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H1 blockers MOA

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bind to H1 receptors and block histamine release; mild anticholinergic effect

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SE for all H1 blockers

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Anticholinergic–constipation, urinary retention, dry mouth

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Contraindications for H1 blockers

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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

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Diphenhydramine Class and indications

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  • 1st gen sedating antihistamines
  • Mild allergic rxns, motion sickness, insomnia, can be given with severe anaphylactic rxns
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Diphenhydramine SE

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Drowsy, dizzy, severe CNS depression, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, often knocks people out, can make ppl hyperactive (often kids)

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Diphenhydramine NC

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  • 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)
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Loratadine (claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec) class and indications

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2nd gen non-sedating antihistamines
- allergic rhinits
- chronic idiopathic urticaria

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Loratadine (claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec) SE

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Fewer SE, less drowsy and fatigue

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Loratadine (claritin), fexofenadine (Allegra), cetirizine (Zyrtec) NC

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  • can take in the morning
  • all PO
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Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) class and indications

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Antitussive; cough suppressant (chronic or acute)

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Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) MOA

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Directly suppresses the cough reflex in the brain

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Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) SE

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CNS depressant

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Dextromethorphan, codeine, benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) NC

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  • PO, syrups, sprays, lozenges
  • DON’T take with other CNS depressants (esp codeine)
  • dextro and codeine can by abused
  • Codeine and benzonatate RX
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Guaifenesin (mucinex) class and indications

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Expectorant, dec mucus in colds, bronchitis

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Guaifenesin (mucinex) MOA

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Dec surface tension of sec helping make mucus easier to cough up

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Guaifenesin (Mucinex) SE and NC

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  • few mild GI
  • encourage fluids
  • be careful with asthma pt and chronic cough
  • questionable efficiency
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) class and indications

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Mucolytics; bronchopulmonary disease, CF

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) MOA

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dec viscosity of mucus–easier to cough up

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) SE and NC

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  • Few SE, BRONCHOSPASM may occur, SMELLS AWFUL
  • best thru neb or trach
  • monitor lungs closely
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ipratropium class and indications

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Anticholinergics, PROPHYLAXIS and maintenance, not rescue

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ipratropium MOA

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Work on acetylcholine receptors–turn off PNS and on SNS–bronchodilation

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ipratropium SE and NC

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  • Dry as a bone, hot as a hatter, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter
  • often given with albuterol
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Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline MOA

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Inc levels of the cAMP enzyme by inhibiting phosphodiesterase–stim CNS and CVD sys–inc smooth muscle relax and bronchodilate

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Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline class and indications

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  • xanthine derivatives
  • prevent tx asthma attack and COPD exacerbations
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Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline SE

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Caffeine high (theophylline); N/V/D and lack appetite more normal SE; tox–tachy, HA, insomnia, dysrthmias, sz

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Theophylline (TheoDur/Theo-24) and aminophylline NC

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  • 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
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Montelukast, zafirlukast class and indications

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA); Prophylaxis and chronic tx of asthma

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Montelukast, zafirlukast MOA

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Prevent leukotrienes from attaching to receptors located on immune cells and within the lungs, prevent inflam

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Montelukast, zafirlukast SE

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HA, N/D, dizzy, insomnia

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Montelukast, zafirlukast NC

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  • give PO
  • can give to kids over 12M
  • zafirlukast can only be given to kids over 5Y
  • chewable tabs and granules
  • improve in a week
  • mont has few drug intx (Zafir has more)
  • NOT acute asthma
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Beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, dipropionate class and indications

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Inhaled corticosteroids; prevent persistent asthma attacks and COPD

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Beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, dipropionate MOA

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Dec inflam and enhance activity of beta agonists (also help with bronchodilate)

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Beclomethasone dipropionate, budesonide, fluticasone SE

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Pharyngeal irritation, cough, dry mouth, oral fungal infx

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Beclomethasone diproprionate , budesonide, fluticasone NC

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  • Give with neb or MDI
  • can takes weeks of cont therapy before full effect
  • give bronchodilator FIRST then corticosteroid
  • RINSE MOUTH AFTER
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Budesonide & formoterol, fluticasone & salmeterol class and indications

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Combo: inhaled glucocorticoid and bronchodilator; mod to severe asthma, never for ACUTE attack

36
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Which drug combo works faster?

