COPD Dx Flashcards
Epinephrine Treatment
Acute vasodilation and bronchospasm of anaphylaxis
Ephedrine difference of Epi
Longer duration, Oral activity, more pronounced central effect
Isoproterenol AE
Cardiac Arrhythmias
B2 selective drugs
Short Acting B2 Agonist and Long Acting B2 Agonist
Difference between Albuterol and Levalbuterol
R isomer of Albuterol
What are some SABA’s
Albuterol, Terbutaline and Levalbuterol
What are some LABA’s
Salmeterol, Formoterol and Bambuterol
Difference between SABA and LABA
LABA have high lipid solubility and are used only in combination with an inhaled corticosteriod
Why must LABA be given with ICS
LABA mask the symptoms of inflammation
MOA of SABA and LABA
increase cAMP which relax airway smooth muscle, inhibit the release of bronchoconstricting mediators from mast cells, as well as inhibit microvascular leakage and increase mucociliary transport.
AE of SABA and LABA
fine tremor, anxiety, tachycardia, muscle cramps, dry mouth, transient VQ mismatch, hypokalemia in prolonged use
Explain the hypokalemia from the AE of SABA and LABA
Increase Na K ATPase causes influx of K
MethylXanthine drugs
Theophylline, theobromine, and Aminophylline
MOA for MXthns
Inhibit PDEase enzymes PDE3, that causes bronchodilation, and PDE4, which decreases inflammation, and increase cAMP. Inhibit Adenosine receptors. Enhancement of histone deacetylation which inhibit inflammatory gene transcription.
Effects of cAMP in bronchus
Relax smooth muscles and reduction in the immune and inflammatory activity of specific cells.