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21 Cards in this Set
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Albuterol
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Proventil, Ventolin, Pro-Air, Accuneb Class: Saligenin Indication: reversible bronchospasm in asthma, COPD Mode of Action: Short-acting Beta-2 agonist resultin in bronchodilation, minimal Beta-1 activity Dosage: SVN 2.5 mg TID-QID; MDI 90 mcg/puff 2 puffs TID-QID; Tab 2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg BID, TID, or QID; syrup 2mg/5mL 1-2 tsp TID-QID Adverse SE: tachycardia, dry mouth, nervousness, paplitations PRECAUTIONS: use with caution in those who are tachycardic |
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Metaproterenol
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Alupent Class: Resorcinol Indication: reversible bronchospasm in COPD, asthma Mode of Action: Short-acting Beta-2 agonist resulting in bronchodilation, minimal Beta-1 effect Dosage: SVN 15 mg TID-QID; MDI 650 mcg/puff 2-3 puffs TID-QID; Tab 10 mg-20 mg TID-QID; syrup 10 mg/5 mL Side Effects: bad tast, worsening of asthma, nasal congestion |
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Epinepherine |
Adrenaline CL, Epinephrine Mist, Primatene MIst Class: Catacholamine Indication: relief of SOB, chest tightness and wheezing in bronchial asthma Mode of Action: stimulation of Alpha-1, Beta-1, and Beta-2 receptors Dosage: SVN 1% sol 0.25-0.5 mL QID; MDI 0.22 mg/puff 2 puffs PRN Side Effects: V-fib, HTN, anxiety, tachycardia |
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Isotharine |
Bronkosol Class: Cathecholamine Indications: reversible bronchospasm Mode of Action: Beta-2 Agonist Dosage: SVN 0.5% sol 0.5 mL (2.5 mg) q4h Side Effects: tachycardia, nervousness PRECAUTIONS: safety not established in children under 12 years of age |
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Levalbuterol |
Xopenex, Xopenex HFA Class: Saligenin Indications: reversible bronchospasm Mode of Action: Beta-2 agonist Dosage: SVN 0.31 mg, 0.63 mg, 1.25 mg TID; MDI 45 mcg/puff 2 puffs q4-6h Side Effects: nervouseness
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Terbutaline Sulfate |
Brethaire, Brethine Class: resorcinal Indications: reversible bronchospasm in asthma, COPD Mode of Action: short-acting Beta-2 agonist resulting in bronchodilation, mimimum Beta-1 activity Dosage: MDI 200 mcg/puff 1-2 puffs q4-6h Side Effects: PVC's, tachycardia, wheezing, hypersensitivity reactions |
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Racemic Epinephrine |
microNefrin, Vaponephrine Class: catecholamine Indications: croup, airway edema Mode of Action: Beta-2 agonist Dosage: SVN 2.25% sol 0.25-.05 mL QID Side Effects: tachycardia, cardiac arrythmias |
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Pirbuterol |
Maxair Autohaler Class: saligenin Indications: reversible bronchspasm Mode of Action: Beta-2 agonist Dosage: MDI 200 mcg/pugg 2 puffs Q4-6h Side Effects: PVC's, hypersensitivity, anxiety, dry mouth |
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Isoproterenol |
Isuprel Class: Catacholamine Indications: relief of bronchospasm Mode of Action: stimulates Beta-1 and Beta-2 receptors Dosage: MDI 103 mcg/puff 1-2 puffs QID; SVN 0.5% or 1% QID Side Effects: cardiac arrest, hyperactivity, wheezing, flushing |
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Bitolterol |
Tornalate Class: catecholamine Indications: Prophylaxis and Tx of asthma Mode of Action: prodrug converted to colterol. colterol combines with Beta-2 adrenergic receptors Dosage: SVN 0.2% sol (2.5 mg) q8h or TID; MDI 370 mcg/puff 2 puffs TID Side Effects: HA, nervousness, sweating, N/V |
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Formoterol |
Foradil Class: Saligenin Indications: Maintenance of asthma and COPD Mode of Action: long-acting adrenergic bronchodilator Dosage: DPI 12 mcg/cap 1 cap BID Side Effects: Chest pain, wheezing, increased thirst, worsening astma symptoms PRECAUTIONS: do not take during asthma attack: |
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Salmeterol |
