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Exam 5: Respiratory Meds

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2 Types of histamines   H1 Receptors & H2 Receptors  
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H1 Receptors   Mediate smooth muscles (Contaction & Dilation)  
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H2 Receptors   Mediate acceleration of heart rate & Gastric secretion  
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Diphenhydramine, Azatadine, Dimenhydramine, Promethazine, Brompheneramine.   Traditional Antihistamines  
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Fexofenadine (allegra), Loratadine (Claratin)   Non-sedating Antihistamines  
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Common side effects of Antihistamines   Drowsiness, sedation, headache, thickening of bronchial secretions, dry mouth, urinary retention  
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Block histamines   antihistamines  
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Reduces swelling of nasal passages   Decongestants  
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Afrin, Sudafed, Neo-synphrine   Adrenergics (Decongestants)  
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Beconase, Flonase, Nasacort   Topical Corticosteroids (Decongestants)  
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Atrovent   Anticholinergic (Decongestant)  
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Bronchodilators   Relax bronchial smooth muscle to dilate bronchi & bronchioles  
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3 Classes of Bronchodilators   Beta-Antagonists, Anticholinergics, Xanthine Derivatives  
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Beta-Antagonists   RELIEF of bronchospasm  
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Anticholinergics   PREVENT bronchoconstriction  
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Xanthine Derivatives   DILATE the airways  
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First Line Anti-tubercular Pharmacological Profile   Inhibits mycobacterial cell wall synthesis & interferes with metabolism  
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Second line Anti-tubercular Pharmacological Profile   Reserved for more Complicated cases. Yup... Thats it.  
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INH, Ethambutol, Rifmapin, Pyrazinamide   First Line Anti-tubercular Pharmacological Profile  
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Cough Suppressant   Anti-tussive  
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@ Main categories of Anti-tussives   Opioids & Non-Opioids  
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Codine, Hydrocodone   Opioids  
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Dextrorphan, guaifenesin (Robitussin)   Non-opioid  
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Manage episodes of REVERSIBLE bronchoconstriction   Antiasthmatics  
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Adrenergic, Anticholinergic, Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids, Leukotrine Receptor Antagonist, Mast Cell Stabilizers   Antiasthmatics  
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Mediate airway edema, smooth muscle constriction, altered cellular activity   Leukotrine Antagonists  
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Accolate, Singulair   Leukotrine Antagonists  
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Part of the inflammatory pathway that cause bronchoconstriction   Leukotrines  
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Tx of reversible airway obstruction d/t asthma or COPD. Relaxes airway smooth muscle.   Bronchodilators  
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Long acting management of COPD   Zanthines  
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Truphylline, Unipril   Zanthines  
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Increase diaphragmatic contractility   Zanthines  
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Relaxes smooth airway muscle to dilate bronchioles (long term control)   Adrenergics  
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Albuterol, Epinephrine, Salmeterol, Terbutaline   Adrenergics  
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