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Pharmacology Ch. 17
Drugs: Respiratory
| Drug name | Classification, Indication |
|---|---|
| 1a Ipratropium – Nasal form (Ipravent) | Classification: Anticholinergic agent, Antimuscarinic Indication: Allergic rhinitis |
| 1b Ipratropium – Oral inhalation form (Atrovent) | Classification: Anticholinergic agent, Antimuscarinic Indication: COPD |
| 2 Tiotropium (Spiriva Respimat) | Classification: Anticholinergic agent, Antimuscarinic Indication: COPD, Asthma |
| 3 Albuterol (Proventil) | Classification: Adrenergic agonist, Beta2 agonist Indication: Asthma |
| 4 Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) | Classification: Adrenergic agonist, Beta2 agonist Indication: COPD, Asthma |
| 5 Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed OTC) | Classification: Adrenergic agonist, Alpha/Beta agonist, Decongestant Indication: Nasal congestion |
| 5a Phenylephrine – Nasal form (Neo-Synephrine) | Classification: Adrenergic agonist, Alpha-adrenergic agonist, Decongestant Indication: Nasal congestion |
| 6a Fluticasone – Nasal form (Flonase) | Classification: Corticosteroid Indication: Allergic rhinitis |
| 6b Fluticasone – Oral inhalation form (Flovent) | Classification: Corticosteroid Indication: Asthma |
| 7a Cromolyn – Nasal form (Nasalcrom) | Classification: Mast cell stabilizer Indication: Allergic rhinitis |
| 7b Cromolyn – Oral inhalation form (PMS-sodium cromoglycate) | Classification: Mast cell stabilizer Indication: Prophylaxis of asthma |
| 8 Montelukast (Singulair) | Classification: Leukotriene receptor antagonist Indication: Allergic rhinitis, Asthma |
| 9 Zafirlukast (Accolate) | Classification: Leukotriene receptor antagonist Indication: Asthma |
| 10 Diphenhydramine – Systemic (Benadryl Allergy OTC) | Classification: Antihistamine, H1 antagonist, First generation Indication: Allergic rhinitis |
| 11 Loratadine (Claritin OTC) | Classification: Antihistamine, H1 antagonist, Second generation Indication: Allergic rhinitis |
| 12 Guaifenesin (Mucinex OTC) | Classification: Expectorant Indication: Helps loosen and thin mucus |
| 13 Dextromethorphan (Robitussin OTC) | Classification: Antitussive Indication: Cough suppressant |