Respiratory System Drugs (Upper And Lower) Flashcards
Adrenergic bronchodilators MOA
Opens bronchi by relaxing smooth muscles, which allows more air to enter lungs, relieving respiratory distress
Adrenergic bronchodilators indications
Treatment of chronic respiratory problems due to chronic bronchoconstriction such as bronchospasm associated with acute and chronic bronchial asthma, exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB), bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis
Adrenergic bronchodilators aren’t for people with
Tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia, brain damage, narrow angle glaucoma, cerebral arteriosclerosis
Adrenergic bronchodilators side effects
Tachycardia, palpitation, High blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, cardiac arrhythmias, anxiety, can cause paradoxical bronchospasm when taken by inhalation
Adrenergic bronchodilators interactions
Adrenergics (additive effects), TCAs can cause hypotension, methyldopa can cause hypotension, oxytocic drugs have a risk for severe hypotension, theophylline increases risk of cardiotoxicity, beta blockers can inhibit the cardiac, bronchodilating and vasodilation effects of the adrenergic
Xanthine derivative bronchodilators MOA
Stimulate CNS to promote bronchodilation, and cause direct relaxation of the smooth muscles of the bronchi
Xanthine derivative bronchodilators indications
Symptomatic relief/prevention of bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Xanthine derivative bronchodilators side effects
Irritability , tremors, high HR, high RR, electrocardiograph changes, hyperglycemia, alopecia, restlessness, headache, nervousness, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, fever, flushing
Xanthine derivative bronchodilators aren’t for people with
peptic Ulcers, seizures (unless well controlled by anticonvulsants) , serious uncontrolled arrhythmias
Theophylline interactions
Barbiturates, nicotine, adrenergic, loop diuretics, hydantoins, ketoconazole, rifampin, charcoal, isoniazid all decrease theophylline serum levels and allopurinol, beta blockers, CCBs, cimetidine, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, flu vaccine, macrolides, flouroquinolones, thyroid hormones, isoniazid and loop diuretics all increase theophylline serum levels
Inhaled corticosteroids MOA
Antiinflamatory, decrease airway hyperesponsiveness, decrease mast cells, block reaction to allergens
Inhaled corticosteroids indications
Prophylactic treatment and management of inflammation with chronic asthma, and can be used intranasal for nasal polyps and rhinitis
Inhaled corticosteroids side effects
Throat irritation, hoarseness, upper respiratory infections, fungal infection of mouth and throat
Inhaled corticosteroids aren’t for people with
acute Bronchospasm, acute asthma, status asthmaticus,
Inhaled corticosteroids interactions
Combination with systemic corticosteroids can increase the risk of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) suppression, resulting in adrenal insufficiency
Mast cell stabilizers MOA
Stabilize mast cell membrane by preventing calcium ions from entering mast cells, which prevents the release of inflammatory mediators such as histamine and leukotrines
Mast cell stabilizers indications
Asthma, allergic disorders, EIB, allergic rhinitis, typically used in combination with other drugs, and used in step 2 of care for chronic asthma
Mast cell stabilizers side effects
Throat irritation, dryness, cough, unpleasant taste, wheeze, nausea
Mast cell stabilizers contraindications
Not for use during acute asthma attack
Zileuton MOA
Decrease formation of leukotrines
Leukotrine modifiers and immunomodulators indications
Chronic asthma in people older than 12
Leokotrine modifiers and immunomodulators aren’t for people with
Bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, lactation
1st generation antihistamines MOA
Blocks actions of histamine at H1 receptor, bind non selectively, so they can result in CNS stimulation or depression
1st generation antihistamines side effects
Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, sedation, disturbed coordinations
1st generation antihistamines contraindications
Certain heart conditions, pregnancy, taking MAOI’s, have angle closure glaucoma, peptic ulcer, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, lactation, newborns, premature infants
Benadryl indications
Allergy, anaphylaxis, transfusion reactions, motion sickness, sleep aid, antitussive
Benadryl side effects
Anorexia, urinary frequency
Benadryl administration
Oral, IV, IM
Benadryl interactions
Increased effects with beta blockers
Chlorpheniramine indications
Temporary relief of itchy & watery eyes, sneezing , itchy throat, runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or cold
Chlorpheniramine side effects
Sedation, hypotension, palpitation, urinary hesitancy
Chlorpheniramine administration
Oral
2nd generation antihistamines side effects
Dry mouth
2nd generation antihistamines restrictions
Not for use during pregnancy
Cetirizine indications
Seasonal/perennial rhinitis, urticaria
Cetirizine side effects
Sedation, pharyngitis, dizzy, somnolence
Cetirizine restrictions
Not for people sensitive to hydroxyzine
Fexofenadine side effects
Upset stomach, back pain URI
Fexofenadine restrictions
Rifampin reduces absorption, and shouldn’t be taken within 2 hours of taking antacid because it decreases concentration of drug in blood
Loratidine indications
Allergic rhinitis
Loratidine side effects
Dizzy, headache, tremor, insomnia
Loratidine administration fact
Rapidly disintegrating
Topical decongestants MOA
Localized vasoconstriction of small blood vessels in nasal membranes
Topical decongestants indications
Common cold, hay fever, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, congestion associated with rhinitis
Topical decongestants side effects
nasal Burning, stinging, dryness, tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmias, nervousness, restlessness and insomnia, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting
Topical decongestants aren’t for people with
MAOIs
Oxymetazoline indications
Nasal congestion
Oxymetazoline side effects
Anxiety, anorexia, restlessness, arrhythmia, nervousness
Phenylephrine indications
Nasal congestion
Phenylephrine side effects
Anxiety, restlessness, anorexia, arrhythmia, blurry vision
Pseudophedrine indications
Nasal congestion
Pseudophedrine side effects
Anxiety, restlessness, anorexia, arrhythmia, blurry vision
Antitussives MOA
Depress cough center in medulla, raise cough threshold and dampen cough reflex
Antitussives indications
Relieve nonproductive cough
Antitussive aren’t for people with
Use of cosine, premature infants, during labor when premature infants are anticipated
Antitussives side effects
High fever, rash, headache
Codeine indications
Suppression of non-productive cough, relief of mild-moderate pain
Codeine side effects
Sedation, dizzy, constipation, CNS depression, orthostatic hypotension
Benzonatate indications
Symptomatic relief of cough
Benzonatate Side effects
Sedation, headache, dizzy, GI, upset, pruritus, congestion, chewing tablets can cause local anesthetic effect
Dextrometorphan indications
Symptomatic cough relief
Dextrometorphan side effects
Drowsy, dizzy, upset GI
Mucolytics MOA
Reduce viscosity of respiratory secretions by direct action on mucous (treat cystic fibrosis)