Respiratory System Drugs — Flashcards

_____ and Nedocromil prevent mast cell degranulation (used for asthma prophylaxis)

Asthma _____ is a monoclonal antibody directed against the Fc portion of IgE, preventing mast cell sensitization

First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory _____ is a mucolytic agent that liquifies mucus by disrupting disulfide bonds; useful in Chronic Bronchitis / COPD and Cystic Fibrosis patients

Which classes of drugs are used to treat asthma by blocking inflammation (late response)? _____, anti-leukotrienes

Adverse effects associated with pseudoephedrine include _____ stimulation and anxiety (mood altering).

Which classes of drugs are used to treat asthma by blocking bronchoconstriction (early response)? _____, theophylline (methylxanthines), muscarinic antagonists

In the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, _____ works by stimulating activity of the CFTR protein

First Aid Pharmacology: Respiratory (Asthma) _____ cAMP causes broncho-dilation

_____ is a thromboxane receptor antagonist used in prophylaxis of asthma

Albuterol, pirbuterol, and metaproterenol are _____-acting beta-2 agonists