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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DRUGS NOTES

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These notes provide a detailed overview of pharmacological agents used in respiratory medicine. They cover major drug classes including bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antimicrobials for pulmonary infections. This guide is essential for understanding medication management of asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions.

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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DRUGS
1. Bronchodilators
2. Corticosteroids (steroids)
3. ANTI-HISTAMINES




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, 1. BRONCHODILATORS
•Also called relievers
•Mainly used in Asthma & Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
a). Sympathomimetic agents.
• The most commonly drugs are beta-2 agonists.
• Other drugs such as epinephrine & ephedrine
have largely been replaced by beta -2 agonists.
Effects
•Relax airway smooth muscle causing
bronchodilation.
•Inhibit release of some bronchoconstricting
substances from mast cells
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