Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
Proventil, Ventolin
Another Name
Albuterol
Albuterol
Another Name
Proventil
Ventolin
Albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil)
Class
Sympathomimetic Bronchodilator
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Description
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.
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Indications
Bronchospasm in asthma COPD, Hyperkalemia
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Precautions
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
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Dose/Route
2.5 mg in 2.5 to 3mL NS via nebulizer repeat as needed.
Hyperkalemia 20-30mg nebulizer
Aminophylline
Another Name
Somophyllin
Somophyllin
Another Name
Aminophylline
Aminophylline (Somophyllin)
Class
Methylxanthine Bronchodilator
Aminophylline (Somophyllin)
Description
Methylxanthine that prolongs bronchodilation and decreased mucus production and has mild cardiac and CNS stimulating effects
Aminophylline (Somophyllin)
Indications
Bronchospasm in asthma, COPD refractory so sympathomimetic and other bronchodilator and in CHF
Ipratropium
Another Name
Atrovent
Atrovent
Another Name
Ipratropium
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Class
anticholinergic
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Description
Bronchodilator used in the treatment of respiratory emergencies that causes bronchodilation and dries respiratory tract secretions by blocking acetylcholine receptors
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Indications
Bronchospasm associated with asthma, COPD and inhaled irritants
Ipratropium (Atrovent
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to atropine or derivatives, or as primary treatment for acute bronchospasm. Nut allergy
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Precautions
Elderly, cardiovascular disease, hypertension
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Dose/Route
500mcg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer
Pedi: 125-250mcg in 2.5-3 mL NS via nebulizer