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Question | Answer |
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Roflumilast side effects are | diarrhea, weight decrease, nausea, decreased appetite, dizziness, insomnia |
Roflumilast precautions are | acute bronchospasm, psychiatric events including suicidality, weight decrease |
Roflumilast contraindications are | hypersensitivity & moderate to severe liver impairment |
Roflumilast indications | severe COPD associated with chronic bronchitis and a history of exacerbation |
Roflumilast dosage is | 500 mcg every 24 hours |
Roflumilast route of administration is | DPI |
Roflumilast mechanism of action is | decreases PDE4 which increases cAMP |
Roflumilast trade names are | Daliresp |
Roflumilast class is | PDE4 inhibitor |
Albuterol/Ipratropium bromide dosage is | NEB = 3 mg albuterol with 0.5 atrovent 4 x/day MDI = 2 puffs 4 x/day |
Albuterol/Ipratropium bromide route of administration is | NEB/MDI |
Albuterol/Ipratropium bromide trade names are | Duoneb, Combivent, Combivent respimat |
Theophylline side effects are | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain, anorexia, hematamesis, headache, insomnia, restlessness, irritaibility, depression, abnormal speech & behavior, palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypotension, seizures |
Theophylline precautions are | CHF, liver disease, obsese patients |
Theophylline contraindications are | uncontrolled arrhythmias & hyperthyroidism |
Theophylline indications are | stimulate RR and depth of breathing, pulmonary vasodilation, and bronchospasm |
Theophylline dosage | 6 mg/kg (average dose is 250 mg) Q6 * check serum levels often |
Theophylline route of administration is | IV or PO |
Theophylline duration is | 6-8 hours |
Theophylline peak is | varies according to route |
Theophylline onset is | rapid |
Theophylline mechanism of action is | Phosphodiesterase inhibitor, adenosine antagonist, catecholamine release |
Theophylline trade name | Theolair |
Theophylline class is | Xanthine |