Asthma Drugs Flashcards
DOC Acute asthma attacks
For Hyperkalemia
Albuterol/ Salbutamol
B2 Selective Agonist (Short Acting)
Causes Bronchodilation
May precipitate arrhythmias and Tachycardia
Albuterol/ Salbutamol
B2 Selective (Long Acting)
Used as Asthma Prophylaxis
Potentiates corticosteroid action
Increases Asthma mortality when used alone
Salmeterol
Ultra Long acting LABAs
Vilanterol
Indicaterol
Olodaterol
DOC for COPD
Ipratropium - less toxic than B blockers in COPD
Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Blocks muscarinic receptors in bronchial smooth muscles
Prevents vagal stimulated bronchoconstriction
Ipratropium
Longer DOA than Ipratropium
Tiotropium
Umeclindum
Tio Uncle
Mexthylxantine
“Phylline”
Phosphodiesterase inhibition
Adenosine receptor antagonist
For Nocturnal Asthma Attacks
Theophylline
Intermittent claudication
Pentoxyfylline
Antidote for Methylxanthine overdose
Beta blockers
Causes bronchodilation and increase strength of Diaphragm
Methylxanthine - Theophylline
Mast Cell Stabilizer
For asthma prophylaxis
No Bronchodilation
Cromolyn
Cromwells massive props has no broncos
Drug of choice for Asthma Prophylaxis
Fluticasone
Inhibits phospholipase A2
Asthma prophylaxis DOC
SE: Oropharyngeal candidiasis
Increases responsiveness of B receptors in airway
Fluticasone - Corticosteroid