Respiratory Meds Drug Interactions Flashcards


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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)

Drug Interactions

  • Tricyclic antidepressants may potentate vasculature effects.
  • Beta-blockers are antagonistic.
  • May potentate hypokalemia caused by diuretics.

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Epinephrine (1:1000, 1:10,000)

Drug Interactions

  • Potentates other sympathomimetics.
  • Deactivated by alkaline solutions.
  • MAOIs may potentate effects of epinephrine.

3

Hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Cortef, Solu-Cortef)

Drug Interactions

  • Calcium

4

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)

Drug Interactions

May enhance effects of diaphenhydrAMINE & sprivia such as:

  • Drowsiness
  • Blurred Vision
  • Dry Mouth
  • Heat Intolerance/Flushing/Decreased Sweating
  • Difficulty Urinating
  • Abdominal Cramping/Constipation
  • Rapid HR
  • Confusion/Memory Problems
  • Glaucoma

5

Magnesium sulfate

Drug Interactions

May enhance effects of other CNS depressants such as:

  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Hypnotics

Serious changes in overall cardiac function may occur with cardiac glycosides.

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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol)

Drug Interactions

  • Calcium

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Racemic epinephrine / racepinephrine (micronEFRIN, S2)

Drug Interactions

  • Beta blockers may blunt the effect.
  • MAOIs may potentiate the effect.