Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Albuterol
Levalbuterol
A
Short-Acting B2 Agonists (SABA)
Bronchodilators
Onset: Short, Fast-Acting
Usage: PRN; Rescue/Abortive
2
Q
Salmeterol
Indacaterol
Formoterol
Arformoterol
A
Long Acting B2 Agonists (LABA)
Bronchodilators
Onset: slow & long
Usage: Prevention
3
Q
Ipratropium
Tiotropium
A
Cholinergic Antagonists
Bronchodilators
Use: PRN and prevention
4
Q
Fluticasone
Beclomethasone
Budesonide
Prednisone
A
Corticosteroids
Antinflammatory
Use: Prevent attacks
5
Q
Nedocromil
Cromone
A
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Anti-inflammatories
Usage: Prevent attack
6
Q
Montelukast (Singulair)
A
Leukotriene Modifiers
Anti-inflammatory
Use: prevention
