Indications Flashcards
1
Q
SABA
A
Acute asthma
2
Q
LABA
A
Nocturnal and exercise induced asthma maintenance and prevention, add on in COPD
3
Q
SAMA
A
COPD and acute asthma
4
Q
LAMA
A
Maintenance treatment of COPD and asthma
5
Q
Methylxanthines
A
2nd line bronchodilator in asthma
6
Q
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
A
Adjunct or alternative to inhaled glucocorticoids in patients with inadequate response/tolerance
7
Q
Fluticasone & budesonide
A
Maintenance of asthma
8
Q
Prednisone
A
Acute asthma exacerbations, severe COPD
9
Q
Cromolyns
A
Acute exercise, antigen or irritant induced asthma, long term use as prevent or in mild-moderate asthma