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Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

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Epinephrine Class

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Sympathetic Agonist

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MOA of Epinephrine

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Acts directly on α and β adrenergic receptors with a preference to β receptors. This results in increased hear rate, cardiac contractile force, systemic vascular resistence, increased blood pressure, bronchodilation and vasoconstriction.

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Onset of Epinephrine

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3-10 minutes IM

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Peak effects of Epinephrine

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20 minutes IM

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Duration of Epinephrine

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20-30 minutes IM

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Indications for Epinephrine

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Bronchial asthma, COPD exacerbation, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis.

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Contraindications for Epinephrine

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Cardiovascular disease, hypertension.

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When should IV Epi 1/10mg be used in respiratory emergencies?

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In patients with profound anaphylaxis with hypotension and shock. These patients will be peripherally vasoconstricted and absorption of IM med will be delayed.

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Side effects of Epinephrine

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Palpitations, anxiety, tremulousness, headache, dizziness, N&V, increased myocardial oxygen demand and subsequent myocardial ischemia.

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Dosage of IM Epinephrine

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  1. 3-0.5 mg adult IM

0. 01 mg/kg peds IM

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Class of Albuterol

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Sympathetic agonist

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MOA of Albuterol

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Albuterol is a selective sympathomimetic for β2 adrenergic receptors. This causes prompt bronchodilation.

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Onset of Albuterol

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5-15 minutes inhaled

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Peak effects of Albuterol

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1-1.5 hours

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Duration of Albuterol

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3-6 hours

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Half life of Albuterol

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3 hours

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Indications for Albuterol

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Bronchial asthma and reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

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Contraindications for Albuterol

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Hypersensitivity.

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Side effects of Albuterol

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Palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, headache, nervousness,t tremors, hypertension, arrhythmias, chest pain, N&V.

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Interactions of Albuterol

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May cause increased unpleasant side effects when used with other sympathetic agonists. Effects may be blunted by β-blockers.

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Interactions of Epinephrine

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Effects of Epinephrine may be intensified in patients taking antidepressants.

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Dosage of Albuterol

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2.5 mg small volume nebulizer

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