Drugs For Asthma

Question 1

Potentiates corticosteroid action

Answer 1

Long acting B2 agonist:
Salmeterol
Formoterol
Cleneterol
Bambuterol

Question 2

MOA of ipratropium

Answer 2

Blocks muscarinic receptors in bronchial smooth muscles

Question 3

More useful in COPD

Answer 3

Ipratropium

Question 4

Prophylaxis against nocturnal asthma attacks

Answer 4

Theophylline

Question 5

Used for intermittent claudication

Answer 5

Pentoxyfylline

Question 6

Antidote for methylxanthine overdose

Answer 6

Beta blockers

Question 7

MOA of cromolyn, nedocromil, and lodoxamide

Answer 7

Prevents calcium influx; stabilizes mast cells

Question 8

Controller of choice

Answer 8

Fluticasone

Question 9

DOC for asthma prophylaxis

Answer 9

Corticosteroids

Question 10

MOA of zileuton

Answer 10

Leukotriene synthesis inhibitor; inhibits 5-lipoxygenase

Question 11

MOA of montelukast

Answer 11

Blocks cysteinyl leukotriene-1 receptor for leukotrienes C4, D4, and E4

Question 12

Used for aspirin-induced bronchospasm

Answer 12

Montelukast

Question 13

Anti-IgE antibody; prophylaxis of severe, refractory asthma not responsive to all other drugs

Answer 13

Omalizumab

Question 14

DOC for acute asthma attacks

Answer 14

Albuterol/salbutamol (Beta 2 agonist)

Question 15

DOC for the prophylaxis of asthma

Answer 15

Inhaled corticosteroids (Beclomethasone)

Question 16

Treatment of severe refractory chronic asthma

Answer 16

Prednisone (oral)

Question 17

Parenteral steroid for status asthmaticus

Answer 17

Prednisolone

Question 18

Causes insomnia and seizures

Answer 18

Theophylline