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what is Theophylline used for? and what is its class?
Bronchodilatior- xanthine class, used for Athma and COPD
Toxicity from theophylline will cause?
Seizures, Abdominal cramps, confusion, diarrhea
What is the antidote for Acetaminophen
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
What drug class does Lisinopril belong to?
ACE inhibitors
Examples of ACE inhibitors
Captopril
Enalapril
Lisinopril
Benazepril
, Fosinopril
Side effects of ACE inhibitors
frequent cough, angioedema, headache, fatigue, and hypotension
What is the purpose of ACE inhibitors
control BP and help the heart. Usually in patients suffering heart failure or post MI
What does Acetylcystine do?
thins mucous
what must be at the bedside of a patient on Mucomyst?
suction machine
what does Filgastrin do?
Increases white blood cells
Normal WBC
5,000-10,000