Respiratory Drugs Flashcards by Lucy O’Kane | Brainscape

Q

Salbutamol class

A

Short acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist

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Terbutaline class

A

Short acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist

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Q

Beta-2 adrenergic agonist MoA

A

dilates bronchial smooth muscle

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Beta-2 adrenergic agonist indications

A

asthma, reversible airways obstruction

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Beta-2 adrenergic agonist adverse effects

A

tachycardia, tremor

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Beta-2 adrenergic agonist interactions

A

diuretics

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Q

Salmeterol class

A

Long acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist

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Formoterol class

A

Long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists

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Ipratropium class

A

Short-acting antimuscarinic

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Tiotropium class

A

Long-acting antimuscarinic

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Antimuscarinic MoA

A

Blocks muscarinic receptors to promote bronchial dilation

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Antimuscarinic Indications

A

Acute asthma, bronchospasm in COPD

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Antimuscarinic adverse effects

A

Dry mouth, constipation

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Theophylline class

A

Methylxanthine

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Aminophylline class

A

Methylxanthine

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Methylxanthine MoA

A

Bronchodilator, increases cAMP in smooth muscle

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Methylxanthine indications

A

Acute asthma, reversible airway obstruction

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Methylxanthine adverse effects

A

headache, nausea

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Methylxanthine interactions

A

Antidepressants, salbutamol

Q

Beclomethasone class

A

Glucocorticoid

Q

Prednisolone class

A

Glucocorticoid

Q

Hydrocortisone class

A

Glucocorticoid

Q

Fluticasone class

A

Glucocorticoid

Q

Glucocorticoid MoA

A

Reduction of inflammation and mucus production

Q

Glucocorticoid indications

A

Asthma, allergic rhinitis

Q

Glucocorticoid adverse effects

A

Cough

Q

Glucocorticoid interactions

A

Aspirin

Q

Montelukast class

A

Leukotriene antagonists

Q

Zafirlukast class

A

Leukotriene antagonists

Q

Leukotriene antagonists MoA

A

Blockade of leukotriene receptors

Q

Leukotriene antagonists indications

A

Asthma, allergic rhinitis

Q

Leukotriene antagonists adverse effects

A

Abdominal pain

Q

Leukotriene antagonists interactions

A

Phenobarbital

Q

Dornase alfa class

A

Mucolytic

Q

Dornase alfa MoA

A

Synthetic DNAase 1 - breakdown of extracellular DNA to reduce sputum viscosity

Q

Dornase alfa indications

A

Cystic fibrosis