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Budesonide & formoterol

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Cromolyn (Intal) class and indications

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mast cell stabilizer; prevent acute asthma attack

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Cromolyn MOA

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Stabilize membranes of mast cells and prevent release of broncho-constrictive inflam subs

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How to use cromolyn

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Take 15-20 minutes prior to known trigger

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Omalizumab (Xolair) class

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monoclonal antibody anti-asthmatic

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Omalizumab MOA

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Monoclonal antibody selectively binds to immunoglobulin IgE which limits release of mediators of allergic response

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Omalizumab NC

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  • injection
  • monitor for hypersensitivities–BIG RISK ANAPHYLAXIS (CLOSE MONITOR)
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Roflumilast class and indications

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Selective PDE-4 inhibitor; prevention of COPD exacerbation

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Roflumilast MOA

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PDE-4 inhibitor–dec inflam in lungs

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Roflumilast SE and NC

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N/V/D, HA, muscle spasm, dec appetite, uncontrolled tremors
- oral
- not work acute or immediate

46
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Target of traditional allergy meds

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H1 receptors

47
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Phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) class and indications

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Sympathomimetics
- nasal congestion, allergic rhinits, sinusitis, common cold

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Phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) MOA

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Mimics the action of SNS, activates alpha1-adrenergic receptors–causes vasoconstriction of BVs, causing nasal turbinates to shrink and opens nasal passages

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Phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) SE

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Dry you out, all r/t to CNS stimulation–agitation, insomnia, anxiety, tachy, heart palpitations “wired”

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Phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) NC

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  • don’t use for over 4 days bc rebound congestion occurs when stop after prolonged use–TAPER
  • pseudoephedrine has potential for abuse but works better bc CNS stim “upper”–register and limit on it
  • OTC about requirements and limits on how much
51
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Beta adrenergic agonists

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short or long acting drugs

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How long do long acting drugs work? indications?

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12-24h; prevention drugs (extended release-like)

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Beta adrenergic agonist MOA

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mimic action of SNS with fight or flight; relax and dilate airways by stim beta2-adrenergic receptors thru lungs–bronchial dilation and inc airflow in and out is the goal

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Non-selective adrenergic drugs: name and MOA

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Epinephrine; Stim both beta 1 and 2 receptors AND alpha receptors which causes vasoconstrict and dec edema and swelling in mucus mems, dec secretions; also stim beta1 which causes CV fx like inc HR and BP and CNS stim–nerves and tremors

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Non-selective beta-adrenergic MOA

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stim beta 1 and 2 receptors, no alpha

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Selective beta 2 receptors: MOA

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Only acts on beta 2 receptors; preferred for pulmonary conditions

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Which beta agonist drugs have the most adverse effects?

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non-selective

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beta adrenergic agnonist indications

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prevention or relief of bronchospasm r/t asthma/bronchitis, other pulm condx (will be used for condx otuside pulm sys too)

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Beta adrenergic agonist CIs

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Uncontrolled HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias, high risk for stroke

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Short acting beta agonist: name, indication, length of time to work

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Albuterol and levalbuterol, work immediate, last 4-6h, rescue, PO or inhaler

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long acting beta agonist name, indication, runtime

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Salmeterol and formoterol, preventers, last 12-24h, only inhaled

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Beta agonist SE

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HTN or hypotxn, insomnia, restlessness, anorexia, cardiac stimulation, hyperglycemia, tremor, vascular HA

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Beta agonist NC

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  • fx may dec with beta blockers
  • avoid use with MAOIs and sympathomimetics–HTN
  • if give with beta blocker (can reverse), watch for bronchospasm
  • v short half life
  • may inc need for insulin
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Albuterol/Proventil indications

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***first line tx of acute asthma attack, also bronchitis, emphysema; acute wheeze, chest tight, SOA–Not for everyday use; prevent exercise-induced asthma

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Albuterol/Proventil NC

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  • onset in minutes
  • inhale q4-6h
  • used for exercise induced asthma inhaler
  • NOT for daily use
  • use more than 1 canister/M indicates inadequate control os asthma–need to inc anti-inflam therapy
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salmeterol NC

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  • inhale 2x/d
  • use with inhaled corticosteroid
  • inc asthma-related deaths (esp in Black pop)
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Preventer meds

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Anticholinergics, xanthine derivatives, inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, mast cell stabilizers, LABA

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Quick relief/rescue meds

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SABA, albuterol/Proventil

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