Respiratory Medications Flashcards
Non-respiratory classification of drugs commonly used both for acute bronchitis and bacterial pneumonia
Antibacterial agents
Long acting Beta 2 agonist bronchodilator
Salmeterol
Drug in the leukotriene inhibitor class
Singulair
Drug used to help with digestion in cystic fibrosis
Pancreas capsules
Side effects often seen after 2 to 3 albuterol nebulizer treatments
Nervousness, tremors, tachycardia
Drugs and Advair diskus
Fluticasone and Salmeterol
Classifications of drugs most often used for quick relief (rescue) for bronchospasms and wheezing
Short-acting beta 2 agonists
Parenteral steroids
Epinephrine
Ipratropium
Classification of Guaifenisin
Expectorants
Classification of Dextromethorphan
Cough suppressants
Names of inhaled corticosteroids
Fluticasone (Flovent) and
Triamcimolone (Azmacort)
Injectable drug given to high risk infants and toddlers to prevent RSV
Synagis
A corticosteroid given by IV route for patients with respiratory difficulty
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
Dosaging for Salmeterol
2 puffs every 12 hours
Short acting beta 2 agonist bronchodilators
Albuterol (Proventil)
Bitolterol (Tornalate)
Anti-inflammatory classifications used an asthma
Corticosteroids
Leukotriene inhibitors