Respiratory

Stimulate beta receptors to dilate bronchioles

adrenergic bronchodilators
block parasympathetic response, causing bronchodilation

anticholinergic agents
relax bronchial smooth muscle to dilate airway

Methylxanthines
Reduce inflammation in airways

corticoidsteroids
stabilize mast cells to reduce histamine release

Mast cell stabilizers
liquefy secretions and stimulate coughing

expectorants
inhibit leukotrienes synthesis or activity, a mediator of inflammation in asthma

antileukotienes
suppress cough reflex

antitussives
Singulair

monitor for elevation of liver enzymes; antileukotrienes
codeine, dextromethorphan

antitussives
Rescue drugs

albuterol and atruvent
albuterol
- bronchodilator;
- can cause anxiety, tachycardia
- use with care with patients with cardiac problems
- overuse can cause rebound bronchospasm
Atruvent
- Anticholinergic agent
- causes dry mouth
- avoid use with glaucoma patients
theophylline
- Methylxanthines
- causes tremor, anxiety, tachycardia
- can be toxic; must stay within a narrow level
Prednisone
- corticoidsteroid
- cause hyperglycemia
- rinse mouth out following inhaler use

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Card Set

Respiratory

Description

Med/Surg Respiratory Drugs

Updated

2013-06-22T17:39:02Z

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