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Respiratory Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Drugs | These drugs are used to prevent, relive, or treat respiratory diseases |
| Asthmatic Drugs | Treats various conditions associated with asthma |
| Aerobid | flunisolide |
| Deltasone | prednisone |
| Singulair | montelukast |
| Proventil | albuterol |
| Bronchodilators | Decongests the bronchiole tubes |
| Atrovent | ipratropium |
| Xopenex HFA | levalbuterol |
| Serevent Diskus | salmeterol |
| ProAir HFA | albuterol inhalation |
| Corticosteroids | Reduces inflammation associated with asthma |
| Azmacort | triacinolone |
| Flovent | fluticasone |
| Pulmicort | budesonide |
| Xanthine Derivatives | Reduces frequency of asthmatic attacks, increase heart rate and alertness |
| Theo-Dur | theophylline |
| Anti-Histamine | These drugs are primarily H1 receptor antagonists. They prevent allergic reactions, reduce nausea and may increase sedation |
| Claritin | loratadine |
| Antivert | meclizine |
| Decongestants | Increase drainage and reduce congestion by shrinking mucous membranes |
| Sudafed | pseudoephedrine |
| Neo-synephrine | phenylephrine |
| Anti-Tussives | Suppress cough |
| Delsym | dextromethorphan |
| Benedryl | diphenhydramine |
| Expectorants | Decrease the thickness of phlegm fro the lungs whic aide in its expulsion |
| Robitussin | guaifenesin |
| Water | H2o |