Inhaler brand/generic Flashcards
1
Q
QVAR redihaler
A
beclomethasone (ICS)
2
Q
Pulmicort
A
budesonide (ICS)
3
Q
Flovent
A
fluticasone (ICS)
4
Q
Advair
A
fluticasone + salmeterol (ICS + LABA)
5
Q
Spiriva
A
Tiotropium (LAMA)
6
Q
Symbicort
A
budesonide/formoterol (ICS/LABA)
7
Q
What is first line in asthma and what is first line in COPD?
A
Bronchodilators are 1st line for all patients with COPD (SABA/SAMA/LABA/LAMA). ICS only added if high eosinophil count
Asthma ICS and ICS/LABA combinations are preferred. NEVER LABA alone in asthma as it increases risk of death
8
Q
Combivent
A
Ipratropium/albuterol (SAMA/SABA)