drugs Flashcards
1
Q
short acting beta 2 antagonists
A
albuterol
2
Q
long acting beta 2 antagonists
A
salmeterol
3
Q
emergency respiratory failure re: asthma COPD
A
prednisone, methylprednisone
4
Q
drug used only in COPD?
A
Tiotroprium “Spiriva” (Anticholinergic/muscurinic antagonist)
5
Q
Short term Anticholinergics?
A
Ipratroprium
6
Q
Long term anti-inflammatory agents to control asthma (COPD)
A
Corticosteroids (Triamcinalone)
LTD-4 Antagonists (Montelukast, Zafirlukast)
7
Q
Prophylactic agent for asthma?
A
Omalizumab
Nedocromil
8
Q
Main side effects of inhaled steroids?
A
hoarse voice and buccal candidiasis