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1
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Responsible for processing the oxygen into the blood system and exhaling carbon dioxide

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Respiratory System

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Episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway caused by stimuli

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Asthma

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What are the possible causes of asthma?

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Allergens, exercise, stress

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Two types of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder)

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Chronic bronchitis and Emphysema

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COPD characterized by problems with mucous secretion that leads to bronchoconstriction

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Chronic bronchitis (aka “Blue Bloaters”)

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COPD characterized by elasticity of the alveoli which results into difficulty of inhaling air

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Emphysema (aka “Pink Puffers”)

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Thick mucous secretion excreted into the lungs; these mucous are stuck in the lungs

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis

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Asthma is referred to as the inflammation of airways, what could be a possible result?

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Cascade of inflammatory mechanisms, resulting to bronchoconstriction -> no passage of air

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Treatment of Asthma

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  1. Dilation of airway
  2. Reduction of inflammation
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Class of drugs that binds to the beta receptors, stimulating cAMP in the smooth muscles causing relaxation

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Sympathomimetic agents

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Sympathomimetic agents are similar to ____ and ____?

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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

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Sympathomimetic agents are best delivered how?

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Through inhalation -> concentrated in the lungs

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Rapid acting bronchodilator when injected subQ or inhaled

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Epinephrine

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Epinephrine’s maximal bronchodilation is achieved _____ and lasts for _____?

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15 minutes after inhalation, lasts for 60-90 minutes

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T or F: Epinephrine causes adverse reactions when inhaled?

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False, when injected subQ

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Adverse effects of Epinephrine when injected subQ

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Tachycardia, Arrhythmia, Worsening of angina pectoris

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Indications of Epinephrine

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  1. Acute vasodilation
  2. Shock
  3. Bronchospasm of anaphylactic shock
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Has a more pronounced central activity and much lower potency; longer duration of action than Epinephrine

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Ephedrine

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20
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T or F: Ephedrine is frequently used in the management of asthma

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False

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Potential non-selective B1 and B2 bronchodilator

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Isoproterenol

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T or F: Isoproterenol is rarely used in the management of asthma

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True, due to its non-specificity (B1 and B2)

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Drugs that are commonly used for asthma and is a part of maintenance drugs

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Beta-selective Drugs

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T or F: Beta-selective drugs are effective after ingestion and have a longer duration of action than Epinephrine and Isoproterenol

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True

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25
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Can long-acting and ultra long-acting beta-selective drugs be combined?

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Yes

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26
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Sympathomimetic agents that given as “relievers” because it can only be given if the patient/s already know the cause of asthma

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Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists (SABA)

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SABA drugs

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Terbutaline, Albuterol, Metaproterenol, Pirbuterol (PAMT)

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Route of Admin of Albuterol (SABA)

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Inhaled or Oral

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Route of Admin of Terbutaline

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Inhaled, Oral, SubQ

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30
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Route of Admin of Metaproterenol and Pirubterol

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Inhaled

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31
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Possible effect of Terbutaline when given large doses

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Inhibition of uterine contraction for premature labor

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Sympathomimetic agents that are given as “controllers” because they can be given even without asthma attacks

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Long Acting Beta-2 Agonists (LABA)

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33
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LABA that is a partial agonist

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Salmeterol

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34
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LABA that is a full agonist

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Formeterol

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35
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Why does LABA drugs have a duration of action of 12 or more hours?

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Due to their high lipid solubility

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Beta-blocker agonist that is used for the treatment of COPD

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Ultra Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist

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Ultra Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonists are taken ____ daily?

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Once daily

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38
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Purine derivates who’s MOA is the inhibition of phosphodiesterase to increase cAMP levels

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Methylxanthines

39
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Methylxanthine drugs

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Caffeine, Theophylline, Theobromine

40
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Stimulates cardiac function, relaxation of smooth muscles, and reduction in immune and inflammatory activity

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T or F: Theophylline is absorbed well in the GI and is metabolized by the liver

42
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Side-effects of Theophylline

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GI distress, Tremor, Insomnia

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Toxicities of Theophylline

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Arrhythmia, Hypotension, Vomiting

44
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Antidote for Methylxanthine overdose

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Beta-blockers

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Class of drugs that competitively inhibits the action of acetylcholine at the muscarinic receptor

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Antimuscarinic agents

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T or F: Antimuscarinic agents blocks the contraction of the airway smooth muscles and decreases secretion of mucus

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False, increases secretion of mucus

47
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Prototypic muscarinic antagonist

