meds 120

Beta2-adrenergic agonist (bronchodilator)

Albuterol sulfate, levalbuterol

Assist to open narrow airways

Tachycardia, tremors anxiety

Inhaled anticholinergic

Ipratropium

Block Receptors in the bronchi leading to bronchodilation

Dry mouth, hoarseness

(Rinse mouth)

Corticosteroids/Glucocorticoids

Prednisone, fluticasone, methylprednisolone

Prevent or reduce inflammation of airways

Increased blood sugar, infection (can get yeast infection)

Methylxanthines

Theophylline

Relax, smooth muscle of respiratory track leading to bronchodilation

Upset stomach, dysthymias

Mucolytic

Acetylcysteine

Thin and enhance the flow respiratory secretions

Bronchospasm, Dizziness, Hypotension

Expectorants

Guaifenesin

Promote sputum mobilization

Upset stomach, dizziness

Bulk forming

Psyllium (Metamucil)

Emollient: stool softener

Docusate sodium (Colace)

Anti-infective

Nitrofurantoin (Macrodanin)

Sulfonamides

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)

Quinolones (Fluoroquinolones)

Ciprofloxacin (cipro)

Analgesic

Phenazopyridine HCL (pyridium)

Stimulant

Bethanechol CL (urecholine)

Urinary retention, neurogenic bladder

Antispasmodics

Oxybutynin CL (ditropan)

Incontinence

Antimuscarinic/anticholinergic

Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol)

Urgency, frequency, incontinent

Increases bladder capacity

Most effective first line treatment for type two diabetes

Metformin (glucophage)

Rapid acting

Lispro (humalog)

Aspart (NovoLog)

Glulisine (Apidra)

Short acting

Regular (Humulin N, Novolin N)

Intermediate acting

NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N)

Long acting

Glargine (Lantus)

Detemir (levemir)

Degludec (tresiba)

Inhaled insulin

Afrezza

Diuretics

Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Furosemide- fluid overload, edema in heart failure, renal disease

Ca Channel blockers

Nifedipine, almodipine

ACE inhibitors

Lisinopril, enalapril

ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR BLOCKERS (ARBS)

Losartan, valsartan

Antihistamines

-ine

Proton pump inhibitors

-azole