Pharmacology Flashcards
Atrovent use (short acting)
Bronchodilator for relief of bronchospasm associated with COPD such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Atrovent route of administration
inhaler
Atrovent side effects
nervousness, dizziness, HA, vomiting, tremor, cough, exacerbation of symptoms, dry mouth, blurred vision
Theophylline use
smooth muscle relaxation (bronchodilator) suppression of airway response to stimulus
treatment of reversible airway obstruction associated with chronic asthma or other chronic lung diseases
Theophylline route of administration
orally or IV
Theophylline side effects
N&V, HA, Insomnia
Prednisone use
corticosteroid - anti-inflammatory
Prednisone route of administration
orally/intravenous/intramuscular
Methyl prednisone use
suppress immune system and decrease inflammation
methyl prednisone route of administration
injection
Ventolin use (Salbutamol ) (short acting)
Prevention and relief of bronchospasm, in pts with reversible airway obstruction, and for the prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm
Ventolin (salbutamol) route of administration
orally inhaled
Side effects of ventolin
Tremor, Nausea, tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, dizziness, heartburn
symbicort use (long acting)
Relief of bronchospasm and SOB
symbicort route of administration
oral inhalation
