Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
butorphanol tartrate
what are the 3 drug name in this class
torbutrol
torbugesic
dolorex
what is butorphanol tartrate
opioid
class 4 controlled
what does butorphanol tartrate do
antiussives (cough suppressants)
use only for non-productive coughs
what are adverse effects of butorphanol tartrate
sedation and ataxia
what is hydrocodone
opioid
class 2 controlled
why do we use hydrocofone
anti-tusssives (cough suppressants)
use only for non-productive coughs
what are side effects of hydrocodone
sedation, constipation, GI upset
what is codeine
class 5 controlled
opioid
why do we use codeine
antitussives (cough suppressants)
use only for non-productive coughs
what is a precaution for coedine
some formulations have acetaminophen
what are side effects of codeine
sedation, constipation, GI upset
what is dextromethorphan
cough suppressant
use only for non-productive coughs
what is trade name for dextromethorphan
cough tablets
what is Temaril-P used for
cough suppressants
only non-productive cough
what does temaril-p have in it and what do those do
antitussive (trimeprazine)
steroid (prednisolone)
what are side effects of temaril-p
sedation, depression, hypotension, minor CNS signs (ataxia)
what is guafenesin used for
expectorants liquefy and dilute viscous secretions - use for productive coughs
what drugs do we use for bacterial pneumonia
fluoroquinolone + potentiated penicillin
or
fluoroquinolone + clindamycin
asthma treatment
steroids
what are the 4 drugs in this class and what is the form to administer
prednisolone -PO
dexamethasone - injection
triamcinolone - longer lasting injection
fluticasone (Flovent) - inhaler
asthma
bronchodilators
what are the 4 drugs in this class (not including Methylxanthines) and how to admin
epinephrine - ER situations
terbutaline - PO or inhaled
Albuterol - inhaled
Clenbuterol - inhaled
what are adverse effects of bronchodilator
tachycardia and hypertension
bronchodilators
what are the 2 drugs in the methylxanthines class
aminophylline
theophylline
what are the side effects and precautions of methylxanthines class
side effects: GI upset, CNS stimulation and excitement, tachycardia, ataxia, and arrythmia
precaution: P with heart dz
Doxapram hydrochloride
why do we use it
adverse effects
trade name
CNS stimulant - used to stimulate respiration during anesthesia (used in neonates to stimulate breathing)
adverse: hypertension, arrythmias, hyperventilation, CNS excitation, seizures
Dopram-V
