-
Xopenex (Levalbuterol)
- Class: Bronchodilator Front Door
- Adult dose: 0.63 mg TID
- Tx: WHEEZING
-
Bitolterol (Tornalate)
- Class: Bronchodilator Front Door
- Adult dose: 1.25 mg D
- Tx: WHEEZING
-
Albuterol
- Class: Bronchodilator Front Door
- Adult dose: 0.5 mL
- Side effects: Tremors
- Tx: WHEEZING
-
Alupent (Metaproternol)
- Class: Bronchodilator Front Door
- Adult dose: 0.3 mL
- Tx: WHEEZING
-
Pirbuterol (Maxair)
- Class: Bronchodilator Front Door
- Adult dose: 2 puff MDI
- Tx: WHEEZING
-
Asthmacort (Triamcinolone)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of airways
-
Racemic Epinephrine (S2 or Vaponephrine)
- Class: Decongestant, Mucosal vasoconstrictor
- For:
- Acute Epiglottitis
- Stridor following intubation
-
Aerobid (Flunisolide)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Flovent (Fluticasone)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Accolate (Zafirlukast)
- Class: Leukotrine modifier
- Alternative to Corticosteroids
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Zyflo (Zileuton)
- Class: Leukotrine modifier
- Alternative to corticosteroids
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Tobramycin
- Class: antibiotic
- Tx: Gram-negative infections (pseudomonas, E. Coli, Klebsiella, etc)
-
Aspirin
Ibuprofen (motrin, advil)
Naproxen (Naprosyn, aleve)
- Class: Pain relievers
- Tx:
- Pain
- Decrease inflammation
-
Singulair (Montelukast)
- Class: Leukotrine modifier
- Alternative to corticosteroids
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Inderal (Quindine or Propranolol)
- Class: Cardiac glycoside
- Tx:
- Atrial arrhythmias
-
Rifampin
- Class: anti-tubercle bacilli agent
- Tx:
- Tuberculosis
- **used with INH**
-
Gentamycin
- Class: antibiotic
- Tx:
- Gram-negative infections (pseudomonas, E. Coli, Klebsiella, etc)
-
Streptomycin
- Class: antibiotic
- Tx:
- Gram-negative infections (also used with Tuberculosis)
-
Adviar (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)
- Class: Bronchodilator
- Combined long and short term agents
- Tx:
- Bronchoconstriction
-
Pronestyl (Procainamide)
- Class: Cardiac anti-arrhythmic agent
- Tx:
- Atrial arrhythmias
- Ventricular tachycardia
-
Choledyl (Oxytriphylline)
- Class: Bronchodilator
- For:
- Long-term
- Bronchodilation
-
Robinul (Glycopyrrolate)
- Class: Bronchodilator
- For:
- Long-term Bronchodilation
- & Drying Agent
-
Mucomyst (Acetylcysteine)
- Class: Mucolytic agent
- Dose: 2-4 cc of 10-20% strength
- For:
- Thick Secretions
-
Oxivent (Oxitropium)
- Class: Bronchodilator
- MDI only
- For:
- Long-term Bronchodilation
-
Pulmozyme (Dornase Alpha)
- Class: Mucolytic Agent
- Dose: 2.5 mg or 2.5 mL
- For:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Prevent Infection
-
Hypertonic Saline (1.8-15% saline)
- Class: Wetting agent
- May cause irritation and bronchospasm
- For:
- Sputum induction
-
Intal (Cromolyn Sodium)
- Class: Asthma prophylaxis
- Do not give when wheezing
- NOT a rescue medication
- Inhibit histamine release (prevent bronchoconstriction)
-
Solu-Medrol (Methylprednisolone)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Decadron (Dexamethasone)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Beclamethasone (Beclovent or Vanceril)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- For:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Pulmicort (Budesonide)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- For:
- Obstructive diseases
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Nedocromil (Tilade)
- Class: Asthma prophylaxis
- Do not give when wheezing is present
- Helps:
- Prevent Bronchoconstriction
-
Prednisone (Deltasone)
- Class: Corticosteroid
- Purpose:
- Anti-inflammatory of Airways
-
Hypotonic Saline (0.45% saline)
- Class: Wetting agent
- Tx:
- Thick secretions
-
Digitalis (Crystodigin)
- Class: Cardiac glycoside
- Purpose:
- Increase contractility (Left heart failure and CHF)
-
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- Class: Cardiac glycoside
- Purpose:
- Increase contractility (Left heart failure and CHF)
-
Codeine
- Class: Narcotic analgesic
- For:
- Pain and anxiety relief
-
Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide)
- Class: Bronchodilator Back Door
- Tx:
- WHEEZING
- Especially good for emphysema
-
Atropine (Sch 1000)
- Class: Bronchodilator Back Door
- Cardiac Stimulant
- Tx:
- WHEEZING, bradycardia OR Reverse cholinergic crisis
-
Demoral (Meperidine)
- Class: Narcotic analgesic
- For:
- Pain, sedation
- (NOT to be used with COPD)
-
Xanax (Alprazolam)
- Class: Benzodiazepine
- For:
- Reduce anxiety
-
Narcan (Naloxone)
- Class: Narcotic agonist
- For:
- Reverse Narcotic Influence
-
Ativan (Lorazepam)
- Class: Benzodiazepine
- To:
- Reduce anxiety
-
Ribaviran (Virozole)
- Class: Antiviral
- Tx:
- RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus)
-
Infasurf
- Class: Artificial surfactant
- Tx:
- Immature neonatal lungs ?
