Respiratory Pharmacology Flashcards

1
Q

Name an anti-inflammatory steroid that is useful for the respiratory tract.

A

Fluticasone (inhaled)

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2
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Name some anti-tussives.

A

Codeine

Pholcodine - less dependent, only used as anti-tussive

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3
Q

List some bronchodilators.

A

Aminophylline
Etamiphyline
Propentophylline
Theophylline - PDE and prostaglandin antagonist

Terbutaline - beta 2 adrenergic antagonist
Salbutamol - beta 2 antagonist

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4
Q

Name a mucolytic

A

Bromhexine - disrupts mucous to make it more watery

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5
Q

Name some nasal decongestants.

A

Oxymetazoline - sympathomimetic

Pheylpropylamine - sympathomimetic

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6
Q

Name a respiratory stimulant.

A

Doxapram - sensitises the aortic body chemoreceptors

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