2 drugs for asthma
bronchodialatorsanti-inflammatory
3 types of bronchodialators
beta 2 agonistsmethylanxthinesanticholinergic
4 types of anti-inflammatory drugs
glucocorticoidscromylyn sodiumnedocromilleukotrienes
3 ways to administer inhalants
metered dose inhaler (MDI)dry powder inhaler (DPI)nebulizer
albuerol
beta 2 agonist so dont take beta blockersMAOITCA
how to administer inhaler
give 1 full minute in between puffswait 5 minutes if you have 2 different inhalertake the beta 2 first then corticosteroid
theophylline (Theolair)
no caffeineno double doseactivated charcoal for toxicity
ipratropium (atrovent)
a = anticholinergic vent = bronchodialator atrovent
beclomethasan dipropinate (QVAR)
predinisonepulmicortonly use 3-5 daysalternate every other day
cromolyn sodium (Intal)
exercise Induced asthmaallergen induced asthmalose salt when exercise so use 15 min before
monteleukast (singulair)
safeone a day a bedtime
codeine
antitusive opiodsschedule IIGICNS effects
acetylcysteine (mucomyst)
mucus dissolving agentantidote for acetaminophen overdosesmell like rotten eggs
phenylpedrine ephedrine
sinusitisrebound congestionused for mydriasis at eye dr.can be converted to methamphetamine