Asthma Drugs Flashcards
Salmeterol (Serevent) Class
Bronchodilator (beta 2 agonist)
Theophylline (Theolair) Class
Bronchodilator (Methylxanthine)
Ipratropium (Atrovent) Class
Quarternary amine antimuscarinic
Asthma corticosteroids Class
Anti-inflammatory agent
Cromolyn sodium (Intal) Class
Anti-inflammatory agent
Montelukast (Singulair) Class
Anti-inflammatory agent (leukotriene modifier)
Pranlukast (Azlaire) Class
Anti-inflammatory agent (leukotriene modifier)
Zafirlukast (Accolate) Class
Anti-inflammatory agent (leukotriene modifier)
Zileuton (Zyflo) Class
Anti-inflammatory agent (leukotriene modifier)
Salmeterol (Serevent) MOA
Relax bronchial smooth muscle, inhibit mediator release (mast cells, basophils), increase mucociliary clearance, suppression of microvascular permeability
Theophylline (Theolair) MOA
Phosphodiesterase inhibition and enhanced signalling via increased cAMP and cGMP; relax bronchial smooth muscle
Ipratropium (Atrovent) MOA
Blocks vagal pathways and decreases vagal tone to bronchial smooth muscle; also blocks the reflex bronchoconstriction caused by inhaled irritants
Asthma corticosteroids MOA
Anti-inflammatory effects: inhibition of growth factor secretion, inhibition of arachidonic acid metabolites and platelet activation factor, inhibition of leukocyte accumulation, decreased vascular permeability, inhibition of neuropeptide-mediated responses, inhibition of mucous glycoprotein secretion
Cromolyn sodium (Intal) MOA
Not clear, may stabilize and prevent mediator release from mast cells
Montelukast (Singulair) MOA
Leukotriene receptor antagonist