Anticholinergics (lower resp tract) Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
“-tropium”
- ipratropium
- tiotropium
“-clidinium”
- aclidinium
- umeclidinium
2
Q
Action
A
blocks vagal effect leading to relaxation of smooth muscle in bronchi (bronchodilation)
3
Q
Indications
A
maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- any condition aggravated by anticholinergic effects
- NOT for acute episodes of bronchospasm requiring immediate intervention
- pregnancy
- lactation
5
Q
Adverse Effects
A
r/t anticholinergic effects:
- paradoxical bronchoconstriction
- dizziness
- headache
- fatigue
- nervousness
- dry mouth
- sore throat
- palpations
- urinary retention
6
Q
Drug-Drug Interactions
A
other cholinergics
