Respiratory System Drugs PDF
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This document presents information on various drugs used to treat respiratory conditions, categorizing them by the part of the respiratory tract they target (upper and lower) and including their mechanisms of action. It also details the nursing considerations associated with administering these medications.
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RESPIRATORY PHARMA DRUGS FOR UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT DRUGS FOR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT DRUGS FOR UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT ANTIHISTAMINE CHLORPHENAMINE, DIPHENHYRAMINE CLARITIN, CITIRIZINE DRUGS FOR COMMON COLDS PHENYLEPHRINE DRUGS FOR UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT DRUGS...
RESPIRATORY PHARMA DRUGS FOR UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT DRUGS FOR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT DRUGS FOR UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT ANTIHISTAMINE CHLORPHENAMINE, DIPHENHYRAMINE CLARITIN, CITIRIZINE DRUGS FOR COMMON COLDS PHENYLEPHRINE DRUGS FOR UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT DRUGS FOR COUGH ANTITUSSIVE DRUGS – DEXTROMETHORPHAN, CODEINE, BUTAMIRATE EXPECTORANT – GUIAFENESIN MUCOLYTIC – CARBOCISTEINE, AMBROXOL, BROMHEXINE DRUGS FOR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT BRONCHODILATORS XANTHINE DERIVATIVES (METHYLXANTHINES) SYMPATHOMIMETIC BRONCHODILATORS ANTICHOLINERGIC BRONCHODILATORS DRUGS FOR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT qXanthines qAminophylline (theophylline thylenediamine) qN = 10-20 mcg/ml qToxicity: q>20mcg/mL = NAUSEA (1st sign) q>35mcg/mL = TREMOR (later sign) DRUGS FOR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT qß-2 Agonist (SYMPATHOMIMETIC) qShort Acting: Albuterol (≤20 mins; lasts 4-6 hrs) qLong Acting: Terbutaline (lasts 12 hrs) qAnticholinergics qIpatromium Bromide (inhalation) NURSING CONSIDERATIONS qBreathing and Coughing Techniques (to remove respiratory secretions and optimize oxygen exchange) qRelaxation Techniques (e.g. music) qEvaluate heart rate and blood pressure qAppropriate positioning qTremors qHave 8 or more glasses of fluids qEmphasize no smoking DRUGS FOR LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT STEROIDS qBeclomethasone qHydrocortisone qPrednisone NURSING CONSIDERATIONS qNursing Considerations qDO NOT use during acute attacks. qUse bronchodilator before corticosteroid aerosol. qHold the inhaled drug for a few seconds before exhaling. qAllow 1-3 minutes to elapse between each inhalation. qRinse mouth with water after. qNotify provider if sore throat or sore mouth occurs; do not stop abruptly. qMust taper off gradually under provided supervision. ANTI ASTHMA DRUGS LEUKOTRIENE RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST MONTELUKAST MAST CELL STABILIZERS CROMOLYN SODIUM
