Respiratory pharmacology


There are several categories of respiratory drugs, each specific to a drug's purpose and mode of action. The following is a list of key pharmaceuticals in the prevention and treatment of respiratory-related ailments.

Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators">Adrenergic bronchodilator">Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators

Ultra Short-Acting

Short-Acting

Long-Acting

Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators">Anticholinergic">Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators

[Xanthine]s

Mucus-controlling agents

Surfactants">Pulmonary surfactant">Surfactants

[Corticosteroid]s

Nonsteroidal Antiasthma agents

Cromolyn-like agents

Antileukotrienes">Leukotriene antagonist">Antileukotrienes

Monoclonal Antibody">Monoclonal antibodies">Monoclonal Antibody

Aerosolized Antiinfective agents

Smoking Cessation Drugs">Smoking cessation">Smoking Cessation Drugs

Other Important Respiratory Medications