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These are the two general classes of anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat respiratory disorders
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Cromokalim derivatives and glucocorticosteroids
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This drug is an inhaled glucocorticosteroid
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Beclamethasone
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These drugs are systemic glucocorticosteroids prescribed in the treatment of respiratory disorders
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Predisone, predisolone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisone
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This receptor is targeted by Alubterol and Salmeterol
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Beta-2 adrenergic (smooth muscle of airways)
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This drug belongs to the methyl xanthine family of drugs
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Theophylline
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This is the anticholinergic drug commonly prescribed as a bronchodilator
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Ipratropium bromide
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These are the adrenergic agonists commonly prescribed as bronchodilators
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Albuterol (short-acting), Salmeterol (long-acting)
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Salmeterol and Albuterol are this kind of receptor agonist
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Selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist
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This receptor is targeted by methyl xanthines
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A2 (adenosine receptor) is inhibited
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This receptor is targeted by anticholinergics in the treatment of respiratory disorders
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M3 (muscarinic) receptor is inhibited
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