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Respiratory Drugs - CLASSES/MECHANISMS Flashcards

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Formoterol

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Long-acting beta-2 agonist

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Diphenhydramine

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1st generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Dimenhydrinate

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1st generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Albuterol

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Short-acting beta-2 agonist

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Tadalafil

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Inhibits PDE-5 - increases cGMP - prolonged vasodilatory effect of NO

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Tiotropium

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Muscarinic antagonist

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Pseudoephedrine

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Alpha-adrenergic agonists: Nasal decongestant

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Dextromethorphan

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Antitussive: Antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptors (synthetic codeine analog)

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Chlorpheniramine

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1st generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Zileuton

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5-lipoxygenase pathway inhibitor

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Bitolterol

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Short-acting beta-2 agonist

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Salmeterol

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Long-acting beta-2 agonist

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Ambrisentan

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Competitive antagonist of endothelin-1 receptors - decreases pulmonary vascular resistance

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N-acetylcysteine

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Mucolytic - liqufies mucus in chronic bronchopulmonary diseases (e.g., COPD, CF) by disrupting disulfide bonds

Antidote for acetaminophen OD

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Sildenafil

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Inhibits PDE-5 - increases cGMP - prolonged vasodilatory effect of NO

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Promethazine

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1st generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Pirbuterol

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Short-acting beta-2 agonist

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Methacholine

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Nonselective muscarinic receptor (M3) agonist

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Zafirlukast

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Leukotriene receptor (CysLT1) inhibitor

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Epoprostenol

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PGI2 (prostacyclin) with direct vasodilatory effects on pulmonary and systemic arterial vascular beds

Inhibit platelet aggregation

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Ipratropium

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Muscarinic antagonist

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Bosentan

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Competitive antagonist of endothelin-1 receptors - decreases pulmonary vascular resistance

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Phenylephrine

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Alpha-adrenergic agonists: Nasal decongestant

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Fluticasone

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Inhaled corticosteroid

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Loratadine

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2nd generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Treprostinil

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PGI2 (prostacyclin) with direct vasodilatory effects on pulmonary and systemic arterial vascular beds

Inhibit platelet aggregation

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Omalizumab

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Anti-IgE monoclonal antibody

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Theophylline

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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor - increases cAMP - bronchodilation

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Iloprost

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PGI2 (prostacyclin) with direct vasodilatory effects on pulmonary and systemic arterial vascular beds

Inhibit platelet aggregation

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Desloratadine

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2nd generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Hydroxyzine

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1st generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Fexofenadine

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2nd generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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Guaifenesin

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Expectorant - thins respiratory secretions; does not suppress cough

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Montelukast

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Leukotriene receptor (CysLT1) inhibitor

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Budesonide

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Inhaled corticosteroid

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Cetirizine

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2nd generation antihistamine: Reversible inhibitor of H1 histamine receptors

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