Inhalers Flashcards
1
Q
Ipratropium
A
SAMA
2
Q
Tiotropium
A
LAMA
3
Q
Salbutamol
A
SABA
4
Q
Terbutaline
A
SABA
5
Q
Salmeterol
A
LABA
6
Q
Formoterol
A
LABA
7
Q
Beclometasone
A
ICS
8
Q
Fluticasone
A
ICS
9
Q
Technique for metered dose inhalers (MDIs)
A
Slow and steady
10
Q
Technique for dry powder inhalers (DPI)
A
Quickly and deeply
11
Q
Soft mist inhaler - Respimat
A
Slow and steady
12
Q
Side effects of SAMA & LAMA
A
- bladder outflow obstruction
- constipation
- throat irritation
- dry mouth
- arrhythmias
13
Q
Side effects of SABA & LABA
A
- hypokalaemia
- hyperglycaemia
- tremor
- ocular complications (nebulised)
14
Q
Side effects of ICS
A
- oral candidiasis
- hoarse voice
- pneumonia (COPD)