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| Brand name: Ventolin, Proair, Proventil |
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Generic name: albuterol
Indication: Asthma
Drug class: Bronchodilator (Beta-2-Agonists) |
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Generic name: budesonide/formoterol
Indication: Asthma
Drug class: Corticosteroids/ Bronchodilators (Beta-2-Agonists) |
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Generic name: fluticasone (inhaled)
Indication: Allergies
Drug class: Corticosteroid |
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Generic name: fluticasone/salmeterol
Indication: Asthma
Drug class: Corticosteroid/ Bronchodilators (Beta-2 Agonists) |
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| Brand name: Combivent, Duoneb |
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Definition
Generic name: ipratropium and albuterol
Indication: Asthma
Drug class: Bronchodilators (Anticholinergics)/ Beta-2-Agonists |
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Generic name: montelukast
Indication: Asthma, allergies
Drug class: Leukotriene-Receptor Antagonist |
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Generic name: tiotropium
Indication: Asthma, COPD
Drug class: Bronchodilators (Anticholinergics) |
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| Bronchodilators - Beta-2 agonists mechanism |
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Definition
| Works on beta-2 receptors to relax smooth muscle of bronchioles - results in bronchodilation. |
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| Beta-2 agonists adverse reactions |
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| tachycardia, headache, and tremor |
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| Long-acting beta-2 agonists can increase chance of death in asthma patients if not paired with a corticosteriod. |
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| Beta-2 agonists counseling points |
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Ask if for rescue or maintenance.
Show inhaler technique based on device
Advair (salmeterol/fluticasone): good for only 30 days when packet is opened |
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| Anticholinergics mechanism |
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Definition
| Blocks acetylcholine from working on muscarinic receptors on smooth muscle of bronchioles - Results in bronchodilation |
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| Anticholinergic adverse reactions |
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Definition
| Can't see, Can't pee, Can't spit, Can't poop |
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| Inhaled steroids adverse reactions |
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| Inhaled steroids counseling points |
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| Asthma use only, Rinse mouth with water after use, Maintenance therapy |
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| Leukotriene antagonists adverse reactions |
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| Headache, Neurologic: vivid dreams, depression, or suicidal thoughts |
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| Salmeterol, Tiotropium, Fluticasone, Budesonide |
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| What is a metered dose inhaler? |
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Definition
| Pressurized drug is released through the aid of propellants (HFA) |
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| What is a dry powder inhaler? |
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Definition
| Granules of active drug are quickly dispersed in the lungs |
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