Ch 7 Anticholinergic Bronchodilators

Question 0

What are the two combination therapies?

Answer 0

Ipratropium bromide and albuterol
MDI : Combivent
SVN : DuoNeb

Question 1

What are the three major anticholinergics?

Answer 1

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva)
Aclidinium bromide (tudorza)

Question 3

Ipratropium bromide brand name?

Answer 3

Atrovent
Inhibits M1 M2 and M3
Onset 15 min, Duration 4-6 hr

Question 4

Tiotropium brand name?

Answer 4

Spiriva
Inhibits M1 and M3
Duration 24 hr

Question 5

Aclidinium bromide brand name?

Answer 5

Tudorza

Inhibits M3

Question 6

Adverse effects of anticholinergic bronchodilators?

Answer 6

Most common is dry mouth

Cough

Question 7

Clinical application for anticholinergic bronchodilators?

Answer 7

These are used in COPD. There is no label indication for use in asthma.