Serevent Class: Saigenin Indications: maintenance of asthma and COPD Mode of Action: long-acting adrenergic bronchodilator Dosage: MDI 21 mcg/puff 2 puffs BID; DPI 50 mcg/cap 1 cap BID Side Effects: wheezing, worsening asthma symptoms, chest pain PRECAUTIONS: do not take during asthma attack |
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Arformoterol |
Brovana Class: Saligenin Indications: maintenance of COPD Mode of Action: long-term adrenergic bronchodilator Dosage: SVN 15 mcg/2 mL unit dose BID Side Effects: back pain, chest pain, difficulty breathing, flu-like symptoms |
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Ipatropim bromide |
Atrovent Class: Quaternary Ammonium Compound Indications: Tx COPD, cholinergic mediated bronchospasm (methacholine challegene) Mode of Action: Blocks ACH from stimulation the cholinergic receptor, inhibits degranulation of mast cell Dosage: SVN 0.02% TID or QID; MDI 18 mcg/puff 2 puffs TID or QID; nasal spray 0.03%, 0.06% 2 sprays each nare BID or QID Side Effects: HA, nervouseness, agitation, thickening of secretions, dryness of mouth |
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Tiotropium |
Spiriva Class: Quaternary Ammonium Compound Indications: Tx COPD Mode of Action: blocks ACH from stimulating the choliergic receptor, inhibits degranulation of mast cell Dosage: DPI 18 mcg/cap 1 cap QD Side Effects: HA, nervouseness, agitation, thickening of secretions, dryness of mouth |
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Atropine |
Atropair Class: Tertiary Ammonium Compound Indications: used preop to control saliva and bronchial secretions, rhinorrhea Mode of Action: cholinergic blocking agent Dosage: IM, IV, or SC 0.4-.06 mg Q4-6h Side Effects: Palpitations, angina, thickening of secretions, drying of mucus membrane PRECAUTIONS: effects are dose dependent |
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Theophylline |
Uniphyl, Theo-dur Class: Xanthine Indications: Bronchodilation, respiratory stimulant Mode of Action: unsure Dosage: 3 mg/kg q8h Side Effects: insomnia, HA, tachypnea, palpitation, diuresis PRECAUTIONS: must use IBW to calculate dosage; dosage must be adjusted to blood serum levels |
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Triamcinolone |
Azmacort, Nasalcort Class: corticosteroid Indications: COPD, asthma Mode of Action: blockage of arachidonic acid resulting in decreased inflammation Dosage: MDI 100 mcg/pugg 2 puffs TID-QID not to exceed 16 puffs/day; nasal spray 55 mcg/spray 2 sprays each nare QD Side Effects: weight gain, lethargy, HA, thrush PRECAUTIONS: use of steroids may mask the effect of infections, lont term use of steroids may cause Cushing's disease |
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Budesonide |
Pulmicort Class: corticosteroid Indications: COPD, asthma Mode of Action: Blockage of arachidonic acid resulting in decreased inflammation Dosage: DPI 200 mcg/cap 1 cap BID; SVN 0.25 mc or 0.5 mg QD or BID Side Effects: weight gain, lethargy, HA, thrush PRECAUTIONS: use of steroids may mask the effect of infections, long term use of steroids may cause Cushing's disease |
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Beclomethasone diproprionate |
QVAR, Beclovent, Vanceril Class: corticosteroid Indications: COPD, asthma Mode of Action: Blockage of arachidonic acid resulting in decreased inflammation Dosage: MDI 42 mcg/puff 2 puffs TID-QID not to exceed 20 puffs/day; nasal spray 42 mcg/spray one spray each nare BID; MDI (QVAR) 40 mcg or 80 mcg 2 puffs BID Side Effects: weight gain, lethargy, HA, thrush PRECAUTIONS: use of steroids may mask the effect of infections, long term use may cause Cushing's disease |
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Fluticasone proprionate |
Flonase, Flovent Class: corticosteroid Indications: COPD, asthma Mode of Action: blockage of arachodonic acid resulting in decreased inflammation Dosage: MDI 44 mcg/puff, 110 mcg/puff, 220 mcg/puff 2 puffs BID; nasal spray 50 mcg/spray 2 sprays each nare QD; DPI 50 mcg/cap, 100 mcg/cap, 250 mcg/cap 1 cap BID Side Effects: weight gain, lethargy, HA, thrush PRECAUTIONS: use of steroids may mask the effect of infection, long term use of steroids may cause Cushing's disease |
