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Bronchial Asthma Flashcards

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Mention non-pharmacological treatment of asthma

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Smoking cessation
Physical activity
Avoid NSAIDs

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Mention as-needed reliever in all steps of BA & its alternative

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Low dose ICS may be given ICS/formoterol as formaterol has rapid onset with rapid relief
A: SABA

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Mention initial treatment in all 5 steps of BA

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Step 1: Low dose ICS-formoterol
Step 2: Low dose ICS or as-needed low dose ICS - Formoterol
Step 3: Low dose ICS - LABA
Step 4: Medium dose ICS + LABA
Step 5: High dose ICS + LABA
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Describe mechanism of selective beta2 agonist

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Increase intracellular cAMP:

  1. Bronchodilatation
  2. Mast cell stabilization
  3. Increased bronchial mucocilirat clearnace
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Mention examples of SABA & routes of administration

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Salbutamol (albuterol) , terbutaline

Inhalation, oral, IV

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Describe indications of action of SABA

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-Rapid onset & short acting (4hrs) used as short-term reliever in Asthma & COPD, prophylactic in exercise induced asthma (10 min before).

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Mention examples & routes of administration of LABA

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Salmeterol - formeterol

Inhalation

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Mention adverse effects of Selective beta2 agonists

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Tremors, tachycardia, tolerance, hypokalemia, hypoxemia.

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GR: Selective beta2 agonists cause tolerance & hypoxemia

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T: down rehulation of beta receptor with regular use.
H: V/Q ratio worsens (b2 stimulation, vasodilation mora than BD, insufficient oxygenation)

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Unlike other LABA, formeterol can be used as ….. + …..

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Rescue medication (rapid onset) + ICS

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GR: LABA should never be administered alone.

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As their anti-inflammatory effect is insignificant & their bronchodilator effect masks the progression in asthma severity so inc risk of mortlaity.

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GR: Epinephrine is rarely used in asthma

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It is replaced by selective b2 agonists due to shorter action, non-selectivity leading to tachycardia, arrhythmia & inc BP.

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Uses of epinephrine

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Bronchospasm esp in anaphylaxis

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GR: Ephedrine is rarely used

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CNS side effects & availability of more effective agents

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Route of administration of antimuscurinic drugs.

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Inhalation alone or w/ b2 agonists

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Mechanism of action of antimuscarinic drugs

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M3 receptors in bronchial musculature, blockade of vagally-mediated bronchospasm and mucus secretion.

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Indications of ipratropium

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  1. Bronchodilator in BB-induced asthma, that due to psychogenic stimuli & patients intolerant to b2 agonists/ theophylline esp cardiac, elderly & thyrotoxic patients.
  2. Adujant to b2 agonists
  3. COPD
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Disadvantages of ipratropium

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  1. Tolerance: due to acting on M2 as well as M3

2. Delayed onset of action & less effective than b2 agonists in asthma

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Use & advantage of tiotropium

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Maintenance therapy in COPD

It is not associated with tolerance

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Caffeine is more selective on ………, while theophylline is more selective on …….. .

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CNS & cerebral vessels

Smooth muscles

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Mechansim of action of methylxathines

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  1. Inhibit phosphodiesterase, inc cAMP:
    a. Direct BD
    b. Anti-inflammatory, dec mast cell mediators & cytokines.
  2. Block adenosine receptors, BD
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Methylxanthines are metabolized in …. By ….

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Liver, CYP450

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23
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Factors increasing theophylline serum level

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Neonates & elderly, hepatoc disease, heart failure, viral infections, enzyme inhibitors (erythromycin, OC, cipro, zileuron, zafirlukast)

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Factors decreasing theophylline serum level

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Children, heavy smokers & drinkers, enzyme inducers (rifampicin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine)

25
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Describe the anti-asthma & skeletal muscle effects of theophylline

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  1. Bronchodilation (for acute) , anti-inflammatory (for chronic)
  2. Inc contractility & reverse fatigue of diaphragm in COPD
26
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Mention CNS pharmacological & adverse effects of theophylline

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P: alertness, respiratory stimulant
A: insomnia, anxiety, headache, convulsions, tremors.

27
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Describe CVS pharmacological & adverse effects

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P: VC of cerebral blood vessels
A: +ve inotropic & chronotropic, sinus tachycardia & arrythmia, VD & hypotension, cardiac arrest.

