Asthma and COPD Drugs Flashcards
What are the 3 categories of drugs that act as Bronchodilators?
- Beta 2 Agonists
- Anticholinergic Drugs
- Methylxanthines
What are the 3 categories of drugs that are considered Anti-Inflammatory?
- Corticosteroids
- Antibodies
- Leukotriene Receptor Modifiers
With the use of inhalers, a majority of the drug is absorbed into?
GI tract and metabolized
What are usually the 3 components of an inhaler?
- Beta Agonist
- ICS for inflammation
- Anticholinergic
What are usually the 3 components of an inhaler?
- Beta agonist
- ICS for inflammation
- Anticholinergic
What are the 5 SABA (short acting beta agonists)?
Albuterol Terbutaline Metaproterenol Pirbuterol Levalbuterol
What are the 5 SABAs?
Albuterol Terbutaline Metaproterenol Pirbuterol Levalbuterol
What are the 5 SABAs?
Albuterol Terbutaline Metaproterenol Pirbuterol Levalbuterol
What are the 5 LABA (long acting beta agonists)?
Fomoterol Salmeterol Indacaterol Vilanterol Olodaterol
What are the 5 LABAs?
Fomoterol Salmeterol Indacaterol Vilanterol Olodaterol
What are the 5 LABAs?
Fomoterol Salmeterol Indacaterol Vilanterol Olodaterol
What are the 4 Anticholinergic drugs?
Atropine
Ipratropium
Tiotropium
Aclidinium
What are the 4 Anticholinergic drugs?
Atropine
Ipratropium
Tiotropium
Aclidinium
What are the 3 Methylxanthines?
Caffeine
Theobromine
Theophylline
What are the 3 Methylxanthines?
Caffeine
Theobromine
Theophylline