Respiratory Pharmacology Flashcards
ALBUTEROL Brand Names
Proventil
Ventolin
ALBUTEROL Class (2)
Sympathomimetic
Bronchodilator
ALBUTEROL MOA
Beta 2 agonist causing smooth muscle relaxation
ALBUTEROL Indication
Bronchospasm in pt’s with COPD/asthma
ALBUTEROL Contraindications (3)
Allergy
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmias especially via digitalis
ALBUTEROL Adult Dose
2.5mg
dilute 0.5mL of 0.5% soln for inhalation with 2.5mL NS
administer via 10-15 minutes
ALBUTEROL Special Considerations (4)
Pregnancy C
Antagonized by beta blockers
Synergistic with other sympathomimetics
May precipitate chest px and dysrhythmias
DEXAMETHASONE Brand Name
Decadron
DEXAMETHASONE Class
Corticosteroid
DEXAMETHASONE MOA
Suppresses acute and chronic inflammation
DEXAMETHASONE Indications (6)
Anaphylaxis Asthma Spinal cord injury Croup Increased ICP Adjunct to shock treatment
DEXAMETHASONE Contraindications (1)
Allergy
DEXAMETHASONE Adult Dose
10-100mg IV (1mg/kg slow IV bolus)
4-8mg per protocol max of 20mg
DEXAMETHASONE Drug interactions
Calcium
Metaraminol
DEXAMETHASONE Considerations (3)
Unknown pregnancy safety
Protect med from heat
Toxic long term
DIPHENHYDRAMINE Brand Name
Benadryl
DIPHENHYDRAMINE Class
Antihistamine
DIPHENHYDRAMINE MOA (3)
Blocks cellular histamine receptors
Decreases vasodilation
Reverses extrapyramidal reactions