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1
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Anti-asthmatic drugs are

A

Bronchodilator
Anti inflammatory
Other effective drugs

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2
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Bronchodilators classification

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B2 agonist
Xanthine derivatives
Anti muscarinic

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3
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B2 agonist selective

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Salbutamol
Terbutalin
Salmetrol
Formetrol

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4
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Non selective

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Adrenaline
Isoprenaline

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5
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Xanthine derivatives

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Aminophylline
Theophylline
Doxophylline

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6
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Anti muscaranic

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Ipratropium bromide
Tiotropium bromide

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7
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Anti inflammatory classification

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Steroid
Mast cell stabiliser

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8
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Anti inflammatory classification

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Steroid
Mast cell stabiliser

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9
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Oral steroid for asthma

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Prednisolone

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10
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Oral steroid for asthma

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Prednisolone

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11
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I/V anti asthmatic

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Hydrocortisone

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12
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Inhaler steroid

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Fruticasone
Trimcinolone
Beclomethasone
Betamethasone
Budesonide

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13
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Mast cell stabiliser

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Sodium chromoglycate
Ketotifen

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14
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Other effective drugs

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Montelukast
Zafirlukast
Roflumilast
Cilomilast

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15
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Indications of salbutamol

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Br. Asthma
COPD
Sleep apnoea
As tocolytic agent

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16
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A/E of salbutamol

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Palpitation
Tremor
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Nervousness
Restlessness
Insomnia
Hypokelemia

17
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Contraindication of salbutamol

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IHD
Hyperthyroidism
Arrhythmia

18
Q

A/ E of aminophylline / theophylline

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Headache
Dizziness
Vertigo
Palpitation
Tachycardia
Insomnia
Arrhythmia
Hypotension
Restlessness

19
Q

A/E of montelukast

A

headache
Rash
Eosinophilia
Neutrophilia
Eosinophilia with vasculitis

20
Q

A/E of montelukast

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headache
Rash
Eosinophilia
Neutrophilia
Eosinophilia with vasculitis

21
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Role of inhaler steroid

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Increase sensitivity of adrenaline to bronchial smooth muscle = bronchodilation
Inhibit Ag-Ab reaction = suppression of inflammatory response
Inhibit of LT , PG, PAF synthesis = decrease bronchial hyper activity
Decrease capillary permeability = decrease bronchial oedema and congestion

22
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Benefits of inhaler steroid

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Directly acts in the site of action
Rapidly relief of bronchial asthma
Less dose requirement
Less a/e
More patient compliance

23
Q

Disadvantage of inhaler salbutamol

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Dryness of airway
Irritation if airway
Oropharyngeal candidiasis
Knowledge needed
Expensive

24
Q

Roflumilast is

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Selective phosphodiesterase -4 inhibitor

25
Q

Indication of Roflumilast

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Maintainence and treatment of severe COPD
Bronchial asthma

26
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A/E

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Diarrhoea
Nausea
Headache
Insomnia
Anxiety
Nervousness
Depression

27
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Contraindications

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Hypersensitive to Roflumilast
Moderate to severe liver impairment
Pregnancy

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