Respiratory, Thyroid, and Women’s Health Medications

Vocabulary flashcards covering key respiratory, thyroid/hormonal, and women’s health medications discussed in Day 3 lecture notes.

Albuterol

Short-acting β2 agonist bronchodilator (ProAir, Ventolin); rescue inhaler for rapid relief of asthma or COPD symptoms.

Levalbuterol

Short-acting β2 agonist (Xopenex); rescue inhaler for asthma/COPD with less jitteriness than albuterol.

Fluticasone

Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent) used for long-term maintenance control of asthma.

Budesonide

Inhaled corticosteroid (Pulmicort) for maintenance therapy in asthma and COPD.

Tiotropium

Long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator (Spiriva) indicated for COPD maintenance.

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Combination inhaled corticosteroid + long-acting β2 agonist (Advair) for maintenance treatment of asthma/COPD.

Budesonide/Formoterol

Combination inhaled corticosteroid + long-acting β2 agonist (Symbicort) for maintenance of asthma/COPD.

Levothyroxine

Synthetic T4 thyroid hormone (Synthroid) prescribed for hypothyroidism.

Liothyronine

Synthetic T3 thyroid hormone (Cytomel) used to treat hypothyroidism.

Methimazole

Antithyroid medication (Tapazole) that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis; treats hyperthyroidism.

Propylthiouracil (PTU)

Antithyroid drug used for severe hyperthyroidism or thyroid storm, especially in pregnancy.

Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate

Combined oral contraceptive pill (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) for birth control and menstrual cycle regulation.

Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel

Extended-cycle combined oral contraceptive (Seasonique) offering fewer yearly periods.

Medroxyprogesterone

Long-acting progestin injection (Depo-Provera) administered every 3 months for contraception.

Estradiol

Systemic estrogen hormone (Estrace, Vivelle) used to alleviate menopausal symptoms.