Respiratory System Drugs — Flashcards

Adverse effects of non-selective -blockers include exacerbation of _____ and COPD

First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory _____ is a synthetic codeine analog that is used clinically as an anti-tussive

Dornase Alfa works by cleaving _____ present in the mucus of Cystic Fibrosis patients thus reducing the visocity of lung secretions

Diphenhydramine and meclizine (1st generation H1 receptor blockers) may cause significant _____ and have significant anti-muscarinic properties

Ipratropium and tiotropium primarily affect the _____ (organ) via inhibition of M3 muscarinic receptors

Respiratory (Asthma) _____-acting 2 agonists (e.g. albuterol) are administered as metered-dose inhalers for acute relief of symptoms

Anti-muscarinics may be used to _____ bronchial airways and reduce secretions

First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory Guaifenesin is an _____ that thins respiratory secretions

_____ is contraindicated in active smokers, asthmatics and COPD patients

Hint: inhaled insulin

Theophylline causes broncho-_____ by inhibiting phosphodiesterase