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Pharmacology II

Module 4, Definitions & Drugs

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Asthma Reversible airway obstruction, associated with reduction in expiratory airflow.
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Irreversible airway obstruction which occurs with either chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Bronchitis inflammation of the bronchial tubes
Emphysema Chronic lung condition that involves damage to the air sacs in the lungs
Rhinitis inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane inside the nose
Antitussive class of drugs used to suppress or reduce coughing
Expectorant Class of drugs that helps loosen and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to couch it up
Mucolytic type of medication that helps break down and thin mucus in the respiratory tract, making it easier to clear through coughing or other means
Candidiasis also known as a yeast infection, is a fungal infection caused by candida, a type of yeast
Rhinorrhea refers to the excessive discharge or flow of mucus from the nose. Commonly known as a “runny nose”.
Dysphonia refers to a disorder of the voice that results in difficulties in speaking, often characterized by changes in vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or vocal effort.
White Blood Cells (WBC) also known as leukocytes, are an essential component of the immune system. They help the body fight infections, foreign invaders and abnormal cells
Ipratropium PANS: Anticholinergic Agents/Antimuscarinic Nasal form
Ipratropium PANS: Anticholinergic Agents/Antimuscarinic Oral inhilation
tiotropium PANS: Anticholinergic Agents/Antimuscarinic
fluticason propionate Corticosteroid Nasal form
fluticasone propionate Corticosteroid Oral Inhilation
albuterol SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist)/2 & Agonist
salmetorl SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist)/2 & Agonist
pseudoephedrine SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist)/2 & Agonist
penylephrine SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist)/2 & Agonist Nasal form
cromolyn Mast Cell Stabilizer Nasal form
cromolyn Mast Cell Stabilizer Oral inhilation
montelukast LT Receptor Antagonists
zafirlukast LT Receptor Antagonists
diphenhydramine Antihistamines (H1 - Receptor Antagonists)
loratadine Antihistamines (H1 - Receptor Antagonists)
guaifenesin Expectorant
dextromethorphan Antitussive
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