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Respiratory medications Flashcards

1
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Flucticane

A

Inhaled steroid

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Pulmozyme

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Mucolytic - decreases viscosity of secretions

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Ipratropium Bromide

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Anticholinergic - inhibits smooth muscle contraction
Longer acting than B2-agonists
Used with more severe bronchospasm

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4
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Becloforte

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brand of Beclomethasone (inhaled steroid)

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5
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Combivent

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Salbutamol + Atrovent

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N-acetylcysteine

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Mucolytic - decreases viscosity of secretions

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Normal saline

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Nebulised, moistens airway, short-actiing

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Flixotide

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brand of Flucticane (inhaled steroid)

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Side-effects of short-acting B2-agonists

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Tachycardia, tremor, muscle cramps, headaches, hypotension, agitation, insomnia

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Ipratropium Bromide side effects

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Dry mouth, unpleasant taste, constipation, urinary retention, headaches, nausea, tachycardia, arrythmias

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Becotide

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brand of Beclomethasone (inhaled steroid)

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Side effects of long term steroids

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Adrenal impairment, osteoporosis, skin thinning and bruising, myopathy

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Salmeterol

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Long-acting B2-agonist

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DNAse

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Mucolytic - decreases viscosity of secretions

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15
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Budesonide

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brand of Pulmicort (inhaled steroid)

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Mucomyst

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Mucolytic - decreases viscosity of secretions

17
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Serevant

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Long-acting B2-agonist

18
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Atrovent

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Short-acting Ipratropium Bromide (anticholinergic)

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Salbutamol

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Short-acting B2-agonist

20
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Hypertonic saline

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Improved hydration of the airway surface - usually preceded by a bronchodilator in patients with CF to facilitate airway clearance.

21
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Bricanyl

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Salbutamol + Atrovent

22
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Ventolin

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Short-acting B2-agonist

23
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Seretide

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Serevent + Fliotide (coricosteroid)

24
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Spriva

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Long-acting Ipratropium Bromide (anticholinergic)

25
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Prednisolone

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Oral or IV steroid

26
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Pulmicort

A

Inhaled steroid

27
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Beclomethasone

A

Inhaled steroid

28
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Hydrocortisone

A

Oral or IV steroid

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