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Respiratory Drugs
Question | Answer |
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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 |