ICS Flashcards
1
Q
ICS examples
A
- beclomethasone (BD)
- budesonide (BD)
- ciclesonide (OD)
- fluticasone (BD)
- mometasone (BD)
2
Q
Why is beclomethasone prescribed by brand
A
QVAR and Kelhale have extra-fine particles and are 2x stronger than other inhalers
3
Q
what should be given when dispensing ICS
A
- steroid cards
- if long-term of high ICS
4
Q
monitoring of children - ICS
A
- height + weight annually in prolonged tx
- refer if slow growth
5
Q
s/e of ICS
A
- taste + voice alterations
- sore mouth = candidasis (decrease spacer + wash mouth)
- paradoxical bronchospams - mild prevented by inhalation of SABA beforehand and change from aerosol to dry powder inhalation
