asthma Flashcards
1
Q
what is an example of a beta 2 drug
A
Salbutamol, terbutaline
2
Q
what treatments are there for asthma (3)
A
Beta 2 inhalers (reliever)
corticosteroid inhalers (preventers)
relievers (tablets)
3
Q
what is an example of a corticosteroid drug for asthma
A
Beclomethasone, soprobec
4
Q
what is an example of a reliever drug (tablet)
A
Theophylline
5
Q
how do beta 2 drugs work (2)
A
Dilate airways,
relieve symptoms
6
Q
how do corticosteroids work (asthma) (2)
A
Control inflammation,
prevent symptoms
7
Q
how do relievers work (3)
A
Relaxes muscles,
dilate airways
direct acting
