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22 Cards in this Set
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Mast cell stabilizers
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inhibit histamine release
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Expectorants
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produce thinner mucus
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Beta-adrenergic agents
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dilate bronchi
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First Generation (sedating)Antihistamines
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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)****
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Second Generation (nonsedating)
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loratadine*** (Claritin**)
fexofenadine*** (Allegra***) |
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Anti-inflammatory Agents
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Most effective drugs for allergic rhinitis
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First-line agent for allergic rhinitis
Prevent / suppress all major symptoms |
fluticasone (Flonase)****,
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Decongestants (Sympathomimetics
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Relieve nasal congestion d/t cold, allergies
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Decongestant Use with caution or not at all in patients with HTN*** SE
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nasal spray oxymetazoline (Afrin)**** pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) *** used to be OTC, on the shelf – now it is behind the pharmacy counter; regulated as precursor to methamphetamine; phenylephrine*** (Sudafed PE
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Very effective antitussive but do not suppress respirations, no abuse potential
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Nonopioid, OTC: dextromethorphan*** (Robitussin DM, Delsym)
Opioids raise the cough threshold in the cough center Hydrocodone & codeine |
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Most effective Expectorants
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guaifenesin****(plain Robitussin
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Mucolytic Rx given by inhalation for CF pts
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)****
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Beta-2 Adrenergics / Agonists
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Produce bronchodilation by stimulating beta-2 receptor sites in the bronchi
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Used as rescue medication
Over use can reduce effectiveness |
albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) short acting*******
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Used for prevention, usually in combination with a corticosteroid
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salmeterol (Serevent) long acting*****
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Anticholinergics for Asthma
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Ipratropium (Atrovent
Newest: tiotropium (Spiriva) |
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Corticosteroids Given by inhaler
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Beclovent, Beconase)*******
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Glucocorticoid Inhaler Most effective drugs for long term prevention of asthma attacks
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fluticasone (Flovent)*******
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Oral Glucocorticoid
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Prednisone *******
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One of the most widely used drugs for long term management of asthma
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Advair ******
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Mast Cell Stabilizers Used in prevention of asthma attacks and allergic rhinitis
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cromolyn (Intal)*** and nedocromil (Tilade)
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most common Leukotriene Modifiers for Asthma
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Montelukast (Singulair)***
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