Respiratory Drugs

Respiratory drugs are used primarily to open bronchial tubes, either by reversing the effects of histamines (which are released by the body when exposed to substances that cause allergic reactions) or by helping the bundles of muscles surrounding the bronchial tubes.

Respiratory Drugs
Bronchodilators
Albuterol Sulfate
Expectorants
Guaifenesin (OTC)
Decongestants
Pseudoephedrine HCL
Antihistamines
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Diphenhydramine HCL
Xanthines / Methylxanthines
Aminophylline
Theophylline
Pulmonary Vasodilators
Sildenafil

Albuterol Sulfate

411 Karen

June 23, 2003 at 16:43 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:25)

(salbutamol sulfate) Brands Nebulization: Airet, Albuterol, Salbutamol, Proventil, Ventolin […]

Aminophylline

406 Karen

June 23, 2003 at 16:29 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:33)

(Synonymous with theophylline ethylenediamine) Brands: Aminophylline, Phyllocontin, Truphylline Availability […]

Chlorpheniramine Maleate

410 Karen

June 23, 2003 at 16:42 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:31)

(chlorpheniramine) Brands Chlor-Trimeton, Aller-Chlor Availability Tablets: 4 mg Syrup: […]

Diphenhydramine HCL

409 Karen

June 23, 2003 at 16:41 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:32)

(diphenhydramine hydrochloride) Brand Benadryl Availability Tablets: 25 mg, 50 […]

Guaifenesin (OTC)

419 Karen

June 28, 2003 at 07:21 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:27)

Brands Benylin-E, Humibid, Organidin NR, Robitussin, Children’s Mucinex (labeled […]

Pseudoephedrine HCL

447 Karen

February 15, 2007 at 10:42 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:29)

(pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) Brand Children’s Sudafed Active ingredient (in each […]

Sildenafil

March 1, 2021 at 13:50 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:36)

(sildenafil citrate) Brands Viagra, Revatio Availability Tablets: 20 mg, […]

Theophylline

407 Karen

June 23, 2003 at 16:29 (last edited October 17, 2023 at 14:35)

(theophylline) Brands Slo-Phyllin, Elixophyllin (immediate-release liquids, tablets and capsules) […]

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