Respiratory pharmacology explained
There are several categories of respiratory drugs, each specific to a drug's purpose and mode of action. The following is a list of key pharmaceuticals in the prevention and treatment of respiratory-related ailments.
Ultra Short-Acting
Short-Acting
Long-Acting
Mucus-controlling agents
Nonsteroidal Antiasthma agents
Cromolyn-like agents
Aerosolized Antiinfective agents
Other Important Respiratory Medications
Notes and References
- Book: Egan's fundamentals of respiratory care . 2009 . Mosby/Elsevier . Donald F. . Egan . Robert L. . Wilkins . James K.. Stoller. Robert M.. Kacmarek . 978-0-323-03657-3 . 9 . St. Louis, Mo. . 191864476.
- Book: Rau . Gardenhire . Joseph L. . Douglas S. . Rau's respiratory care pharmacology. . 2008 . Mosby Elsevier . Joseph L. Rau . 978-0-323-03202-5 . 7 . St. Louis, Mo. . 154692090.