Bronchodilators Flashcards
inhaled corticosteroids
budesonide
fluticasone
oral corticosteroids
prednisone
methyprednisolone
prednisolone
cromolyn compounds
cromolyn sodium
leukotriene inhibitors
montelukast
short acting beta 2 agonists
alburerol
long acting beta 2 agonists
formoterol
salmeterol
other beta agonists
Epi
racemic epi
muscarinic antagonits
ipratropium bromide
tiotropium
combivent
albuterol +ipratropium
methyxanthines
theophylline
anti IgE
omalizumab
decongestants
alpha-agonists-phyenlephrine
antitussives
opioids (codeine, dextromethorphan)
non opioids
expectorants
guaifenesin
mucolytics
n-actylcysteine
DNAase
> 10um
deposit in mouth and oropharynx
<.5um
inhaled then exhaled
1-5um
deposit in small airways
MDI
metered dose inhaler
delivers drug w/HFA, co-solvents, and/or surfactants
low cost
hand held coordination
spacer devices
attach to MDI improve ratio of inhaled to swallowed drug and reduce need for coordination
VHCs
valved holding chambers
have one way valves to prevent patient from exhaling into device, better for kids
nebulizers
severe asthma exacerbations w/poor inspiratory capacity or unable to coordinate
dry powder inhalers
require high air flow and can be irritating
beta 2 agonists
preferred therapy for bronchoconstriction
immediately effective for acute attacks
MOA beta agonists
stimulate AC and increase cAMP -> decrease Ca -> smooth mm relaxation and inhibit mast cells
albuterol
onset <15min
lasts 2-6hrs