Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
Name an Expectorant
Guaifenesin
What do expectorants do?
Increase flow of respiratory secretions to allow material to be coughed from lungs. Works on goblet cells.
Which cells secrete mucus?
Goblet cells
Name a mucolytic drug and what it does
Acetylcysteine. Treats acetaminophen toxicity in cats, prevents corneal damage in horses, breaks down mucus in the lungs.
What group of drugs are used as antitussives?
Opioids
Which opioid is used for a harsh, nonproductive cough?
Hydrocodone
What 2 drugs are combined to make an antitussive and antipruritic?
Trimeprazine and Pred
Name 2 decongestants
Phenylephrine, Pseudoephrine (combined with pyrilamine)
How is feline asthma treated?
Albuterol given MDI
How is RAO treated?
Glucocorticoids, management practices and B2 adrenergic agonists
Name 3 bronchodilators that mainly effect the B2 receptor
Terbutaline, Albuterol, Clenbuterol
Which bronchodilator is used in horses as a syrup, and not used in food animals?
Clenbuterol
What do methylxanthines do?
Inhibit an enzyme in smooth muscle of lungs
Name a methylxanthine used in vet med today
Theophylline
What are other examples of methylxanthines?
Theobromine in chocolate, caffeine
What are adverse effects of methylxanthines?
Nausea, vomiting, seizures, diarrhea, CNS excitement
Name 2 Antihistamine drugs
Diphenhydramine, Chlorpheniramine
What are adverse effects of antihistamines?
CNS depression, anticholinergic effects
Name a respiratory stimulant and what it does
Doxapram, used in neonates or to restore reflexes after anesthesia
Name 3 Glucocorticoids and what they’re for
Dexamethasone, Prednisolone, Fluticasone. Anti-inflammatories, treat asthma, decrease cytokines
Which gluco is used as an aerosol and powder?
Fluticasone
What are adverse effects of Glucos?
URI, irritation
Bovine Respiratory Disease presents as what, and what’s its other name?
Pneumonia, Shipping Disease