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T or F: Muscarinic antagonists can be given for asthma without Beta-agonists

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False, cannot be given (MA and BA comes hand in hand)

49
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Short-acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA)

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Ipratropium

50
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Selective quaternary ammonium derivative of atropine

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Ipratropium

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T or F: Ipratropium can be delivered into the circulation and does not readily enter the CNS

52
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Ipratropium is effective in patients with ______ just like _____

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COPD, Albuterol

53
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Long-acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMA)

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Tiotropium, Aclidinium

54
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Binds to the M1, M2, and M3 receptors with equal affinity but dissociates most rapidly from M2 receptors

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LAMA (Tiotropium, Aclidinium)

55
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LAMA are taken in by _____

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Inhalation

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T or F: LAMA are part of the maintenance medications for patients with Asthma

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False, they are only given as add ons

57
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Class of drugs that inhibit phospholipase A2 and COX-2 expression -> reducing inflammatory cytokines and reduced thickness on the respiratory mucosa

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Corticosteroids

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T or F: Corticosteroids has an effect on dilation

59
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What kind of corticosteroids are commonly used?

60
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Corticosteroids are routinely used in combination with what?

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Beta-agonists

61
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Are oral and parenteral corticosteroids used on a normal basis?

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No, they are reserved for patients requiring urgent treatment

62
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Corticosteroids given for urgent treatment

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Prednisolone (oral)
Methylprednisolone (IV)

63
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Inhalational corticosteroids

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Beclomethasone, Budesonide, Ciclesonide, Flunisolide, Fluticasone, Mometasone, Triamcinolone

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T or F: Inhalation Corticosteroids (ICS) are delivered with minimal system absorption

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True, hence, more concentrated in the lungs

65
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Side effect of ICS

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Oropharyngeal candidiasis - fungal infection around oral cavity that can be combatted with oral hygiene

66
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Class of drugs that has no effect on the airway’s smooth muscle tone

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Anti-inflammatory drugs; Release inhibitors

67
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Drugs that are effective in inhibiting both antigen and exercise-induced asthma

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Release inhibitors

68
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Release inhibitors drugs

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Cromolyn, Nedocromil

69
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T or F: Release inhibitors have low solubility and are poorly absorbed from the GI tract

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True, hence should be inhaled

70
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Alters the function of delayed chloride channel in cell membrane -> inhibiting its activation

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Release inhibitors

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Release inhibitors acts on _____ and _____ both containing _____ that leads to inflammatory cascade

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Mast cells and Eosinophils, collectively known as Histamine

72
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Release inhibitors are useful for reducing __________

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Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis

73
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Side effects of Release inhibitors include:

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Throat irritation, cough, mouth dryness, wheezing, chest tightness

74
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T or F: To prevent release inhibitors symptoms, B2 agonist is needed to be administered beforehand

75
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Results from the action of 5-lipoxygenase on arachidonic acid, synthesized by various inflammatory cells in the airways

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Leukotrienes

76
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Potent neutrophil chemoattractant

77
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Exerts many effects known to occur in asthma such as bronchoconstriction, increased bronchial activity, mucosal edema, and mucus hypersecretion

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LTC4 and LTD4

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Class of drugs whose MOA is to either inhibit 5-lipoxygenase or inhibit binding of LTD4 to its receptor

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Leukotriene Pathway inhibitors

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Drugs classified as LT Pathway inhibitors

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Zileuton, Zafrilukast, Montelukast

80
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5-lipoxygenase inhibitor

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LTD4 receptor antagonists

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Zafrilukast and Montelukast

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Route of admin of LTD4 receptor antagonists

83
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Most prescribed Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist which is approved for children and is taken once daily

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Montelukast

84
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T or F: Montelukast should be taken with meals

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False, it has no regard to meals

85
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Least prescribed Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist due to its liver toxicity

86
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T or F: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists are as effective as inhaled steroids

87
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T or F: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist are recommended for acute asthma

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist are effective in:

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  1. Exercise-induced bronchospasm
  2. Antigen 2-induced bronchospasm and aspirin allergy
  3. Aspirin-induced bronchospasm
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Humanized murine monoclonal antibody

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Omalizumab

90
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Prevents the activation by asthma trigger antigens

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Omalizumab

91
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Class of drug that inhibits the binding of IgE but does not activate IgE already bound to mast cells

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Anti-IgE Monoclonal Antibodies

92
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Route of administration of Anti-IgE

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Subcutaneous

93
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T or F: Omalizumab is given as last line treatment

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