Asthma Flashcards
Receptors involved in asthma & result of stimulation
M3 in bronchial SM -> bronchoconstriction
B2 in airways -> bronchodilation
inflammatory mediators in asthma
Primary/early: histamine, protease, chemotactic factors (ECF, NCF)
Secondary/late: LKT B4, C4, D4, PGD2, cytokines
treatment strategies for asthma
manage inflammation with corticosteroids, mast cell stabilizers, LKT-R modulators
manage bronchoconstriction with B2-R agonists, anti-muscarinics, xanthine derivatives
MOA of beta-agonist
stimulate B2 stimulates AC = increased cAMP -> bronchodilation
MOA of theophylline
inhibits PDE = decreased cAMP breakdown = increased cAMP and bronchodilation
Also blocks adenosine to inhibit bronchoconstriction
MOA of muscarinic antagonist
block ACh to inhibit bronchoconstriction
Benefits of aerosolized asthma drugs
high local and low systemic concentration
fewer side effects
Benefit of spacer with aerosolized asthma drugs
improves ratio of inhaled to swallowed drug, no hand-mouth coordination needed
Fluticasone
glucocorticoid for asthma
potency of 1 (most potent)
MOA glucocorticoids
Decreased inflammation by modulating cyto/chemokine production, inhibiting eicosanoid synth, inh accumulation mast cells, decrease vascular permeability
Does NOT relax bronchial SM
Mometasone
GC for asthma
potency = 1 (most potent)
Beclomethasone
GC for asthma
potency = 0.5
budesonide
GC for asthma
potency = 0.5
flunisolide
GC for asthma
potency = 0.25 (least potent)
triamcinolone
GC for asthma
potency = 0.25 (least potent)
ciclesonide
GC for asthma
ADR of GCs for asthma
Dysphonia and oral candidiasis (prevent by gargling saline water)
Systemic GC effects w/ high dose
Growth retardation in children (will achieve normal adult height)
Types of b2-R agonists and timelines
Short-acting: max dilation in 15-30 minutes lasting 3-4 hours; for sx relief only
Long-acting: max dilation delayed, lasts 12+ hours; prophylaxis only; *usually combined with inhaled steroid & contraindicated for asthma if not used w/ steroid