Anti-Asthma Flashcards
Responsible for processing
the oxygen into the blood
system and exhaling
carbon dioxide
Respiratory System
2 major parts of respiratory system
Upper and Lower
Upper respiratory system comprises of
pharynx to trachea
lower respiratory system includes
lungs to alveoli
Common Respiratory Disorders
-Asthma
-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
-Cystic Fibrosis
-Tuberculosis
Episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway caused by stimuli
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
Thick secretion are excreted into the lung
Cystic Fibrosis
Infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
one of its manifestation is having barrel shoulders
COPD
T/F: COPD is irreversible and progressive
T
T/F: We don’t give NSAIDS to
asthmatic patients , We give
inhaled corticosteroid (ICS):
T
prevent asthma episodes
Controller
specifically for asthma attack
Reliever
Drugs used in Asthma
Bronchodilators
Anti-inflammatory agents
Leukotriene antagonist
Beta 2 - agonist
Methylxanthines
Muscarinic
antagonist
Bronchodilators
Release inhibitors
Antibodies
Steroids
Anti-inflammatory agents
Lipoxygenase inhibitor (Zileuton)
Receptor inhibitor (Zafirlukast, Montelukast)
Leukotriene antagonist
- Inflammation of the airways
- Constrictions
Asthma
Treatment of asthma involves:
- Dilation of airway
- Reduction of inflammation
Asthma manifestations
-tightness of chest
-shortness of breath
-wheezing
T/F: Asthma is always a reaction to allergen
T
can cause bronchodilation
B2 agonist
T/F: you should not give non-selective to asthmatic patients, give selective instead
T
Sympathomimetic Agents
Adrenoreceptor agonist
Sympathomimetic Agents stimulates ______________________
and ____________ the formation of
intracellular cAMP
adenylyl cyclase (AC); increases
Sympathomimetic Agents Binds to __________________, stimulating
the cAMP in the smooth muscle,
causing it to __________ and inhibiting
the release of bronchoconstricting
mediators from mast cells.
Binds to beta-receptor; relax
Dilation of the bronchioles
Sympathomimetic Agents
Best delivered by inhalation
Sympathomimetic Agents
more cAMP = _______ bronchodilation
more
Can you give B2 and Theophylline at the same time?
Yes
Rapid-acting bronchodilator when injected subcutaneously or as
inhaled as micro aerosol
Epinephrine
Maximal bronchodilation of epinephrine is achieved __________ minutes after inhalation and
last for ___________ minutes
15; 60 – 90
Epinephrine may cause
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Worsening of angina pectoris
May also be used for treating acute vasodilation, shock, and
bronchospasm of anaphylactic shock
Epinephrine
Longer duration of action compared to epinephrine
Ephedrine
A more pronounced central activity and a much lower potency
Ephedrine
Infrequently used in the management of asthma
Ephedrine
Potential non-selective B1 and B2 bronchodilator
Isoproterenol
Micro aerosol from pressurized canister
Isoproterenol
Isoproterenol at ____________ causes bronchodilation within 5 minutes
– 80 – 120 mcg
Rarely used for asthma
Isoproterenol
Albuterol, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol and Pirbuterol
Short Acting Beta -2 Agonist (SABA)
Available as a metered dose inhaler
SABA
Albuterol and Terbutaline are also available in ________ form
oral
Bronchodilation caused by SABA is maximal within ____________ and persistent for _______
15 minutes; 3 – 4
hours
SABA can be diluted in _________ for administration from a hand-held nebulizer
saline
Terbutaline is also available as ______ injection
SQ
Large doses of ____________ may sometimes be used to inhibit uterine
contraction
terbutaline
Salmeterol and Formeterol
LABA
LABA’s Duration of action 12 or more hours as a result of ___________
high lipid solubility