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2 drugs for asthma
bronchodialators
anti-inflammatory
3 types of bronchodialators
beta 2 agonists
methylanxthines
anticholinergic
4 types of anti-inflammatory drugs
glucocorticoids
cromylyn sodium
nedocromil
leukotrienes
anti-inflammatory for long term prophylaxis only
3 ways to administer inhalants
metered dose inhaler (MDI)
dry powder inhaler (DPI)
nebulizer
albuerol
beta 2 agonist so dont take beta blockers
MAOI
TCA
how to administer inhaler
give 1 full minute in between puffs
wait 5 minutes if you have 2 different inhaler
take the beta 2 first then corticosteroid
theophylline (Theolair)
no caffeine
no double dose
activated charcoal for toxicity
ipratropium (atrovent)
a = anticholinergic
vent = bronchodialator
atrovent
beclomethasan dipropinate (QVAR)
predinisone
pulmicort
only use 3-5 days
alternate every other day
cromolyn sodium (Intal)
exercise Induced asthma
allergen induced asthma
lose salt when exercise so use 15 min before
monteleukast (singulair)
safe
one a day a bedtime
codeine
antitusive opiods
schedule II
GI
CNS effects
acetylcysteine (mucomyst)
mucus dissolving agent
antidote for acetaminophen overdose
smell like rotten eggs
phenylpedrine
ephedrine
sinusitis
rebound congestion
used for mydriasis at eye dr.
can be converted to methamphetamine
Author
blkbunny20
ID
24982
Card Set
6483
Description
respiratory drugs
Updated
2010-06-27T18:20:19Z
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