeine)
- dextro and codeine can by abused
- Codeine and benzonatate RX
Guaifenesin (mucinex) class and indications
Expectorant, dec mucus in colds, bronchitis
Guaifenesin (mucinex) MOA
Dec surface tension of sec helping make mucus easier to cough up
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) SE and NC
- few mild GI
- encourage fluids
- be careful with asthma pt and chronic cough
- questionable efficiency
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) class and indications
Mucolytics; bronchopulmonary disease, CF
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) MOA
dec viscosity of mucus–easier to cough up
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) SE and NC
- Few SE, BRONCHOSPASM may occur, SMELLS AWFUL
- best thru neb or trach
- monitor lungs closely
ipratropium class and indications
Anticholinergics, PROPHYLAXIS and maintenance, not rescue
ipratropium MOA
Work on acetylcholine receptors–turn off PNS and on SNS–bronchodilation
ipratropium SE and NC
- Dry as a bone, hot as a hatter, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter
- often given with albuterol
Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline MOA
Inc levels of the cAMP enzyme by inhibiting phosphodiesterase–stim CNS and CVD sys–inc smooth muscle relax and bronchodilate
Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline class and indications
- xanthine derivatives
- prevent tx asthma attack and COPD exacerbations
Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline SE
Caffeine high (theophylline); N/V/D and lack appetite more normal SE; tox–tachy, HA, insomnia, dysrthmias, sz
Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline NC
- 2nd line bc high risk tox–reverse with activated charcoal
- CI: peptic ulcer, sz dx, hyperthyroid, uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias
- intx with caffeine (inc fx) and smoking (dec absorption)–may dec dose if stop smoking
- narrow therapeutic index–monitor serum levels
- lots drug intx
Montelukast, zafirlukast class and indications
Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA); Prophylaxis and chronic tx of asthma