Respiratory Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Name an anti-inflammatory steroid that is useful for the respiratory tract.
A
Fluticasone (inhaled)
2
Q
Name some anti-tussives.
A
Codeine
Pholcodine - less dependent, only used as anti-tussive
3
Q
List some bronchodilators.
A
Aminophylline
Etamiphyline
Propentophylline
Theophylline - PDE and prostaglandin antagonist
Terbutaline - beta 2 adrenergic antagonist
Salbutamol - beta 2 antagonist
4
Q
Name a mucolytic
A
Bromhexine - disrupts mucous to make it more watery
5
Q
Name some nasal decongestants.
A
Oxymetazoline - sympathomimetic
Pheylpropylamine - sympathomimetic
6
Q
Name a respiratory stimulant.
A
Doxapram - sensitises the aortic body chemoreceptors