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Lung Meds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Stimulate adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle lining causing relaxation and bronchodilation | Beta-2 Agonists |
| Work quickly and are used for acute situations or quick relief of symptoms | Short Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA) |
| SABA Medications | Albuterol, Levabuterol |
| Have a longer duration of action and are used for chronic, stable conditions to prevent bronchospasm. | Long Acting Beta-2 Agonist (LABA) |
| LABA Meds | Salmeterol, Formoterol |
| The number one side effect of Beta-2 Agonists is | Tachycardia |
| Corticosteroids Side Effects | Increased glucose levels, edema, weight gain, hypokalemia, fragile skin, muscle weakness, mood swings, osteoporosis, increased risks for infection, & delayed wound healing. |
| Blocks leukotrienes (an inflammatory chemical messenger) from causing inflammation, bronchoconstriction, & mucus production | Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist |
| Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Meds | Montelukast (Singulair) & Zafirlukast (Accolate) |
| Block the M3 cholinergic receptors in the PSNS to prevent bronchoconstriction & reduce secretions | Anticholinergics |
| Short-acting Muscarinic Antagonist | Anhicholinergics (SAMA) |
| SAMA Meds | Ipratropium w/ Albuterol |
| Long acting Muscarinic Antagonist | Anticholinergics (LAMA) |
| LAMA Meds | Tiotropium, Umeclidinium, Glycopyrrolate |
| Dilate de airways by inhibiting phosphodiesterase. Many drugs interactions & contraindications. | Xanthines |
| Xanthines Med | Theophylline |
| Block histamine-1 (an inflammatory chemical messenger) from causing allergy-like symptoms | Antihistamines |
| Diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, loratadine, desloratadine, fexofenadine, cetirizine, meclizine | Antihistamines |
| Break down the chemical structure of thick mucus making it easier to cough up | Mucolytics |
| Acetylcystereine (Mucomyst) | Mucolytics |
| Smell like rotten eggs | Mucolytics |
| Loosen or liquify mucus making it less sticky & easier to cough up (similar to the effects of increased fluids) | Expectorants |
| Guaifenesin (Macinex) | Expectorant Med |
| Codeine (can depress respirations) | Opioids cough supressants |
| Dextromethorphan, Benzonatate | Non-opioid cough suppressants |
| Drug therapy for relieving the inflammatory process, given via inhalation, IV, or PO | anti-inflammatory drugs |
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