28
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Mention adverse effects of theophylline on GIT

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Anorexia, nausea, vomitting (CI: peptic ulcer)

Proctitis

29
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Effect of theophylline on kidney

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Weak diuretic action

30
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GR: Increased risk of toxicity with theophylline (disadvatages of theophylline

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Narrow safety margin
Saturation kinetics requiring drug monitoring
High Risk of drug interactions

31
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Indications of theophylline

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  1. 2nd or 3rd line of treatment in BA, for relief of acute bronchospasm, long-term control esp nocturnal asthma (SR), acute severse asthma.
  2. COPD
  3. Neonatal apnea
32
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Aminophylline is

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Theophylline & ethylenediamine to increase solubility

33
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Indication of SR theophylline

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Control medication & in nocturnal dyspnea, as it is long acting

34
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Advantages of low dose theophylline

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Full anti-inflammatory effect

No need to monitor level

35
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What is the goal of asthma treatment?

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To achieve and maintain clinical control (by suppressing inflammation using long term controller medication)

36
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What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in asthma?

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Immunosuppresive & anti-inflammatory: inhibit phosphodiesterase, dec influx of inflammmatory cell/mediators, dec bronchial inflammation & hyper-responsiveness.
-Potentiate beta2 agonists: downregulate b2 receptors

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Indications of corticosteroids in asthma

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  1. Control medication
  2. Rescue medication in acute exacerbations not responding to b2 agonists
  3. Acute severe asthma
38
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GR: Oral corticosteroids should be given in the early morning.

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To coincide with circadian rhythm of CS to dec adrenal suppression.

39
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Ciclesonide is a prodrug activated by ……

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Bronchial esterases

40
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Advantages of Ciclesonide over other ICS

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High 1st pass metabolism & tight plasma protein binding, less systemic side effects
Less frequent candidiasis

41
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Adverse effects of glucocorticoids

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  1. Oropharyngeal candidiasis
  2. Hoarseness of voice
  3. Cataract - glaucoma
  4. Osteoporosis
  5. Retardation of growth
  6. Hypertension
  7. Diabetes
  8. Cushing syndrome
  9. Adrenal suppression
42
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Side effects of glucocorticoids are minimized by

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  • Gargling & spitting following inflammation

- Use of spacer device

43
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Mention limitations of zileuton

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Liver toxicity & frequent dosing

44
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Describe the mechanism of Zafirlukast-Montelukast.

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LTs receptor anatgonists, bronchodilation & anti-inflammatory

45
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Mention indications of Montelukast

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  1. Control medications in persistent asthma:
    - Alternatives to inhaled steroids in mild persistent asthma (for patients intolerant to steroids or cannot use inhalers)
    - Added in moderate to severe cases
  2. Aspirin induced asthma
  3. Exercise-induced asthma (prophylactic)
46
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Advantages of Motelukast

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  1. Oral therapy (easier than inhalation)
  2. Long duration of action
  3. Well-tolerated (minimal side effects)
47
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Adverse effects of Leukotriene pathway inhibitors

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  1. Headache & dyspepsia
  2. Elevated livers enzymes (zileutin, zafirlukast)
  3. Enzyme inhibition (zafirlukast)
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Mechanism of action of cromolyn & nedocromil

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  1. Inhibit mast cells degranulation, inhibit release of mediators, inhibit early response.
  2. Inhibit eosinophil activation, inhibit late inflammatory response to antigen.
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Route of administration of cromolyn & nedocromil

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Aerosol & microfine powder

50
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Uses of cromolyn & nedocromil

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Prophylaxis of antigen & exercise-induced asthma .
Chronic use for mild persistent asthma , dec bronchial hyper-responsiveness.
Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

51
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Adverse effects of cromolyn & nedocromil Na

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  1. Throat irritation, cough, bronchospasm.

2. Stinging in the eye (with eye drops).

52
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Mechanism of action of Ketotifen

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Mast cell stabilization & antihistamine

53
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Mechanism, usage, adverse effects of omalizumab

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Anti-IgE monoclonal antibody
Add-on therapy in severe uncontrolled allergic asthma
Inc risk of anaphylaxis & reaction at the site of injection

54
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Anti IL5 uses & adverse effects

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Add-on therapy in severe uncontrolled allergic asthma

Headache & reaction at site

55
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Anti IL4 uses & adverse effects

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-Add-on therapy in severe uncontrolled allergic asthma on high dise ICS/LABA
-Atopic dermatitis
+injection site reaction, blood eosinophilia

56
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Management of mild to moderate acute exacerbations

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Give inhaled SABA
Prednisolone
Controlled oxygen

57
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GR: Severe acute asthma is refractory to the usual lines of treatment.

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Due to down regulation of beta receptors, mucus plug & acidosis.

58
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Management of severe acute asthma

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  1. Endotracheal intubation & suction of bronchial secretion
  2. Humidified oxygen inhalation
  3. IV fluids, correction of acid-base balance, electrolytes, dehydration.
  4. Drug therapy
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Drug therapy of severe acute asthma

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A. SABA +/- ipratropium
B. Systemic glucocorticoids
C. Aminophylline
D. Artificial respiration
E. Antibiotics/avoid sedatives

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