Term
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Definition
Rescue medication
Bronchodilator
Beta 2 agonist
Does cause heart to race |
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Term
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Definition
Rescue med
Nonracemic Bronchodilator
Beta 2 agonist
can be given to preggers |
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Term
| Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) |
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Definition
Preventive or maintenence med
Long acting Beta 2 agonist
For nocturnal or sports induced asthma |
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Term
| Cromolyn Sodium (Intal) & Nedocromil Sodium (Tilade) |
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Definition
Preventitive therapy
NSAID
Inhibit acute responses to cold air, exercise, and sulfur dioxide |
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Term
| Prednisone & Prednisolone |
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Definition
Systemic corticosteroid
used for short courses, 3-10 days to gain prompt control of acute asthmatic episodes.
Also used for long term prevention of symptoms in severe asthma.
Also suppression, control, and reversal of inflammation. |
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Term
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Definition
extremely potent vasonconstrictive and antiinflammatory activity.
Systemic corticosteroid
used for short courses, 3-10 days to gain prompt control of acute asthmatic episodes.
Also used for long term prevention of symptoms in severe asthma.
Also suppression, control, and reversal of inflammation. |
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Term
Zafirlukast (Accolate)
Montelukast (Singulair) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
maintenance med
DO NOT EAT the following if taking this med:
Caffeine, chocolate, coffee, tea (they increase side effects)
Take on empty stomach
Therapeutic levels: 10 to 20 mcg/mL |
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