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Drugs for Bronchial Asthma (Part 02) Flashcards

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Two Classifications of Drugs for Asthma

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  1. Reliever
    • It increase Airway Caliber
  2. Controller
    • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Drug/s for Asthma under Reliever

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  1. Beta 2 Agonists
  2. Methylxanthines
  3. Anticholinergics
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Drugs for Asthma under Controller

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  1. Inhaled Corticosteroids
  2. Leukotriene Antagonists
  3. Mast Cell Stabilizers
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Mechanism of Action of Beta 2 Agonists

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– Stimulating Beta 2 Receptors
– Activating Adenyl Cyclase
– ↑ Intracellular Production of cAMP

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Two Types of Beta 2 Agonists

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  1. Short-Acting Beta 2 Agonists
    • Reliever – (Manage)
  2. Long-Acting Beta 2 Agonists
    • Controller - (Prevent)
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It has short duration but with rapid onset of action. It is considered as the primary reliever medication. The first line in the treatment of acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma.

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Short-Acting Beta 2 Agonists

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Example of Drug/s under Short-Acting Beta 2 Agonists that are Available as Inhalers, and given as Oral Tablet.

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• Salbutamol (Ventolin)
• Terbutaline (Bricanyl)

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Two Classifications of Long-Acting Beta 2 Agonists

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  1. Long Acting with Slow Onset
  2. Long Acting with Rapid Onset
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Example of Drug/s under Long Acting with Slow Onset, and the only Beta 2 Agonist administered Orally without Inhalation Route.

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Bambuterol (Bambec)

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Example of Drug/s under Long Acting with Rapid Onset.

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• Formoterol
• Salmeterol (Serevent)

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It has the generic name of Seretide.

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Salmeterol + Fluticasone

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It has the generic name of Symbicort.

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Formoterol + Budesonide

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A/E of Beta 2 Agonists

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  1. Skeletal Muscle Tremor
  2. Nervousness
  3. Occasional Weakness
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Toxicities of Beta 2 Agonists

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  1. Tachyphylaxis
  2. Cardiac Arrhythmias
  3. Hypoxemia
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These are bronchodilators that are reserved for special situations, and are non-selective agonists of adrenergic receptors.

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Sympathomimetic Agents

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Examples of Sympathomimetic Agents

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  1. Epinephrine
  2. Isoproterenol (Isoprenaline)
  3. Ephedrine
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Its MOA is to stimulate catecholamine receptor. It is an effective, rapidly acting bronchodilator.

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Epinephrine

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Use of Epinephrine

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Anaphylactic Shock

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A potent bronchodilator, and has duration of action from 60 to 90 minutes.

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Isoproterenol (Isoprenaline)

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Mechanism of Action of Ephedrine

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– Increase Catecholamine Release
– Inhibition of Reuptake

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Alternative controller medication because it possesses narrow therapeutic index. Drug/s for the treatment of COPD (usually given at bedtime).

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Methylxanthines

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At high concentrations, they inhibit several members of the PDE enzyme family. At low doses, they inhibit the late phase of allergic reaction and they may actually have anti-inflammatory activity.

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Methylxanthines

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A synthetic analog of Theophylline.

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Dyphylline

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It is not for asthma but for intermittent claudication.

