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Medication Basics
Medication need to knows for Lab quiz in RCP 135
Term | Definition |
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Albuterol Sulphate | SABA (Short Acting Beta Agonist) Brand name(s): Proventil, ProAir, Ventolin Go to rescue medications |
Levalbuterol | SABA (Short Acting Beta Agonist) Brand name(s): Xopenex ( 0.31mg, 0.63mg, 1.25mg) Go to emergency medication. |
Salmeterol | LABA (Long Acting Beta Agonist) Brand name(s): Serevent Maintenance medication |
Formoterol | LABA (Long Acting Beta Agonist) Brand name(s): Foradil Maintenance medication |
Ipatroprium Bromide | Anticholinergic Brand name(s): Atrovent Manage COPD symptoms |
Tiotroprium Bromide | Anticholinergic Brand name(s): Spiriva Manage COPD symptoms |
Fluticasone | Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) Brand name(s): Flovent (44mcg, 110mcg, 220mcg) Help manage inflammation |
Budesonide | Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) Brand name(s):Pulmicort Help manage inflammation |
N-Acetylcysteine | Mucolytics Brand name(s): Mucomyst Off brand use to help clear thick secretions, smells like rotten eggs |
Albuterol and Atrovent | Combination medication Brand name(s):DuoNeb or Combivent |
Flovent and Serevent | Combination medication Brand name(s): Advair |
Formoterol and Budesonide | Combination medication Brand name(s): Symbicort |