Bronchodilators and Other Drugs used In Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Major risk factor of asthma
A
Atopy
2
Q
Drug of choice in acute asthma attacks
A
Albuterol / Salbutamol
3
Q
Side effect of ipratropium
A
Dry mouth
4
Q
What drug class, when used alone, increases mortality in asthma?
A
Long-acting beta-2 selective agonists
5
Q
What is the antidote used in overdosage of methylxanthines?
A
Beta blockers
6
Q
Drug of choice for asthma prophylaxis
A
Fluticasone
7
Q
Corticosteroid with the lowest systemic steroid toxicity
A
Ciclesonide
8
Q
Drug class of omalizumab
A
Anti-IgE antibody
9
Q
Methylxanthine that is used to treat intermittent claudication
A
Pentoxifylline
10
Q
After administering an inhaled corticosteroid, patients are asked to gargle to prevent this side effect
A
Oropharyngeal candidiasis
