Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
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What is the generic name of Atrovent?
Ipratropium
Atrovent is commonly used for respiratory conditions.
What class of drug is Atrovent?
Bronchodilator
Bronchodilators help to open the airways in the lungs.
What is the generic name of Combivent?
Albuterol/Ipratropium
Combivent combines two bronchodilators for better efficacy.
What class of drug is Combivent?
Bronchodilator
It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What is the generic name of Proventil?
Albuterol
Proventil is often used as a rescue inhaler.
What class of drug is Proventil?
Bronchodilator
It is used to relieve bronchospasm in asthma and COPD.
What is the generic name of Spiriva?
Tiotropium
Spiriva is a long-acting bronchodilator.
What class of drug is Spiriva?
Bronchodilator
It helps relax and open airways in the lungs.
What is the generic name of Xopenex?
Levalbuterol
Xopenex is a more specific bronchodilator compared to Albuterol.
What class of drug is Xopenex?
Bronchodilator
It is often used for asthma treatment.
What is the generic name of Asmanex?
Mometasone
Asmanex is an inhaled corticosteroid.
What class of drug is Asmanex?
Corticosteroid (Inhaled)
It is used to prevent asthma attacks.
What is the generic name of Flovent?
Fluticasone
Flovent is used for long-term asthma control.
What class of drug is Flovent?
Corticosteroid (Inhaled)
It reduces inflammation in the airways.
What is the generic name of QVAR?
Beclomethasone
QVAR is an inhaled corticosteroid for asthma.
What class of drug is QVAR?
Corticosteroid (Inhaled)
It is used to manage asthma symptoms.
What is the generic name of Advair Diskus?
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Advair combines a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator.
What class of drug is Advair Diskus?
Corticosteroid and Bronchodilator Combo
It is used for asthma and COPD management.
What is the generic name of Symbicort?
Budesonide/Formoterol
Symbicort is also a combination medication.
What class of drug is Symbicort?
Corticosteroid and Bronchodilator Combo
It is used for asthma and COPD treatment.
What is the generic name of Flonase?
Fluticasone
Flonase is an intranasal corticosteroid.
What class of drug is Flonase?
Corticosteroid (Nasal)
It is used to treat allergic rhinitis.
What is the generic name of Nasacort AQ?
Triamcinolone
Nasacort AQ is another nasal corticosteroid.
What class of drug is Nasacort AQ?
Corticosteroid (Nasal)
It helps reduce nasal inflammation.