Inhaled corticosteroids are a type of medication used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They work by reducing inflammation in the airways of the lungs. In this article, we will provide an overview of inhaled corticosteroids, including the different...
Diuretic agents are a class of drugs that help promote diuresis, which is the increased production of urine. They help the body maintain fluid homeostasis and are often administered to patients with a condition that causes fluid overload. In this article, we will...
Antimicrobial agents are a class of drugs that eliminate potentially harmful organisms in the body. They are used to treat infections caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. In this article, we will provide an overview of antimicrobial agents, including...
Neuromuscular blocking agents are a class of drugs that cause paralysis of skeletal muscle tissues. They are often administered to patients during surgical procedures in order to facilitate intubation, mechanical ventilation, and muscle relaxation. In this article, we...
Cardiovascular drugs are a class of medications used to treat conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. Some examples include high blood pressure, heart failure, and arrhythmias. In this article, we will provide an overview of the different types of...
Aerosol drug therapy is a type of treatment that uses a special device to deliver medication directly to the lungs in the form of a fine mist. This type of therapy is also sometimes called inhalation therapy and can be used to treat a wide range of respiratory...
Inhaled pulmonary vasodilators are a class of aerosol medications that are administered to treat pulmonary hypertension. As a respiratory therapist (or student), this is one of the drug classes that you must be familiar with. We created this study guide to (hopefully)...
Airway pharmacology is a type of therapy that involves delivering aerosol medications to the respiratory tract in the lungs. This is important for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with pulmonary diseases. We created this study guide to help you better...
