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What is the primary action of methylxanthines such as Aminophylline and Theophylline?
What is the primary action of methylxanthines such as Aminophylline and Theophylline?
What is the therapeutic level for Theophylline?
What is the therapeutic level for Theophylline?
Which drug class is used for maintenance in asthma and ends in 'terol'?
Which drug class is used for maintenance in asthma and ends in 'terol'?
What is the primary goal of diuretics ('water pills')?
What is the primary goal of diuretics ('water pills')?
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Which drug class decreases the inflammatory response and reduces mucus plugs and edema secondary to vascular permeability?
Which drug class decreases the inflammatory response and reduces mucus plugs and edema secondary to vascular permeability?
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Which drug is used as a short-acting beta agonist for acute asthma attacks?
Which drug is used as a short-acting beta agonist for acute asthma attacks?
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What is the primary action of mast cell stabilizers like Cromolyn sodium?
What is the primary action of mast cell stabilizers like Cromolyn sodium?
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What is a common side effect of xanthine derivatives like Aminophylline and Theophylline?
What is a common side effect of xanthine derivatives like Aminophylline and Theophylline?
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What is the primary goal of using diuretics ('water pills')?
What is the primary goal of using diuretics ('water pills')?
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Which drug class is used for maintenance in asthma and ends in 'terol'?
Which drug class is used for maintenance in asthma and ends in 'terol'?
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