Rx Drug List Flashcards
What is the name brand of Albuterol?
Proair, Ventolin, Proventil
What is the generic of Proair?
Albuterol
What is the generic of Ventolin?
Albuterol
What is the generic of Proventil
Albuterol
What generic inhalers are Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists (SABA)?
Albuterol and levalbuterol
What is a short acting beta-2 blocker (SABA)?
A class of bronchodilators that treat asthma symptoms quickly for only 4 hours
What are short acting beta-2 blockers (SABA) used for?
Asthma and COPD
What is the dosage for Albuterol?
1-2 puffs po q 4-6 hr prn
What is the dosage for levalbuterol?
1-2 puffs po q 4-6 hr prn
What are common side affects of SABA?
short term increase in heart rate, shakiness, hypersensitivity, dizziness, throat irritation
What is the brand of Salmeterol?
Serevent
What is the generic of Serevent?
Salmeterol
What are Long Acting Beta-2 Agonist (LABA) used for?
Asthma, COPD, maintenance
What is a Long Acting Beta-2 Agonist?
A class of bronchodilators that treat asthma lasting at least 12 hours
What generic inhaler is LABA?
Salmeterol
What is the dosage for Salmeterol?
1-2 puff po q bid
What is common adverse effects of LABA?
joint/muscle pain, sores, chest pain, flu symptoms, tremors, swelling
What are Corticosteroid inhalers used for ?
anti-inflammatory spray or powder inhaled to treat asthma and COPD
What generic inhalers are Corticosteroids (ICS)?
Fluticasone and budesonide
What is the brand of Fluticasone?
Flovent
What is the brand of Budesonide?
Pulmicort
What is the generic of Flovent?
Fluticasone
What is the generic of Pulmicort?
Budesonide
What is the dosage for Flovent?
88mcg po bid