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Chapter: Clinical Pharmacology: Respiratory drugs

Drugs and the respiratory system

The respiratory system, extending from the nose to the pulmonary capillaries, performs the essential function of gas exchange be-tween the body and its environment.

Drugs and the respiratory system

The respiratory system, extending from the nose to the pulmonary capillaries, performs the essential function of gas exchange be-tween the body and its environment. In other words, it takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide.

 

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Drugs used to improve respiratory symptoms are available in in-halation and systemic formulations. These drugs include:


§    beta2-adrenergic agonists


§    anticholinergics

 

§    corticosteroids

 

§    leukotriene modifiers

 

§    mast cell stabilizers

 

§    methylxanthines

 

§    monoclonal antibodies

 

§    expectorants

 

§    antitussives

 

§    mucolytics

 

§    decongestants.

 

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