Respiratory Pharmacology

Albuterol, terbutaline, and salmeterol are all beta-2 adrenergic agonists. Beta-2 adrenergic agonists stimulate beta-2 adrenergic receptors, causing smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial passages.

Tiotropium (trade name Spiriva) is an anticholinergic bronchodilators.

Fluticasone (trade name Flovent) is a synthetic glucocorticoid used in the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Tiotropium (trade name Spiriva) and Ipratropium (trade name Atrovent) are both anticholinergics, and Salmeterol (trade name Serevent) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist.

Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor. It acts by antagonism of the leukotriene receptor sites in bronchial wall smooth muscle to prevent wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma, and to treat other respiratory issues to promote proper ventilation.