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Adrenergics (bronchodilators) |
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albuterol(proventil,ventolin)
levalbuterol(xopenex)
metaproterenol(alupent)
pirbuterol(maxair)
salmeterol(serevent) |
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adrenergic(bronchodilators) drugs |
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tachycardia
arrhythmias
palpitations
restelessness
agitation
insomnia |
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adrenergics bronchodilators |
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Anticholinergics (brochodilators) |
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Definition
not a rescue inhaler
dont use if you have prostate disease. |
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ipratropium bromide(atrovent)
tiotropium(spiriva)
ipratropium/albuterol(combivent)
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anticholinergics (bronchodilators) |
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dry mouth
blurred vision
nervousness
nausea
H/A |
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anticholergic side effects |
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aminophylline(phyllocontin)
theophylline(theo-Dur) |
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same as adrenergics-hyper
N&V
convulstions |
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Corticosteroids
anti-inflammatory antiasthmatics |
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Definition
suppress inflammation in airways |
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budesonide(pulmacort turbhaler)
fluticasone(flovent)
prednisone triamcinolone(azamacort)
methylprednisolone(solu-medrol)
prednisone-po |
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hoarness
cough
throat irritation
fungal infections |
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Definition
corticosteroids side effects |
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Leukotriene inhibitors
antiasthmatics |
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Definition
inhibit the formation of leukotrienes which cause bronchoconstriction and inflammation. |
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montelukast(singulair)
zafirlukast(accolate)
zileuton(Zyflo) |
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Definition
leukotriene inhibitors drugs |
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H/A
infection
nausea
pain
elevated liver enzymes
liver dysfunction |
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leukotrienes side effects |
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Mast cells stabilizers
antiasmatics |
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stabilize mast cells and prevent release of bronchoconstrictive and inflammatory substances. |
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cromolyn(intal)
nedocromil(tilade) |
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arrhythmias
hypotension
chest pain
restlessness
convulsions
cns depression
anorexia
N&V
dizziness |
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relieve nasal congestion by constricting arterioles and reducing blood flow to nasal mucosa. |
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oxymetazoline (afrin)
phenylephrine(neo-synephrine)
pseudoephedrine(sudafed) |
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Definition
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tachycardia
arrthythmias
HTN
poss ulceration of nasal mucosa
rebound nasal congestion
chronic rhinitis |
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Definition
nasal decogestion side effects |
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Definition
suppress cough by depressing cough center in the medulla oblongata or cough center in throat, trachea or lungs.
for dry hacking cough-nonproductive. |
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codiene
dexytromethorphan(benylin dm) |
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Definition
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excessive suppression of cough reflex
N&V
constipation
dizziness
drowsiness
pruritis
drug dependence |
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antitussives side effects |
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liquidefy resp secretions to allow for easier romoval.
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guaifenesin or glyceryl guaiacolate(rubitussin) |
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administered by inhalation to liquefy mucus in resp tract.
used in acetaminophen over dose. |
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Definition
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bronchial,tracheal irritation
bronchocontriction
chest tightness
increased secretions
rhinorrhea
n&v
stomatitis
drowsiness |
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blocks the effect of histamine in the body in allergic reactions.
dont take if you have hypertrophy |
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chlorpheniramine(chlor-trimeton)
diphenhydramine(benadryl)
hydroxyzine(vistaril,atarax)
promethazine(phenergan)
cetirizine(zyrtec)
fexofenadine(allegra)
loratadine(claritin) |
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sedation
paradoxical excitation-hyper
convulsive seizures
dryness of mouth, nose, and throat
urinary rention
fatigue
H/A
GI distress
blurred vision
constipation
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antihistamine side effects |
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alkaline substances that neutralize gastric acids. |
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amphogel(aluminum hydroxide)
maalox(aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide)
mylanta(aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simthicone)
tums(calcium carbonate)
rolaids(dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate) |
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containing mag-diarrhea,hypermagnesemia
containing aluminum-constipation
containing calcium-constipation |
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Histamine2 receptor blocking |
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Definition
inhibit secretion of gastric acid stimulated byhistamine, acetylcholine and gastrin. Decrease amt and acidity of gastric juices. |
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Term
cimetidine(tagamet)
famotidine(pepcid)
ranitidine(zantac) |
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Definition
histamine2 receptor blocking drugs |
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Term
diarrhea
H/A
dizziness
fever
skin rashes
mental confusion
delirium
coma
muscle aches
fatigue
depression |
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Definition
histamine2 receptor blocking side effects |
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Definition
prevent release of gastric acid into stomach lumen thereby blocking final step of acid production. |
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lansoprazole(prevacid)
omeprazole(prilosec)
pantoprazole(protonix)
esomeprazole(nexium) |
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Definition
proton pump inhibitors drugs |
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Term
H/A
diarrhea
abd pain
n&V |
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Definition
proton pump inhibitors side effects |
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Opiates and opiate derivatives |
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Definition
decrease diarrhea by slowing propulsive movements in sm and lg intestines. |
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diphenoxylate with atropine sulfate(lomotil)
loperamide(imodium) |
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antibacterial agents-antidiarrheal drug |
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constipation
drug dependence |
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antidiarrheal side effects |
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CNS depressants that act on nausea center. |
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H1 receptor blocking agents that block action of acetylcholine in brain. |
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dimenhydrinate(dramamine)
meclazine(antivert,bonine) |
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antihistamine-nausea meds |
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increase GI motility and rate of gastric emptying. |
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5-HT (serotonin) receptor antagonists |
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Definition
block serotonin receptors to prevent or treats postop or chemotherapy-induced N&V |
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5-HT (serotonin) receptor antagonists |
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Term
excessive sedation and drowsiness
anticholinergic effects
hypotention
extrapyramidal reactions |
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Definition
antiemetic drugs-nausea meds side effects |
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Definition
add bulk to fecal mass to stimulate peristalsis(fiber) |
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methycellulose(citrucel)
syllium preparations(metamucil) |
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Definition
bulk-forming laxatives drugs |
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surfactant laxatives (stool softners) |
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Definition
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docusate sodium(colace)
docusate calcium(surfak) |
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Definition
surfactant laxatives(stool softners) drugs |
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Term
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Definition
increase osmotic pressure in intestinal lumen and cause water to be retained resulting in increased peristalsis and decreased transit time. |
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Term
magnesium hydroxide( MOM, magnesia magma)
polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution( colyte,colovage, colytely)
sodium phosphate and sodium biphosphate( fleet phophasoda, fleet enema) |
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saline cathartic-laxatives drugs |
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Term
irritant or stimulant cathartics |
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Definition
act by irritating the GI mucosa and pulling water into bowel. |
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Definition
lubricates intestine and softens stool by retarding colonic absorption of fecal water. |
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senna pod preparations (senokot, black draught)
bisacodyl(dulcolax)
phenolphthalein(doxidan, Feen-A-Mint, Ex-Lax) |
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irritant or stimulant cathartics drugs |
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Term
mineral oil( agroal plain,milkinol,fleet mineral oil enema) |
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Definition
lubricant laxatives drugs |
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Term
diarrhea
abd crmaping
hyponatremia-low sodium
hypokalemia-low potassium
hehydration |
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Definition
antidirrheals side effects |
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