oxygen		constrict blood vessels in resp tract, causing shrinkage of swollen mucuous membrane
bronchodilators		prevent coughing in pt not requiring a productive cough
CO2		liquefy pulmonary secretions
Caffeine Citrate		treat sxs of allergies and motion sickness (generic)
mucolytics		used for hypoxia associated with heart and lung disease
Theophylline		Act by relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchial tree
decongestants		increase secretions, reduce viscosity
Atrovent		generic name for PROVENTIL ( one word)
diphenhydramine		generic name for robitussin
wellbutrin		Trade name for ipratropium/albuterol
Combivent		antidepressant and smoking cessation agent (begin with W)
antitussives		Trade name for ipratropium bromide
Corticosteroids		Respiratory stimulant administered IV and orally to stimulate resp in infants and pt with cheyne-stokes
Alupent		Respiratory stimulant used in the treatment of neonatal apnea
Intal		blank reduces swelling, relieve inflammation
expectorants		Inhaled to increase both depth
Albuterol		Trade name for metaproterenol sulfate
Singulair		trade name for cromolyn
guaifenesin		trade name for antileukotrienes