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USMLE1 Respiratory Pharm
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16
Medical
Graduate
04/12/2011

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Term
Theophylline
Mech?
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Definition
Inhibits PDE, raising cAMP, causes bronchodilation.
Anti-asthma, but narrow therapeutic index.
Cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity.
(blocks actions of adenosine)
Term
Cromolyn Sulfate
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Prevents mast cell degranulation.
Asthma prophylaxis (not acute tx).
Rare toxicity
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Zileuton
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Definition
5-lipoxygenase inhibitor; blocks conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes
Asthma prophylaxis
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Zafirlukast
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Definition
Block leukotriene D4 receptors
Asthma, esp. aspirin induced asthma
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Montelukast
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Definition
Block leukotriene D4 receptors
Asthma, esp. aspirin induced asthma
Term
Guaifenesin
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Definition
Removes excess sputum, does not remove cough reflex
Expectorant
Term
N-acetylcysteine
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Definition
Mucolytic
Loosen mucus plugs in CF pts
(also used in acetominophen overdose)
Term
Bosentan
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Definition
Endothelin-1 receptor antagonist
Pulmonary HTN, decreases pulm. vasc. resistance
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Omalizumab
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Anti-IgE antibody, prevents IgE binding to mast cells.
Prophylaxis for allergen induced asthma attack.
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Diphenhydramine
Definition
1st generation H1 blocker
Allergy, motion sickness, sleep aid
Sedation, anti-muscarinic, anti-alpha-adrenergic
Term
Dimenhydrinate
Definition
1st generation H1 blocker
Allergy, motion sickness, sleep aid
Sedation, anti-muscarinic, anti-alpha-adrenergic
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Chlorpheniramine
Definition
1st generation H1 blocker
Allergy, motion sickness, sleep aid
Sedation, anti-muscarinic, anti-alpha-adrenergic
Term
Loratadine
Definition
2nd gen H1 blocker.
Allergy
Less CNS entry, so far less sedating than 1st gen
Term
Fexofenadine
Definition
2nd gen H1 blocker.
Allergy
Less CNS entry, so far less sedating than 1st gen
Term
Desloratadine
Definition
2nd gen H1 blocker.
Allergy
Less CNS entry, so far less sedating than 1st gen
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Cetirizine
Definition
2nd gen H1 blocker.
Allergy
Less CNS entry, so far less sedating than 1st gen
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