Cardiac Meds
“Clot busters” that break down clots that lead to heart attacks or strokes, to restore blood flow to the obstructed area.
Thrombolytics (streptokinase alteplase (tPA))
Dilate the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. Often used for asthma and COPD.
Bronchodilators (albuterol, levabuterol, theophylline)
Promote relaxation in muscles that typically present with spasm that is continuous, tonic contraction
Muscle relaxant agents (Valium, Flexeril)
Beta Blockers
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Prescription
Rx
Reduce LDL cholesterol and lower risks from cardiovascular disease.
Antilipidemics (atorvastatin, simvastatin)
Treat allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives, caused by histamine activation.
Antihistamines (diphenhydramine, loratadine, brompheniramine)
•Moderate to severe pain of various origins
Induction of conscious sedation prior to a diagnostic procedure; Management of opioid dependence
Relief of severe and persistent cough (codeine)
Opioid Agents a.k.a. Narcotics (Demerol, OxyContin)
ACE Inhibitors
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As needed
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Reduce blood pressure by slowing the heart rate and reducing myocardial contractility. They are most often given for hypertension and chronic heart failure.
Beta Blockers (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol)
Cough associated with respiratory tract infections and related conditions such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and asthma, when complicated by tenacious mucus or mucus plugs and congestion
Expectorant Agents (Mucinex)
These drugs promote a reduction of prostaglandin formation that decreases the inflammatory process, decreases uterine contractions, lowers fever, and minimizes impulse formation of pain fibers
Nonopioid agents (Tylenol, aspirin)
Antilipidemics
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Sublingual
SL
Relax blood vessels, therefore increasing blood supply and oxygen to the heart and reducing the heart’s workload while lowering blood pressure.
Calcium Channel Blockers (amlodipine nifedipine)
Viscous mucus secretions due to pneumonia, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis
Mucolytic agents (Pulmozyme (Dornase alfa), Mucomyst)
Provide hormonal, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic effects during suppression of articular and systemic disease; Vasoconstriction results from stabilizing lysosomal membranes and enhancing the effects of catecholamines
Glucocorticoid Agents a.k.a. Corticosteroids (Dermacort; Cordrol)
Bronchodilators
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Orally
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Inhibits blood vessel constriction, helping blood vessels relax, which lowers blood pressure
Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers (losartan, valsartan)
Help prevent inflammatory-mediated bronchoconstriction by inhibiting production of inflammatory cells, suppressing release of inflammatory mediators, and reversing capillary permeability, in turn reducing airway edema
Anti-inflammatory agents (Pulmicort, AeroBid, Fluticasone (Flovent) – Corticosteroids, Roflumilast (Daxas) – Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors)
They act to induce remission by modifying the pathology and inhibiting the immune response responsible for the disease
Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Agent (DMARD) (Rheumatrex, Arava)
Proton pump inhibitors
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with meals
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