-
Pentamadine (Nebupent)
- Class: antipneumocystis agent
- Tx:
- Pneumocystis carinii (mostly seen in AIDS)
-
Curosurf
- Class: Artificial surfactant
- Tx:
- Immature neonatal lungs ?
-
Survanta
- Class: Artificial surfactant
- Tx:
- Immature neonatal lungs ?
-
Exosurf
- Class: Artificial surfactant
- Tx:
- Immature neonatal lungs ?
-
Dopram (Doxapram)
- Class: Respiratory stimulant
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Neonatal Apnea
-
Medroxyprogesterone (Hormone)
- Class: Respiratory Stimulant
- For:
- Central sleep apnea
-
Theophylline (Aminophylline)
- Class: Respiratory Stimulant
- Neonatal apnea (during sleep)
-
Carbenicillin, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin
- Class: Penicillin-type antibiotic
- Tx:
- Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus, streptococcus, etc)
-
Methacillin, Oxacillin, Nafcillin
- Class: Penicillin-type antibiotic
- Tx:
- Penicillin-resistant
- Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus, streptococcus, etc)
-
Nicorette
- Class: smoking cessation facilitator
- Helps:
- Curb addiction to Nicotine
-
Salmeterol (Serevent)
- Class: Bronchodilator Front Door
- Adult dose: 2 puff MDI, bid
- Tx:
- WHEEZING
-
Terbutaline (Brethine)
- Class: Bronchodilator Front Door
- Adult dose: 0.5mL
- Tx:
- WHEEZING
-
Theophylline (Aminophylline & Theo-Dur)
- Class: Bronchodilator Side Door
- For:
- Long-term Bronchodilation
-
Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide)
- Class: Bronchodilator
- Dose: DPI Inhaler - q Day
- For:
- Long-term Bronchodilation
-
Caphalothin (Keflin), Cephaloridine (Loridine), Caphalexin (Keflex)
- Class: Non-penicillin antibiotic
- Gram-positive bacteria (for patients allergic to penicillin)
-
Erythromycin
- Class: Non-penicillin antibiotic
- Tx:
- Penicillin allergic patients
- Mycoplasma Pneumonia
-
Tetracycline
- Class: Broad-spectrum antibiotic
- Tx:
- Rocky mountain spotted fever
- Mycoplasma Pneumonia
- Chronic bronchitis
-
Isoniazid (INH)
- Class: anti-tubercle bacilli agent
- Tx:
- Tuberculosis
- **used with Rifampin**
-
NicoDerm
- Class: smoking cessation facilitator
- Dermal (skin) patch
- Curb addiction to Nicotine
-
Nicotrol NS
- Class: smoking cessation facilitator
- Curb addiction to Nicotine
-
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
- Class: anti-arrhythmic agent
- Tx:
- Pulseless V-tach and V-fib (non responsive to defibrillation)
-
Lidocaine
- Class: Anti-arrhythmic agent
- Tx:
- PVCs (Pulseless V-tach and V-fib)
-
Dopamine (Dobutamine)
- Class: Vasopressor
- Tx:
- Hypertension
-
Nitroglycerin
- Class: anti-angina
- Tx:
- Angina pectoris (chest pain)
-
Osmitrol (Mannitol)
- Class: cerebral diuretic
- For:
- Cerebral Edema
- Drug overdose
-
Nipride (sodium nitroprusside)
- Class: vasodilator
- Tx:
- Hypertension
- Decrease ventricular preload
-
Morphine
- Class: Narcotic analgesic
- For:
- Pain
-
Diamox (acetazolamide)
- Class: Diuretic
- Tx:
- Edema
- Peripheral and cerebral
-
Levophed (Norepinephrine)
- Class: vasoconstrictor
- Tx:
- Hypotension (and cardiogenic shock)
-
Lasix (furosemide)
- Class: Diuretic
- Tx:
- CHF, pulmonary Edema (and fluid overload)
-
Valium (Diazepam)
- Class: sedative, minor tranquilizer
- Used to:
- Provide mild sedation
-
Seconal (Secobarbital)
- Class: barbiturate
- For:
- Sedation
-
Versed (Midazolam)
- Class: sedative, minor tranquilizer
- For:
- Sedation
-
Dalmane (Flurazepam)
- Class: sedative, non-barbiturate
- For:
- Sedation
-
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
- Class: barbiturate
- For:
- Sedation
-
Pentabarbital (Nembutal)
- Class: barbiturate
- For:
- Sedation
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