Respiratory Medications Flashcards
Diphenhydramine
First Generation Antihistamines
Dimenhydrinate
First Gen Antihistamines
Loratidine
Second Gen Antihistamine
Cetirizine
Second Gen Antihistamine
Fexofenadine
Second Gen Antihistamine
Desloratadine
Second Gen Antihistamine
Phenylephrine
Decongestant- Sympathomimetics (alpha 1 adrenergic agonist)
Pseudoephedrine
Decongestant- Sympathomimetics (alpha 1 adrenergic agonist)
Ephedrine
Decongestant- Sympathomimetics (alpha 1 adrenergic agonist)
Oxymetazoline
Decongestant- Sympathomimetics (alpha 1 adrenergic agonist)
Flunisolide
Topical Nasal Steroid
Fluticasone
Topical Nasal Steroid
Mometasone
Topical Nasal Steroid
Codeine
Antitussive
Benzonatate
Antitussive
Dextromethorphan
Antitussive
Guaifenesin
Expectorant
Acetylcysteine
Mucolytic, also antidote for acetaminophen overdose or to protect kidneys after contrast given
Dornase Alfa
Mucolytic- used for cystic fibrosis (synthetic version of the enzyme people without CF already have)
Epinephrine
SABA
Salmeterol
LABA
Formoterol
LABA
Ipratropium
SAMA
Tiotropium
LAMA