Bronchodilators, Martin DSA Flashcards
short acting beta 2 agonists
albuterol,! levalbuterol!
pirbuterol
long acting beta 2 agonists
formoterol!
salmeterol!
indacaterol
arformoterol
What is mechanism of action for beta agonists
increase cAMP so decrease intracell Ca, Sm mm relazation and inhibition of mediator release from mast cells
what is salmeterol used for
prevention nighttime asthma attacks and prophylactic bronchodilaiton
What is best combination to control escalating asthma
long term beta agonist with an inhaled corticosteroid
side effects of oral beta agonists
skel muscle tremor, muscle cramps, tachyarrhythmias, metabolic disturbances
What are the anticholinergic bronchodilators
ipratropium bromide
triotropium
quaternary amines
what are ipratropium and tiotropium used to Tx
COPD
describe difference in dosing of ipratropium and tiotropium
iprotropium bronchodilation may last up to 6 hours
tiotropium dosed once per day
What combination with ipratropium is used for severe asthma exacerbations exist
albuterol and ipratropium bromide
What asthma drug is used intranasaly to decrease secretions
ipratropium
What are Tx benefits of theophylline
bronchodilation
but also stimulates CNS, cardiac, modest peripheral vasodilation and improved skel m contractility
thiazide like diuresis
what must you monitor if administer theophylline
plasam drug levels
when theophylline blood levels reach 15 mcg/mL what side effects may occurq
vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache and anxiety
What is Roflumilast and what is it used for
PDE4 inhibitor approbed for COPD exacerbations
increased cAMP
What are sideeffects of roflumilast
nausea and diarrhea
psych symptoms and weight loss