Chronic Asthma- LAMA DI Flashcards
1
Q
LAMA
A
Tiotropium
2
Q
LAMA MoA
A
Inhibits action of ACh at M3 muscarinic receptors in the bronchial smooth muscle –> bronchodilation
3
Q
What are LAMAs used for in asthma therapy?
A
MAINTENANCE treatment
4
Q
LAMAs in the GINA guidelines
A
May be beneficial to add on for still-uncontrolled asthma patients who are on a medium-high dose ICS/LABA combo (Step 4)
5
Q
LAMA dosing for asthma vs. COPD
A
COPD dosing is 2x asthma dose
