Chapter 27 Respiratory Flashcards
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Fluticasone (Flovent, Flonase)
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- Corticosteroid
- Inhalation route preferred
- ADE: oral thrush
2
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Prednisone
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- Systemic Steroid
- Status
3
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Cromolyn Sodium
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- Mast cell stabilizer
- ophthalmic solution
- treat seasonal conjunctivitis
- ADE: uniquely nontoxic
4
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Montelukast (Singulair)
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- Leukotriene receptor antagonist
- one dose per day
- inhibit early and late phase bronchoconstriction
- useful in allergic asthma and ASA sensitive
- prevents exercise induced asthma if taken 2 hours prior
- highest benefit in children
- no CYP450 interaction
5
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Zafirlukast (Accolate)
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- Leukotriene receptor antagonist
- inhibit early and late phase bronchoconstriction
- useful in allergic asthma and ASA sensitive
- prevents exercise induced asthma if taken 2 hours prior
- highest benefit in children
6
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Zileuton (Zyflo)
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- leukotriene synthesis inhibitor
- may be more effective in severe asthma
- monitor LFTs (caution in heavy EtOH users)
- approved for 12 and older
- oral administration
- ADE: flu like, headache, drowsiness, dyspepsia
7
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Roflumilast (Daliresp)
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- phosphodiesterase inhibitor
- reduces risk of COPD exacerbation in pt with chronic bronchitis
- once daily oral use
- ADE: diarrhea, nausea, weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, depression
8
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
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- SABA
- rapid acting for acute bronchospasm
- oral formulation and MDI
- ADE: tachycardia, tremor, nervousness
9
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Arformoterol (Brovana)
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- LABA
- not for acute bronchospasm (black box)
- prevent nocturnal exacerbation
- prevent late phase bronchoconstriction
- ADE: tachycardia, tremor, nervousness
10
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Formoterol (Foradil)
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- LABA
- not for acute bronchospasm (black box)
- prevent nocturnal exacerbation
- prevent late phase bronchoconstriction
- ADE: tachycardia, tremor, nervousness
11
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Salmeterol (Serevent)
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- LABA
- not for acute bronchospasm (black box)
- prevent nocturnal exacerbation
- prevent late phase bronchoconstriction
- ADE: tachycardia, tremor, nervousness
12
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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
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- muscarinic receptor antagonist
- primarily used in COPD
- for asthma better if combined with B2 agonist
- parasympatholytic (blocks vagus nerve)
- 1st line for mild COPD
- ADE: dry mouth
13
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Tiotropium (Spiriva)
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- muscarinic receptor antagonist
- increases lung function for 24 hours with 1 pill/day
- longer acting
- primarily used in COPD
- for asthma better if combined with B2 agonist
- parasympatholytic (blocks vagus nerve)
- 1st line for mild COPD
- ADE: dry mouth
14
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Umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta)
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- muscarinic receptor antagonist
- longer acting
- primarily used in COPD
- for asthma better if combined with B2 agonist
- parasympatholytic (blocks vagus nerve)
- 1st line for mild COPD
- ADE: dry mouth
15
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Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
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- methylxanthine (stimulant)
- prevent bronchospasm in asthma and emphysema
- used in neonatal apnea
- NTI drug reserved for those unresponsive to other drugs
- ADE: GI, cardiac stimulation, CNS stimulation, seizures/arrhythmias at high serum levels