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Pharm Drug Classes- Immune and Respiratory Flashcards

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Ibuprofen (Advil)

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Propionic acid; Anti-inflammatory drugs: NSAID

Purpose: antipyretic (blocks prostaglandins), analgesic, antiplatelet

Actions: blocks inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin sythesis by blocking cox 1 & 2

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Indomethacin (Indocin)

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Anti-inflammatory drugs: NSAIDs

Purpose: antipyretic (blocks prostaglandins), analgesic, antiplatelet; closes PDAs in newborns

Actions: blocks inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin sythesis by blocking cox 1 & 2

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Analgesic; acetaminophen

Purpose- reduce pain and fever

Action- acts on the hypothalamus to cause vasodilation to reduces fever; cause of reduced pain is unknown

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Aurothioglucose (Gold Salts, Aurolate)

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Gold compounds; anti-inflammatory drugs: anti-arthritis agents

Purpose- relief of pain and inflammation due to arthritis

Action- macrophages take up gold and inhibits phagocytosis and therefore the inflammatory cascade

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Etanercept (Enbril)

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DMARDS (disease modifying antirheumatic drug); anti-inflammatory drugs: anti-arthritis agents

Purpose- relief of pain and inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis

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Interferon

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Immune system modulator drugs: stimulants

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Interleukins

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Immune system modulator drugs: stimulants

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Colony stimulating factors

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Immune system modulator drugs: stimulants

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T and B cell suppressors

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Immune modulator drugs: suppressant

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Interleukin receptor antagonists

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Immune modulator drugs: suppressant

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Monoclonal antibodies

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Immune system modulator drugs: suppressant

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Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)

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Antitussives

Purpose: suppress nonproductive cough

Action: suppress cough reflex by suppressing the medulla, suppress CNS

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Hydrocodone (Hycodan)

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Antitussives

Purpose-suppress nonproductive cough

Action-suppress cough reflex by suppressing the medulla, suppress CNS

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Oxymetazoline (Afrin)

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Decongestant drugs: topical and oral

Purpose-decrease overproduction of mucus;

Action-sympathomimetic: causes vasoconstriction which decreases edema and inflammation

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Fluticasone (Flonase)

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Decongestant drugs: topical steroid

Purpose – decrease overproduction of mucus, especially in allergic rhinitis

Actions – anti-inflammatory locally

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Antihistamine first generation

Purpose – decrease allergic response

Actions – selective blocking of H1 receptors on CNS and PNS, anti-cholinergic stimulation

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Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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Antihistamine second generation

Purpose – decrease allergic response

Actions – selective blocking of H1 receptors on CNS and PNS, anti-cholinergic stimulation

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Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

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Expectorant

Purpose – dry cough, relief of excessive mucus respiratory tract

Actions – reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of fluids, draws water into the bronchi, thins secretions; centrally acting muscle relaxant

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

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Mucolytic drug

Purpose – tenacious and viscous mucus removal in high-risk respiratory patients

Actions splits disulfide bonds that hold mucus together

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Albuterol (Proventil)

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“Rescue drug”. Bronchodilator: sympathomimetic

Purpose- bronchodilation/ asthma

Action – beta2 selective adrenergic agonist

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Salmeterol (Serevent)

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“Maintenance drug”. Bronchodilator: sympathomimetic

Purpose- bronchodilation/ asthma

Action – beta2 selective adrenergic agonist

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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Bronchodilators: anti-cholinergic drug

Purpose – bronchodilation/asthma

Actions – blocks ACH receptors smooth muscles

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Tiotropium (Spiriva)

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Bronchodilators: anti-cholinergic drug

Purpose – bronchodilation/asthma

Actions – blocks ACH receptors smooth muscles

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Theophylline (Theo-Dur)

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Bronchodilators: xanthine drugs

Purpose – decrease bronchial swelling, treat apnea

Actions – inhibit the release of histamine, effect CA mobilization thereby relaxing smooth muscle

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Fluticasone (Flovent)

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Anti-inflammatory: inhaled steroid drug

Purpose – treat and prevent airway and lung tissue inflammation

Actions – interfere with the inflammatory cascade and promotes beta-adrenergic receptor activity

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Montelukast (Singulair)

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Anti-inflammatory: leukotriene receptor antagonist

Purpose – interfere with inflammatory process and the airway, asthma

Actions – blocks the production of leukotrienes

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Cromolyn (Intal)

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Anti-inflammatory: mast cell stabilizer

Purpose – prevent inflammatory cascade, asthma/allergies

Actions- inhibits the release of histamine and SRS-A from mast cells

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Beractant (Survanta)

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Surfactant drug

Purpose – premature infant lung surfactant replacement

Actions – replaces natural lipoproteins in the lungs

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Aspirin (Bayer)

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Salicylates; anti-inflammatory drug

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