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Respiratory Drugs PN

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Classes of respiratory drugs; Gases, Decongestants, Anti-Inflammation Agents, Broncho-dilators, Expectorants, Antitussives
Oxygen and Helium allows COPD pts easier breathing Heliox
Pseuodoephrine (sudafed), Ephrine, Oxymetazoline hydrochloride (Afrin), Nasal decongestants
Constricts blood vessels thus reducing blood flow to certain areas allowing nasal passages to open up Decongestant
Can be used with pts who have HBP, watch use with anticoagulants Coricidin
Nasacort( triamcinolone acetonide Flonase (fluticasone propionate) Nasal anti inflammatory agents
Benadryl, Vistaril, Atarax, Zyrtec, Allegra Antihistamines Meds
works against chemical histamine in body preventing itching sneezing and watery eyes Antihistamine
Benadryl® (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) VISTARIL® (hydroxyzine pamoate) Atarax ® (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) Brompheniramine (Dimetane ®) ZYRTEC® (cetirizine hydrochloride) ALLEGRA® (fexofenadine hydrochloride) Antihistamines
Benadryl Diphenhydramine is used as anti-tussive, sleep aid, anti-parkinsonism or for motion sickness.
Atarax Hydroxyzine can be used as pre-medication or following general anesthesia sedative, adjunctive analgesic in preoperative or prepartum, and anti-emetic agent
Phenergan Promethazine is used for motion sickness, pre- and postoperative or obstetric sedation, or adjunctive analgesia for postoperative pain.
Antihistamines sometimes with decongestants (without sedating side effects) Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Fexofenadine (Allegra) Loratadine (Claritin) Desloratadine (Clarinex)
A drug usually used to treat stomach ulcers and heartburn H2 receptors antihistamine Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Zyrtec-D® (cetirizine HCl 5 mg/pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg) Claritin D® (loratadine and pseudoephedrine Combination drugs
100/50 (fluticasone propionate 100 mcg and salmeterol 50 mcg) Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. Respiratory Steroi0d- Advair Diskus
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist- Singulair Neuropsychiatric events have been reported in patients taking should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise. 1 dose in 24 hrs asthma, allergies, minimal SE's
montelukast Singulair® zafirlukast Accolate® pranlukast Onon® (available only in Asia) Leukotriene Receptor Antagonis
expectorants Expectorants reduce the thickness or viscosity of bronchial secretions thus increasing mucus flow that can be removed more easily through coughing
Mucolytic drugs are designed to help loosen and clear the mucus from the airways by breaking up the sputum. Not to be used in patients with CF Mucolytics break down the chemical structure of mucus molecules Mucolytics
Mild and temporary changes in behavior; temporary increased urination, >B/P & Pulse Rate Physically taxing Causing Bronchodilation & Smooth Muscle Relaxation Used to treat the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema Theophylline
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication that blocks the actions of influenza virus types A and B It works by stopping the flu virus from reproducing take with full glass of water Tamiflu
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Broad spectrum Ceftazidime (Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef, Tazidime) semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, beta-lactam HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFTAZIDIME, CEPHALOSPORINs Levofloxacin (Levaquin)-tendinitis Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zo Treatment of Pneumonia
Antipseudomonal cephalosporin Cefepime or ceftazidime Antipseudomonal carbapenem Imipenem Aminoglycoside plus linezolid Gentamicin or Amikacin / Zyvox Vancomycin Treatment of pNeumonia cont..
Codeine is one of the strongest cough suppressants known dihydrocodeine-hydrocodone subgroup of opioids, and the semi-synthetics and synthetics narcotics Antitussives (stop the cough) Narcotic
Benedryl Menthol Alcohols Dextromethorphan Tessalon Perles - BENZONATATE Sugary preparations Herbal Preparations such as Buckley’s Balsam & Pine Needle Oil Antitussives (stop the cough) Non-Narcotic
Isoniazid (INH) drug of choice for prevention (SE-skin rash, H/A, vertigo, nausea, jaundice, and peripheral neurophathy). Adm. Pyridoxine (vit. B6) with INH to prevent. Monitor liver enzymes also- risk of fatal hepatitis, no alcohol consumption. Preventative TB drugs
multiple drug therapy regimen, often INH with other meds Popular combo- INH and Rifampin Active TB drugs
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