Respiratory 150 Respiratory Drugs: Anticholinergics Or Parasympatholytics

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What do back door brochodilators do?

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These drugs act by blocking cholinergic parasympathetic receptors.

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Atropine sulfate

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Back door bronchodilator
Sch 1000
Mild bronchodilation
cardiac stimulant
used as pre-anesthesia drug, dries up secretions
an antidote for drugs used to treat myasthenia gravis/cholinergic crisis
Not to be given to asthmatics or patients with retained/dried secretions

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Ipratropium Bromide

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Atrovent
Back door Bronchodilator
Bronchodilation
Less systemic effect than atropine.

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Tiotropium Bromide

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Spiriva
Back door Bronchodilator.
The first anticholergenic drug taken once a day via a handinhaler (DPI).
Drug comes in capsule form sealed in a blister pack.
It is intended as a maintenance drug, not to treat brochospasms.
Acts to prevent airway narrowing.

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Glucopyrrolate

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Robinul
Back door Bronchodilator.
Smooth muscle relaxation.
Decreases the volume of respiratory secretions (drying agent).
Less central nervous system effects than atropine.

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Oxitropium Bromide

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Oxivent
Back door Bronchodilator
Bronchodialation.
Available in MDI only.

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Andrenergic/ Anticholinergic

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Combination of beta adrenergic and anticholinergic agents.
Examples:
Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol.
Effects:
Bronchodialation
More control of obstruction seen in COPD and asthma patients.
Reduced drug dosages.
Avoidance of steroids.