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Resiratory Drugs
Respiratory Drugs
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
10/18/2009

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Guaifenesin/Glyceryl Guaiacolate (GG)(Robitussin AC, Triaminic)
Definition
Expectorant for productive cough; cough relief; relaxation in equine anestesia
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Definition
Mucolytic; breaks down respiratory secretions; treat aceaminophen toxicity
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Butorphanol (Torbutol)
Definition
Antitussive for chronic nonproductive cough; analgesia; preanesthesia; Class IV; opioid partial agonist
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Hydrocodone
Definition
Antitussive for harsh nonproductive cough; Class III
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Codeine
Definition
Antitussive; Class V
Term
Dextromethorphan (Dimetapp DM, Robitussin DM)
Definition
Non-narcotic Atitussive (elevates the cough threshold)
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Temaril P
Definition
Combines trimeprazine tartrate and corticosteroids; Anitussive; Antipruritic
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Albuterol
Definition
Cholinergic blocker broncodilator; Beta 2 Adrenergic with limited beta 1 stimulation
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Thophylline (Theo-Dur)
Definition
Has many adverse drug interactions; reduces congestion by reducing nasal membrane swelling( nasal vasoconstriction); treat feline URI
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Ephedrine
Definition
Vatronol; bronchodilation
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Anihistimines (chlorpheniramine, Diphenhydramine(Benadryl), Hydroxazine (Atarax)
Definition
Used for allergic and respiratory condtion; Heaves in horses; Atopy in dogs; Asthma in cats; insect bites; aniemetic
Term
Chocolate contains ____ and ____ which are methylxanthines
Definition
caffein; theobromine
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Psudoephedrine
Definition
Sudafed
Term
Caution should be used giving corticosteroids if the patient is suffering from _____ _______
Definition
infectious diseases
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Diuretics
Definition
Treat pulmonary edema
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Doxapram (Dopram)
Definition
Given IV, under the tongue, in the umbilical vein to stimulate respiration
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Naloxone
Definition
reversal agent for opioids
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Yohimbine (Yobine)
Definition
Reversal agent for xylazine
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