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COPD drugs Flashcards

1
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Mast cell stabilizer

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cromolyn sodium

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cromyolyn sodium MOA

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  • stabilize mast cells –> prevent histamine release

- decrease bronchial hyper-reactivity (not direct bronchodilator)

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What is the only anti-asthmatic that blocks both early and late phase responses?

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cromolyn sodium

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Cromolyn uses

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  • decrease hyper responsiveness
  • mild to moderate asthma with allergic component
  • limited overall use
  • NOT bronchodilating
  • NOT for acute asthma
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Cromolyn adverse effects

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  • cause bronchospasm, wheezing
  • throat irritation, cough, dry mouth
  • bad taste
  • joint swell, pain, HA
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What is one of the safest anti-asthma meds?

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cromolyn

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Leukotriene modifiers

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montelukast

zileuton

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8
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LTD4 leukotriene receptor antagonist

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montelukast

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9
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leukotriene synthesis inhibitor

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zileuton

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10
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Alternative to steroids for mild persistent asthma

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leukotriene modifiers

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leukotriene modifiers use

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  • aspirin sensitive asthma
  • allergic rhinitis, chronic sinus
  • limited effects in acute attacks
  • may cause some bronchodilation
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Leukotriene modifiers side effects

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  • well tolerated

- mild HA, GI

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zileuton side effects

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occasional reversible liver toxicity 
increase serum (warfarin and theophylline)
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14
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montelukast side effects

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psychosis/depression risk

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15
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Biologic for airway

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omalizumab

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omalizumab MOA

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prevent IgE from binding

- blocks all components of allergic response

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17
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omalizumab PK

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onset 12 weeks

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18
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omalizumab use

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  • moderate to severe disease not well controlled by inhaled steroids
  • allergic asthma –> non seasonal allergic
  • reduce frequency and severity of exacerbation
  • allow reduction of anti-inflammatory GC dose
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omalizumab adverse effects

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  • irritation at injection site

- CV and stroke risk

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20
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BBW omalizumab

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analphylaxis

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21
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new subset of asthma

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eosinophilic asthma

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22
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new biologic for asthma

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IL-5 antagonist

23
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IL5

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critical eosinophil promoting cytokine

24
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bronchial thermoplasty

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  • recently approved

- non-pharmacologic to reduce bronchoconstriction

25
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bronchial thermoplastic MOA

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destroy smooth muscle, not just dilating

- heat generating probe

26
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benefits of bronchial thermoplasty

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  • decrease airway wall thickness
    increase airway diameter
  • eliminate bronchocinstriction capability
27
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COPD LABA

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indacaterol
- once daily
COPD only

28
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indacaterol

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COPD only

29
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T/F ICS drugs alone are not approved for use in COPD

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true

30
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T/F adding ICS drugs to LABAs or other COPD drugs is not recommended

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false

is recommended for severe disease and with frequent exacerbations

31
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anticholinergic for COPD

A

ipratropium

tiotropium

32
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target of anticholinergic agents for COPD

A

M3

- reduce bronchoconstriction due to airway nerve Ach release

33
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T/F anticholinergics are anti constrictors

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true

34
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ipratropium

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SAMA

35
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tiotropium

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LAMA

36
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anticholinergics airways

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only approved for COPD

- off label use in asthma

37
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first LAMA for long term asthma maintenance therapy

A

tiotropium

38
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anticholinergic adverse effects

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  • few systemic
  • dry mouth
  • pharyngeal irritation
  • increase IOP
  • constipation
  • urinary retention
  • tachycardia
  • blurred vision
39
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PDE4 inhibitor

A

roflumilast

40
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roflumilast

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reduce COPD exacerbations

  • reduce inflammation not bronchoconstrictions
  • not for bronchospasms: prevent exacerbation, not treat
41
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roflumilast adverse effects

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  • D/N
  • CNS: suicide risk
  • weight loss
  • altered liver metabolism
42
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Mainstay of COPD therapy

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bronchodilators

43
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Bronchodilators work

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improve airflow
reduce hyperinflation
alleviate acute smyptoms

44
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For COPD a ____ combo is preferred over adding ICS

A

LABA-LAMA

45
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Tiotropium use

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COPD and asthma

46
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T/F ICS should always be used in asthma

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true

47
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When would you use an ICS to a LABA or LAMA

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  • severe disease
  • frequent exacerbations
  • not for COPD alone
48
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theophylline can be used for added _____ effect

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bronchodilator

49
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Roflumilast is not termed _____ and not used in ______

A

bronchodilator

asthma

50
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roflumilast specifically approved for ____

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COPD

51
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Roflumilast used for

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  • reduce/prevent exacerbations

- NOT treat acute exacerbations

52
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_____ are not major drug choice for COPD

A

inhaled steroids

53
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New ____ therapies are being developed

A

triple

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