Asthamtic Drugs

Question 1

Uses and adverse effects of SALBUTAMOL

Answer 1

Widely used
Oral/inhalation/sc/Im
Bronchodilation in 5 min
Adverse effects:
Tremors/tachycardia/ankle edema
Continued use causes downregulation of B2 receptors

Question 2

Uses and adverse effects of THEOPHYLLINE

Answer 2

B2 agonist
Asthma/COPD/dyspnea associated with pulmonary edema after CHF
Adverse effects:
Dose dependent toxicity
Nausea/vomit
seizures
Arrhythmia

Question 3

Uses and adverse effects of LT inhibitors MONTELUKAST

Answer 3

Prophylactic therapy of mild to moderate asthma
Safe drugs