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Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

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Proventil, Ventolin

Another Name

A

Albuterol

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Albuterol

Another Name

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Proventil

Ventolin

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Albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil)

Class

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Sympathomimetic Bronchodilator

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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Description

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Synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect then epinephrine and reduces mucus secretions, pulmonary capillary leaking and edema in the lungs during allergic reactions.

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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Indications

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Bronchospasm in asthma COPD, Hyperkalemia

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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Precautions

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Pt may experience tachycardia, anxiety, nausea, cough, wheezing and/or dizziness. Vital signs and breath sounds must be monitored, use caution with elderly, cardiac or hypertensive patients

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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Dose/Route

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2.5 mg in 2.5 to 3mL NS via nebulizer repeat as needed.

Hyperkalemia 20-30mg nebulizer

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Aminophylline

Another Name

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Somophyllin

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Somophyllin

Another Name

A

Aminophylline

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Aminophylline (Somophyllin)

Class

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Methylxanthine Bronchodilator

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Aminophylline (Somophyllin)

Description

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Methylxanthine that prolongs bronchodilation and decreased mucus production and has mild cardiac and CNS stimulating effects

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Aminophylline (Somophyllin)

Indications

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Bronchospasm in asthma, COPD refractory so sympathomimetic and other bronchodilator and in CHF

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Ipratropium

Another Name

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Atrovent

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Atrovent

Another Name

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Ipratropium

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Class

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anticholinergic

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Description

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Bronchodilator used in the treatment of respiratory emergencies that causes bronchodilation and dries respiratory tract secretions by blocking acetylcholine receptors

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Indications

A

Bronchospasm associated with asthma, COPD and inhaled irritants

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Ipratropium (Atrovent

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to atropine or derivatives, or as primary treatment for acute bronchospasm. Nut allergy

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Precautions

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Elderly, cardiovascular disease, hypertension

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Dose/Route

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500mcg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer

Pedi: 125-250mcg in 2.5-3 mL NS via nebulizer

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Furosemide

Another Name

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Lasix

Another Name

A

Furosemide

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Furosemide (Lasix)

Class

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Furosemide (Lasix)

Description

A

Rapid acting, potent diuretic and antihypersensitive that inhibits sodium reabsorption by the kidney. Its vasodilating effects reduce venous return and cardiac workload.

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Furosemide (Lasix)

Indications

A

Acute Pulmonary Edema (CHF)

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Furosemide (Lasix)

Contraindications

A

Hypotension

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Furosemide (Lasix)

Precautions

A

Infants, elderly, hepatic impairment, cardiogenic shock associated with acute MI, gout, or patients receiving digitalis or potassium-depleted steroids.

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Furosemide (Lasix)

Dose/Route

A

40-120 mg slow IV or could cause tinitis

Pedi: 1 mg/kg slow IV

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Magnesium

Another Name

A

Magnesium Sulfate

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Magnesium Sulfate

Another Name

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Magnesium Sulfate

Class

A

Electrolyte

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Magnesium

Description

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Electrolyte that acts as a calcium channel blocker, acting as CNS depressant and anticonvulsant. It also depresses the function of smooth, skeletal and cardiac muscles

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Magnesium

Indications

A

Refactory ventricular fubrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, eclamptic seizures, asthma COPD

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Magnesium Sulfate

Contraindications

A

Heart block, myocardial damage, shock, and hypocalcemia

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Magnesium

Precautions

A

CNS depressants or neuromuscular blocking agents

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Magnesium

Dose/Route

A

Ventricular fibrillation : 1-2 g IV over 2 min
Torsade de pointes: 1-2 g IV
Asthma/COPD: 1-2 g over 10 min
Eclampsia: 4-6 g IV over 15-30 min

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Racemic Epinephrine

Another Name

A

microNefrin, Vaponefrin

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Racemic Epinephrine (microNefrin, Vaponefrin)
Class
A

Sympathomimetic Agonist

39
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Racemic Epinephrine (microNefrin, Vaponefrin)
Description
A

Variation of epinephrine used only for inhalation to induce bronchodilation and to reduce laryngeal edema and mucus secretions

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Racemic Epinephrine (micoNefrin, Veponefrin) 
Indications
A

Croup (laryngealtracheobronchotis)

41
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Racemic Epinephrine (microNefrin, Vaponefrin)
Contraindications
A

Hypersensitivity, hypertension, or epiglottitis

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Trebutaline

Another Name

A

Brethine, Bricanyl

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Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)

Class

A

Sympathetic Agonist

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Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)

Description

A

Synthetic sympathomimetic that causes ronchodilatation with less cardiac effect then epinephrine

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Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)

Indications

A

Bronchial asthma and bronchospasm in COPD

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Trebutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)

Dose/Route

A

0.25 mg SQ repeated in 15-30 mins

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Levalbuterol

Another Name

48
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Xopenex

Another Name

A

Levabuterol

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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

Class

A

Sympathomimetic bronchodilator

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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

Description

A

Stimulates beta-2 receptors resulting in smooth muscle relaxation of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature

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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

Indications

A

Treatment of acute bronchospasm in pts with reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma). Bronchospasm prophylaxis in asthma patients

52
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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

Contraindications

A

Angioedema, tachydysrhythmias, and severe cardiac disease. Avoid use in pts taking phenothiazines; may cause prolonged QT interval and dysrhythmias

53
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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)

Dose/Route

A

1.25 mg in 3 mL

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