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13 Cards in this Set
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diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
Antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis and itching; to prevent motion sickness; aids in sleep; antitussive
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pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
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Systemic decongestants(alpha-adrenergic agonists) used to treat rhinitis with less CNS stimulation and hypertension than ephedrine. Relieve nasal congestion for longer period than nasal decongestant. |
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guaifenesin (Robitussin)
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Antitussive that provides temporary suppression of nonproductive cough; to reduce viscosity of tenacious secretions.COUGH ONLY *avoid grapefruit juice* |
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epinephrine(Adrenalin) (nonselective) |
Adrenergic agonist used to treat allergic reaction & anaphylaxis, asthma, bronchospasm, severe hypotension, cardiac arrest. EMERGENCIES |
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Albuterol (Proventil) (selective) |
Beta 2 adrenergic agonist used to treat bronchospasm, asthma, bronchitis , and other COPD. |
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salmeterol (Serevent) beta2 |
Used for maintenance bronchodilation for chronic asthma and excercise induced asthma |
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montelukast (Singulair) leukotrine antagonist |
for prevention of bronchospasms and maintenance of asthma |
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beclomethasone (Vanceril) long acting |
Inhalation for bronchial asthma, bronchial inflammation, and seasonal rhinitis. Like all glucocorticoid inhalants, for prophylactic use. Not for acute asthmatic attack. |
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cromplyn (Intal) |
used for prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma and must be taken daily. It is not used for acute asthmatic attacks & does not have bronchodilator properties, but instead acts by inhibiting histamine release to prevent an asthma reaction. Its most common side effects are cough and a bad taste. These effects can be decreased by drinking water before and after using the drug. |
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theophylline (theo-dur) |
Toxicity occurs at a higher frequency with levels greater than 20 mcg/mL. used for bronchial asthma and COPD in increase the ability to breathe ( bronchodilator) |
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dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM) |
Provides temporary suppression of unproductive cough by inhibiting cough center in the medulla.(antitussive/expectorant) |
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prednisone (Deltasone) |
steroid used to treat severe allergies and acute asthma attacks through IV. Needs to be tapered off. More side effects. |
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Phenylephrine HCL (Neo-synephrine) |
Nasal spray used for rhinitis. Not to be used past 3 days |
