Antirheumatoid Drugs TERMS □ hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) □ methotrexate (Rheumatrex) □ aurothioglucose (Solganal) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,…
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) TERMS □ acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, ASA, others) □ ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) □ indomethacin (Indocin) □ celecoxib (Celebrex) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory…
Antitussive Drugs TERMS □ dextromethorphan (Vicks Formula 44, Robitussin DM) □ diphenhydramine (Benylin, Benadryl) □ codeine (Dimetane-DC, Tussar SF) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Coughing serves a protective purpose…
Expectorant Drugs TERMS □ guaifenesin (Robitussin, others) □ acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Expectorants stimulate the flow of respiratory tract secretions, which makes the cough more effective….
Bronchodilator Drugs TERMS □ epinephrine (adrenalin, Primatene, Bronkaid) □ albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, Volmax) □ theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-bid) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles and…
Adrenergic Blocking Agents TERMS □ prazosin (Minipress) □ propranolol (Inderal) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The adrenergic blocking agents attach to the adrenergic receptor sites and prevent stimulation of…
Adrenergic Drugs TERMS □ epinephrine (Adrenalin) □ phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) □ isoproterenol (Isuprel) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The adrenergic drugs are able to imitate the effects of the sympathetic…
Antiasthmatic Drugs TERMS □ ipratropium (Atrovent) □ zafirlukast (Accolate) □ budesonide (Pulmicort) □ cromolyn (Intal, Nasalcrom) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD In 2002, the National Asthma Education and Prevention…
Decongestant Drugs TERM □ ephedrine (Pretz-D) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Decongestants are used to decrease nasal congestion caused by stimulation of the alpha1-adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels,…
Antihistamine Drugs TERMS □ diphenhydramine (Benadryl) □ loratadine (Claritin) QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Antihistamines are also known as H1 antagonists and directly compete with histamine for specific receptor…
