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Used for allergic rhinitis
Metered-dose pressurized inhaler (micronized particles suspended in propellants) Avoids first pass metabolism |
Rhinocort Nasal Inhaler
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Used for allergic rhinitis
Aqueous suspension with no propellent (pump must be primed) |
Flonase
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Used for pain relief
Usually sprayed into one nostril Aqueous solution with no propellent (pump must be primed) Avoids first pass metabolism |
Stadol NS
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Used for Vitamin B12 deficiency
Metered gel (must be primed) Usually pumped into one nostril |
Nascobal
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Live attenuated influenza virus vaccine
Contains no preservatives due to single use Maintained frozen before use |
Flumist
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Benzalkonium chloride
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Preservative
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Unit-Dose DPI
The capsule is broken open in the device and the power is inhaled through a screened tube |
Rhotahaler
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Rhotahaler Example
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Ventolin
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Unit-Dose DPI
The capsule is punctured on the side in the device and the power is inhaled through a screen tube |
Handihaler
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Handihaler Example
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Spiriva Handihaler
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Unit-Dose DPI
The capsule is punctured on each end in the device and the powder is inhaled through a scree tube |
Aerolizer
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Aerolizer Example
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Foradil Aerolizer
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Multiple Unit-Dose DPI
Contains a circular disk that contains powder charges separately packed into aluminum blister packs that are pierced before inhalation of the powder |
Diskhaler
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Diskhaler Examples
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Relenza
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Multiple-Unit Dose DPI
Powders are contained within a blister strip with each blister containing a dose that is inhaled after activation by the patient |
Diskus
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Diskus Examples
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Serevent Diskus
Advair Diskus |
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Metered-dose powder delivery system. Micronized drug and carrier contained within storage reservoir.
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Multiple-Dose DPI
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Multiple-Dose DPI
Twist until a clicking sound, then inhale. |
Pulmicort Flexhaler
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Multiple-Dose DPI
Twist then pull cap off and inhale. |
Asmanex Twisthaler
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The drug formulation is prefilled in hard gelatin capsules and loaded into the device.
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Unit-Dose DPI
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Contain several unit doses in a powder form loaded into the device.
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Multiple-Unit Dose DPI
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Pressurized cannister containing a mixture of drug, liquefied propellants and excipients
Upon actuation, the liquid is expelled in a metered volume, which quickly becomes a mist of fine droplets |
Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhalers (pMDI)
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Inhalation aids for pMDI
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Collapsible reservoir bag
Example: Inspirease Tube/Cone spacer Example: Aerochamber and Aeromask |
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Produce a cloud-like dosage form from a solution or suspension through a mouth piece, ventilation mask or tracheostomy
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Small Volume Nebulizers
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Compressed air is forced through an orifice where the liquid is sheared to produce aerosol particles
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Conventional Air Jet
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Allows the patient to exercise control over the inflow of compressed air
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Manual-flow interrupter Air Jet
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Manual-flow interrupter Air Jet Example
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Pari LL Nebulizer
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Has additional vent in the nebulizer chamber, which allows more air to be sucked into the nebulizer
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Open Vent Air Jet
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Piezoelectric crystals vibrate when electrically excited, creating ultrasonic waves in the liquid that generate geysers that release aerosol particles.
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Ultrasonic nebulizer
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