Bronchodilators: help open constricted airways to improve breathing [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Albuterol
- Theophylline
- Ipratropium
- MDI
- Oral
- Aerosol, MDI
- Proventil,Ventolin
- Theodur, Slobid, Uniphyl
- Atrovent
Mucolytics: increase the sputum volume and decrease sputum thickness [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Guaifenesin
- DNase
- N-acetylcysteine
- Oral
- Nebulizer
- Nebulizer
- Humabid L.A., Entex
- Pulmozyme
- Mucomyst
Anti-inflammatives: decrease inflammation in the lungs [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Triamcinolone
- Flunisolide
- Fluticasone
- Beclomethasone
- Prednisone
- Methylprednisone
- Ibuprofen
- Montelukast
- Cromolyn
- MDI
- MDI
- MDI, Aerosol
- MDI
- Oral, IV
- Oral, IV
- Oral
- Oral
- MDI, Aerosol
- Azmacort
- Aerobid
- Flovent
- Vanceril, Beclovent
- none
- Medrol
- Advil, Motrin
- Singulair
- Intal
Antibiotics: Used to treat bacterial infections [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Ciprofloxacin
- Co-trimoxazole
- Tobramycin
- Cephalexin
- Colistin
- Dicloxacillin
- Azithromycin
- Oral
- Oral
- Aerosol, IV, sinus flush
- Oral
- Aerosol
- Oral
- Oral
- Cipro
- Septra, Bactrim
- Tobi, Nebcin
- Keflex
- Colymycin
- Diclox
- Zithromax
Vitamins: used to supplement nutrition [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- ADEK
- Fer-in-Sol
- Polyviflor drops
- Aquasol-A
- Drisdol
- Aquasol-E
All taken orally no specific brand names Pancreatic Enzymes: Used to treat malabsorption [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Pancrelipase
- Oral
- Creon, Pancrecarb, Pancrease, Ultrase
Stool Softeners [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Docusate
- Casanthranol & Docusate
- Oral
- Oral
- Colace
- Pericolace
GI drugs: for relief of gastroesophageal reflux [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Omeprazole
- Ranitidine
- Oral
- Oral
- Prilosec
- Zantac
Antihistamines:used to relieve allergy symptoms [first set] = Names [second set] = How Taken [third set] = Brand names for the same drug
- Loratadine
- Cetirizine
- Fexofenadine
- Oral
- Oral
- Oral
- Claritin
- Zyrtec
- Allegra
Nasal Sprays: used for the treatment of rhinitis/sinusitis Names
- Vancenase/Vanc AQ
- Beconase/BecAQ
- Rhinocort
- Nasel
- Flonase
- Nasocort/NasocortAQ
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