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respiratory

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DECONGESTANTS
Dextromethorphan (VicksFormula
EXPECTORANTS
Guaifeniesin (Robitussi, Humab
BRONCODILATORS
XANTHINE DERIVATIVES
Theophylline (Theo- Dur, Slo
adrenergic agents- constrict small arteriolestaht supply the structures of the upperrespiratotory tract.   nonopiod antitussive   cough reflex stimulation or direct stimulation of the secretory glands in the repiraotyr tract.   EXPECTORANT   xanthine and beta agonists   bronchodialation by increasing the levles of energy producing substance cAMP   xanthine  
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contraindicated in pts with diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease, throid dysfunction   nonaddiction and does not cause CNS depression   used for productive cough   thins difficult to cough up mucus in respiratory tract.   increase level of cAMP by inhibiting enzyme that breaks down cAMP = alveolar stay open   caffiene   tx of chronic respiratory disorders ; relief of mild to moderate acute  
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constric sm artioles; anticholinergic; cortocosteriods- rarely used -aimed at inflammatory repsonse   Adverse effects Respiratory: Respiratory depression (with overdose)   MOA- 1.) reflex of stimulation by loosening and thinning rspt secretions 2.)dirct stimulation of secrtory glands   Adverse effects CNS: Headache, dizziness Dermatologic: Rash, urticaria GI: Nausea, vomiting, GI discomfort   tx for dmphaysem and chronic bronchitis   relatively slow onset- used for prevention of asthma attacks   increased metabolization in liver = incrased interactis and toxitiy  
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3 routes- 1.)intranasally, 2.)orally, 3.topically   Lacks analgesic and addictive properties; controls cough spasms by depressing the cough center in the medulla; analog of codeine.   cough reflex stimulation or direct stimulation of the secretory glands in the repiraotyr tract.   Indications Symptomatic relief of respiratory conditions characterized by dry, nonproductive cough and in the presence of mucus in the respiratory tract.   SE- nauses, vomitting, anorexia, GE reflux   SE- nauses, vomitting, anorexia, GE reflux   blood levels10-20 mcg/ml  
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