Combination Pharmacotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
What is prescribe with a SABA?
A
Anticholinergic
2
Q
Example of SABA + anticholinergic
A
Albuterol + ipratropium
Combivent: MDI
Duoneb: neb solution
3
Q
What is prescribed with a LABA?
A
Inhaled steroid
4
Q
Example of LABA + inhaled steroid
A
Salmeterol + fluticasone
Advair: MDI/DPI
Formeterol + budesonide
Symbicort: MDI
5
Q
Why are drugs used together?
A
To increase effectiveness and manage SEs