Respiratory/GI drugs for final Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Generic: Albuterol
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Class: Beta2-selective adrenergic agonist
Generic: Albuterol
Action: Sympathomimetic agent that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle → bronchodilation
Uses: Acute asthma attacks, exercise-induced asthma
Precautions: Use with caution in patients sensitive to sympathomimetics
Adverse Effects: Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, convulsions
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Generic: Cimetidine
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Class: Histamine2 receptor antagonist
Generic: Cimetidine
Action: Inhibits histamine-stimulated gastric acid secretion
Uses: GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Precautions: Elderly patients, adrenal/renal dysfunction
Adverse Effects: Confusion, hallucinations, especially in elderly
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Generic: Omeprazole
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Class: Proton Pump inhibitor
Generic: Omeprazole
Action: Irreversibly inhibits H⁺/K⁺-ATPase enzyme in parietal cells to block gastric acid secretion
Uses: GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, short-term ulcer treatment
Precautions: Do not crush/chew; take 1 hour before meals; long-term use may cause hip fracture
Adverse Effects: Headache, rebound acid hypersecretion after discontinuation
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Generic: Docusate Sodium
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Class: Surfactant Laxative
Generic: Docusate Sodium
Action: Lowers surface tension of stool → allows water to penetrate and soften
Uses: Opioid-induced constipation
Precautions: Avoid in bowel obstruction or acute abdominal pain; take with a full glass of water
Adverse Effects: Mild cramping, diarrhea (rare)
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Generic: Ondansetron
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Class: Serotonin Receptor Antagonist
Generic: Ondansetron
Action: Blocks serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center
Uses: Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea/vomiting
Precautions: More effective when combined with glucocorticoids
Adverse Effects: Headache, diarrhea
