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Focus on Pharmacology Essentials for Health Professionals. Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH. Chapter 25 Effects of Drugs on Respiratory Disorders. Asthma. Chronic disease caused by increased reactivity of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli Affects about 16 million Americans - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Focus on PharmacologyEssentials for Health
Professionals
Chapter 25Effects of Drugs on Respiratory Disorders
Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH
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Asthma
• Chronic disease caused by increased reactivity of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli
• Affects about 16 million Americans
• Classified according to cause: allergy, exercise-induced, or infections of respiratory tract
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Isoproterenol
• Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is often used to treat asthma in children
• However, this use is not a labeled indication for the drug
• Advise parents and children that saliva and sputum may appear pink after inhalation—this is normal
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Bronchodilators
• Agents that widen the diameter of bronchial tubes:
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Corticosteroids: Uses
• Mechanism of action believed to be diminished activation of inflammatory cells and increased production of anti-inflammatory mediators, which reduces production of mucus and decreases edema
• Used to treat respiratory conditions such as nasal congestion and allergic conditions such as rhinitis and asthma
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Corticosteroids: Adverse Effects
• Irritation of mucous membranes
• Headache
• Pharyngitis
• Epistaxis
• Nausea and vomiting
• Coughing
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Corticosteroids: Contraindications
• Contraindicated in children younger than 4 years
• Cautious use in pregnancy and lactation, and in those with immune system infections, tuberculosis, herpes simplex, ulcers, and nasal surgery or trauma
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Mast Cell Stabilizers: Uses
• Inhibit release of bronchoconstrictors such as histamine from pulmonary mast cells (cells in connective tissue)
• Used for prophylaxis of mild to moderate seasonal bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis; prevention of exercise-related bronchospasm; prevention of acute bronchospasm
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Mast Cell Stabilizers: Adverse Effects
• Nausea and vomiting• Dry mouth• Throat irritation• Cough• Hoarseness• Headache• Dizziness• Rash
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Mast Cell Stabilizers: Contraindications
• Contraindicated in patients with coronary artery disease or history of arrhythmias, acute asthma, during pregnancy; or in children younger than 6 years
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Advise patients to gargle with water or to suck on lozenges after each treatment to reduce throat irritation, cough, and hoarseness.
Mast Cell Stabilizers: Patient Information
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Antitussives: Uses
• Opioids work by causing respiratory depression; nonopioids reduce activity of peripheral cough receptors and appear to increase threshold of central cough centerl.
• Opioids are used to suppress nonproductive cough; nonopioids offer temporary relief of cough spasms.
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Antitussives: Adverse Effects
• Difficulty breathing
• Drowsiness
• Rash
• Itching
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Nervousness and restlessness
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Antitussives: Contraindications
• Contraindicated in asthma, emphysema, diabetes, heart disease, seizures, thyroid conditions, chronic bronchitis, and liver disease.
• Cautious use in pregnancy and lactation
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Antitussives: Patient Information
Advise patients to call physician if coughing continues longer than 1 week or mucus is yellow.
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Natural Expectorant
• Wild cherry bark acts as an expectorant and a mild sedative. It is available in syrup or tincture forms.
• It should not be used during pregnancy.
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Opioids for Cough
Opioid analgesics are among most effective drugs used as cough suppressants: 15-mg doses are often sufficient.
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Expectorants and Mucolytics: Uses
• Work by lowering viscosity and facilitating removal of mucous secretions or enhancing reflex outflow of respiratory tract fluids by irritating gastric mucosa (guaifenesin)
• Used to treat bronchopulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis
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Expectorants and Mucolytics: Adverse Effects and Contraindications
• Common adverse effects: very few
• Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
• Guaifenesin may interact with heparin.
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Expectorants and Mucolytics: Patient Information
• Instruct patients to increase fluid intake.
• Tell patients to report a persistent cough beyond 1 week.
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Decongestants: Uses
• Vasoconstricting agents that shrink swollen mucous membranes of nasal airway passage
• Used for relief of nasal congestion due to common cold, upper respiratory allergies, and sinusitis.
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Decongestants: Adverse Effects
• Nervousness and restlessness
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Irritability
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Decongestants: Contraindications
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Hyperthyroidism
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Decongestants: Patient Information
• Instruct patients to avoid taking oral decongestants with 2 hours of bedtime because they may act as stimulants.
• Advise patients to discontinue and immediately report extreme restlessness or signs of sensitivity.
• Women should not breast feed.