Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System

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  1. 5. Cigarettes increase the metabolism of
  2. 7. Used as a prophylaxis to prevent exercise-induced asthma
  3. 8. Treatment for bronchospasm related to COPD
  4. 9. Antibodies that bind to immunoglobulin E receptors
  5. 11. Decreases the overproduction of secretions by causing localized vasoconstriction.
  6. 12. Beta2 agonist used as rescue medication for acute asthma
  7. 13. Liquefy respiratory secretions to clear the airway in high-risk respiratory patients
  8. 14. Blocks the release of histamines and is also used for motion sickness.
  9. 15. Used cautiously in patients with a history of asthma
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  1. 1. Increases productive cough to clear airways
  2. 2. Dry mouth, dizziness, headache, nervousness, and fatigue are adverse effects of this drug class
  3. 3. Reduces airway inflammation and edema and is not used for emergency rescue.
  4. 4. Prophylactic treatment for premature infants at risk for respiratory distress syndrome.
  5. 6. First-line of medication for nasal congestion.
  6. 10. Used to depress cough reflex.