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What effect do leukotriene receptor antagonists have?
Leukotrienes are involved in the inflammatory pathways.
Leukotriene receptors antagonists block these inflammatory effects.
Name two examples leukotriene receptor antagonists
Zafirlukast and Montelukast
Montelukast is favoured
What is the most commonly used antimuscarinic/anticholinergic?
Ipratropium
What are the side effects of ipratropium?
Unpleasant taste in mouth
Hoarseness
Dry mouth / rashes
Chest pain
In which cases is ipratropium not suitable?
Glaucoma
Bladder flow obstructions
GI tract obstructions
Corticosteroids have no effect on _______ symptoms.
Acute symptoms - they take a few weeks to work
How can fungal infections from candidiasis be avoided?
By rinsing the mouth after inhaling
Or using a spacer
(To reduce deposits in the mouth).
How can the fungal infection candidiasis be treated?
Anti fungal lozenges.
What are the side effects of beclomethasone diopropionate?
Osteoporosis
Blurred vision (this should be reported to prescriber)
Skin reactions
Which conditions fall under COPD?
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis
COPD is mainly caused by…
Smoking
The causes of COPD include long term exposure to…
Lung irritants such as:
Air pollution
Passive cigarette smoke
Workplace/environmental causes
What are the symptoms of COPD?
Ongoing and persistent cough with mucous production
Shortness of breath
Wheeze
Chest tightness
Increased incidence of respiratory infection
Indacaterol is a newer and more advanced LABA. It’s benefits are:
It can be given once daily (24hr duration of action)
Also has a rapid onset of action