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Phentoxyfylline

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It competitively inhibit the effect of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors thus blocking the contraction of the airway smooth muscle, and the first line reliever in COPD.
Anticholinergics
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Example of Drug/s associated with Anticholinergics.
1. Ipratropium (Atrovent) 2. Tiotropium 3. Oxytropium
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An Anticholinergic Drug with 24-hour Duration of Action (Long Acting)
Tiotropium
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It has the generic name of Berodual.
Ipratropium + Fenoterol
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It has the generic name of Combivent.
Ipratropium + Salbutamol
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Prophylactic Agents for Asthma, and used as Prophylaxis of EIB.
Mast Cell Stabilizers
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Example of Drug/s associated with Mast Cell Stabilizers.
• Cromolyn (Intal) • Nedocromil (Tilade)
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It poorly absorbed from GIT and must be inhaled as microfine powder or aerosolized solution.
Cromolyn (Intal)
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It has very low bioavailability and is available only in metered-dose aerosol form.
Nedocromil (Tilade)
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One of the A/E of Mast Cell Stabilizers
Bronchospasm
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It inhibits 5-lipoxygenase thereby preventing leukotriene synthesis.
5-LOX Inhibitor
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A drug that is under 5-LOX Inhibitor—is the least prescribed because of the requirement of four (4) times daily dosing and because of occasional liver toxicity.
Zileuton (Zyflo)
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Prevents the binding of LTD4 to its specific receptor thus inhibiting its effects on airways.
Leukotriene Antagonists
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A selective Cysteinyl Leukotriene 1 (CysLT1) receptor antagonists.
Leukotriene Antagonists
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Example of Drug/s associated with Leukotriene Antagonists.
• Montelukast (Singulair) • Zafirlukast (Accolate)
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It has the generic name of Co-Altria.
Montelukast + Levocetirizine
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Precaution: The chewable forms of this drug (4 to 5 mg tablets) contain Aspartame and should be avoided in patients with Phenylketonuria.
Montelukast (Singulair)
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A/E of Leukotriene Antagonists
1. Mask the Symptom of Churg-Strauss Syndrome 2. Phenylketonuria
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A systemic vasculitis characterized by worsening asthma, pulmonary infiltrates, and eosinophilia.
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
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Inhibits Phospholipase A2
Corticosteroids
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Steroids Used in Bronchial Asthma
• Long Acting (Inhaled) • Systemic Oral Medications • Systemic Parenteral
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Example of Drug/s under Long Acting (Inhaled).
• Budesonide • Beclomethasone • Fluticasone • Flunisolide
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Example of Drug/s under Systemic Oral Medications.
Prednisone / Prednisolone
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Example of Drug/s under Systemic Parenteral.
• Hydrocortisone • Methylprednisone
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Steroids that are First Line Controller Medications.
Long Acting (Inhaled)
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Steroids that are Short Acting Agents.
Systemic Oral Medications
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Steroids that are Preferred Agents for Status Asthmaticus.
Systemic Parenteral
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A life-threatening condition that occurs when severe asthma exacerbation fails to respond to usual treatment.
Status Asthmaticus
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Disorder that occurs when the body makes to much of the hormone cortisol over long period of time.
Cushing-Like Syndrome
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A drug under Anti-IgE Monoclonal Antibodies. Inhibits the binding of IgE to mast cells.
Omalizumab
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Example of Drug/s under Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs).
• Triamcinolone (Azmacort) • Salbutamol (Ventolin)
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Additions of spacer in patient with poor MDI technique improves pulmonary delivery of the agent.
Spacers and Holding Chambers
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A flat, round device that is used to deliver asthma medicines in powder form.
Diskus Inhaler
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They are used to avoid the use of Freon propellants. They are also being used more frequently because many patients find them easier to use than an MDI.
Dry-Powder Inhalers
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A breath-activated device.
Turbuhaler
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An example of drug for turbuhaler.
Formoterol + Budesonide = Symbicort
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It requires less patient coordination during administration of multiple inhalations.
Nebulizers
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Although the Fraction of Inspire Oxygen (FIO2) administered is based on the patient's arterial blood gas status, 1-3 L / min is generally given via facemask or nasal cannula.
Humidified Oxygen
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A mixture of helium and oxygen that has lower density than air.
Heliox
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It may be required if the patient is volume depleted.
Intravenous Fluids and Electrolytes
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Some measures include use of allergen-resistant mattress and pillow encasements, use of high-filtration vacuum cleaners, removal of carpets and draperies, and avoidance of furry pets.
Environmental Control

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