Inhaled Steroids Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs in this class…(5)
“-one”
“-esonide”
A
-Beclomethasone
-Fluticasone
-Thamcinolone
-Budesonide
-Ciclesonide
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2
Q
What do steroids do?
A
-Decrease inflammatory response in airways
-SLOW onset (2-3 weeks)
3
Q
Why do we give steroids?
A
-Prevention and treatment of asthma
-Maintenance treatment of COPD
4
Q
Absolute contradictions of inhaled steroids?
A
-Allergy
-NOT an emergency drug for acute asthma attacks
5
Q
Cautions of inhaled steroids?
A
-Active respiratory infections
6
Q
Adverse effects of inhaled steroids?
A
-Sore throat
-Hoarseness
-Coughing
-Dry mouth
-Pharyngeal & Laryngeal infections
7
Q
DRUG/DRUG Interactions
A
-None known
8
Q
Implementations of inhaled steroids?
A
-Rinse mouth after using inhaler
-Monitor for S/S of respiratory infection
