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Now in this lesson we will learn about Respiratory Drugs and their types Respiratory Drugs:- These drugs are given for the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), allergy, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, lung disease, smoking cessation, pneumonia, emphysema, sinus infections, and others. Bronchodilators are used to open the air passages and can be administered by injection or inhalers like aerosol. These drugs also reduce inflammation in nasal passages. There are varieties of Respiratory Drugs. 1. Bronchodilators :- These medicines are helpful to open the bronchial tubes of the lungs, allowing more air to flow through them. Exs:- 1. Albuterol (Proventil) 2. Aminophylline (Amoline) 3. (Nembutal) 4. Epinephrine 5. Theophyline (Theo-Dur) 2. Steroid :- Steroids are the drugs that doctors typically prescribe tohelp control inflammation in the body. They are often used for control conditions like asthma and lupus. Exs:- 1. Beclomethasone (Be...

Now in this lesson we will learn about Gastrointestinal Drugs and their types Gastrointestinal Drugs:- These drugs are used to relieve uncomfortable and dangerous symptoms, rather than as cures for particular diseases. The various types of gastrointestinal drugs are:- 1. Antacids:- Antacids are the drugs which are used to neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach to cure symptoms of peptic ulcer, esophagitis and epigastric discomfort. These Antacids are taken by mouth and contain ingredients such as aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate in various combinations. They also contain ingredients such as simethicone which takes out gas. Exs:- 1. Aluminium and magnesium antacid (Gaviscon) 2. Magnesium antacid (milk of magnesia) 3. Aluminium antacid (Rolaids) 2. Antidiarrheal:- These drugs stops diarrhea and decrease the rapid movement of the walls of the colon. Exs:- 1. Diphenoxylate and atropine (L...